Skull & shackles (Inactive)

Game Master DBH

Round 3 redux

Feet firmly on the enemy's deck, Marnir unslings his shield and slips his left arm through it's straps. He steps forward and begins to call out in a loud, clear voice. "Sharpened steel and solid wood, the rush of fear and the taste of blood!"

Move Action to don my shield, Standard Action to commence my raging song using inspired rage.

Each ally, at the start of their turn, can choose whether or not to accept the raging song. Affected allies gain a +2 morale bonus to Strength and Constitution and a +1 morale bonus on Will saving throws, but also take a –1 penalty to AC. While under the effects of inspired rage, allies other than the skald cannot use any Charisma-, Dexterity-, or Intelligence-based skills (except Acrobatics, Fly, Intimidate, and Ride) or any ability that requires patience or concentration.

Round 4

With his chant echoing off the deck of the ship Marnir pulls out his battleaxe, a wooden haft with a long-bearded blade that glints in the sun, and strides past the ship's wheel towards the nearest enemy sailor.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

"Raiders of the violent sea will stand and fight and never flee!"

Marnir swings his axe at the sailor, hoping to take him down swiftly and move in deeper into the battle.

Free Action to maintain raging song, Move Action to move up to R1 drawing my axe as I go, Standard Action to attack R1.
Inspired rage effects: +1 to hit, +1 damage, +2 HP, +1 Will, -1 AC

Raging axe attack: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 = 6

The deck rocks violently and Marnir stumbles, his swing going wide.

Without a pause, Kung uses the follow-through of his mighty swing to turn his body towards the next target. Stepping forward, he slices at the next crewman. "I'm a pirate!" He yells with a gleam in his eye and a smile on his face. (Stepping to T6 and attacking R4)

Greatsword, Power Attack, Rage: 1d20 + 6 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 6 - 1 + 2 = 23
Damage, Power Attack, Rage: 2d6 + 6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4, 2) + 6 + 3 + 2 = 17

He bellows a mighty sound of pleasure as his sword bites another of the crewmen. "Aaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrr!"

Jane would have moved down towards the planks leading over to the ship last turn.

[dice=perception]1d20+8
[dice=perception]1d20+8

Jane walks across the plank and throws a bomb at one of the enemy crew members. Seeing one chase after the captain, Jane will throw it at R1. Ignoring that crew member.

[dice=Alchemist Bomb]1d20+6 [dice=Damage]1d4+3

Jane will be making her climb roll to get over the ropes. Not wandering through a pitched battle, or making perception checks she wasn't on the list for.

Sailor R1 will swing back at Marnir with his cutlass. attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 Missing just as badly.

Sailor R4 made a messy sound as he met Kung and is splattered in one shot.

Sailor R3 step up and tries to hit Kung. attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11 And whimpers in terror as he misses.

Barnabas Has the last action of the round. R1 is in melee with Marnir, Kung is bellowing happily on the stern castle above you.

Map updated again.

Don't forget me!

Ghilda moves to space R7 and touches Marnir with Guidance. "Besmara guides you, faithful one."

If the man is close enough I will give him a whacking, if he is still distant I will attempt to stack the evil eye on him again this time affecting his AC...

Morningstar (cold iron)
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18
Damage 1d8 ⇒ 7

Sailor R1 Will save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21 He saves nicely, and wishes that was his attack roll. :(

Round 5:

23 - Marnir.

21 - R1.

19 - Jane.

15 - Ghilda.

13 - Kung (-8).

11 - R3.

9 - Barnabas II.

Sailor R1 is in melee with Marnir.

Sailor R3 is upstairs with Kung, not a happy place.

Jane climbs over the ropes. Climb: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 and scrambles on the deck besides Ghilda.

Marnir, Ghilda & Kung. Your actions please?

Also a repeat of last rounds perception check.

Map is current.

"The biting wind and rolling wave are only conquered by the brave!" Marnir sings out. He feels the wash of Ghilda's pirate goddess' magic guide his arm, and he swings his axe at the sailor in front of him.

Free Action to continue raging song, Standard Action to attack R1

Raging axe attack + guidance: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 21
Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 = 11

Just need a perception check from you as well Marnir, as Sailor R1 falls over dead.

Kung continues his frenzy of blood up on the stern castle. Lost in the literal fog surrounding the ships and the blood fog in his mind, the half-orc's grin seemingly stretches wider than his face in a truly horrifying display as he swings his sword at the sole remaining crewman on this level.

Greatsword, Power Attack, Rage: 1d20 + 6 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 6 - 1 + 2 = 26
Damage, Power Attack, Rage: 2d6 + 6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3, 2) + 6 + 3 + 2 = 16
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 6 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 6 - 1 + 2 = 13
Crit Damage: 2d6 + 6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1, 4) + 6 + 3 + 2 = 16

As the sailor crumples before him, Kung does a little jig, turning his body 360° in an off-kilter dance of glee before he looks around to see where he can go next.

Oh yeah, sorry

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Ghilda pays no attention to the developing scene below near the enemy captain's quarters. I'm either looking in the wrong place, or I'm blind, but I don't see an updated map.

Sorry Ghilda, map link is working properly now.

Silence falls over the Aft deck as you kill the crew who were guarding it. It's hard to see much as the fog is shrouding most of the Mans promise deck now.

Your role was to kill the crew here, then guard the ships wheel and the two ships boats to ensure there is no escape.

Okay... I was confused that there were boards across the boats... Guess the map is incorrect. :p

Jane, where ever she is now, will throw a bomb at R3.

Alchemist Bomb: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15 Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Marnir sees an enemy sailor trying to sneak up on Captain Harrigan. Though he has no love for the man, the loss of the captain would surely rip the crew apart in a struggle for power.

"Captain, behind you!" Marnir shouts at the top of his voice, pointing through the gathering mist at the would-be backstabber.

The half-orc surveys the scene in front of him to see if there are any additional enemies that need his attention. (Trying to see if dropping Rage is a good idea at the moment. I.e. is there a battle that's moving its way towards us at the stern, or are we going to be calm for a bit?)

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Note that Kung has the Eyes of the Storm class ability that reduces weather-based Perception penalties by 1/2 and ignores any concealment due to weather that is less than total concealment.

"Let us move to guard the two boats and wait further orders.."

Hearing Barnabus' suggestion, Kung reacts violently. "Kung in charge!" Seeing the shock on his friend's face, he realizes that he's still influenced by the rage coursing through his veins, and he forces himself to calm down.

Dropping rage (2 rounds used), Kung is now fatigued for 1 minute.

"Sorry, you right. Guard the boats." He then proceeds to hand out orders. "Marnir, Jane, you guard the port boat. Barnabus, Ghilda, you guard starboard." Why port and starboard? We at sea, not at port. There no port near! And no stars except at night, and they not close enough to board. Silly names. "Kung guard the wheel, come help if there's trouble at the boats."

Marnir: If a PC attacks and hits the sailor or alerts Harrigan, the captain turns just in time and slays the sailor. Harrigan glances up at Marnir and nods in recognition.

At the end of Round 5 an explosion rocks the Mans Promise below decks. The cause is unknown for now? Though Jane can tell it seems to be a large amount of alchemists fire being set off.

You have just enough time to get to where Kung has ordered you to guard the ships boats.

Just as you reach your positions 3 Rahadoumi sailors appear out of the fog, making for the ships boat (B5).

Round 6:

Actions.

Marnir. 23

SA3. 20

Jane. 19

SA2. 17

Ghilda. 15

Kung. 13 (Still on -8 hp)

Barnabas II. 9

SA1. 3

Map is updated showing your new positions. Everyone can give me their action please.

Marnir feels the ship rock as a massive explosion seems to bend the deck beneath his feet. He sees more enemy sailors move out of the mist towards one of the ship's boats, and calls out to them. "You won't get away that easily fish-lovers, you'll fetch a hefty ransom from your masters!" He then continues his song, his heart pounding like a drum as he revels in the fight.

Are they moving toward the port boat or the starboard one, as they're both labelled B5 on the map? Free Action to continue my raging song, then I'll attack one of the enemy sailors, moving up to 30ft to get to them if they're on the wrong side of the ship.

Raging axe attack: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 4 + 1 = 16
Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 1 = 12

Barnabus laughs at the fire ball exploding below the deck...
"That is how I plan to do it in the future!"

Barnabus eyes the oncoming sailors looking for a leader to us his evil eye on...

Will save DC 16 or -2 to saves

Jane looks on in horror. "There sinking the ship!!!" she shouts. She moves to cross back over to the other ship.

"Here now calm yourself you are a good swimmer and we will put those sharks in the trap pods and eat heartily tonight!"

I don't see an updated map. ?

Strange? I put it in and tested it. The map should be working now.

Marnir steps forward and kills one of the sailors (SA1) with one savage swing of his axe. Laughing joyously as blood sprays in a scarlet fan when the man is smashed to the deck.

The next sailor (SA3) goes pale at the sight of an Ulfen raider in full fury, but Marnir is between him and the possible safety of the ships boat. He steps up and attacks with his cutlass. attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21 Hitting him for. damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Ghilda moves cautiously across the deck, made slippery by blood and other unpleasant liquids, reaching Marnir and healing him. Cure light: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

None of the Wormwood officers seemed surprised by the explosion, the battle is going well for you.

Jane & Kung Your actions please.

Just rechecked. Map is current.

Round 6, Init 13

Map looks good now. Don't know why I wasn't seeing the update earlier today.

Kung, feeling weary from the fatigue but knowing his duty, moves down to the main deck to engage the sailors. Using the other set of stairs, he hopes to catch the sailors a little unawares and also be in position should they break for the other boat. (Movement ending at O6)

He swings at the sailor in front of him (Sa2), using Marnir's inspiration to help land a hit.

Greatsword, power attack, fatigue, raging song: 1d20 + 6 - 1 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 - 1 - 1 + 1 = 15 (I don't see anything in raging song that prohibits a fatigued character from using the benefit. If I'm wrong, feel free to remove that bonus.)
Greatsword, power attack, fatigue, raging song: 2d6 + 6 + 3 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (6, 2) + 6 + 3 - 1 + 1 = 17

Nope, raging song doesn't have anything to say about fatigue, nor does it cause fatigue afterwards. Rage away my friend!

The sailor's bleeding corpse thumps to the deck at Marnir's feet, and he relishes the spray of warm blood across his face. Before he can react, another sailor steps up and slashes across Marnir's axe arm with his sword.

Marnir screams in pain, but then very quickly feels a warm tingle across his whole body, and the pain in his arm subsides almost as quickly as it started.

He sees Ghilda over his shoulder, and winks at her. "Thanks again to you and your pirate goddess!"

"It is foolish to stop them from fleeing. We just want the boat?" she says and asks.
Jane will draw out another bomb and toss it at the foe in the boat.
Alchemist Bomb: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8 Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Sorry for the delay. RL has hit back at me over the last few days.

Jane B5 is the boat, no sailor there. As the other sailors are in melee with Marnir I didn't think you'd throw a bomb at them.

Sailor Sa2 meets Kung briefly, not even having time to scream as he's cleaved nearly in two, flying backwards and leaving a trail of blood and entrails over the deck.

Sounded like. Thumpthumpthumpthumpthumpthump SPLAT!!

Barnabas II Only sailor Sa3 left, Will save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16 He saves.

Only one left and he's facing Kung and Marnir. Life expectancy not good.

Map is updated again.

Round 7.

Actions.

Marnir. 23

SA3. 20

Jane. 19

Ghilda. 15

Kung. 13 (Still on -8 hp)

Barnabas II. 9

Marnir your action please. As you and the sailor go almost together.

Jane will watch on and draw her sword.. not that she is expecting to use it.

"And the bright blades of the Steaming Sea cleaved down and down and all was red and gold!" Marnir sings at the top of his voice, looking more and more like the classical picture of an Ulfen raider - axe swinging, blood across his face and the fire of battle in his eyes.

Free Action to continue raging song, Standard Action to attack Sa3

Raging axe attack: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 = 11
Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 = 8

The sailor throws himself back a desperate step, the edge of Marnir's axe scoring a line across his armor but not cutting deep enough to draw blood.

With the courage of the hopeless he slashes back at Marnir. attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Doing little more than cutting the wind.

Jane, Ghilda and Kung can have their actions now.

Round 7, Init 13

Kung will move around the main-mast to come up behind the remaining sailor. (Ending at M4 to flank) He catches Marnir's eye and a gleam sparkles in his own as he swings his greatsword with great force.

Greatsword, power attack, fatigue, raging song, flanking: 1d20 + 6 - 1 - 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 6 - 1 - 1 + 1 + 2 = 26
Damage, power attack, fatigue, raging song: 2d6 + 6 + 3 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (1, 1) + 6 + 3 - 1 + 1 = 11
Greatsword, confirm critical: 1d20 + 6 - 1 - 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 6 - 1 - 1 + 1 + 2 = 10
Greatsword, critical damage: 2d6 + 6 + 3 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (5, 2) + 6 + 3 - 1 + 1 = 16

"You sing good man, but you don't sing. Why you no sing when you sing?"

Barnabus looks at the blood and entrails over the deck.

"Is anyone injured?"

As Jane and Gilda move to act....

Ghilda channels the energy of Besmara to ensure her mates are healed.

Channel Positive Energy: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Jane looks at them. "You can make it easier on yourself by dropping your swords. We will let you live."

Kung casually steps over and cuts the last sailor down as he stares helplessly at Marnir.

You now have two rounds of no combat, all around you can see the tide is going the way of the Wormwood. More and more of the Rahadoumi sailors are surrendering as Harrigan emerges from below deck with what looks to be a heart clutched in his hand.

On the second round round all of you can make a perception check.

Perception 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

"No retreat, no surrender, eh?"
comments the witch as the last sailor is cut down...

"By Besmara, we will take this ship! Ghilda draws her rapier and looks around at the carnage.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

"Mates - watch the door to below-decks! These dogs aren't done yet!" Ghilda steps back to P4, rapier at the ready.

"You don't like my songs?!" Marnir asks Kung incredulously. "They're traditional war songs from the frozen north. They don't translate so well into more...civilised tongues," he says, smirking. Marnir pauses a moment to wipe the blood from his face, and looks around at the carnage they have wrought.

"Retreat or surrender just means a slower death mate," Marnir replies to Barnabus' comment. "Better we give them a quick death than let the captain work them to death as slaves or torture them to death for sport."

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

Marnir turns at the same time as Ghilda, raises his axe and shield and shouts "Come on then you impotent fish-lovers!"

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Kung doesn't notice anything strange and continues talking with Marnir as he cleans the blade of his sword. "No, Kung like songs. Just wonder why you no sign them like songs. More like speeches. But speeches like songs."

"More coming to play, surrender or die!"

Because you were warned about the approaching enemies you have a round to position yourselves.

Please give me where you are standing on the map.

Ghilda I've noted your movement on the map.

They will be coming out at Q6 on the map.

Marnir steps towards the door to P5, hefts his shield and readies his axe to take on the second wave of enemy sailors.

If I can I'll ready to attack any enemies that step into my reach.

"Maybe it's just a northern thing? Do all Ulfen songs have no singing? Wait, what are you guys doing?.... Oh, okay. I gotcha." Kung moves into position to flank (P7), pointing at the door with his sword and a question in his eye to get confirmation that this is what everyone is fussing about.

Ghilda shifts back to stay in support, Jane is in a good position already.

The door flies open as two Rahadoumi (Ra1 & Ra2) sailors, lead by a ships officer (Ro1) wearing a chain shirt and carrying a boarding pike rush out onto the main deck.

The officer curses "Bloody godlickers!" as she sees you ready and waiting. "Kill them!" She barks at her men.

Order.

Barnabas II. - 21

Ro1. - 17

Marnir. - 15

Ra2. - 14

Ghilda. - 11

Jane. - 6

Kung. - 5

Ra1. - 4

Actions from Barnabas & Marnir please.

Barnabus sees that Kung has been breathing heavy for a bit now so he attempts to evil eye the goon facing off against him....

Will save DC 16
-2 to attack roll