Skulls and Shackles Campaign (Inactive)

Game Master Tyranius

Aishe looks quizzically at Jack. "We do have the potions we found, Jack. They will surely be sufficient. That said, you're right about the crossbow; we should be prepared for the worst." With that, she casts a quick light cantrip on the rope and peers into the depths.

I think I remembered the potions but didn´t find them in the loot list

Aishe peers into the black depths with the illuminated rope. All she is able to see below the water is a tunnel leading southwest

Returning to the ship for crossbow then?

Peering out from the cave the sun is beginning to wane in the distance as Charles spent most of the day digging the hole.

Yup real quick. Then I am ready. We dig the hole all day? Well lets head down.

Between rowing to the island, climbing through the rocks to the cave and digging a 10 foot hole big enough, while moving dirt out of the cave, with rest breaks to majority. I am basing it loosely on when I dug a similiar hole with a shovel. The sun is just beginning to go down. So around suppertime.

Jack and the rest of the group decide to head back to the ship for dinner and retrieve Jack's crossbow. They decide to rest for the night to prepare for their journey into the dark watery depths below and leave once again at first light.

As the group sleeps they feel their powers grow. Level up

Jack will ask Sandara nicely to prepare a dweomer for the next day, to help with the water breathing, figuring that it is nice to have the potions as backup, but safer to start with a spell.

Jack will ask Sandara nicely to prepare a dweomer for the next day

Asking for waterbreathing? Or I guess I am not getting what you are asking from her.

I was hoping she could cast water breathing on us?

Somia can cast Water Breathing twice since we're resting the night, it will last 12 hours (divided up between characters), so can give us 2 hours each and see if we need the other spell for later?

Good Idea!

Sounds reasonable to me :-)

The group gathers their gear once again along with the crossbow. Hopping in the rowboat they spend a couple of hours rowing through the thick wreckage until they are able to reach the shore.

Climbing the steep stairs the group makes it back to their deep hole filled with dark murky water.

Aishe cast light on the rope previously - does that illuminate anything down its length?

Aishe peers into the black depths with the illuminated rope. All she is able to see below the water is a tunnel leading southwest

I'll be MIA for the next few days, going up to Auckland to watch the Australia / New Zealand grudge match for the Cricket World Cup. I'll be back Sunday evening NZ time, so feel free to GMPC me in the meantime

"Well, if we want to continue, it looks like we will have to descend into the watery depths..."

Aishe looks to Somia, and, once the spell is cast, makes her way into the water, casting light on her boarding pike once she's in the water.

Climb: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Climb: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

Somia casts water breathing on Aishe as she climbs down the rope into the murky depths below. Her boarding pike glows brightly in the waters, illuminating the rocks around her.

She looks up and sees everyone else looking down. She signals that the initial descent is ok.

Tactical Map is posted. Squares are the obnoxious 10 feet so may have to zoom again :)

Charles descends the rope behind Aishe, and deploys his trident.

Casting the spell and dividing the duration between the five of us gives us 2hours and 24 minutes each. Should we get to the last 10 minutes or so Somia will re-cast it (according to the SRD you can spellcast fine underwater whilst you can breath water, otherwise it's a concentration check).

Sounds good

Everyone descends the rope into the dark cavern below. The only source of light seems to be coming from Aishe's boarding pike. The tunnel seems to continue on to the southwest.

Map is up and you have control of your characters.

Once everyone is safely down, Charles cautiously moves forward, using the light from Aishe's pike to guide his way.

Am now back and characters crunch has now (finally) been updated!

Aishe moves forward with Charles, trying to see what lies before them.

Perception (Take 10): 10 + 12 = 22

Welcome back Viviana! :) The white arrows indicate the slope if anyone was curious

Aishe and Charles move forward. In the short distance Aishe is able to notice two groups of Sahuagin. Three hiding in the corridor to the northwest and three hiding in the corridor to the southwest.

Cocking his x-bow Jack listens for Aishes orders and is ready to go

Somia moves forwards, content to let the others scout forwards and grateful for the underwater grace provided by the ring she wears.

Viviana swims closer to catch up with the others, while casually wondering if it was possible to draw these targets out into an ambush of their own, or if doing so would simply trigger some sort of alarm.

Aishe makes her way back into the passage a short way, casts a quick spell encompassing all of her companions, then whispers, "If Charles and I duck into the passage on the left, we can spring their trap. Then Viviana and the others can flank them from the side."

Charles nods to Aishe, and prepares to do exactly that.

Aishe and Charles confer with their companions as they quickly formulate a plan. Once the plan is complete they quickly move into position in the lower recess of the cave as the sahuagin dart in after them.

AoO's from Aishe

Three of the Sahuagin jab their tridents at Charles and Aishe

Trident vs Charles AC 18: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Trident vs Charles AC 18: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Trident vs Aishe AC 16: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

The trident stabs into Aishe's shoulder as a small trickle of blod flows into the dark water.

Out of combat I will not need swim checks as you can just take 10 ect but during combat each round I will need a swim check as it affects your combat each round.

Jack
Somia
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Sahuagin
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Viviana
Charles
Aishe (37/45 hp)

Before moving, Aishe would have cast mirror image for 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 images, and started her bard song, if possible.

If we don't move, do we need to make a swim check?

Swim: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15.

With a roar, Charles starts stabbing at the sahuagin in front of him, putting up a valiant defense.

Trident: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 8 + 2 = 29, for 1d8 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 14 + 2 = 24 damage.
Trident: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 3 + 2 = 17, for 1d8 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 14 + 2 = 19 damage.

Casting a bless Jack prepares to shoot at the first on the left side

I think they are miles away, so I need to double move I think in order to attack next round.

Swim check Regardless

Swim: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32

What is the swim DC check anyway, is it possible for me to automatically make it yet?

Well, as per the Swim skill, for calm water the DC is 10, and for rough water, it is 15. Succeeding at the check allows you to move 1/2 your base speed (as a full round action) or 1/4 your base speed (as a move action). Basically, it takes a while to get anywhere :-/

As a quick reminder to underwater fighting if you so wish to dive under after some creatures, which does include chest deep water which is as such.

[ooc]Movement- A successful swim check allows a creature to move 1/4 speed as move action or 1/2 speed as full round action.

Combat- A successful swim check is as follows: Slashing / bludgeoning= -2 attack and half damage ; piercing damage is normal

Failed swim check- Makes you off-balanced which makes the character lose it's dex bonus for that round to AC while opponents additionally gain a +2 to attack against off balanced characters

So if you can get a 10 with rolling a 1 then there is no need to roll a swim check but just remember that your move action is only 1/4 speed and full round movement is 1/2 speed. I am only going to count during combat

yea the prebuffs were fine as you were formulating a plan. I was just kicking it off before I went to bed, as you already had the plan laid out.

As the Sahuagin rush in Aishe quickly jabs her boarding pike through the water

True Aishe: 1d4 ⇒ 4
Mirror Image strike: 1d4 ⇒ 2

With what the Sahuagin had thought was the vile woman was in fact a wavering image in the water.

Jack blesses the group as a small wave of positive feelings wash through the waters.

Jack
Somia
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Sahuagin (1-8 hp; 2-13 hp; 3-7 hp)
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Viviana
Charles (attacks above)
Aishe (Image 2 remaining)

Swim: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
If anyone is poor at Swimming, I can cast Slipstream, which will give you a swim speed of 20 for an hour, though I've only got it once, so maybe save it for the "boss battle" if there is one
Somia will use her slumber hex on the closest Sahuagin (marked), DC16 or sleep for for 4 rounds.

I'll probably save it for a bigger fight, but is spiritual weapon affected by being under water?

swim: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

Not sure why I'm still bolded, my round was spent moving :/

Was waiting on Somia's action since the Sahuagin went before you. :)

Somia begins to chant a small tune as the closest Sahuagin feels sleepy.

Will save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

The Sahuagin shakes it's head as it glares at the woman.

Two of the Sahuagin stab tridents and bite at Charles as a third one claws and bites at Aishe.

Trident vs Charles AC 18: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Bite vs Charles AC 18: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (6) - 1 = 5
damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Trident vs Charles AC 18: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Bite vs Charles AC 18: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (8) - 1 = 7
damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

A trident slams into a weak spot in Charle's armor though he is able to avoid the brunt of the arracks.

Claw 1 vs Aishe AC 16: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Claw 1 vs Aishe AC 16: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Bite vs Aishe AC 16: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Aishe fends off the snapping mandibles of the sea goblins with her boarding pike.

Viviana swims frantically into the fray as Charles retaliates for the blow. Charles stabs his Trident through the neck of the closes Sahuagin in front of him. The water begins to turn a red tinge of color as the creature sinks to the bottom.

Viviana
Charles (45/52)
Aishe (Image 2 remaining)
Jack
Somia
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Sahuagin (; 2-13 hp; 3-7 hp)
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Swim: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
Attacking with the x-bow after reloading it Jack tries to hit the one attacking aishe Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 161d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Swim: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Somia tries to move forwards, but it doesn't quite work and she gets turned around.
Can I slumber hex another one whilst flailing around?If not ignore, I'll roll a concentration check in case you need one
slumber on starred one: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21

Aishe, realizing that she does not have the same maneuverability underwater as on land, lashes out with her cestus.

Standard action: Attack sahuagin N of her
Attack (Cestus, Power Attack, Bard Song): 1d20 + 6 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 6 - 2 + 2 = 23
Damage (Cestus, Power Attack, Bard Song): 1d4 + 2 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 4 + 2 = 9

Aishe draws her cestus and stabs it at the Sahuagin in front of her. The cestus slides easily through the creature's scaly skin. The Sahuagin's eyes roll back in it's head as it twitches in the water. It's eyes close slowly as it drops it's trident, both sinking to the bottom.

Are you dropping the Boarding pike then?

Jack reloads his crossbow as he fires a carefully placed bolt at one of the Sahuagin's. The air whips through the water past Somia and slams into the creature with a thud. The bolt sticks out of the Sahuagin's neck causing it to hang loosely.

@Somia- Should be fine. As far as I can tell you just bet the off-balanced -dex to AC and sink if you fail enough. Not that the sinking portion matters in this chamber.

Somia begins to mutter another lullaby attempting to put a different Sahuagin to sleep.

Will save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

The Sahuagin head rolls back as it slowly floats to the surface of the cavern. It's chest rises and falls rhyhmatically.

The two remaining Sahuagin swim at Charles and Aishe bearing claws and razor sharp teeth.

Claw 1 vs Charles AC 18: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Claw 2 vs Charles AC 18: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Bite vs Charles AC 18: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Claw 1 vs Aishe AC 16: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Claw 2 vs Aishe AC 16: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Bite vs Aishe AC 16: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

True Aishe: 1d3 ⇒ 3
Mirror Image Strike: 1d3 ⇒ 1

The two Sahuagin's claws each tear into Charles soft skin. As the Sahuagin strikes Aishe she disappears in a small puff of smoke.

Viviana
Charles (40/52)
Aishe (Image 1 remaining)
Jack
Somia
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Sahuagin (Star asleep 5/6 rounds remaining)
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Swim: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17.

Charles hacks away at the remaining sahuagin!

Trident: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 8 + 2 = 23, for 1d8 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 14 + 2 = 18 damage.
Trident: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7, for 1d8 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 14 + 2 = 22 damage.

Tyranus... a cestus is an armered glove. You always wear it
Jack reloads and shoots again
attackDA: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 141d8 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

ah gotcha. I was just looking at the chart for bludgeoning / piercing damage. I just went back through and read the descriptor on it. First one I seen use it and just assumed.

Yeah - free action to let go of the pike with one hand. Essentially, Aishe is threatening as a large creature. That said, I'm not sure if the sahuagin north of Aishe swam more than 5 feet to get to her - just in case, rolling an AoO.
AoO (+1 Boarding Pike of Repelling, Power Attack, Bard Song): 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 7 - 2 + 2 = 13
Damage (+1 Boarding Pike of Repelling, Power Attack, Bard Song): 1d8 + 4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 4 + 2 = 18

Aishe stops singing, but her voice continues to influence those around her. With another sahuagin threatening her a bit too closely, she jabs again with her cestus.

Free action: End bard song (on round 1 of 2 for lingering performance)
Standard action: Attack sahuagin
Attack (Cestus, Power Attack, Bard Song): 1d20 + 6 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 6 - 2 + 2 = 20
Damage (Cestus, Power Attack, Bard Song): 1d4 + 2 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 4 + 2 = 12

I think its another full round action for me to double move to get close enough for melee due to swim cutting your movement options to half speed :(