Skulls and Shackles Campaign (Inactive)

Game Master Tyranius

Disrespute / Infamy = 18/18
Plunder = 15/15

Maps:
Isle of Empty Eyes | Tactical Map |
Man's Promise | Man's Promise (Key) |

Loot List: Plunder List


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@Jack- Youdo not have to use Sense motive bonus if you don't want to.

That spoiler was only for Jack and or Aishe's familiar as they are the only ones that are able to catch it.

Jack folds his hand as Tsadok scraps in his winnings. The dealer pours the Half-orc a hearty drink to which he finishes quickly.

What say we make this interesting Jacky Tsadok says as his tooth gleams.

The dealer once again deals the hands as Tsadok pushes his entire collection into the pot. What say you? All in.

DC 25 Perception or Dc 18 profession (Gambler)::

You notice the dealer subtely manipulate the deck as he deals. Catching him will place Tsadok with a -6 modifier

Tsadok Draw After Jack decides:
Tsadok is dealt a natural 20 by the crooked dealer that you were unable to catch.

Tsadok - 0 PP
Jack-134 PP
Pot 66 PP


Female Human (Varisian) Bard (Sea Singer) 9 [ HP 66/66 | AC 19/FF17/T12 | Fort +6, Ref +10, Will +8 | Init +8 | Perception +13 (+15 w/ familiar) ]

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30

Aishe whispers to Jack and the others. "The dealer's in on it, throwing Tsadok the cards he needs. Jack, use that to your advantage...somehow."


Male Human Inquisitor 9
Spoiler:
HP66/66 Ini+8 Sp30" Ac 18 T13 FF15 F8 R6 W8 Per+14 SM+17, Prof Sailor

Jacks Hand is 20 in total. What happens if booth sides have 20?You said no one wins?
Jack smiles at Tsadok and counts 65 PP in and throws down his cards.... 20 in total. His grin wans when Tsadok also reveals his cards.... 20. Looking at his remaining coins and Tsadoks empty stash he hands over 10 to his opponent.
"To keep it going."
And slams another PP on the table.
IF the touch of chaos ability, something I NEVER used before is undetectable, it has no saving throw etc he will unload it when he gives his cards back to the dealer, giving him the status that he rolls twice and takes the worst deck.

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Basically if you are tied then noone wins. Though if you are able to catch the dealer. the round you do deals Tsadok a -6 modifier bringing him to 14

The touch of chaos is detectable.


Female Human Brawler (Steel-Breaker) 7
Stats:
HP 60/60, AC 17, Fort +6, Ref +6, Will +4, Init +3 Perc +13, Sense Motive +12

Is it suitable for Aishe to make the Perception DC or is it Jack only?


Male Half-Elf Ranger/Sorceror 15 (SP 203/203) (HP 203/203) (RP 12/12) (AC 36) (Fort +26, Ref +30, Will +25)(Perception +29 (+2 Init))

Aishe's familiar can roll - she made the check, and informed Jack of the cheating.


Male Human Inquisitor 9
Spoiler:
HP66/66 Ini+8 Sp30" Ac 18 T13 FF15 F8 R6 W8 Per+14 SM+17, Prof Sailor

Perc: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21

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With Aishe's message Jack catches the dealer's movement's. Angry Tsadok swats the bumbling man away.

DC 20 sense motive:
You catch that Tsadok is being sarcastic with the dealer and not actually angry. Perhaps he knew the dealer was stacking the deck?

Bumbling fool just cost me the game! No bother Jack. The half-orc saysas he waves his hand at the 10 PP Jack was sending his way. Reaching across the table he begins to gather his PP that Jack won. It twas a friendly game after all. He says with a smile.


Male Half-Elf Ranger/Sorceror 15 (SP 203/203) (HP 203/203) (RP 12/12) (AC 36) (Fort +26, Ref +30, Will +25)(Perception +29 (+2 Init))

Charles raises an eyebrow at the man's statement that it was a 'friendly game', and waits to see how Jack responds.

I highly doubt he would have said that if he had won...


Male Human Inquisitor 9
Spoiler:
HP66/66 Ini+8 Sp30" Ac 18 T13 FF15 F8 R6 W8 Per+14 SM+17, Prof Sailor

SM: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33
"Just a moment my friend. It was a game... and a wager is a wager. I will take great care that your donation to besmaras cause will not be wasted. You lost... but we all won. After our acceptance some of those 100pp will be used to buy some Booze for all of us. In Tsadoks name.
What do you all say. Is that fair?"


Female Human Brawler (Steel-Breaker) 7
Stats:
HP 60/60, AC 17, Fort +6, Ref +6, Will +4, Init +3 Perc +13, Sense Motive +12

Viviana smirks in amusement at Tsadok's loss. "Maybe he could have used those winnings to borrow a Calistrian to do his gambling for him as well!"

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Tsadok pulls his hands back and shakes Jack's hand. Yes, Yes all is indeed fair.

Walking to the edge of the deck. For the last challenge we will need the rest of yer Captain's. We must see yer combat abilities. The officers may be anywhere on their ship that they like to start but the rest of the crew must remain on the dock. You must prove that you alone are able to defend yer ship from boarders.[/b]

Posting the map. Go ahead and place yourselves where you wish to start. Right to the south of the boat is the docks.


Male Human Inquisitor 9
Spoiler:
HP66/66 Ini+8 Sp30" Ac 18 T13 FF15 F8 R6 W8 Per+14 SM+17, Prof Sailor

How shall that work... shall we fight with real weapons?
"Sounds sensible.... and afterwards we will ring our victory bell!"

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Yes, Just as if you were really being boarded.


Male Half-Elf Ranger/Sorceror 15 (SP 203/203) (HP 203/203) (RP 12/12) (AC 36) (Fort +26, Ref +30, Will +25)(Perception +29 (+2 Init))

"Two down, one to go. Let's do this!"


Female Human (Varisian) Bard (Sea Singer) 9 [ HP 66/66 | AC 19/FF17/T12 | Fort +6, Ref +10, Will +8 | Init +8 | Perception +13 (+15 w/ familiar) ]

Aishe grins as she gets in position, "We've bested each of your tests thus far; we will prove ourselves in this as well."

Aishe will prepare by casting Heightened Awareness first (to be dismissed for an Initiative boost once combat starts), then Mirror Image and Good Hope. She will have her pike extended to its fullest extent, as well.

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Don't forget to roll for # of images Aishe

Once the Captains are in position tsadok snaps his fingers. A small squad of his crew begins to wheel forth a large, covered cage onto the deck adjacent Besmara's Fortune.

Tsadok grabs the cover, tearing it free from the cage as he unlocks the cage and opens the door running back to the docks to watch.

Inside the cage stands a hideously, ugly and obese giant.

Dc 18 Knowledge Local:
This is a Marsh Giant

Aishe is quick to respond as Tsadok yells out from the docks. THIS BE FISHPORK! HE WANTED TO JOIN YER CREW! The docks howl with laughter.

Init:
Viviana: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Charles: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Jack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Aishe: 1d20 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 + 4 = 23
Giant: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

Round 1
Aishe- Mirror Image
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Giant
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Round 1
Jack
Viviana
Charles


Female Human (Varisian) Bard (Sea Singer) 9 [ HP 66/66 | AC 19/FF17/T12 | Fort +6, Ref +10, Will +8 | Init +8 | Perception +13 (+15 w/ familiar) ]

Oh, if we're in combat, Aishe isn't going to cast mirror image - that was intended to be a "as they're wheeling the cage in" sort of thing.

EDIT: Oh, I see what you were doing there. Does that mean she successfully cast good hope as well?

Images: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Knowledge (Local): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

Aishe recognizes the creature immediately. "It's a marsh giant! 'ware the fog and any rocks it throws!" With that, she begins singing an inspiring song, further augmenting her fellow captains with good hope for the battle ahead.

Move action: Begin bard song (Inspire Courage, 18 rounds remaining, +2 competence bonus to hit and damage, +2 morale bonus to saves vs. fear)
Standard action: Cast haste (+1 bonus to hit and AC, +30' move speed, extra attack on full attack)
Swift action: Extend pike (25')
Not an action: 5' step, as indicated on map

AoO:

Attack (+1 Boarding Pike of Repelling, Inspire Courage, Power Attack): 1d20 + 8 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 2 - 2 = 9
Damage (+1 Boarding Pike of Repelling, Inspire Courage, Power Attack): 1d8 + 4 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 2 + 6 = 15

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@Aishe-Yes you cast Good Hope also. You have plenty of time to prep

[@Aishe-How are you extending to 25 feet? Max is 20 feet[/ooc]

The Marsh Giant begins to grunt and moan as cold, black eyes stare out from a fish-like face. A large cloud of fog forms on the ship obscuring all vision. Fog Cloud

Green square is fog coverage

Round 2
Aishe- Mirror Image-4
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Giant
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Round 1
Jack
Viviana
Charles


Male Half-Elf Ranger/Sorceror 15 (SP 203/203) (HP 203/203) (RP 12/12) (AC 36) (Fort +26, Ref +30, Will +25)(Perception +29 (+2 Init))

Charles casts Shield (Taking his AC to 28), and moves forward towards the giant.


Female Human Brawler (Steel-Breaker) 7
Stats:
HP 60/60, AC 17, Fort +6, Ref +6, Will +4, Init +3 Perc +13, Sense Motive +12

Viviana quickly moves out of the cloud and right up into the marsh giant's face.

"This is what I do to males I don't like", she states before kicking the giant in the crotch.

Swift action for Greater Trip

Trip Attempt: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 14 + 2 + 1 = 33


Female Human (Varisian) Bard (Sea Singer) 9 [ HP 66/66 | AC 19/FF17/T12 | Fort +6, Ref +10, Will +8 | Init +8 | Perception +13 (+15 w/ familiar) ]

Sorry, I meant 20'...not that it seems to matter much.

AoO from Greater Trip, if needed:

Attack (+1 Boarding Pike of Repelling, Inspire Courage, Power Attack, Good Hope, Haste): 1d20 + 8 + 2 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 2 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 17
Damage (+1 Boarding Pike of Repelling, Inspire Courage, Power Attack, Good Hope, Arcane Strike): 1d8 + 4 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 2 = 17

Aishe moves out of the fog cloud and attempts to pierce the giant with her boarding pike.

Move action: As indicated on map
Swift action: Imbue pike (arcane strike)
Standard action: Attack giant
Attack (+1 Boarding Pike of Repelling, Inspire Courage, Power Attack, Good Hope, Haste): 1d20 + 8 + 2 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 8 + 2 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 24
Damage (+1 Boarding Pike of Repelling, Inspire Courage, Power Attack, Good Hope, Arcane Strike): 1d8 + 4 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 2 = 18


Male Human Inquisitor 9
Spoiler:
HP66/66 Ini+8 Sp30" Ac 18 T13 FF15 F8 R6 W8 Per+14 SM+17, Prof Sailor

If Jack had time he would have cast divine favor too before the battle
Seeing the giant advance Jack moves a step aside and gives his weapon the bane giant ability.Moving Forward a move and a haste move Jack will shoot once
BowRS: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (20) + 16 = 361d8 + 2d6 + 11 ⇒ (8) + (4, 2) + 11 = 25
Conf: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (14) + 16 = 302d8 + 22 ⇒ (3, 2) + 22 = 27

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That's fine Jack. Like I said tsadok gave ample opportunity to prepare yourselves.

Moving from the fog jack notches and arrow and finds the perfect opening as he slams an arrow right into the Marsh Giant's throat, making a new set of gills for it.

Viviana rushes forward. As she does the Marsh Giant lashes out at her with a meaty fist.

Slam vs Viviana AC 17: 1d20 + 16 - 3 ⇒ (5) + 16 - 3 = 18
damage: 1d6 + 8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 6 = 17

Viviana kicks the Giant in the crotch, or at least where she believes that it is. and sweeps her leg under the giant dropping it to the ground. Beat it's CMD by 2 lol

Charles shields himself as Aishe stabs her boarding pike into the Giant's shoulder. It howls in pain as a fiery glare enters it's black eyes.

The Giant stands up. Provoking from Aishe and Viviana

As the giant stands Aishe tries to stab it once again with her pike but the pike isn't able to penetrate it's hide.

The creature slams two fists at Viviana and Aishe

Slam 1 vs Viviana AC 17: 1d20 + 16 - 3 ⇒ (2) + 16 - 3 = 15
damage: 1d6 + 8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 6 = 16

Slam 2 vs Aishe AC 16: 1d20 + 16 - 3 ⇒ (16) + 16 - 3 = 29
damage: 1d6 + 8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 6 = 16
Real Image=1: 1d5 ⇒ 4

The Giant fist misses Viviana as it lets loose a triumphant roar. Swiping at Aishe makes one of her images vanish from sight.

Round 3
Aishe- Mirror Image-3
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Giant (-70)
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Round 1
Jack
Viviana (43/60)
Charles


Female Human (Varisian) Bard (Sea Singer) 9 [ HP 66/66 | AC 19/FF17/T12 | Fort +6, Ref +10, Will +8 | Init +8 | Perception +13 (+15 w/ familiar) ]

So we should get two AoO's, correct? The trip provoked (greater trip), and standing up provoked?

AoO (standing) (+1 Boarding Pike of Repelling, Inspire Courage, Power Attack, Good Hope, Haste): 1d20 + 8 + 2 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 8 + 2 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 25
Damage (+1 Boarding Pike of Repelling, Inspire Courage, Power Attack, Good Hope, Arcane Strike): 1d8 + 4 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 2 = 22

Aishe continues singing as she thrusts twice more with her boarding pike.

Swift action: Imbue pike (arcane strike)
Full round action: Attack giant (two attacks (haste))
Attack (+1 Boarding Pike of Repelling, Inspire Courage, Power Attack, Good Hope, Haste): 1d20 + 8 + 2 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 2 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 15
Damage (+1 Boarding Pike of Repelling, Inspire Courage, Power Attack, Good Hope, Arcane Strike): 1d8 + 4 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 2 = 23

Attack (+1 Boarding Pike of Repelling, Inspire Courage, Power Attack, Good Hope, Haste): 1d20 + 8 + 2 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 2 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 21
Damage (+1 Boarding Pike of Repelling, Inspire Courage, Power Attack, Good Hope, Arcane Strike): 1d8 + 4 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 2 = 20


Female Human Brawler (Steel-Breaker) 7
Stats:
HP 60/60, AC 17, Fort +6, Ref +6, Will +4, Init +3 Perc +13, Sense Motive +12

I think I only get one AoO tho

Attack AoO: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 11 + 2 + 1 = 33
Damage: 1d8 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 2 = 15

Smiling up at the giant and it stands up, Viviana promptly flurries it with a full attack.

Swift Action Exploit Weakness: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

+2 to attack rolls added in

Flurry: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 271d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 191d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 261d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 33
Damage: 1d8 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 2 = 161d8 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 2 = 191d8 + 9 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 3 = 161d8 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 2 = 17

Well, hes gone!

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Correct Aishe.

As the giant falls Viviana and Aishe takes advantage and pummel the poor creature while it is down.

Viviana finds a weakness on the lumbering behemoth and focuses right on it. She slams her foot hard into it's weak knee.

The giant falls to the ground as Aishe extends her boarding pike into it's neck.

Tsadok grimaces once again as the crowd cheers. Regaining his composure he approaches the group.

Waving them in to a tight circle around him he whispers to them. With a large smile he heartily thanks you.[/b]Thanks for being such good sorts about all the games.[/b]

Turning to the crowd he makes an announcement. THE BESMARA's FORTUNE INDEED DESERVES TO BECOME FREE PIRATES OF THE SHACKLES!

The announcement is followed by a boisterous cheer from the onlooking crowd. HURRICANE KING KERDAK BONEFIST HIMSELF WILL GRANT THEIR LETTER OF MARQUE THIS VERY EVENING.

This announcement receives much less applause.

Player status:

Aishe- Mirror Image-3
Jack
Viviana (43/60)
Charles


Male Half-Elf Ranger/Sorceror 15 (SP 203/203) (HP 203/203) (RP 12/12) (AC 36) (Fort +26, Ref +30, Will +25)(Perception +29 (+2 Init))

"Well, it looks like we have a meeting to prepare for..."


Male Human Inquisitor 9
Spoiler:
HP66/66 Ini+8 Sp30" Ac 18 T13 FF15 F8 R6 W8 Per+14 SM+17, Prof Sailor

"Well a word is a word. We get 20 barrels of rum and 10 pigs for tomorrow and we will toast to the next Pirate ship! Beware of their hunger... because every fat merchant and enemy of the shackles is about to feel the pang of starvation.... as we show them that the shackles have now another shark!"

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Well said Jack! Tsadok says. He bids the group farewell as he gives instructions how were to go tonight to Fort Hazard.

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As the group arrives to Fort Hazard the revelry is already in full swing. Tables are laden with roast meat and flagons of ale, mead and rum, and loud, drunken buccaneers swagger and stagger all around the main hall.

Hurricane King Kerdak Bonefist presides over the revelry from his gold-chased, teakwood throne. A blustery man with long black hair and a beard, Bonefist looks more pirate than king, foregoing his crown for and royal regalia for the long coat and tricorne hat of a sea captain. A tankard of rum barely leaves his hand but his most noteworthy feature are his magical pistol and skeletal right hand.

The bleary eyed man stares down at the group as they are brought forth for introductions. Bonefist stands and repeatedly yells. Silence! SILENCE! only to be ignored. Finally he pulls forth his pistol and fires it into the air a couple of times, establishing a deathly silence after the thunderous roar. He glares Fierly into the hall until, with an apparent change in the mood, he smiles and speaks in a calm voice.

This fresh catch of scallywags want to add their fine ship to our brethren o' the sea He says waving his still smoking pistol towards the group. But before I award their letter of marque and make them Free Captains right and true, I say we hear from them. Bonefist turns his dark gaze upon the group. What say you tell us all a tale or two on how you came by the plunder in your hold? The inebriated pirates draw closer to hear.

Need an Infamy Check DC 29. Bonuses will be added in based on roleplaying and story.


Female Human Brawler (Steel-Breaker) 7
Stats:
HP 60/60, AC 17, Fort +6, Ref +6, Will +4, Init +3 Perc +13, Sense Motive +12

If we tell a lie and stuff, do we have to roll bluff and stuff, because if so I should prolly let our wonderful face characters to all the fast talking =]


Male Half-Elf Ranger/Sorceror 15 (SP 203/203) (HP 203/203) (RP 12/12) (AC 36) (Fort +26, Ref +30, Will +25)(Perception +29 (+2 Init))

"Well, there was the time that we encountered the ghost of Whalebone Pilk... A fog came out of nowhere, there was the eerie sound of a ringing bell, and then a rotting ship, crewed by the spirits of the dead came upon us! Shredding bloated zombies left and right, we hacked our way across the the ship, and destroyed the bell that was the source of Pilk's powers, causing his spirit to pass on to the Boneyard. We were then able to loot the treasures in his ship's hold that he had collected over the decades."

Charles at this point pulls out a chunk of old ship's bell, and holds it high.

"Lest you doubt me, here is a piece of his gods-damned bell, recovered before his ship sank beneath the waves!"

Charles pauses to let that sink in, before continuing.

"Then, of course, there was the time that we went after the lost treasure of Cyrus Wolfe! After ripping the treasure's location from a tattoo on the back of a comely-looking sorceror-type, we headed to Mancatcher Cove, only to discover that the treasure had already been found by a tribe of Sahuagin! Not willing to let that state of affairs ride, we slaughtered our way through them, destroying every single one of them, before recovering the treasure."

He then takes the trident formed from coral off his back, and holds it high.

"This was the personal weapon of the tribe's chieftain, a four-armed monstrosity who we took down after barely breaking a sweat. Truly, I think we are amply suited to be recognised as Free Captains."

Infamy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26.

Hopefully, that should do it ;-)

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The bonus gives you +3 for your story which is just enough hehe

As Charles is halfway through his tale a pair of hecklers begin to get unruly, shouting abuse and taunts. As Charles shows the evidence to his claims the hecklers are quickly shot down.

Increase Infamy and Disrepute by 5; You now have the Disgraceful Title and are able to use the Disgraceful impositions in the Campaign tab

At the end of Charles' tale Bonefist raises his skeletal hand for a call of approval. Aye or Nay to decide! The crowd resounds with a cacophony. AYE!

Bonefist stands and hands Jack the official letter of Marque. The letter is scribed with a firm hand in blood red ink and emblazoned with an elaborate seal of crimson wax. This thick waxed paper grants it's bearer license to attack and capture ships of enemy nations as a privateer and also granting permission to engage in acts of egregious acts of pillage and prize-taking, which can only be described as piracy in more lawful nations. Possession of a letter of marque is a crime in most civilized nations and regularly carries a penalty of death. As a result letters of marque are protected by a secret page spell enabling the captains to speak a secret word to alter the text into something such as a cargo manifest or ship's log. It is common knowledge who in the Shackles that has been granted a letter and most free captains keep accounts of which ships and Captains have them making it extraordinarily difficult to forge any of the documents.

Bonefist looks to the Besmara's Fortune Captains. You have earned this now go out to Port Peril. Enjoy some of the taverns tonight with yer crew!


Male Human Inquisitor 9
Spoiler:
HP66/66 Ini+8 Sp30" Ac 18 T13 FF15 F8 R6 W8 Per+14 SM+17, Prof Sailor

Clinging his mug on the table... Jack jumps up and cries.
"Shackles, Shackles, Shackles. And an hooray for our king, the master of desaster, the Promise of Plunder, the master of thunder and fire, the one and only Bonefist!"

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The rest of the hall joins in with Jack's revelry. After a moment Bonefist raises his pistol into the air once more. Enough festivities here. Now join ye crews!

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Meeting back with the crew they begin to cheer on their Captain's. Grabbing you by the arms they drag you to a fantastic tavern that they have found. Come, Come to the Riptide Alehouse. Let's get a bite to eat and some good drink to celebrate!


Male Human Inquisitor 9
Spoiler:
HP66/66 Ini+8 Sp30" Ac 18 T13 FF15 F8 R6 W8 Per+14 SM+17, Prof Sailor

"Amen. The first round is sponsored Mate tsardok." Throwing a bag of 20 platinum to the tavern owner Jack gladly accepts a full mug of ale.


Female Human (Varisian) Bard (Sea Singer) 9 [ HP 66/66 | AC 19/FF17/T12 | Fort +6, Ref +10, Will +8 | Init +8 | Perception +13 (+15 w/ familiar) ]

Aishe drinks as well, but perhaps not quite as fiercely as the rest; she is all too aware that they are not necessarily going to be well-received here. She does, however, liven up the room with a song as the night grows older.

Perform (Sing, Sea Shanty (to counteract exhaustion/nausea)): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27


Female Human Brawler (Steel-Breaker) 7
Stats:
HP 60/60, AC 17, Fort +6, Ref +6, Will +4, Init +3 Perc +13, Sense Motive +12

Viviana only drinks lightly, never really liking being impaired. In her experience, things usually go wrong at the worse possible time, which is why she always remains alert, although less so when shes drinking.


Male Half-Elf Ranger/Sorceror 15 (SP 203/203) (HP 203/203) (RP 12/12) (AC 36) (Fort +26, Ref +30, Will +25)(Perception +29 (+2 Init))

Charles makes a show of enjoying himself, carousing with the rest of the crew at the beginning of the night, but after the initial thrill has worn off, sips his drink sparingly, perfectly aware that, his crew notwithstanding, the party is still in a wretched hive of scum and villainy, and it would not be a good idea to let one's guard down completely...

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A large group of the tavern joins into Aishe's shanty as the tavern is completely packed this evening.

It is a boisterous and rowdy establishment, full of pirates and freebooters of all stripes, though most of the activity seems to be friendly enough.

Perception:

Viviana: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24
Charles: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22
Jack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
Aishe: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

As you are enjoying your time within the tavern you notice a glance of someone familiar from across the unruly crowd. It is Caulky Tarroon, Captain Barnabas Harrigan's cabin girl from the Wormwood.

DC 15 Sense Motive if notice Caulky:
You notice she is acting suspicious. She seems to be surreptitiously adding something to a few sailors drinks- suspiciously similar to how you were initially pressganged.

Just as Viviana notices the cabingirl a charming man comes and sits right in front of Viviana, wearing an eye patch and a winning smile. Greetings Love! Names Captain Pierce Jerrell. Allow me to buy you a drink?


Female Human (Varisian) Bard (Sea Singer) 9 [ HP 66/66 | AC 19/FF17/T12 | Fort +6, Ref +10, Will +8 | Init +8 | Perception +13 (+15 w/ familiar) ]

Sense Motive (Take 10, Familiar): 10 + 10 + 2 = 22

Aishe moves stealthily through the crowd until she approaches Caulky from behind. "Come now, Caulky - is Harrigan really so crew-starved as to need to resort to those tricks again? Come now, let's sit down and have a chat. I'm rather curious as to what you've been up to since we parted ways."

Stealth: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22


Female Human Brawler (Steel-Breaker) 7
Stats:
HP 60/60, AC 17, Fort +6, Ref +6, Will +4, Init +3 Perc +13, Sense Motive +12

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28

Viviana glances at the charming man before returning her gaze to Caulky. "I would think so, why don't you ask the bartender?" she responds to the man, before heading towards Caulky if Aishe makes contact and things look friendly. If the reverse is true, Viviana prepares herself to either engage or intercept.


Male Human Inquisitor 9
Spoiler:
HP66/66 Ini+8 Sp30" Ac 18 T13 FF15 F8 R6 W8 Per+14 SM+17, Prof Sailor

Posting with the man Jack tells all the bystanders of won battles and riches gained, never forgetting to praise Besmara. As soon as he sees Caulky he will quickly draw his dagger, before sheathing it again and smell at his mug.

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As the group stands from their table and Viviana essentially brushes past the now confused Captain, Caulky's gaze is now in their direction as her eyes grow wide. She attempts to make it to the door though she sees that the exit is now past the Besmara's Fortune Captain's.

Just as Caulky begins to move a voice sounds off into the bar. A woman stands up forcefully. Someone is tryin' ta poison me drink! The woman hurls he drink across the table striking another rough looking buccaneer. The bruiser stands up roaring in rage and throws a punch which ends up striking yet another bystander and the situation in the tavern soon devolves into an all out tavern brawl.

Looking back across the room it looks as if Caulky has disappeared.

Dc 25 Perception to spot Caulky once again in the crowd.

The entire area is now considered difficult terrain. I will not fill the entire tavern with tokens but rather just the ones that pertain to you.

Agile PCs can move
swiftly through the mayhem by leaping from table to table
above the heads of the brawlers with Acrobatics checks
(DC varies based on the distance between tables). The
tavern’s wooden chandeliers hang 10 feet above the
f loor. PCs can also leap up from atop a bench or
table to catch one and swing athletically over the
fight with a DC 20 Acrobatics check.

Cauky is purple; The rest of the colors are barroom brawlers

Init:

Viviana: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Charles: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Jack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Aishe: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Caulky: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Drunken Brawler: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Round 1
Aishe
Jack
Viviana
Charles

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Brawlers
Chaulky
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Male Half-Elf Ranger/Sorceror 15 (SP 203/203) (HP 203/203) (RP 12/12) (AC 36) (Fort +26, Ref +30, Will +25)(Perception +29 (+2 Init))

Perception: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (4) + 23 = 27.

"There she is!"

Climb: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15.
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19.

Charles moves forward purposefully through the crowd, climbs up onto a table, and jumps across to the one adjacent to it, making a bee-line for Caulky.


Female Human Brawler (Steel-Breaker) 7
Stats:
HP 60/60, AC 17, Fort +6, Ref +6, Will +4, Init +3 Perc +13, Sense Motive +12

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20

Viviana doesn't spot Caulky in the crowd, but her attention is drawn when Charles points her out. Triggering her combat style as a swift action, Viviana acrobatically flies across the crowd, swinging from the lights.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27


Male Human Inquisitor 9
Spoiler:
HP66/66 Ini+8 Sp30" Ac 18 T13 FF15 F8 R6 W8 Per+14 SM+17, Prof Sailor

Pushing the first out of his way and then standing on the table Jack grins. BRAWL. Using his mug as a truncheon he slowly makes his way to assist viviana.
Acro: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14


Female Human (Varisian) Bard (Sea Singer) 9 [ HP 66/66 | AC 19/FF17/T12 | Fort +6, Ref +10, Will +8 | Init +8 | Perception +13 (+15 w/ familiar) ]

Perception (Familiar): 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 11 + 2 = 31

Aishe loses Caulky only briefly in the crowd. Spying her once again, she leaps across the tables, using magic to assist her when necessary.

Full-round action: Get on the long table next to her, and run north, leaping to the next table (not sure how far she'd get, so please move her)
Acrobatics (Familiar): 1d20 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 3 = 12

If necessary, Aishe will cast gallant inspiration to make the Acrobatics roll.
Gallant Inspiration: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6

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Before the buccaneers have time to react during the brawl the Besmara's Fortune Captains leap into action.

The Besmara's Fortune Captains all leap onto the tables trying to avoid as many of the brawling buccaneers as possible knocking over plates and mugs all along the way.

The brawlers begins to push their way through the massive crowd as mugs of ale are hurled all about. Viviana ducks as a buccaneer is thrown right over her landing on a nearby table.

The nearby buccaneers lash out at the crew.

Red Dirty Trick vs Aishe CMD 19: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Blue Improved Unarmed; power attack vs Viviana AC 17: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 6 - 1 = 22
damage: 1d3 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 = 6

The buccaneer near Aishe grabs a mug of dirty ale and throws it right into Aishe's face temporarily blinding her. Dirty Trick Blind for 2 rounds.

Viviana gets struck by the fist of a burly man right in the calf of her right leg as it begins to bruise.

Caulky begins to make her way to the stairs leading to the balcony as she sees that her exit is now blocked.

With an element of surprise the Besmara's Fortune's crew movements seem to become faster. As Viviana turns around Captain Pierce gives her a wink with his one good eye as he smiles at her.

You are all now under the effects of the spell Haste as Viviana did not completely blow him off.

Round 2
Aishe (-Blind 1 round remaining)
Jack
Viviana (54/60)
Charles

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Brawlers
Chaulky
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Pierce


Male Half-Elf Ranger/Sorceror 15 (SP 203/203) (HP 203/203) (RP 12/12) (AC 36) (Fort +26, Ref +30, Will +25)(Perception +29 (+2 Init))

Moving with blinding speed, Charles charges forward, leaping to the table adjacent to Caulky, and then attempting to crash-tackle her.

Acrobatics(Jump): 1d20 + 6 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 12 = 23.

Grapple (Haste, Rage, Height, Charge): 1d20 + 11 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 11 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 31.

Charging Grapple Attack! :-)

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