The Last Breaths of Ashenport

Game Master FabesMinis

Not sure, but I think Grafire might have been referring to Seram's move.

Ah, I'd missed Seram's edit. Yes, that would use an action point too. 2 moves and a standard. Badly needed crit as well!

Seram churns through the waves and stabs the Wrath, making the creature recoil and release Manny.

Mandrake is no longer grabbed.

Initiative

IT
Manny
Rowan
Wrath of Dagon (marked by IT)
Grafire
Seram
Akahale

Manny, Grafire and Seram are 1 square away from the Wrath and IT is 5 squares away from the Wrath.

Daunting Light from Rowan:
1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 282d10 + 5 ⇒ (8, 8) + 5 = 21

Manny has combat advantage against the Wrath now, thanks to Rowan.

"AVAUNT!" cries Rowan as the creature is bathed in holy light, causing it to squeal once more.

"Manny!" he shouts, "Blast it, it's on its last legs!"

IT plods through the sand to the shoreline and enters the water.

Athletics twice 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 291d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

IT is currently 2 squares away from being adjacent to the Wrath. Manny is up and has 1 square between him and the Wrath. You need to make an Athletics check to tread water, Manny.

Dang Post-monster! try #2,... One athletics check

1d20+6=15

<Gurgle, Hack, Spit> "Surf's UP Sandy Claws!" The elderly Eccentric chokes out as he shoves his staff forward, the sonic blast sends water flying,...

Thuderwave, vs. Fort, if hit dmg + push target 2 squares
1d20+11=23, 1d6+8=14

With Grafire and Rowan, Manny hits with the boni.

Manny strikes back against his assailant in true style, sending a wave of sound against it that ruptures its innards. It sinks like a stone beneath the waves.

COMBAT OVER - 416 XP EACH

I make that 16,022 each.

"Remove yourselves from the water comrades. The climate is not conducive to prolonged immersion."

Akahale moves further up the beach, surveying the incoming tide with a baleful eye.

16,022. I like that number! That was one tough lobster to crack!

Manny flails and struggles till he gets to water shallow enough to stand up in. He struggles to his feet, swaying back and forth, his shoulders humped over in exhaustion. He turns towards the deeper water, where the slime from the abominations final throes can still be seen. He lifts his head, and spits a stream of water towards the ocean, looking like a an aged water-boy statue.

"Ah its good to see you in one piece Manny." Grafire takes a minute to shake the water from under his scales. "I am sure this battle can not yet be over. We must clear the entire area and the cove looks like the place to go."

any body need extra healing? I can give 2d6 hp bonus with a surge. Feel free to use them 2 uses per 5min.

IT returns to shore. "It is pleased that Wizard Mandrake was not drowned."

Spending one surge gets me near full.

Rowan winces, "Glad you're alright, Manny." he says with relief. "Those wounds look nasty."

An expression of panic crosses his face. "The Inn!" he blurts, "Who knows what's going on there? You go to the caves, I'll go and check they're all safe."

With that, he climbs back up the cliff.

So... I don't have to NPC him anymore in combat, which is irritating.

IT returns to shore. "It is pleased that Wizard Mandrake was not drowned."

"That makes two of us!" The mage grumbles as he flaps his arms in a futile attempt to shake off the water. Realizing it is a lost cause, he gives up and flails his way to shore, where he collapses in a soggy heap on the sand.

"I just realized,... " He declares to anyone who will listen.

"I don't even LIKE seafood!" He shouts, hurling a handful of sand towards the ocean. He scowls at the slime-covered patch of seawater and contemplates WHY he decided not to carry any fire spells in his tome,...

Darn my lousy/busy/bad-record-keeping! I don't have any dmg recorded from that last battle. I know he spent a lot of time trying to drown me, but I can't believe I made it through unscathed! I'll go and look, and spend surges as needed. I'll include Gra's bonus. I have GOT to schedule my PC time better! ;)

You took 27 damage.

Thank you oh most paying-attenionist of DM's! ;)

Manny takes a few deep breaths, and pays attention as Grafire tries to explain to him how best to wrap his wounds and stretch the sore muscles. In a few moments he looks much better, if still soaking and bedraggled, and stands up on wobbly legs.

"Let's go broil us some fishes,..." He grumbles in a drawl,...

OK, so 2 surges, plus Gra's bonus, is more than enough to put me back at full. Thank goodness I had that Ghostphase armor robe! Otherwise I would have been REALLY hurt! I have 2 surges left for the day, if I have been keeping accurate records,... IF,... ;P

"Onwards. I fear our task is not yet complete. It is to be hoped that Father Rowan can extricate those unfortunate merchants from this doomed village."

We need to be a little cautious as we're now down a healer.

"Ok so we proceed with caution into the cove area to investigate what lays in wait for us there. If you think that is the best coarse then I will be happy to take lead with Seram."

"Let us be wary. I suspect there may be traps. Mr Zal is unusually good at discerning these, often by practical demonstration."

Seram looks harshly at the two dragonborn before turning his head and making his way forward, "Keh"

"What?" replies Grafire to Serams look. "I am just saying we'll keep the squishy's behind us." Grafire gingerly catches up to Seram.

"Hey. HEY! Who you callin' 'squishy'?!?" Manny demands huffily, hurrying to catch up and making a distinct 'Squish' sound with every step,...

""Squishy", Mage Mandrake, not "squiddy". I do not believe any affront was intended."

The cave beyond is dark, and you can feel through your boots (or bare feet in some cases) that the cave system is covered in water to the depth of a few inches.

You will need a light source. The water has no mechanical impact unless otherwise noted.

Akahale reaches into his pack and extracts one of his two sunrods.

"I am confident our foes know of our advance. Shall there be light?"

His eyes whirl menacingly.

Manny nods emphatically, soggy strands of long hair bouncing.

"Let there be light!" He intones sonorously.

And there is.

"No affront ment by my remark dear mage you are extremly valuble to us therefore we must keep you well guarded. I am sure IT would agree."
Grafire shloshes on through the water being careful to watch the shadows for movement.

IT placidly increases the brightness of IT's chest lamp as IT moves to the front.

"No affront ment by my remark dear mage you are extremly valuble to us therefore we must keep you well guarded. I am sure IT would agree."

Grafire shloshes on through the water being careful to watch the shadows for movement.

"Humph." MAnny mutters in reply, obviously unconvinced,... ;)

Akahale illuminates a sunrod, striking it against the cave-wall. The alchemical stick flares into life, and spreads its magical light into the cave. Up ahead the companions see one of the hideous fish-creatures, its gills flapping slowly, and the light reflecting from the bulging orns of its eyes.

Initiative and map to follow...

"Aha! As I suspected."

"Alright Sashimi!!" Grafire readies his crossbow.

"Hmph. I prefer my fish baked,... or fried." Manny mutters, still pouting,...

Initative 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

"Finally a fight" Seram says impatiently

But... they just had a fight... Seram is obviously impatient...

Initiative

Fishman Warriors 32
Manny 27
Akahale 26
IT 25
Grafire 22
Seram Zal 10

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Seram - I used your preroll. Grafire - the +2 to your init from being a Warlord is already figured into your init bonus of +7. Fishman actions to follow.

Try this for the MAP

The fishman Delays.

Initiative

Fishman Warriors 32 DELAYING
Manny 27
Akahale 26
IT 25
Grafire 22
Seram Zal 10

The icthyian horror gapes as the light shines into the caves.

Akahale plants a curse on the fishman he can see and follows up with a bolt of superficially attractive light. The glamor takes the form of birds in flight which turn to ripping claws as they land near the icthyian horror.

Spiteful Glamor (Will)
1d20+11=21.
If it hits (unlikely), and if (also unlikely) F1 is on full hp, it does:
1d12+7=14 damage, plus 8 for the curse.
If it hits and F1 isn't on full hp, it does
1d8+7=9 damage plus the 7 for the curse.
He's not moving.

I'm hoping the gaping hole in the map is intentional. In any case, IT pretty much needs to wait on Manny.

Yes, because you haven't been there yet.

Sorry! Been busy!

Manny humphs and mutters to himself as he peeks around his companions broader shoulders. His staff sneaks out between It's and Grafire's armored forms and spits forth a familiar bolt.

Magic Missile
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 242d4 + 7 ⇒ (1, 4) + 7 = 12

The piscine form reels as the magical energy from the heroes smacks into it.

IT's turn.

IT, awaiting instructions to advance, stares impassively at the fishman was IT's shoulderbow grinds into place, loosing two bolts in the creature's general direction.

Minor: Ready shoulderbow. Standard: Fire shoulderbow. Minor: Fire shoulderbow again using item daily. Lame.

1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 231d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 61d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 221d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Grafire moves 2 squares forward and fires his crossbow and the fishman. Then he looks to his left to check out the adjoining pathway.

Crossbow attack-1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Damage-1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

hopeing to unveil a bit more map by looking left.

Seram takes off with vigor at his gilled foe

Combat Sprint: +4 movement, +4 bonus to all defenses against any opportunity attacks provoked. Move to the sqaure right of the fishman

Seram collides with the walking sushi bar

Howling Strike 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26; Damage 2d4 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4+1d6 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18

IT hits, misses. Grafire misses. Seram spots tripwires in the marked area. Seram is hit by OA - 27 vs AC.
1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 damage plus 2 poison damage.

MAP to follow

As Seram rushes towards the fishman, he spots an area which is almost certainly a trap. The fishman slashes at him with a rusty cutlass, adn Seram retaliates in true fashion.

Fishman Warrior is Bloodied.

FMW1 attacks Seram 19 vs AC - miss.
FMW2 attacks IT - javelin 31 vs AC hit damage 9 plus 2 poison
FMS3 attacks Seram -2 for cover for Seram +2 for not being seen 19 vs AC miss
FMS4 attacks Seram -2 for cover for Seram +2 for not being seen 28 vs AC hit, 15 normal damage 2 poison damage
FMS5 attacks Seram - +2 for not being seen 33 vs AC hit, 11 normal damage 2 poison damage

TOTAL DAMAGE to Seram - 26 normal 4 poison

Fishmen surge out of hiding and surround the barbarian, attacking with their disgusting rapiers.

One throws a javelin at IT, which sticks out of the metal man awkwardly.

>>>>MAP<<<<

Initiative

Manny 27
Akahale 26
IT 25
Grafire 22
Seram Zal 10
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