Alice breathes a sigh of relief. While she can swim, a battle would have been bad.
She gives Morana a gentle pas on the arm. "I am glad that turned out allright. Your companion was quite convincing. Do you want my assistance moving somewhere?"
Releasing a breath she had not realized she was holding. Dry land. Offering a small smile at Alice, Not an option I know. And yes they were very convincing.
Letting her eyes fall on the Captain, Anywhere that man is not would be good for me. I truly appreciate it Alice.
Grumble yawned, a little disappointed there hadn't been a fight. He wasn't wearing his armor on the ship, and the Mitrans had lots of bows, so it was probably good that Soren's trick had worked, but still, he hadn't hit anything in a while. It was starting to get to him.
Alice guides Morana to the other side of the ship, away from the captain.
"No problem. I was fortunate to have had some swimming lessons in my youth, but I dont relish swimming in the open sea. Its good to be respectful of the sea. She is not a forgiving mistress."
Content to follow where the woman takes her Thank you Alice. I prefer my water without all the salt. It is much better with mint and honey.
Looking out at the sea but keeping away from the rail. All the salt and waves. Water should be still and clear if I am to enter it.
The Frosthamar
The Captain chuckles at Vaundour's question, "To hunt for short stretches and perhaps gain some fresh water but it will be at least a week more till we are in friendly territory".
The trip is uneventful for a few more days in fact the waters and wind become quite calm forcing the crew to row north, a task they are none too pleased with. The Captain bellows at them to row harder and harder to "put your backs into it!"
Nathaniel
Grumblejack
Vaundour
Morana
Soren
Aurex
Alice
Despite the yelling and the sound of the men grumbling and the oars splashing into the water, Aurex, Soren and Alice hear a sound from the water that does not quite fit into the rhythm of the oars.
The distant polymorphed dragon flares his ears and turns around. "Something is in the water that should not be."
Alice cups a hand around her ear. "I hear it too. Like someone is plashing about."
Having been on the boat for a while, she doesnt trust this. Raising her voice she calls out.
"Captain, something is in the water. It might be trying to sneak up on us using the splashing of the oars to mask its sound."
Tensing at the others words. Trying to stiffle her panic she slips on hand into the pouch at her waist and the other rises to the pendant at her neck Oh Gods no. That voice is so soothing, Breathe. You will not die here. That thing might though. Remember your companions are rather scary.
Grumblejack hefted his hammer-axe and looked around, not sure what was going on.
Nate takes a position in the center of the boat, drawing his bow and looking around nervously.
Watching Vandour approach the side of the ship, Soren pries her pistol from its holster and follows him, staying a short distance behind to take a shot at anything that might rear up out of the water. "Watch yourself; don't get dragged overboard."
The Captain bellows out to his crew just as the creatures begin their attacks rising out of the water it seems as if the elements are against your presence here!
Lothryin
Nathaniel
Grumblejack
Vaundour
Morana
Soren
Aurex
Alice
Water Elemental's init (5):
Kargelds's init:
Sailor's init: (8)
D's init: (2)
N's init:
T's init: (4)
Aurex casually strolls to the center of the boat to watch the fight ensue. Water elementals would certainly be interesting.
Startled by the creatures rising over the railing, Lothryin bares his teeth at the oncoming enemies. Flames begin to curl and lick there way around his blackened hands as he draws energy from deep inside and unleashes a blistering inferno on the attackers. I hate water he yells in rage.
Because this day cannot get any worse of course and I will have no time dammit! Growling and casting magic that shimmers over her.
As the creatures rise from the depths of the ocean, Lothryin has an answer for them, "I hate water!" The streams of fire that issue forth from his hands confirm that hatred as they engulf those elementals, the embodiment of water, closest to him.
One is destroyed in its entirety dissipating as steam before it can strike any upon the ship, the other resists the fire. Or at least well enough to retain its form on this plane.
Purple Elemental Attacks Grapple Sailor .
Pink Elemental Attacks Grapple Sailor .
Yellow Elemental Attacks Grapple Sailor .
Red Elemental Attacks Grapple Sailor .
Gold Triton Attack Grapple .
Grey Triton Attack Grapple .
Red Triton Attack Grapple .
Blue Triton Attack Grapple .
Neranius Attack Grapple .
The elementals and sea warriors begin to wrap themselves around the bodies of the sailors, incluing the Captain. The men cry out as most are not armed except with clubs for rowing duty. The Captain snarls, "Now t'would be a good time to protect the ship!"
All but two of the sailors (the ones next to the Gold and Red warriors) are grappled!
Grumble scanned the ship, looking for his first target. He didn't care about the sailors. The elementals were just minions. So were the weird looking fish. The fish-people were the ones in charge. Some of 'em just looked like soldiers. More minions.
There. The girly 'un. That 'un looked like in might be in charge.
The ogre took two steps and closed distance, drawing a barbed net from a large pouch on his hip as he moved. It unfurled as he tossed it. The lead was a ten foot length of chain that was clipped to the inside of the pouch, attached securely to 'Jack's belt.
"'Ere fishy fishy fishy..."
Soren moves forward towards the creature attacking the captain, seeing Grumblejack go after the possible leader. She levels her pistol towards it and fires, careful to avoiding hitting the captain himself; he was still useful, at least for now.
Great... now I have to save the lives of these dolts. Alice doesnt like the sailors, but the ship would be adrift without them.
She takes a few steps untill she is level with Lothryin and releases a Force Missle (works as a single magic missle) at the closest Triton (gold), hoping to keep it away to give Grumble some maneuvering room.
Nate stands tall and draws an arrow. With a quiet thum, the shaft flies towards the leader of the group.
Grumble's net yields what appears to be the leader of this deep sea assault!
Soren's bullet strikes the creature grappling the captain but 'tis just a flesh wound.
Vaundour command "You will release the captain." meets with greater success as the creature does indeed let go!
Leader - Grappled HP 34/42
Blue Triton HP = 19/20
Gold Triton HP = 17/20
Alice's missile strikes the sea man but he maintains his grapple upon the crewman. As does Nate's strike at the now netted leader.
The Captain takes the opportunity to strike back at the creature that grappled him hefting his greataxe with ease
his clean swing takes off the creatures head with one shot.
"Sea Wolves, show these fish why we eat them and not the other way around!" he bellows.
Most of the sailors are able to slip the grasp of their grapplers. One of the already free sailors steps back and grabs a crossbow to load it while the other rushes to the aid of one of his grappled comrades.
The Sailors short sword though misses the mark.
Taking few quick steps forward and holding out her hand while growling, Burn!
Stepping next to Morana, Lothyrin nods his approval at the flame bellowing from Morana's hand. Let us destroy those who oppose us with a blistering inferno, as a wave of flame rolls down his charred fingers bathing the elementals in hellfire.
Alice's missile strikes the sea man but he maintains his grapple upon the crewman. As does Nate's strike at the now netted leader.
Alice's missile strikes the sea man but he maintains his grapple upon the crewman. As does Nate's strike at the now netted leader.
Alice's missile strikes the sea man but he maintains his grapple upon the crewman. As does Nate's strike at the now netted leader.
Aurex grins as the chaos of the ship explodes around him.
Morana and Lothryin unleash the fires of hell upon the elementals that would dare attack their ship!
Both of the creatures dissipate into so much steam as the gouts of flame destroy whatever magic held their physical forms together.
The two crewmen grappled have their luck run out as the elemental and the sea creature drag them into the depths of the icy water!
The Dolphins leap to the defense of their leader attempting to pull him and the net held by Grumble over the edge of the ship.
As Grumble tries to hold on, the other sea creature attempts to cut the net as the ensnared creature calls out, "Forget about me my friend, attack these wicked land men!"
He pauses mid swing and instead releases the Trident throwing it at Grumbles head.
The weapon, clearly awkward to throw skims Grumbles arm.
The captured creature tries to cast a spell.
The other sea man attacks one of the crew.
The final elemental attempts to once again grapple the closest sailor.
It does so successfully, the man's head is engulfed by water as he struggles to breathe!
Not wanting gold to cut the net, Alice gets out the big spells.
Grumble dragged his catch hand over hand up onto the deck.
Aurex grins as the chaos of the ship explodes around him.
Alice's attack singes the Gold sea man badly, he is hurt but not down.
Vaundour's suggestion is too powerful for the sea man to resist and it jumps back into the water from whence it came!
"Well done!" Nate roars to Grumblejack. He drops his bow and moves across the boat, drawing his greataxe with a savage grin and bringing it down on the trapped fishy.
Soren takes a moment to reload and fire again, but once again doesn't have much luck in scoring a solid hit.
The Frosthamar -
The crew makes short work of the remaining sea man and remaining elemental. Though Nate strikes the trapped creature with a solid blow, it still lives.
The dolphins titter from the side of the boat but there is little they can do to save their leader...
The Captain walks towards the group, "Well big man, seems you cast a line and got the big fish eh? What'll we do with it? I've never eaten a sentient sea creature before!"
The creature spits at the Captain, "This vessel shall never reach its intended target, the forces of good shall rise out of the sea to destroy all of you..."
Nate takes a breath, than puts his greataxe on his back. Behind him Aurex looks down at the dolphins with a ravenous stare.
"How did you know about us?" Nate asks with a friendly smile, as if asking if he wanted to come over for dinner.
Alice breathes a sigh of relief. While there is no love lost between her and the sailors, loosing then would have been bad. She doesnt know how to sail a boat, and these new people most likely wouldnt know either.
Letting the big guys do the talking, she wanders over to Morana.
"Hey, you ok?"
Grumblejack gave Odenkirk a look that said in no uncertain terms what he thought of sharing his food.
Then he turned his attention to the fish in the net. "Here's what's gonna happen, fishy. While these folks ask you questions, I'm gonna eat you. Gonna start at the bottom. Gonna take my time. B'tween bites you'll have plenty of time t' think about what you want to tell us. When they decide you ain't got nothin' left to say that we wanna here, I'll do you a favor and kill you."
He pulled the end of the fishy tail free of the net.
Staring at the sea creature and more than happy to refocus on something other than what is about to happen on the deck Morana switches her focus on Alice, I am not in the water so I suppose I am. You?