"Of course. What shall be the goal in this sparring match? First blood, or something a bit more taxing?"
Kolm hadn't expected this, but he is willing to spar with Avlar.
Once we have negotiated the terms of the match, Kolm will take his weapon and shield out again.
Alvar thinks for a moment than says "First blood would end it quickly I need to get use to my body again." He thinks more on it than says "How about we spare until we cannot move anymore? Do you wish to spare with or without your armor?"
"I'd rather with, if you don't mind. I'm not in my element if I'm not in my armor."
Avlar nods "Very well than let us find some leather or cloth to warp our weapons with. Would you happen to have any? If not let us see if any of the others have some."
"Sorry, lad, I don't have anything with which to wrap our weapons."
"Very well than I will go ask the others." Avlar than goes to ask the others if they had any leather or cloth. If none have any he asks the crew on the ship for some.
Whenever tomorrow morning rolls around don't forget about the info on the item please. ;-)
From previous post:
Meredian will pull up to the desk in the room where he normally studies his spell book and proceed to identify the item further. Detect Magic + spell craft 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (1) + 24 = 25 If that roll is not successful Meredian will prepare identify and try again tomorrow morning. Edit: Balls, that roll sucked. Tomorrow with the help of Identify Detect magic + Identify + SPellcraft1d20 + 34 ⇒ (12) + 34 = 46
"Well, Avlar, I've got some rope in me bag, back in the room. Perhaps we could wrap our weapons in that?"
Avlar nods " That may work lets go try it than." He waits as Kolm goes to get the rope.
I'll retrieve the rope, and proceed to wrap his weapon, having the end cut with just enough left to tie it all off. Afterwards, he'll toss the rope to Avlar. "Only use enough to wrap your weapon. I may have a bunch, but I still don't like being wasteful."
Avlar nods than draws his blade. Once out he moves so he can begin to wrap his blade with rope. With the blade covered he proceeds to tie it as Kolm did. He than moves to give Kolm back his rope, with the given back he swings his blade around to test it nodding as the rope does not weigh the weapon down to much turning to Kolm "If you are ready we may start." He than goes into a fighting stance to wait for Kolm to attack.
While you are wrapping you're weapon, Kolm is going to readjust his armor.
"If ye're sure, lad. "
Attack 1
Damage 1
Attack 2
Damage 2
Kolm grunts slightly, bracing his Bardiche against the top of his shield, [I believe] striking Avlar with his second blow.
Avlar moves his body out of the away of the first blow before getting catch by the second. He grunts as the bardiche hits he than moves to start it own assault. He than begins to shower blows at Kolm.
122/137 HP
Growls as only one of his blows hit Kolm. He thinks to himself "Good I can work out these mistakes now instead of in a battle where our lives are on the line."
Kolm only takes a glancing blow as he returns with his own, admittedly slower , barrage.
Avlar takes the the first hit but gains his balance quick enough to side step the second. He than returns the strikes once again but this time swinging at different positions hoping to catch Kolm.
105/137
Avlar grins as his first blows lands solidly upon Kolm but than curses himself as the others miss.
221/260
"Nice one," Kolm grunts, surprised at the strength of the blow.He returns with a flurry of stabs, somehow faster this time.
Kolm's actions become slightly more graceful, and he gets 2 hits on Avlar.
75/137
Alvar nods to Kolm. He dodges the first strike but loses footing and takes another two hits before regaining it. He than aims his swings at his head and arms. Hoping to catch him fast enough.
Avlar growls once again as none of his blows land on Kolm.
221/260
As Avlar's strikes glance off his armor, Kolm returns with a few of his own, backing up as he does so.
61/137 HP
Avlar leans to dodge the first strike but in doing so gets hit by Kolms second. He than parries with his blade to stop the third. After the parry he once again tries swift strikes at Kolm.
Avlar once again yells at himself for having all his strikes not hit Kolm.
"It's okay, lad. I'm a tough one to hurt."
After the blows slide off his armor, Kolm returns with a quick series of jabs.
"As I can see."
Growling as as tow of Kolm's strikes connect. He than tries to strike at Kolm once again.
"Nicely done, lad. I've met few people tha' could strike me that forcefully. You truly are quite formidable, and I'm glad ye're on my side. In a fight where it weren't jus' the two of us, things easily could've turned out very differently."
Avlar, you can tell Kolm respects you as a combatant.
Avlar nods "Thank you. You are very hard to hit. That will be a good thing in the days to come." Avlar salutes Kolm before going below deck to think on the sparring match and the attack from the elemental.
The next morning (a bit later than usual) Meredian exit's his room and looks about for the Captain. Upon finding him (presumably attending to some ship duty or another) Meredian smiles and casually tosses the Gemstone to the capt. If the Capt. doesn't grab it out of the air it will simly hover in front of him until he danes to grab it (via telekinesis).
Meredian then says, almost conversationally but loud enough that anyone on deck would have no issues hearing, "As the only other arcanist on board I was wondering if you could offer me a second opinion on this item. Best I can tell it's a tracking device of some kind, but I can also see that there is more to it than that. It may or may not have something to do with the Elementals that we destroyed yesterday. What do you make of it?"
Adin speaks to Omiv quickly who races off only to return moments later with a lead box. It was not the first time they dealt with this type of thing. He places the gem inside closing the lid and locking it shut.
"How about you explain to me why knowing its for tracking you kept it exposed and did not seal it?"
Adin speaks to Omiv quickly who races off only to return moments later with a lead box. It was not the first time they dealt with this type of thing. He places the gem inside closing the lid and locking it shut.
"How about you explain to me why knowing its for tracking you kept it exposed and did not seal it?"
"As I am a traveler by nature my posessions are meager." Meredan says with an air of false humility. Then a bit more seriously "I carry nothing sufficient to seal it in, Hence I came to you. I assumed you would have such a box. You've confirmed my suspicians."
"As I am a traveler by nature my posessions are meager." Meredan says with an air of false humility. Then a bit more seriously "I carry nothing sufficient to seal it in, Hence I came to you. I assumed you would have such a box. You've confirmed my suspicians."
Adin's expression remains neutral.
"Ah I see so you assumed I could seal a magic item that you were aware of for over a day. Yet you chose to hold on to it yourself and give its owner time to not only keep tracking us but even a chance to scry on us mayhaps even set up another attack. Yes I see how wise such ways are."
Adin says no more, they all seemed to think he was some prideful fool captain. Those types never lasted in these waters, he never made conditions or moves without reason. That blasted gem was a perfect example, now he would have to keep an eye out once they made port. Anyone with a detailed map and the right knowledge would know their was only one port near by. Anyone who could toss gems into the sea made the list in his mind. He expected Ilizmagorti would not be as quiet as he had hoped.
"As I am a traveler by nature my posessions are meager." Meredan says with an air of false humility. Then a bit more seriously "I carry nothing sufficient to seal it in, Hence I came to you. I assumed you would have such a box. You've confirmed my suspicians."Adin's expression remains neutral.
"Ah I see so you assumed I could seal a magic item that you were aware of for over a day. Yet you chose to hold on to it yourself and give its owner time to not only keep tracking us but even a chance to scry on us mayhaps even set up another attack. Yes I see how wise such ways are."
Adin says no more, they all seemed to think he was some prideful fool captain. Those types never lasted in these waters, he never made conditions or moves without reason. That blasted gem was a perfect example, now he would have to keep an eye out once they made port. Anyone with a detailed map and the right knowledge would know their was only one port near by. Anyone who could toss gems into the sea made the list in his mind. He expected Ilizmagorti would not be as quiet as he had hoped.
Meredian, still standing a ten or so feet from Adin, turns his head and speaks to Pinky out loud (presumably Pinky is on his shoulders)"He seems to have the general gist of it. I suspect his pride won't keep him from asking if he needs further clarification. Although I'm not sure how well I like being called 'wise.' It's hard to say though since it's never happened before." Meredian says's with a casual, absent minded air. Then back to the captain briefly, "Do let us know what you come up with, won't you?" As he strolls away you hear him continue to talk to pinky. His voice eventually merging with the sound of the sea"Meredian the wise. The Great Meredian the wise. Sir Meredian the wise. That last one has a bit of a ring to it, Don't you think? You know I think I could get used to a title like that. Ohh! How about..."
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Meredian, before you handed over the gemstone, you studied it much more thoroughly that morning.. As such, you were able to figure out that it was almost some sort of magickal trap, keyed to the Silver Sin. When the ship passed over the gem, despite how far down it was, a powerful summoning spell went off, bringing forth the elementals.
Upon further analysis you also determine that somebody must have had prior knowledge of the Sliver Sin in order to properly set up this attack.
To pinky only: "Pinky, could you relay something telepathically to Our good Captain please?" (I'm assuming he's willing)
To Adin via Pinky: "The stone was a trap specifically set for the Silver Sin. Someone would have had prior knowledge of the ships location to set it properly. My keeping of the stone was a non-issue. It seems you have a traitor on board. I felt it important to not to say as much out loud as the traitor may overhear. As it stands they think we're still don't understand the nature of the device. I suggest using that to your advantage."
Edit: Dm should read that too, but that goes without saying.
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There are no traitors among my crew. If none of the new arrivals are involved then we have a stowaway somewhere on the ship. I can call for a search of the ship, its not uncommon. Briel can check out under the ship as he has no need to breath. We can check the ship ourselves and seal each section as we go.
Omiv has a +26 to sense motive so any enchantment effects on the crew he would be able to tell without a roll. Adin has master keys to all the locks on his ship and plans to search every room from the lowest deck locking them and placing crew as guards as he goes. Just thought I should let you know.
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Kara watches the sparring match with great interest. After it is over he approaches Kolm and Avalar, a slight smirk on his face, "Well fought, the both of you. Perhaps next time one of you would spar with me? I long for some real competition."
He regards Kolm up and down for a moment, before reaching out with his foot and tapping the dwarf's iron clad shin, "There's no question that you're a walking wall of iron, but I wonder just stable that wall is?"
"If ye're wanting to knock me down, it's tough for even a normal Dwarf, although you're far from normal. Truthfully, I don't know how I'll prove in the ring."
Karsa chuckles, I doubt either of us would qualify as normal by any stretch of the imagination. Once you have fully recovered from Avalar's assault we shall have to put our abilities to the test."
Karsa looks around for a moment, "With the dainty elves preoccupied, perhaps now is as good a time as any. Lets see if the captain's priest can't get you back in peak form?"
He then moves off to find Omiv and ask about some minor healing for Kolm.
I think its time we let the others know so they can aid us in searching the ship. I dont want to deal with whatever or whoever it is without the proper force.
Adin walks up to the sparring fighters, Omiv at his side.
"Seems we may have a stowaway. Any of you mind coming along to look for him?"
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Adin walks up to the sparring fighters, Omiv at his side.
"Seems we may have a stowaway. Any of you mind coming along to look for him?"
Meredian speaks to the group,"As you wish, Capt. Since subtly is out the window. Pinky found a trap specifically designed for the Silver Sin. To use properly it would require knowledge of the ship and it's location. The captain is entirely certain that his crew are loyal.Hence, the only natural assumptions left are that there is a stowaway or perhaps some sort of tracking item on board. We need to find it, regardless of what 'it' is. Any questions Gentlemen?" Then looking to Jade"or lady?"