WaterSprite's Seafarers of Galorian (Inactive)

Game Master Joy

I set some people on fire last time. Plus the ships are already burning. And pirates. Pretty good day so far. And I bet they have more stuff we can steal like last time.

Once the longboat is brought aboard the ship, you can see people climbing about the rigging, preparing to set sail out of the harbor. You also notice a couple people at the other ships railing looking out at your ship.

Let's go over for a visit!

Since the consensus seems to be attacking the other ship, Ragnar orders everyone to get their weapons ready and turns the wheel to head over to the pirate ship. Judging from the activity on their deck, they realize that you intend to attack them and are making preparations to both repell boarders and to try to outsail you if possible.

When we get close enough to exchange blows, Patch will cast Shield.
Sailor check to help us catch the pirates: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Initiative: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31

What exactly...are we doing? Just blowing up their ship?

Deron just gives a grunt as a response and lifts his sword for battle.

Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

"I would rather we save any captives and then burn their ship down. Or kill them and sell it. Or capture them and turn them over to the authorities of the town they just set on fire."

Same here. The ship's worth money, and there could be something in it for us, too.

Everyone go ahead and roll initiative.
Pirates Initiative: 1d20 ⇒ 3

Due to your superior sailing and their getting a late start, you will be able to catch up to the pirate vessel. I will have initiative begin when you are 30 feet from their ship. You may post your first round actions accordingly.

AC 16, Init: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

Hoga will fire at any archer he can see.

Atk: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 Dmg: 1d8 ⇒ 3

Init 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Daniel takes careful aim and fires his crossbow at a slaver with a ranged weapon.

Crossbow 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 151d10 ⇒ 8

AC 16 (Shield), hps:16, Init: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Patch joined Hoga and Daniel by the rail, firing one of the ship's crossbows at the closest archer he could spot (or if he could see him/her, the captain).

Atk: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
confirm: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22 Woohoo!
dmg: 2d8 ⇒ (3, 6) = 9

Round 1

Init: 31, AC: 14, HP: 14/14

Lunthawg will cast Evil Eye on any target that it looks like his allies will be firing on.

Will save DC: 15, -2 AC

Round 1 Initiative: 6, AC: 20, hp: 22/22

Deron readies to attack anything that comes on to the ship.

Round 1 Actions

From previous experience, Lunthawg knows his allies are likely to fire upon the pirates archers. So he attempts to hex one. save 1d20 ⇒ 3 failed

Hoga, Patch and Daniel all fire upon the pirates. Hoga's shot thunks into the side of the ship while Patch and Daniel's both find their mark and two pirates fall to the deck. Deron readies to repel any boarders.

Your crew: Signe is below deck right now with the girls since they are not ready for combat yet. Ragnar is at the helm, Olaf in the crowsnest and Jens up in the rigging.

Two remaining crossbowmen fire, aiming at Patch and Daniel t/p 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21 confirm 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16 nope 1d8 ⇒ 5 and t/d 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8 1d8 ⇒ 4 Both pirates find their mark, hitting both Patch 5pts and Daniel 4pts

Lunthawg, your target died.

A man who appears in command of the pirates (he's giving orders at least) comes up upon the deck, but he is holding one of the women that they had just kidnapped in front of him as a shield. Someone is beside him holding onto the other woman and he appears to be casting something. If you make a spellcraft check you can recognize Mage Armor.

Two pirates attempt to swing over 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 one makes it onto your ship the other doesn't make it off his and two throw out grapples 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19 one hits and one does not.

The pirate that makes it over sets off Deron's ready, go ahead and state that and then everyone make your round 2 actions.

Round 2 Initiative: 6, AC: 20, hp: 22/22

Deron moves to intercept the oncoming pirate and attacks.

Attack with Scimitar (Power Attack): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Critical Confirmation with Scimitar (Power Attack): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Damage with Scimitar (Power Attack): 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Critical Damage with Scimitar (Power Attack): 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Init: 14 AC 16 hp 23

Another arrow at any archer in sight. Atk: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15 Dmg: 1d8 ⇒ 1

AC 16 (Shield), hps:11/16, Init: 8

Patch switched targets to the caster, thinking him the most likely to cause unexpected trouble. Concentrating to avoid hitting the woman, he fired.

Reload and fire at the caster.
Atk: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (15) - 2 = 13 incl. soft cover penalty
dmg: 1d8 ⇒ 1
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

I'll be out of town for a funeral until Friday. If anyone wants to run Hoga, feel free. He'll shoot at archers, or jump down with the ring to fight on deck.

An 8 doesn't hit me, I assume what happened is you saw the crit and inserted the confirm after it, which on these forums shifts the dice around. I'm guessing you actually got a 16 to hit me, which does.

Round 2 Init 3

Daniel reloads his crossbow.

How far away is the caster?

Round 2

Init: 31, AC: 14, HP: 14/14

If Lunthawg can get within 30 feet of the spellcaster, cast Enlarge Person on him. (Fort Save DC 15)

Otherwise use Evil Eye on another archer. (Will Save DC 15)

Not to worry Hoga, I'll make rolls for you.

Sorry Daniel, that is exactly what I did forgeting what would happen.

Lunthawg the ships moved closer together and are now 15ft apart. Just get at least 5 ft from your ships railing and you can cast it on him.

The sorcerer appears very surprised on the other ship when he suddenly outgrows his cover which enables Patch to graze him with an arrow. Hoga's bolt grazes an archer. Deron slays his opponent.

The sorcerer flings a ray of frost at Lunthawg, but misses. Two pirates swing over, flank deron and swing and miss him. Both remaining archer miss their targets.

End of Round 2, Round 3 up next

Round 3

Init: 31, AC: 14, HP: 14/14

Lunthawg will attempt to us the melee as cover from those still on the other ship and cast Evil Eye on one of the pirates engaged in melee. (Will Save DC15, -2 AC).

Round 3 Initiative: 6, AC: 20, hp: 22/22

Deron slashes at one of the pirates surrounding him.

Attack with Scimitar (Power Attack): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Damage with Scimitar (Power Attack): 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

AC 16 (Shield), hps:11/16, Init: 8

Patch continued to target the caster with his crossbow bolts.

Reload and fire at the caster again.
Atk: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
confirm: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
dmg: 1d8 ⇒ 7
crit dmg: 1d8 ⇒ 5

Round 3 Init 3

Daniel fires his crossbow at the enlarged sorcerer.

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 151d10 ⇒ 5

Round 3

The combined efforts of Patch and Daniel fells the enlarged sorcerer as both bolts find their mark. The woman he was holding onto is knocked down by his fall, but looks to be ok otherwise.
Lunthawg casts upon one of the pirates failed his save flanking Deron as he gives one a mighty slash with his sword. Hoga misses an archer by mere inches.

Both pirate crossbowmen miss their targets by feet. Both pirates flanking Deron fail to find their targets as well. The Captain of the other ship holds a dagger to the woman's throat and yells out to you all. "Stop fighting and surrender or I will kill both of these women as you watch!" The remaining pirates on their ship hold their actions to see what you do.

Is it possible for Mage Hand to wrest the dagger out of his hand?

No, Mage Hand specifies only unattended items can picked up.

Hoga will lower his bow, and wait to see what the others do.

Round 4 Initiative: 6, AC: 20, hp: 22/22

Unless someone indicates surrender, Deron continues to attack the pirates.

Attack with Scimitar: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Damage with Scimitar: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Round 4

Init: 31, AC: 14, HP: 14/14

Lunthawg will use Evil Eye on another pirate. (Will Save DC 15, -2 AC)

Round 4 Init 3

As none have taken serious wounds that he can see Daniel will reload his crossbow as the group enters aggressive negotiations with the slaver captain.

We'll have to defer to the captain. Not a good situation!

We'll have to defer to the captain. Not a good situation!

I agree. Patch will reload as well, but will wait for what the captain says.

Lunthawg casts at another pirate and Deron fells one of the pirates he is fighting and the other misses his blow.

Captain Ragnar counter offers: "Let the girls go unharmed and we will consider letting you live!"

On the pirate ship the captain's hostage struggles feebly against him, but fails to break free. The girl that was held by the now dead sorcerer stands up and attempts to stab at the captain with a dagger. Seeing the movement out of the corner of his eye he easily turns and dodges her clumsy attack, however until his next action the girl is no longer directly between you and the captain.

Hoga will take advantage of the situation on his turn and fire at the captain, hoping for a lucky shot.

Atk: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17 Dmg: 1d8 ⇒ 7

Round 5 Init 3

With a fully loaded crossbow and a clear shot Daniel attempts to hit the slaver captain.

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 81d10 ⇒ 1

Round 5 Initiative: 6, AC: 20, hp: 22/22

Deron continues to attack the pirates.

Attack with Scimitar: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Damage with Scimitar: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

AC 16 (Shield), hps:11/16, Init: 8

Patch, too, tried for another lucky shot against the captain.

Atk: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
dmg: 1d8 ⇒ 1 Sigh.

Round 5

Init: 31, AC: 14, HP: 14/14

Lunthawg will use Evil Eye on the captain. (Will Save DC 15)

On your own ship, Deron and the remaining pirate continue to fight. Deron deals a mighty slash while his opponent misses yet again.

Three shots are fired at the Captain, though only one hit it's target. The Captain curses aloud and slashes out at his hostage, though his blow is weak from the wound just taken and he barely grazes her. The other girl lashes out at the Captain again and grazes his arm as he fended off her clumsy blow. Still hanging onto the girls arm, he 5 foot steps towards the railing of his ship. Clearly intending to fling her overboard with his next move.

Init: 14 AC 16 hp 23

Hoga will leap from the crowsnest, activating his ring to stop his fall, and run to the closest point to the captain and the girl that he can reach, ready to jump in after her if she goes in.

AC 16 (Shield), hps:11/16, Init: 8

Patch, seeing Hoga heading for the pirate captain, yelled, "Get the captain, Hoga, I've got the woman!"

If Hoga listens, and the woman gets thrown overboard, Patch will dive in after her. If neither of those things happen, Patch will attack the pirate captain with the crossbow again.
Atk: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
dmg: 1d8 ⇒ 3

Round 6 Initiative: 6, AC: 20, hp: 22/22

Deron continues to attack the pirates.

Attack with Scimitar [Power Attack]: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Critical Confirmation with Scimitar [Power Attack]: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Damage with Scimitar [Power Attack]: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Critical Damage with Scimitar [Power Attack]: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Round 6 Init 3

Daniel reloads his crossbow.

I need to work out more so I can load this faster!

init: 14, AC 16, hp 23
Hoga will heed Patch, knowing he's a much better guy for swimming, and instead fire on the captain again.

Atk: 1d20 + 3d6d6d1d8 ⇒ (18) + (5, 2, 3, 5, 3, 4, 1, 8, 1, 5, 2, 8, 1, 5, 4, 3, 3, 2, 8, 6, 5, 6, 5, 7, 5, 2, 3, 2, 7, 7, 2, 1, 2, 2, 1, 1, 3, 2, 8, 8, 1, 4, 2, 4, 2, 8, 3, 7, 5, 3) = 215

Probably a penalty on that.

EDIT: Oops. Let me do that again. atk: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20 dmg: 1d8 ⇒ 8

Round 6

Init: 31, AC: 14, HP: 14/14

Lunthawg will attempt to Evil Eye the captain. (Will Save DC 15, -2 Attack)

Lunthawg casts upon the captain, Deron finishes off his last opponent.
Hogas bolt solidly strikes the captain, but he retains just enough strength to whip the girl around and into the ships railing which she falls over and plunges into the ocean. After which Patch dives in after her and the other girl on the ship scratches at him with her dagger again as she dodges another pirates attempt to grapple her.