The basic facts are well covered so Fenna's contribution to the story for Ramona is mostly her theories and suppositions to this point.
"It's hard to imagine the goblins were a serious threat. They seem more like opportunists looting the place after abandonment. There no clear reason why, but it seems like there were problems, rifts within the colony. There may have been a split occurring. For example the boat was holed from the inside, like sabotage to prevent anyone from using it."
"It might be they were being spied on using the little machine we caught, and manipulated by outsiders in some way. Maybe the goblins work with them. It did seem an awful lot like the machine lured us to an ambush. But the goblins aren't clever enough to use the machine I think."
Fenna doesn't like the idea of an disembarkment at the present location.
"Hm, I'd rather not chaperone a whole pack of spooked people on a walk halfway across the island. We's still need to unload supplies anyway. With no draft animals or carts we couldn't do that here."
Fenna shrugs in an offhanded way at Ramona's request. It seems like they've fallen in to being considered the expedition problem solvers and fixers.
"Sure, we'll give it a look. Most likely Malakar will give it a look" she adds giving him a light, friendly tap on the shoulder with her fist.
"If there is something on the underside of the hull holding the ship in place, Malakar and Razor would be best suited to investigate.
And if there is some magical effect, perhaps Kowal can identify it.
I will go and try to assist, but I don't think I would find any more than your diver did."
Brannart is a very good swimmer, but he is not truly at home in the water the way the Undine is.
"We could also try to move the ship by kedging. Take the kedge anchor out some distance on a boat, drop it, and turn the winch on the Peregrine to move the ship to the anchor. Slow going, but if the sails specifically are cursed, it could be a solution."
"I can certainly take a look. Curses aren't my specialty and I haven't heard of a case like this but there's no better time than the present to expand my expertise." Kowal will say. The sentence started with a worried undertone but ended almost excitedly.
Kowal looks to the rest of the group and asks "Any reason for us to wait any longer?"
"Master Vexas," Ramona responds. "I could not get them off the ship if I sunk it myself," she sighs. "It is not the ship that they think is cursed, but the island. I do not think they will set foot on it, but if you can find the real reason for Peregrine's lack of movement, then my hope is to put this behind us and reestablish the colony."
She listens to you some more, then turns to Malakar, "Looks like you and you pet shark are going to earn your dinner tonight. What say you? Will you help us?"
Vexas frowns at this. Hrm... I'm not sure I can tell them they're wrong at this point. However, I think they'll need to get used to the idea of helping us break the island's curse!
"Indeed, Razor and I will lead the aquatic exploration."
Malakar and Razor swim out and eventually disappear under the waves. Meanwhile, the other five companions take up positions in the boat similar to their initial colony approach. Vexas and Kowal, position near the bow and work as lookouts. Brannart and Sho provide propulsion by rowing out to meet Peregrine. Fenna positions herself in the stern to offer support and rear defense. Everyone takes note that the boat moves as it should under the synchronized rowing efforts of the warriors.
Malakar reaches Peregrine and comes up for a breath of air. After filling his lungs, he dives back down to meet Razor, then swims to inspect the hull.
Vexas trains his eagle eye forward as his companions row them forward.
Vexas strains his gaze over the area. Due to the sun's glare off of the water, the Halfling is unable to see into its depths. When he looks across the water to the northeast; however, he notices something, possibly a humanoid, bobbing barely above the surface of the water in the far distance. Beyond the spotted creature is a cliff face with what looks like a cave entrance where the cliff meets the water.
Hero Point:
Unable to place the creature in his mind Malakar takes detailed mental notes about their colors and positions.
"Sho! There are some strange fish on the bow that I can't quite remember what they are. Blue and purple with spiney ridges. Almost a yard long each. They have suckers and are affixed to the bow and hiding in the flow of the tide. Would you know of such a thing or wish to come have a look. Or maybe I should try a persuade them to leave anyway?"
Vexas stands up and points to the Northeast .
There's something bobbing at the surface of the water there, vaguely looks like a body!
Are they aggressive? Or do you think they can just be scooped off?
Assuming Malakar has some backups he will try to use wild empathy to get the fish to leave before trying to remove them with force.
Seeing how something else is afoot, Vexas frowns and sits back down in the boat.
We must go investigate that body after we've resolved the issue with the boat here. One thing at a time though...
Malakar dives down and attempts natural communication with the suckered fish. They do not respond with anything other than an attempted tail slap when he gets too close.
To Fenna the situation sounds more like an animal wrangling issue than anything else, something probably best left to Malakar and Sho. On the other hand, her pike is good for poking at things if needed. Besides, after the long walk a quick dip sounds refreshing.
Fenna takes off her boots and goes over the side into the water as well.
She dives, swimming in the direction of the ship's bow, looking for Malakar and Sho.
Before attempting to remove the fish Malakar will cast magic fang on Razor and use his totem Transformation to grant himself a bite attack shark skin giving him +2 Natural armor and causing 1 damage per round to creatures that grapple him.
He will than look to make sure his companions are ready and than move to try and remove the fish from the hull bracing for retaliation.
Not being able to cast well underwater Kowal will keep in the boat but use the hex Ward on Malakar
Brannart follows Fenna. He stows his buckler, takes the ranseur in hand, takes a deep breath, and dives into the water - armor and all.
From ship hull to sea bottom, there is only about twenty feet at its farthest. Some shoals close that gap to nearly ten feet in a few places. Due to proximity, undersea current, and tides, the water is murky with sand and natural debris. Swimming directly under the hull to mid-ships, you find the three-foot long deep blue and purple fish with the spiny ridge running down their back. Above their mouths is a sucker type feature that allows them to cling to the boat.
You all float, suspended in the water about fifteen feet from the fish.
Malakar will set it in motion than.
Brannart swims towards the fish, moving half his speed (so 15') as a full-round action.
If they come after him, he does have reach from his Ranseur, and Combat Reflexes for multiple AOOs. (GM, feel free to roll if needed; +6 to hit for 2d4+6 damage. Brannart is AC 18 with the buckler off.)
Fenna follows along behind Malakar. She's still not sure if this is shooing away some annoying animals or something more.
The halfing draws and loads his crossbow.
Ug. How can all of you swim in your armor! I'm not keen on drowning today...
Sry got distracted.
Fenna follows Malakar's example and takes a stab at the fish. It seems to her killing them, or at least violently driving them off is the course those who know something about fish are taking. Besides, she's holding her breath so some resolution will need to come soon.
Brannart tries to spear a fish.
Malakar, Fenna and Brannart test their strikes against the fish. They hold back in fear of damaging the hull causing them to miss their targets.
Vexas squints, looking down into the water. The seawater is still clear as day, but now he needs to be careful to distinguish the fish from his party mates.
Oh bother, this isn't going to be very effective.
He goes ahead and tries firing off his crossbow at a fish.
Frowning at the absolute futility of his endeavor, Vexas stows his crossbow and prepares to jump into the water.
Brannart takes another stab at the fish.
Razor will follow his masters lead and attempt to bite one of the fish.
Fenna tries again as well.
Kowal will similarly get ready to jump in Dropping his weapon and uncinching his tarot cards.
Brannart and Fenna team up and deeply wound one of the echeneis. The double piercing wounds dislodge the fish from the hull. Immediately after the fish is dislodged, the ship lurches forth like a hunting hound that just broke its tether. Sho swims past Brannart, since she does not have reach, and attempts to end the fish’s life, but her swing is wide.
The blood in the water riles Razor’s base instincts and he lashes out at the closest echeneis. The shark hits as his jaws clench down on purple scales and rips out a small piece of flesh. This vicious attack dislodges this echeneis, as well, and the hull above once again advances westward.
Vexas and Kowl swim down to enjoy the party.
The echeneis nearest Brannart, Fenna, and Sho starts to swim away in retreat, letting its guard down for a moment.
Following the bite from Razor and being dislodged from Peregrine’s hull, the echeneis turns toward Malakar. It swims in quickly, head at a downward angle. Malakar feels the sucker find his augmented flesh and notices his power being sapped. Weakness and lethargy envelop his core.
When the ship begins to move Fenna dives a little and swims to the side, away from the ship's midline, to avoid any unhappy encounters with the rudder. From her new position she takes another jab at the retreating echeneis.
CMD Shouldn't be a roll just a static like AC with my Sharkskin ability on I should be at 19 and anything considered grappling me takes 1 damage from my rough skin.
Razor will attempt to defend Malakar and bite the fish attached to him.
Edit: Crit Confirm
Brannart also tries to spear one of the fleeing fish.
For his own turn, he will stab at the fish attacking Malakar.
If all the fish are defeated and he has a move action left, he will start swimming towards the surface.
Fenna sees an opportunity and skewers the retreating fish with her pike. It wiggles and spasms in the water, but its eyes go dull.
Malakar is able to dislodge the echeneis from his body, but he feels very lethargic from the encounter.
Razor takes another bite out of the creature. Brannart swims up but misses with his ranseur.
Diving into the water Kowal will swim up to Malakar and tap his shoulder again reinstating the ward.
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Previously, a mind wandering Sho was trying to use her machete as if it was a morningstar, and so missed totally her target.
Now she realises what kind of weapon she has in hand, but once again she misses. She spend so much time practising her markman skills that she is clumsy in close combat, and fighting underwater doesn't help
Vexas draws his rapier and dives in.
Swordfish away!
Fenna kicks onward toward the other fish and tries to skewer it.