Perception Checks
As you venture forth, the Ershrani Reef, this is what Vriskirsa named it, is a sprawling series of twisting, serpentine ridges bristling with a vibrant rainbow of sea life. Tall stands of vermilion kelp drift in the ocean currents, schools of tiny fish glitter like a spray of silver knives as they swim past, and the multicolored symphony of coral polyps, spines, and pillars create an otherworldly landscape. In the distance, the dark hulk of a wrecked sailing vessel stands out against the sea of life and color.
The Ranger sees aquatic humanoids with sharp teeth racing toward her. There are five that she can see. Four of them carry three-pronged spears, while the fifth appears slightly larger. The fifth creature carries no weapon, but instead has four arms with large claws.
Fenna waves to gain everyone's attention and points out what she sees.
She readies her crossbow, but waits for a shorter range before shooting. Fenna doubts reloading will be practical. She wants her one shot to count before she has to drop the weapon and ready her spear.
1 = Vexas / 2 = Fenna / 3 = Brannart / 4 = Malakar / 5 = Sho / 6 = Koloshkora
Sho, still getting familiar with shooting underwater, misses her target as her arrow sails through the water far above the four-armed monstrosity.
One of the aquatic beasts swims up to Malakar and growls something in Aquan and laughs. Its position is slightly above the Druid as it strikes downward with its trident. Malakar's quick reflexes blocks the attack with his spear then dodges another attack as the beasts attempts to bite down on the Druid's head.
After the Sahuagin misses out on the opportunity to bite into Malakar's head, it repositions itself and uses its trident to deflect a spear thrust from Koloshkora.
Brannart swims forward a bit.
He stabs at the nearest Sahaugin.
Then he prepares to guard against the rest of its kin approaching.
With the Sahuagin focused on Koloshkora, Brannart seizes the opportunity to strike. The veteran's aim is perfect as his ranseur pierces through the creatures midsection and the beast is literally gutted like a fish. It's body starts to float away, leaving behind parts of its entrails.
1 = Vexas / 2 = Fenna / 3 = Brannart / 4 = Malakar / 5 = Sho / 6 = Koloshkora
As Brannart destroys one of the Sahuagin, another swims up to Koloshkora. She is ready for the beast and strikes it with her spear, stopping the beast's momentum. It attempts to strike out, but the Locathah ducks below the stabbing trident.
Malakar will swim 5ft. forward (Malakar has a swim speed so should need to make any swim checks unless he needs to make a difficult maneuver and even in that case can take a 10) to be adjacent to green and than attack with his spear.
Free Action
Vexas starts to dog-paddle a bit, hoping to move ahead where he can get a clear shot. He realizes that even with his enhancing items it's going to take a bit of practice.
He elects to stay put and load his weapon.
Malakar's words are lost on the beast that initiated the conservation, since it is now food for the sea. The new attacker brings its trident to bear and blocks the Druid's spear thrust.
Fenna kicks up a little, moving slightly forward of Brannart. She chooses her cleanest shot, one of the sahuagin still on the way to them. Frustrated with the stupid contraption, Fenna drops it in favor of her spear.
1 = Vexas / 2 = Fenna / 3 = Brannart / 4 = Malakar / 5 = Sho / 6 = Koloshkora
Fenna, not yet accustomed to shooting underwater, misses with her bolt.
Another of the Sea Devils swims above the group, out of range of any reach weapons and lands behind Vexas. With a quick thrust, the fish monster jams its trident through Vexas's chain shirt.
Razor swims next to one of the monsters in response to his masters order
Razor tears into the sahuagin. It did not stand a chance against Malakar's shark companion.
1 = Vexas / 2 = Fenna / 3 = Brannart / 4 = Malakar / 5 = Sho / 6 = Koloshkora
The larger, four-armed beast swims up to Brannart, but the veteran is ready for it with his ranseur. Brannart positions his weapon for the fast approaching creature and lances it through the chest. The beast is still alive, but Brannart's vicious hit gives both Fenna and Malakar an opportunity to finish it before those large claws can rake death among the party.
Fenna aligns the tip of her spear with the approaching sahuagin and thrusts it forward when it comes close enough.
Fenna stabs out with her spear. Still getting used to breathing and fighting under water, she does not account for the slight underwater current causing the spear's projection to shift far to the right of the oncoming four-armed threat. It grins at her, but then that grin turns into a wail as Brannart's weapon pierces its flesh.
The Sahuagin snarls at Brannart, causing bubbles to race out of its mouth. It swipes at the veteran with a nasty claw, but Brannart holds the beast at bay with his polearm.
1 = Vexas / 2 = Fenna / 3 = Brannart / 4 = Malakar / 5 = Sho / 6 = Koloshkora
The final Sahuagin beast glides high in the water, landing behind Sho. It stabs its trident at the Ranger, but she is ready and easily dodges the poorly-aimed thrust.
Malakar will attack whichever enemy is closest on his turn, moving to it if needed. If he doesn't have to move to hut a target, than after his attack he will take a 5ft. step(swim?paddle?) Away from any enimies.
The four-armed monstrosity growls as Malakar's spear pierces its side. If it hears Malakar's taunt, it does not react to it. The beast is dead-focused on Brannart as its eyes start to turn a crimson red and its scales seem to expand, making the beast seem even bigger. Even its claws appear sharper, if that is even possible.
Holding his ranseur in one hand (therefore not wielding it and not threatening at reach) Brannart draws his longsword (drawing does not provoke) and slashes at the four-armed sea-devil.
Brannart is surprised at the inefficiency of his swing as his longsword slices through the beast. Normally, a solid strike like this would cleave an enemy in two, but the beast still stands. It appears almost crazy with its own blood swirling around its body as it snarls at the veteran. Its sharp teeth within its large mouth prevailing as its dominate feature, quickly followed by its almost crimson-glowing eyes.
Vexas looks on in fear at the four-armed beast engaged with Brannart. Secretly, he's glad it isn't facing him down so directly.
Turning to find one has just come up behind him, he hopes aim at such close range can be a simple matter. He turns, shifting his body towards it and pulls the trigger when it's clear he couldn't possibly miss.
Yet somehow, the crossbow recoils on him enough in the watery domain that the bolt flies off into the distance.
How...?!?
Fenna swims back a few feet to put some distance between herself and the very large and scary sahuagin, then she tries poking it with her spear again.
As Vexas turns and points his crossbow at the Sahuagin behind him, the beast lashes out with its trident. Vexas dodges to the side as he releases his bolt, causing both the projectile and the tri-tipped weapon to miss their intended targets.
As Fenna swims backward, away from the four-armed beast, and prepares her spear for another thrust, the Sahuagin lashes out with a razor-sharp claw and tears through her armor. The Bard sees her own life force filter out and cloud up the pristine ocean water, turning it a pinkish hue.
Sho's aim is perfect, as her arrow finds purchase in the beast's thick, scaly hide. In its frenzy, it barely notices all of the blood pumping out of its body. Keeping mind of the danger behind her, the Ranger twists, causing a trident strike to graze off of her armor.
With the four-armed beast still standing, Koloshkora shouts something that seems like a prayer as she thrusts her spear. Her first strike punctures the Sahuagin's side, but the beast slaps away the second strike with a clawed hand. Somehow, in its rage-like state, the beast still stands.
The Sahuagin pulls its trident back and stabs out again. This time, its weapon finds Halfling flesh. It screams out in fiendish joy, as its jaws move in for a taste but misses it mark.
Razor swims up to the four-armed sahuagin and attempts to tear into its already mangled flesh, but the beast is able to keep Razor's sharp teeth at bay.
The frenzied beast growls at Brannart and unleashes its mighty claws against the veteran. Two penetrate through his armor and those gaping wounds offer Brannart's blood to the sea.
With Sho still focused to the four-armed sahuagin, the monster behind her skewers her with its trident. It releases a triumphant growl which pulses through the water.
Brannart takes the blows, but remains confident.
He slashes again at the four-armed sahuagin. Although the longsword isn't as effective as a piercing weapon underwater, the foe is too close to use the ranseur.