An Opalline Tide

Game Master Patrick Curtin

Fort save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

initiative: 1d20 ⇒ 5

The advancing sailor/pirate looks to be about to yell out a warning, but he suddenly looks extremely ill and vomit rather than a shout issues from his mouth. He gets a good look at Norveg, horror in his eyes as he sees an armed humanoid rat. He begins to back up, as vomitus continues to dribble from his mouth

Norveg leans over the rail on tiptoes and hisses back down the anchor chain.

"Poirates. They know I'm here. Take off or git yer arses up on deck.

Do you want me to take a combat action or wait for everyone else's initiative rolls?

Why don’t we roll initiatives. I’ve got Norveg’s and I’ll let that Init I rolled stand for the pirates The nauseated Pirate is currently retreating, and doesn’t look as if he is in the mood to face Norveg

Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

Tragon moves to climb aboard at the first opportunity.

For our first round, what kind of action(s) are we looking at to board the ship?

Nahuatl ti continues her climb up the anchor chain, with Pusaq wrapped around her leg and hip.

Init: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Climb: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

Not being an intensely-combat-oriented humanoid, Taishe moves to the side and helps hold the chain steady for those who are more combat-capable.

Init: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Narl will hold his action looking for a target to cast blood tide upon if within range.

[dice=Initiative]1d20+3

Tragon moves to climb aboard at the first opportunity.

For our first round, what kind of action(s) are we looking at to board the ship?

I think we've just been doing climb checks?

Tragon Stormblade wrote:

[dice=Initiative]1d20+3

Tragon moves to climb aboard at the first opportunity.

For our first round, what kind of action(s) are we looking at to board the ship?

I think we've just been doing climb checks?

I guess I’m more curious about the distance. How much can we climb in a move action?

The ship’s deck is only 15’ up. The deck Norveg scrambled to where the anchor goes is an additional 10’ above that for 25’ total. There are net rigs on the side that you could use to clamber to the deck, just a DC 12 Climb check needed.

Narl on his turn will attempt to climb the rigging to get up onto the desk and see if he can be of a greater help.

Climb: 1d20 ⇒ 2

So does that mean he falls into the drink?

Narl on his turn will attempt to climb the rigging to get up onto the desk and see if he can be of a greater help.

[dice=Climb]1d20

So does that mean he falls into the drink?

He was unable to climb this round, and will be able to try again next round. No more actions available this round

Are we in initiative at this point? Should we all be acting?

If so, Tragon will try to climb on his turn as well.

Climb: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Yes, it’s initiative time. Everyone roll and we’ll get this going. I’m exercising GM fiat, and Shadow’s Minotaur didn’t make it to the boat. But everyone else get a roll up and I’ll get a map done

So far, init is:

22: Tragon
21: Norveg
17: Taishe
7 (+4): Narl
7 (+3): Nahuatl ti
5: Poirates

Not sure who else is around.

Well, anyone who doesn’t show, I’m going to assume isn’t interested. Thank you for the collation, Norveg!

LOL, Taishe was going to let the BIG(ger) guys and gals go first, but when its time to go, its time to go!;P

climb check: 1d20 ⇒ 10
Sadly, Dex does not give a climb bonus? ;P So he'll take the net-thing hanging over the side to make it easier for him.

Yes, a DC 12 Climb check is a likely failure for most of us. Even Tragon’s high Strength is offset by armor check penalty. Hopefully Norveg can sit tight for a while.

(Facepalm) Aid another anyone? ;P (I keep forgetting about that VERY useful game mechanic!)

OK. Let me retrench. Assume you can climb the rigging, but it will take a full round action to do so. After that we will go into a straight fight

AH! Safe but slow. Thanks! :)

After an initial slip, the kobold slowly but nimbly climbs up the rigging on the side of the boat,...

So Narl will take the full round action to move up the rigging on his initiative of 7.

Taishe peeks his snout over the ship's side, to asess the situation.

Tragon will clamber up the side of the ship and have his weapons drawn, ready for a fight.

Norveg hustles over to the Puking Pirate, grabs the man by the hair, and rests his hook hand against the man's groin.

"If you sing out, lad, ye'll be singin' soprano forever," he whispers into the man's grimy ear.

Intimidate: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13 plus any gonad-threatening bonus.

Ready a hook hand attack if the pirate starts to call out, or even if he takes a deep breath.

Nahuatl ti quickly climbs t6he chain and watches carefully for sign of any of the other patrolling sailors coming their way.

Apologies folks. I have really let things slide. Let’s see what we can do

22: Tragon climb
21: Norveg intimidate
17: Taishe climb
7 (+4): Narl climb
7 (+3): Nahuatl ti climb
5: Poirates

Norveg grasps the pirate and whispers his dire warning. The man goes silent, eyes wide and stays quiet

The others scramble to the deck. Fortunately, their action went unnoticed until they arrive on deck, so the occupants do not have advance warning. They become aware of boarders and suddenly a hue and cry goes up

OK New round. You are on deck. Post an action. I am hoping to get a map up shortly

'Ah. Well. Wass good while it lassted." Taishe observes softly as the 'hue and cry' goes up.

Presuming that Nahuatl is still below with our rowboat?

The kobold turns and peeks back over the side of the ship.
"Ti! Pleasse to go and releasse other dinghy! Let none leave!" He hisses towards the water. Then he turns back to see what the Fates have brought for the companions to face,...

Oi need the map fer me action, guv'na. Holding (balls).

Nope I was one of the first people to climb up

Nahuatl ti’s eyes seem to turn a shimmering liquid blue as her hair suddenly begins to float as if underwater. Floating orbs dance about her, sublimating between icy crystals, misty vapors, and globules of water, as she thrusts a hand out, sending a torrent of water slamming into one of the advancing sailors with the force of a haymaker.

Wave strike (touch attack): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Non-lethal: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Knocked back 5 ft

Targeting the first unlucky bastard to get within 30 ft of me

Tragon pulls his swords and brandishes them with great dexterity.

Single attack or full attack will depend on his proximity to his foes.

"Ah. Sso ssorry. Pleasse disregard." Taishe says, nodding at Nahuatl. The kobold pulls out a sling and a stone and readies it. Then adds a few drops of blue liquid from a small vial.

He patiently waits for one of the oncoming sailors to make an irresistable target.

Ranged Sling attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Annnnd,... being unused to ships, he drops the stone instead of getting it in the sling.

"Hm. Rocking motion much better for sleeping than fighting." he observes calmly.

Look a map!!

Amend your actions as you need

Acrobatics to move to Q28: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

"Smart lad. Moit want ta keep bein' smart an' jump," Norveg advises as he spins around the sailor and releases him.

Channel with ale/wine DC 14 Will - should catch 3 baddies. Excluding 13 Spider and Nahuatl ti if need be.

Channel neg energy with nauseated condition 1 round if fail Will DC14: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Tragon charges at the sailor at the opposite rail and attempts to bull rush him overboard. (I-16)

Combat Maneuver with charge: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

Normally that would provoke an AoO, but not if they are flatfooted.

Taishe fumbled, (See terrible roll above) so he gets no shot off this round. HE still has a move if needed for defense though! :)

EDIT- And Noice Map guv'ner! ;P

Narl seeing a plethora of targets decides to pull out the stops and casts chill touch. He will then prepare to touch any opponent who comes closer to him.

"Smart lad. Moit want ta keep bein' smart an' jump," Norveg advises as he spins around the sailor and releases him.

will saves: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (8) - 1 = 71d20 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 01d20 - 1 ⇒ (19) - 1 = 18

Two of the pirates puke uncontrollably. The one Norveg releases takes they advice and hops over the rail, splashing into the dark water.

Tragon charges at the sailor at the opposite rail and attempts to bull rush him overboard. (I-16)

[dice=Combat Maneuver with charge]1d20+6

Normally that would provoke an AoO, but not if they are flatfooted.

Targon rushes the female pirate and clotheslines her. She flips over the deck rail and theres a large *SPLOOSH* sound as she awkwardly hits the water below

Narl seeing a plethora of targets decides to pull out the stops and casts chill touch. He will then prepare to touch any opponent who comes closer to him.

OK, so holding action?

Nope I was one of the first people to climb up

Nahuatl ti’s eyes seem to turn a shimmering liquid blue as her hair suddenly begins to float as if underwater. Floating orbs dance about her, sublimating between icy crystals, misty vapors, and globules of water, as she thrusts a hand out, sending a torrent of water slamming into one of the advancing sailors with the force of a haymaker.

[dice=Wave strike (touch attack)]1d20+4
[dice=Non-lethal]1d6
Knocked back 5 ft

Targeting the first unlucky bastard to get within 30 ft of me

Nahuatl's spray of water just misses one of the pirates, who dodges out of the way just in time

The two puking pirates, unable to do much else, lurch towards the aft of the Blue Nixie. Targon sees them advancing, puke still dribbling from their mouths. They don't look hostile to him, they look drunk and frightened.

The two pirates already on the fo'c'sle aim their crossbows and fire. One aims for Targon, the other Narl.

crossbow Targon: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 141d8 ⇒ 4

crossbow Narl: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 151d8 ⇒ 4

The fo'c'sle door slams open and a scowling ill-featured balding man emerges, a female pirate at his side. The two stare in shock as their crew gets pummeled. The man screams out an order

"Mera! Burn the cages! Burn them all!"

New Round!!

22: Tragon
21: Norveg
17: Taishe
7 (+4): Narl
7 (+3): Nahuatl ti
5: Poirates
4: 13 Spider

New Map

13 Spider, as an NPC is staying out of battle as much as possible

The young cleric of Quetzalcoatl looks a bit shocked and unsure of himself as he casts around for a way to help

"Bloody 'ells, cages? Weren't no cages in the contract," Norveg gripes to himself.

Clarification: Any cages on deck? If not, is the hatch the small black square or the large outline square? Also, Norveg is in Q28.

"Bloody 'ells, cages? Weren't no cages in the contract," Norveg gripes to himself.

Clarification: Any cages on deck? If not, is the hatch the small black square or the large outline square? Also, Norveg is in Q28.

No cages on deck. Black square is an open hatchway. I will move Norveg next map iteration

Roit, fanks.

"'Let's go 'ave a look 'round, recconoiter loik,'" Norveg mocks himself as he draws his shield and moves to the open hatch to have a look, grousing the entire time. "'Won't be no trouble. It'll be quiet loik.' Well done, Norveg lad, gettin' spotted roit off. Bloody eejit."

Shield out, AC up, move to Q23.

As he nears the hatch, Norveg snarls at the pirate sailors he's nearing, "Better run, lads! Plague rat's a-comin'!"