#5-06 You Have What You Hold (Inactive)

Game Master TriShadow

Torku walks around the front of the boat to join Doran at the prow, crossbow in hand. "Do we come to them or make them come to us?" he asks crossly, conjuring his usual translucent shield of force.

Move and cast shield.

Sadaf starts casting an augmented summoning spell to call an augmented water elemental to attack the crocodile!

Summon nature's ally II spontaneous by converting 'Stone Call'.

Vulpina pulls back the lever on her pistol, but stays where she’s at. If it’s a croc, surely it is unlikely to board?

Makras sighs and gets to his feet, yanking his gore-encrusted pick out of its belt-loop. Although a crocodile attacking a skiff seems unlikely, he knows that fate has a way of intervening when Pathfinders are involved!

Melea retrieves her bow as well, calling Galilah over to the side with her. The poor leopard took enough coaxing to get on the boat. If trouble arises, the aasimar makes sure her charge is well protected.

Readying to cast Shield of Faith on Galilah if the reptile gets aboard or tries to.

Torku sighs heavily at the unasked question. ”The crocodile isn’t going to attack us directly,” he explains impatiently. ”We’ve passed plenty of crocodiles on this river, and they’ve all ignored us. This is a perfect place to set up an ambush - particularly if you have a companion that blends in with the local wildlife and can inform you when a boat is coming up the river.”

”Besides, as you might have noticed were you not so busy looking at your reflection in the river and adjusting that monstrosity of a hat, the reptile in question is swimming away from us.”

I feel like a lot of people have assumed Vulpina wears a hat...

The alert Pathfinders are not surprised to see a vessel swing around the bend in the river. While you have been preparing for battle, the approaching crew could be described as... lackadaisical as you drift near them. It seems they are not expecting much of a fight. All of you recognize many of the sailors from last night as they skulked near the tavern. Apparently, none of of them were very impressed by what they saw.

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BUFFS
Party: N/A

Vulpina
Torku {Shield}
Sadaf {Casting Nature's Ally~ Will resolve on his turn}
Orange & Pink
Melea Readied Action ~ Cast Shield of Faith
BLACK & GREEN
Doran
Makras
Red & Blue

Follow this link to the updated map.

Vulpina strides lazily to the front of the ship.

"I worry we may have put on too good of a show, and simply attracted opportunists," she suggests.

"Still, those who would prey upon people whom are already struggling with basic competence do not provide a reason to stay our hands."

She clears her throat, then gives a very broad wave.

"Oh! Our friends from the tavern!! YOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO!!"

@Lady V, the water craft are about 150' apart at the moment. Given speed of the river, you are confident they WILL NOT be in range before this round. Would you care to reconsider your action?

Torku makes an "I-told-you-so" gesture before aiming his crossbow at the man in the prow of the oncoming barge.

Light Crossbow, 2nd Range Increment: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 7 - 2 = 10
Piercing damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Standard to fire, move to reload.

Not sure there’s much else to do!

Sadaf sees the ship arriving and curses that he converted his stone call spell to a 'summoning spell'.

Instead of a water elemental, he summons an air elemental that he summons high in the air and then directs to attack the people on the boat!

The elemental charges forward to the other ship to attack.

Charge with 100ft perfect flight speed to slam someone on the ship : 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 261d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Crit confirm?: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 151d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

He then readies an action to drop a flaming sphere on another person that was not attacked by the air elemental as soon as the person is within 130ft.

Flaming sphere, 3d6 points fire damage, Reflex save negates damage : 3d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 6) = 16

Laughter and catcalls mock the occultist's shot.
"You sure your aiming that thing the right direction?"
"Looks pretty new. Maybe the receipt got in the way."
"Yeah Red, you should read the instructions."
They feel pretty confident what they just saw confirms everything they learned the night before. Then they see Sadaf's elemental spring into existence and rush at them.

@Sadaf Summon Nature's Ally has a range of close, so you can summon it up to 35' away. Your placement on the barge places you 160' away from the bad guys. Moving at 100', it is still short of the enemy craft by 25'. I will let you keep the rolls when it get there next round.

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BUFFS
Party: N/A

Vulpina
Torku {Shield}
Sadaf {Readied Action - Flaming sphere}
Orange & Pink
Melea
BLACK & GREEN
Doran
Makras
Red & Blue

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Thanks GM, I thought that there might be someone who had a straight charge line to the elemental flying and charging up to 200 ft and attack. I forgot the +2 for the charge by the way. :-) but maybe something is blocking a charge line?

Melea is annoyed enough that foolish act(?) has persisted this far. She heads to the other side of the ship, nocks a blunt arrow, and lets fly. Considering how far away the target is and her unwillingness to kill, it'll probably just reinforce the incompetent image.

Move, activate Bull Aspect, fire.

+1 Adaptive Longbow vs. Red: 1d20 + 8 - 2 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 8 - 2 - 4 = 22
Confirmation: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Nonlethal Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

...Or not.

@Sadaf: Originally I was thinking that you would need to be able to communicate with the elemental to get it to understand you wanted to attack a target so far off (or get it to use something like a charge). After rereading the spell, it does say 'to the best of it's ability'. So, with that, I will say the attack happens.

Taking a moment to register exactly what it is being asked to do, the summoned elemental streaks off toward the enemy vessel. The delay gives Malea's arrow time to close the distance and find the sailor on the boat's prow. In mid laugh, the blunted arrow cracks off the man's skull so loudly that you all swear you heard it. He drops to the deck unmoving.

As he slumps, the elemental arrives. Seeing the next target in line, the living cyclone wastes little time attacking the purple hued warrior. Intensified air tears a gash in the unsuspecting bladesman.

About this time, the watercraft are close enough for Sadaf's spell to be in range. A fiery sphere appears midship. Perhaps sensing the danger, the black clad halfling seawomen avoids the heat as to boats rocks away at just the right moment.

She begins to shout out orders to her crew, gesticulates wildly, then moves away from the ball of hot death after tapping the crocodile. The huge reptile disappears under the waves. Suddenly, their carefree mood has changed as they begin to draw weapons and prepare grappling hooks.

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BUFFS
Party: N/A

Vulpina
Torku {Shield}
Sadaf
Orange & Pink { Full hp | -10/?? hp}
Melea
BLACK & GREEN
Doran
Makras
Red & Blue {Unconscious (12 NL) | full/?? hp}

Follow this link to the updated map.

Could've sworn I had at least one rank in Spellcraft. Something for later, I guess.

"Old Deadeye guide your shots! The woman is a mage, prioritize accordingly."

Doran takes steady aim and looses an arrow at the suspected mage.

Prepare for a fight...they seek to board us. Their mistake...their final mistake.. he says grimly.

attack: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 7 - 2 = 181d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

unsure as to range, so adding a -2 to hit becaue I assume it is more than 100 feet. if not add 2 please.

The head of Doran's arrow just barely finds purchase in the caster's shoulder.

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BUFFS
Party: N/A

Vulpina
Torku {Shield}
Sadaf
Orange & Pink { Full hp | -10/?? hp}
Melea
BLACK & GREEN { -5/?? hp | full/?? hp (submerged)}
Doran
Makras
Red & Blue {Unconscious (12 NL) | full/?? hp}

Follow this link to the updated map.

Makras leans against a barrel, knowing the battle will come to him soon enough. With a dirty fingernail, he scrapes a curious bit of . . . something . . . off his mining pick and tastes it.

Total Defense for extra +4 to AC (not factored into tagline).

Deciding to wait for whatever comes his way, the nihilist cleans a little ...dried stew(?) off his armor...and finger. Meanwhile, both craft come closer together. The length of the enemy ship slides right past Sadaf's summoned ally.

@Sadaf: Due to ship movement on the map, the elemental may make an AoO vs PINK, BLUE or ORANGE

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BUFFS
Party: N/A

Vulpina
Torku {Shield}
Sadaf {Pending AoO vs PINK, BLUE and/or ORANGE}
Orange & Pink { Full hp | -10/?? hp}
Melea
BLACK & GREEN
Doran
Makras {Total Defense}
Red & Blue {Unconscious (12 NL) | full/?? hp}

Follow this link to the updated map.

Torku lets his crossbow drop to the ground with a clatter, pulling out his rapier and holding it ready. "That crocodile will be attacking soon," he warns, "so those of you who don't fancy getting bit might want to step back from the railing." Closing his eyes for a second, he lays one hand across the flat side of the blade and taps into the ancient weapon's memories. Thorn of a forgotten empire, show your skill once more. I wish to wound these idiots, but not kill them. Let them understand that mercy is not always kind. Or painless.

Free action to drop crossbow, move action to draw rapier, standard action to use Focus point to activate Legacy Weapon (giving the rapier the Merciful enhancement). Torku is deliberately staying at the railing as he's got better AC due to shield and can absorb some damage with Mind Barrier in an emergency.

Vulpina smirks. "They seek to board, but I am bored enough already," she grins.

"..............something about being at sea brings out the puns, I am afraid."

Vulpina's stance emphasizes movement; she's ready to get out of the way at a moment's notice.

Dodging Panache or Gunslinger's Dodge, as necessary, adds +4 to my AC in addition to what is mentioned in the spoiler.

The elemental makes an attack of opportunity against the pirate with the orange shirt and then flies to him and attacks again!

AoO slam air elemental orange : 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 251d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Slam orange: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 101d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Sadaf drops the flaming sphere on the Halfling again!

Move action. Flaming sphere, 3d6 points fire damage, Reflex save negates damage : 3d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 3) = 13

Sadaf then starts casting another summoning spell.

1 round casting time. Standard Action this round and next round.

Amidst the boarding attempt, Vulpina's weapon spits lead with a crack. The shot hits the halfling, spinning her into the roiling ball of flame. As the shot echoes into the trees, Sadaf's chanting can once again be heard. One can only wonder what it heralds the arrival of this time.

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BUFFS
Party: N/A

Vulpina
Torku {Shield}
Sadaf
Orange & Pink { -5/?? hp | -10/?? hp}
Melea
BLACK (Halfling) & GREEN {-18/?? hp | Full hp}
Doran
Makras
Red & Blue {Unconscious (12 NL) | full/?? hp}

Follow this link to the updated map.

Melea decides against the potential disaster of sending Galilah to the other ship. She instead heads to the leopard's side, giving her a calming pat in passing, then draws and fires another arrow.

+1 Adaptive Longbow, PBS vs. Black: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 1 - 4 = 23
Nonlethal Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Once again, Malea's arrow strikes true. The halfling wilts and nearly falls. In response she mutters off a brief incantation. Some of her burnt skin turns pink and new.

Bursting from the water and onto the barge, an alligator eyes both the pilot and the man casting spells. Quickly making its decision, the creature moves forward and firmly latches on to Sadaf's leg. In a near thing, the monstrous jaws miss any important arteries.

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BUFFS
Party: N/A

Vulpina
Torku {Shield}
Sadaf {30/44 hp}
Orange & Pink { -5/?? hp | -10/?? hp}
Melea
BLACK (Halfling) & GREEN {-12/?? hp (-6NL) | Full hp}
Doran
Makras
Red & Blue {Unconscious (12 NL) | full/?? hp}

Follow this link to the updated map.

Doran barrels over to get opposite the alligator and brings down his sword with a grunt of exertion.

attack,ppwer attack 2 handed: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 10 - 2 + 2 = 191d8 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 6 = 19
sneak: 1d6 ⇒ 6on phone...can someone move me please? ty

edit...computer's working again..moving token...and forgot to add d6 sneak damage

Hearing Sadaf shout out, Makras races to the other side of the barge to assist. Botted double move

Doran also comes to his allies aid, bringing his blade crashing down on the huge reptile.

With the two boats attached, the pirates believe the only chance they have is to overwhelm the barge. One with a BLUE neckerchief takes a wobbly step forward before making an off-balance swing with his blade at Lady Vulpina.

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BUFFS
Party: N/A

I moved Melea up to the first block to speed things up a bit.

Vulpina
Torku {Shield}
Sadaf {Grappled}
Melea
Orange & Pink { -5/?? hp | -10/?? hp}
BLACK (Halfling) & GREEN {-12/?? hp (-6NL)| -25/?? hp}
Doran
Makras
Red & Blue {Unconscious (12 NL) | full/?? hp}

Follow this link to the updated map.

"Idiot." Torku pushes past the captain to engage the reptile grabbing Sadaf. "I said, get away from the railing." He jabs, trying to knock the beast unconscious before it can damage the dwarf further.

Rapier: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18
Nonlethal Piercing damage, Merciful: 1d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 5 + (1) = 9

Vulpina leans sideways as the sailor's blade slashes the air.

"An unfortunate choice," she chuckles.

She tips her pistol back, now spent, but used to balance her stance as she lashes out in a series of quick cuts and jabs to the hapless pirate's middle.

Wakizashi Attack-PS: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
Wakizashi Damage+PS+PSx2: 1d6 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14

"I have gutted worthier privateers than you, I am afraid."

Torku slams the enchanted rapier into the gator. It's eyes get a little glossy as it blinks. While most likely concussed, it manages to hold on to the dwarven druid.

Meanwhile, Vulpina mocks the youthful sailor as she casually guts him and slides his body between the two crafts and into the river. The last thing he sees as he sinks is the picaroon waving goodbye as she wiggles her gloved fingers at him.

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BUFFS
Party: N/A

I moved Melea up to the first block to speed things up a bit.

Vulpina
Torku {Shield}
Sadaf {Grappled}
Melea
Orange & Pink { -5/?? hp | -10/?? hp}
BLACK (Halfling) & GREEN {-12/?? hp (-6NL)| -25/?? Hp (-9NL)}
Doran
Makras
Red & Blue {Unconscious (12 NL) | -3 hp (drowning)}

Follow this link to the updated map.

It occurs to me that I have an unused move action, so—

Vulpina slides her pistol back in its holster; simpler to grab the next gun than reload the current one.

”How are we on the other side of the boat?” she calls.

The elemental continues to attack the pirate with the orange shirt!

slam air elemental orange : 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 101d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Concentration 10+ crocodile CMB + 2 level spell : 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19 I assume I lost the spell during the casting.

Sadaf nonetheless can drop the flaming sphere on the crocodile!

Move action. Flaming sphere, 3d6 points fire damage, Reflex save negates damage : 3d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 3) = 13

Melea tears her gaze from the sailor Vulpina dropped, firing at the halfling again. "Galilah, on her!"

+1 Adaptive Longbow, PBS vs. Black: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 8 + 1 - 4 = 19
Nonlethal Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Galilah Bite: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Trip: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

The archer plunks another arrow into the halfling's side. However, she is able to keep her wits about her enough to dodge the wolf's toothy maw.

In a desperate gamble, Sadaf calls his ball of fire into the middle of his teammates in an attempt to incinerate the alligator. It manages to slam itself into the wall of the barge as the sphere falls to the deck, avoiding injury.

Clearly on guard after his ally was so easily dispatched, the next scalawag approaches with more caution. He swings his shotel, the curved blade finding a gap in her armor and slicing a deep gash in Vulpina's midsection.

Realizing all the problems Melea is responsible for, the next pirate hops aboard the barge and closes to attack the archer. However, the aasimar knocks the thrust aside.

On the boat, the halfling steps away from the wolf and summons up her own ball of flame, albeit much smaller than Sadaf's. She holds it in her hand menacingly. "Call off your dog, or I light him up!"

Surrounded by man, beast and flame, the alligator's primal reactions come to the fore. With the druid trapped in its grip, the reptilian predator slides off the side, pulling the dwarf with him into the river.

AoO for Torku and Doran. If you can disable the gator, Sadaf will not be pulled beneath the waves.

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BUFFS
Party: N/A

Vulpina {25/35 hp}
Torku AoO Pending{Shield}
Sadaf {Grappled | Underwater?}
Melea
Orange & Pink { -5/?? hp | -10/?? hp}
BLACK (Halfling) & GREEN {-12/?? hp (-12NL)| -25/?? Hp (-9NL)}
Doran {AoO Pending}
Makras
Red & Blue {Unconscious (12 NL) | -4 hp (drowning)}

Follow this link to the updated map.

aoo: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 201d8 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 6 + 1 = 181d6 ⇒ 2

Doran ends the gator's grasp on Sadaf. He fixes his gaze on the halfling.

I suggest you give up or you'll join your pet tadpole. Pity...I could have had him made into some vambraces... he says as he steps towards her.

Reeling back from the blow across her middle, Vulpina groans. Where she comes from, blades curve the other way.

Still, she seems to have time to tilt a head in Doran's direction.

"Strikes me as a bit cruel, there!" shouts the woman who six seconds ago disembowled a man and kicked him into the water before he had the chance to die.

AoO: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
Nonlethal Piercing damage, Merciful: 1d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 5 + (5) = 15

Makras reels to catch his (slightly drunken) balance on the barge. "The ships are sinking! We're all going to die!" he shouts.

Double-move. As a swift action, he'll use his Omen trait to try to demoralize the nearest opponent.

Intimidate: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

Eyes rolling back into its head, the alligator releases its grip on Sadaf. Listlessly, the beast slips beneath the waves.

No one seems to be impressed with the nihilist dwarf, nor is there any immediate sign of surrender from the remaining pirates.

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BUFFS
Party: N/A

Vulpina {25/35 hp}
Torku AoO Pending{Shield}
Sadaf {Grappled | Underwater?}
Melea
Orange & Pink { -5/?? hp | -10/?? hp}
BLACK (Halfling) & GREEN {-12/?? hp (-12NL)}
Doran {AoO Pending}
Makras
Red & Blue {Unconscious (12 NL) | -4 hp (drowning)}

Follow this link to the updated map.

Good riddance. Moving lightly on his feet, Torku pushes past Doran and Vulpina to stab at the pirate wearing an orange bandana. ”Try not to dump all of them overboard,” he growls at the swashbuckler. ”We need to ask them some questions, remember?”

Rapier: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
Nonlethal Piercing damage, Merciful: 1d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 5 + (2) = 11
Crit Confirmation: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28
Nonlethal Crit damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Move and attack - movement will provoke an AoO from Orange.

The elemental continues to attack the pirate with the orange shirt!

slam air elemental orange : 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 261d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
CRIT CONFIRM slam air elemental orange : 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 91d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Sadaf drops the flaming sphere on the crocodile and then the sphere and elemental both vanish!

Move action. Flaming sphere, 3d6 points fire damage, Reflex save negates damage : 3d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 6) = 11

"Very well. Galilah, back!" Melea steps away from the pink pirate, beckoning her leopard to return to her. Well, to take a roundabout route with an obstacle in the way.

Galilah Tumble vs. Pink: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

Galilah Bite: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Trip: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

With a quick utterance to Erastil, she fires at the halfling once more.

Adding Halfling-Bane to my bow.

+1 Adaptive Longbow, PBS, Bane vs. Black: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 1 + 2 - 4 = 10
Nonlethal Damage: 1d8 + 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + (1, 1) + 5 = 13

I think I’m gonna wait to see who’s standing before I make my turn! Lots of good rolls!

Though skilled, the bandanna'd pirate can't land a blow as Torku moves in. The tiefling's assault drops him to the deck, and the elemental makes certain he stays down. Indeed, the summoned creature nearly kills the man before returning to its native plane.

Meanwhile, Galilah grabs hold of the only pirate brazen enough to actually make it onto your barge. He screams in pain before the wolf drags the man to the deck. With a few violent shakes, it is clear the predator's fangs have torn into an artery. His rapidly paling complexion may be related to the blood pooling around him.

Malea imbues her bow, but unfortunately only manages to plant her arrow in the mast of the enemy boat.

The only person standing on the other ship is the lone halfling with a ball of fire in her hand.

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BUFFS
Party: N/A

Vulpina {25/35 hp}
Torku {Shield}
Sadaf
Melea
Orange & Pink { -13/?? hp Unconscious (16+ NL) | -1 hp Dying}
BLACK (Halfling) & GREEN {-12/?? hp (-12NL)}
Doran {AoO Pending}
Makras
Red & Blue {Unconscious (12 NL) | drowned, body drifting downstream

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Vulpina crosses to the adjacent ship. "Awfully poor judgment, I am afraid," she chuckles.

Wakizashi: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19
Damage: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

"Lay and be still."

I would reconsider your actions, half pont. Doran says as he hops over to the other boat.onnohone...can't move token....who do i have an AoO against?

Sorry Doran, copy/paste error on my end. No AoO

Vulpina slices the halfling down, ending the threat.

Sorry all, I had a longer post, but I have no idea what happened to it. In short, you have some pirates to speak with. You may want to decide how you plan to go about getting the information you seek.