Skull & Shackles (solo, complete) (Inactive)

Game Master Whack-a-Rogue

"Aye Captain." Turning he smiles to himself, 'It was worth a shot." He heads straight for his friend Breaker, who was assisting in tearing up the deck. "Hey Breaker, Plugg told me to pick a couple of crew members to run an errand to the Island. Why don't you grab your gear and meet me a the Cutter, we have to load a couple of water barrels and get underway."

'Well, since Crimson is religious like Sandara said, maybe he can help us with divine inspiration.' Moving to where Cogward was carrying the boards below decks. "Hey Crimson, Plugg told me to pick a couple of crew members to run an errand to the Island. Go ahead and grab what gear you may need and meet me at the Cutter. After we load a couple of water barrels, we'll ship off."

Going below decks, he tucks all his possession in his rucksack, then grabs the boarding pike, 'Just in case.' Moving to the galley, He gathers enough food for the three of them for two days, Telling Kroop, "Going to be gone for about a day and a half. Plugg's sending me for water. He unconsciously touches the clerics holy symbol that he had placed around his neck. "Figure I'll look for Sandara and Bonnie while I'm there. ' As he leaves the Galley, "If were not back before Plugg plans to leave, try and talk him into staying. But don't pick a fight on my account." Nodding to his friend, he heads to the Cutter.

While headed to the Cutter, Elek looks towards the sun. Thinking about what time of day it is and when the tide would be coming in and going out, calculating how close to thirty six hours Plugg would actually be able to set sail. Approaching the Cutter he was pleased to see that Breaker and Crimson had loaded the water barrels already. Nodding approvingly, "Good job, I swung by the galley and picked up provisions. Let's get this under sail."

Watching as Breaker and Cutter used the pulley system to lower the boat. Elek followed them down the cargo netting onto the Cutter. Taking his spot at the rudder as Crimson and Breaker man the oars. Once they got out away from 'The Man's Promise' he had them loose the Cutter's single sail, and turned the small vessel towards the island.

Would a 'sailor' check give info about the timing of the tides?, if not apply whatever knowledge check would be best. First roll, info about tides, second roll handling the cutter
Sailor: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Sailor: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

Based on the timing of the tides and Plugg's estimate regarding repair time, you should have approximately 48 hours until Plugg is able to set sail. Navigating the cutter is a simple affair - especially with two muscular men at the oars.

The going is slow, though, as the island is surrounded by coral reefs, and the currents are rough here. Fortunately, the water is almost crystal clear, so you're to spot dangerous areas far in advance. From what you can see as you approach, much of the island is covered in thick jungle. A rocky cliff towers approximately 500 feet high to the northwest. Finding a place to land the cutter is difficult, but you're able to eventually find two potential spots.

Here's a map for reference. The Man's Promise is at the top. Landing sites are the southeast beach or the north side of the island near the path.

Bonewrack Isle

Not wanting to stay in view of 'The Man's Promise' Elek guided the Cutter around the north-eastern tip of the island towards the beach. Pointing out the small river draining into the ocean Elek tells his companions, "We should be able to get water from that creek. So we will beach the Cutter as close to it as possible." He points the cutter towards the northern part of the south-eastern beach. "But before we load up the water and return to 'The Man's Promise' We're going to search the Island for Sandara and Bonnie." He looks at the other two to see if they have any questions.

As they get into shallow water and Breaker and Cutter row the boat near the shore Elek jump out of the Cutter and pulls the boat onto the beach. Once it fairly secure he waits until Breaker and Cutter help him pull it up all the way onto the beach so the tide will not draw it away. Pulling his pack out of the small boat he secures it high on his shoulder. Looking over his crewmates, he assesses their gear, then offers the Boarding Pike of Repelling to Cutter, "This is too big for me to use and Breaker has his axe. If you'd like to use it you may."

He then takes a good look around the beach. "Let's keep a keen eye out." Asking the others, "Do either of you know anything about tracking?"

What gear do they have visible? perception check is for the beach.
perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 Now I remember why I just 'take 10' on perception checks

Breaker has his axe, and Crimson has a cutlass. They also have a smattering of mundane gear that might be useful. Rope, lanterns, etc. Neither has any tracking skill, unfortunately. They're both melee combat types - Barbarian and Fighter, respectively.

Crimson shakes his head at your offer. "Thanks, but I prefer to fight close in. Makes it more personal."
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Towering palm trees stretch along the white sand beach for a mile or so, each around 50 feet high and crowned with a wide canopy of palms brimming with coconuts. Shattered coconuts litter the beach beneath three of the trees.

You've beached the boat about one-and-a-quarter miles from that stream you saw as you came in. You also see what looks like fields of crops around a mile in the opposite direction.

Nodding, Elek tosses the boarding pike back in the boat. 'We'll need to come back this way. To head to the water.' Taking off his pack he drops it in the boat as well. Seeing the field of crops just a little ways in the distance, Elek gestures towards them. "Crops mean locals. Let's go ask them if they've seen anyone new, or if they know where the sea-goblins hold up."

Telling the prosthetic "Chéngwéi dàpào." as it forms into the cannon, he draws his blade in the other hand. He then begins walking towards the the field, trying to keep an eye out for anything strange.

Taking 10 (12) on perception headed to the field

This clearing in the jungle contains overgrown fields of some sort of corn. The crops have gone wild, creating a high barrier wafting gently in the breeze. A single track leads into the cornfield, but it's overgrown and difficult to follow.

Pausing, taking a handful of the corn and looking at it, Elek drops the feral grain. "It's overgrown and wild, so it hasn't been harvested in a while. Might be no one is here to harvest it." He gestures up the path. "We may as well keep going." Using the blade of his Escot to chop through any overgrowth, Elek follows the path as well as he can.

Looks like were taking 10(12) on perception or 10 on survival to follow it. Let me know if I need to roll

As you slowly enter the cornfield, you occasionally see rotting, botfly-infested heads impaled on crude staffs on each side of the path. You also hear the rustling of cornstalks as something large moves in the distance.

Visibility's only 5ft or so. If you follow the path to its end, you'll arrive at the southern beach. You'll also discover what's living in the cornfield. Let me know what your plan is. XD

Moving cautiously through the cornfield, Elek pauses to look at the heads. Gesturing towards one, he turns and asks the others. "I don't know a lot about medicine or decomposition, any idea on how long they've been dead?"

heal?: 1d20 ⇒ 18
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He then continues moving through the field, realizing their headed to the southern portion of the field and assumable the beach. Keeping his cannon at the ready, 'I hope whoever put these heads here are long gone.'

Still taking 10 (12)on perception

The heads are very decomposed - even factoring the humid environment. They've likely been here quite a long time. You don't have much time to think about it, though, as a LARGE BUG-LIKE CREATURE bursts out of the cornstalks and attacks!
Identify: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
You recognize it as an Ankheg. These burrowing creatures favor hit-and-run tactics and can spit streams of acid when threatened. They're also fond of grabbing prey with their powerful mandibles.
Enemy Initiative: 1d20 ⇒ 10
PC Initiative: 3d20 + 9 ⇒ (7, 15, 7) + 9 = 38 (average 12-13)
You're up first

Are we still in the field so only 5 ft visibilty?

"Blast" Seeing the giant bug burst through the field, Elek warns Breaker and Crimson. "Watch out for it's mandibles. Try and get to it's sides. It can spit acid so be careful."

Hoping his companions would split to the side, Elek tells the cursed prosthetic, "Biànchéng yú chā shǒu." as it changes he continues commanding it. calling on it's destructive power and adding power to it. " Pòhuài lì, Tiānjiā fǎshù diǎn" Attempting to dodge it's mandibles he chops at the beasts head with the cursed harpoon hand.

5ft step? If a move action, is the creature flatfooted or does he need to use acrobatics? Standard: + 1 harpoon hand: (add one spell point to add more damage) Energy strike (destructive touch) Wild Surge (increasing your wild magic chance by 100%)Crafted blast slashing all rolled 1’s and 2’s to 3’s.
acrobatics?: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 1 = 16 for damage: 1d4 + 1 + 3d6 ⇒ (4) + 1 + (3, 5, 3) = 16
Edit: Sneak, in case the Ankheg is flat footed
sneak: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Edit #2, is he still fatigued? (I forgot about that) if so subtract 1 from the attack for 15

Still in the field, I'm afraid. No need for acrobatics, but you're still fatigued.

For 1 hour, any non-magical objects of crystal, glass, ceramic, or porcelain are instantly smashed into dozens of pieces whenever the caster touches them. Objects weighing more than 1 pound per caster level are not affected.

You're aware of this

That'll end combat. Nice job. XD Just be careful what you touch for the next few hours.

reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

As the creature sprays acid with it's dying breath, Elek tries to dodge the bile but is only partially successful. Using some of the corn he wipes the acid off of his arm, flinching as he smiles. "That's going to leave a mark."

Looking at his fellow pirates, he asks "Are either of you injured?" As they keep moving he gestures back at the heads. "The bug didn't put those there, we should still keep an eye out."

ONce finished moving through the field he tells Breaker and Crimson. "I plan on looking around good then returning to the path on the other side of the field. But keep a good eye out for any thing near the water. I think the Sea-goblins took the women and their amphibious."

Planning on taking 10(12) looking about once they are out of the field

Breaker got hit with a splash of acid, but it doesn't seem to be slowing him down. Crimson's untouched.

The beach at the end of the path doesn't contain anything of interest or evidence of grindylows. The coral reefs here almost completely block off access from the sea.

"Blast." Cursing under his breath, 'It couldn't be easy. I figure the goblins did this with the head. But no clue of them. Need to make sure we don't sail to this end, that coral will rip the cutter up.'

Elek, after making a mental note about the coral, gestures up the hill. "Let's head around the cornfield and pick up the path headed towards the cabin up there. Maybe we'll find a clue to where we can find the blasted goblins."

Moving up the western then northern side of the field, Elek returns to the path and heads towards the building. Gesturing towards the craigs. "Keep an eye out boys, we know their here someplace." Taking his own advice as he follows the path.

Taking 10 (12) following the path

It takes the three of you approximately 90 minutes to reach the top of the cliff. There, a well-built timber stockade surrounds a small lodge in a jungle clearing. Vines wrap and strangle a great tree that rises next to the lodge, blocking light from above. Beside it is a bubbling spring.

The stockade walls are seven feet high, but the gate is ajar. You notice a weathered spyglass fixed atop the wall, and it appears to have been deliberately mounted in a specific position.

MAP FOR REFERENCE
In case it isn't clear from the description, the freshwater spring is 'a,' and the lodge is 'b.'

90 min, so the hour has passed

Instead of finding a single cabin as he first suspected, Elek finds himself at the gate of a small stockade. Pausing for a moment under the great trees branches, looking up into the branches of the giant tree. 'I wonder the size of the tree when they built the stockade.'

After observing the giant tree, he gestures inside. "Keep a keen eye out, I doubt were alone." Moving slowly inside the stockade, "First we make sure the stockade and building are clear, then we check the spyglass." He heads towards the lodge, telling his harpoon hand. " Chéngwéi dàpào." so that it would change back to the cannon.

Assuming he reaches the lodge. Finding the door ajar, Elek looks inside the lodge.

Just taking 10 (12) on perception for the tree, stockade and lodge. Hoping the boys are doing the same.

As you look up into the branches of the giant tree, a pair of vines suddenly reaches down and tries to wrap around you neck!
Tentacle vs FF AC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12 Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
If this hits you
Grab: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Hiding in the branches is a well-camouflaged CREATURE...
Identify: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
... that you've never heard of before.

How far up is the creature the cannon only has a range of 30 ft.

Seeing the creature at the same time it's vine-hands ? reach out for his neck, Elek dodges calling out, "Beware the tree!"

Hoping Crimson and Breaker stay safe, he draws the escot as he points the cannon at the unknown creature. Telling the cursed prosthetic, "shèjí" as he attempts to pinpoint the things weak spot.

Move action: draws sword, Ranged touch Attack: + 1 cannon, deadly aim
attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 1 - 1 = 12 for damage: 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 2 = 7

It's 10ft up, so non-reach melee isn't an option.

Your blast narrowly misses the creature as Crimson and Breaker turn to see what's going on. Meanwhile, the monster tries to grab you again.
Tentacle: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22 Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
If this hits you
Grab: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

"Blast!" As the creatures tentacle hits his shoulder, Elek let's out a curse. Feeling the creatures tentacle grab him, Elek commands the cannon to transform into the harpoon hand. " huí dào yú chā shǒu."

Twisting in the things grasp, Elek tells the transformed harpoon hand. "Pòhuài lì, Tiānjiā fǎshù diǎn" calling on it's destructive power and adding power to it, he chops at the things tentacle.

grappled - 2 dex mod. -2 attack, swift action change weapon, concentration check Standard: + 1 harpoon hand: (add one spell point to add more damage) Energy strike (destructive touch) Wild Surge (increasing your wild magic chance by 100%)Crafted blast slashing all rolled 1’s and 2’s to 3’s.
concentration: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 21 for damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3+ 1 crafted blast +damage from sphere: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 6, 1) = 12I forget if crafted blast rounds this to 14
Harpoon hand attacks like a knife so that's a crit,
attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 14 for damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2+ 2 crafted blast

You sever the creature's tentacles, and a few seconds later, it falls from its perch. In the branches, you can see some sort of nest.

Going to need to use the CLW potion, but want to make sure enough time has passed. any result from the wild surge?

Feeling the tentacle release him, as the harpoons tip slashes through the branch, Elek, readies for another attack that never comes. Relieved to see the body drop from the tree, Elek breaths a sigh as he looks at Crimson. "I really wish you would have brought the boarding pike." lifting up the prosthetic. "Since I can't use it."

Seeing the nest in the branches, Elek gestures up at the tree. "Shall we climb it and see what's in the nest?" Moving his shoulder to see how much damage was done, Elek begins to climb his way to the nest.

athletics: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20 apparently he climbs as well as he talks.

Thanks for the reminder!

The caster level is treated as 1 for determining range and area.

Looks like it didn't make a difference

Loot
Potion - water breathing
Silver Shoe Buckle x3 (worth 5gp each)
Gold Wedding Band (worth 50gp)
Silver Hatpin (worth 5gp)

After quickly rummaging around in the 'nest' Elek holds up the ghoul finger showing it to the other two pirates. "This isn't a good sign." dropping the finger out of the nest, he slips the rest of the items into the empty pockets of his bandolier. Then carefully moves back down to the ground.

Once back on his feet, he takes out the potion of cure moderate wounds he found in the bilges and drinks it, hoping to repair his injured shoulder. Telling the harpoon hand, "Chéngwéi dàpào." He motions to the lodge with the cannon. "Lets inspect the building." As they move along the path to the other side of the lodge, he reminds the Breaker and Crimson. "That finger was from the undead, so stay sharp."

taking 10 (12) on perception,
CMW: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (2, 3) + 4 = 9

The door to the stockade lodge is ajar. Inside is a single chamber, crowded with a large amount of furniture, including a comfortable-looking bed, a small writing desk, cooking gear, and several barrels of rotting food. The stench of rot is overpowering, and flies swarm around the room - particularly around the hooded corpse hanging from a chain off a beam in the middle of the room. A stool lies on the floor nearby where it was kicked.

'Not many suicides bother with a hood.' Sheathing his sword long enough to cover his face with his mothers handkerchief, he draws his sword again. Pointing to the corpse, "I'd guess someone didn't like him." Turning to Crimson and Breaker, "Lets see if we can find anything of value, then check the spyglass." He quickly moves around the room checking the desk, under the mattress and in the cooking pots. Hoping to find a potion or two that may help them.

Eventually, moving near the corpse, readjusting the bandana on his face, he sheaths the sword again, and looks for pockets on the corpse. "I'd rather not touch the dead lubber, but if it has anything." he shrugs, as he touches the corpse with his cursed harpoon hand.

taking 20(22) on perception for the lodge, not sure we have the time, but hopefully it will be worth it. Is the corpse perchance missing a finger?

Among the furnishings in the lodge, you find quite a few items of potential interest.

Loot
M Leather Armor
Spear x6
Courtier's Outfit x8 (worth 30gp each)
ring of swimming
Pepper (5 pounds, worth 10gp in total)
Silver Tankard (worth 30gp)
Silver Locket (worth 45gp)
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As soon as you touch the corpse, it tries to grab you!
Grapple: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

As they look around the lodge, Elek points at the spears and outfits, "Breaker, Crimson, grab those outfits and throw them in you packs." Lifting the locket he opens it to see if there is a picture or not, then tucks the locket into his bandolier. Then puts the ring of swimming on. Pointing at the leather armor, he asks "Do either of you want to use or carry the armor? Or the spears?"

Avoiding the undead's grasp, he jerks his cursed harpoon hand away from it. Moving towards the door, he nods his head. "If you gentlemen will step over here, I'll blast that thing so it's no threat to anyone." He smiles wickedly under the bandana. "I've had to put up with it's stench, at least I should be able to check it's pockets."

Telling the harpoon hand, "Chéngwéi dàpào" he aims the cannon at the things center, not wanting to hit the chain, and tells the canon "shèjí" His first shot strikes the things center. But the second one is a little off target, he smiles at Crimson, "Glad you moved over here right?"He fires a third and a fourth shot into it to make sure the thing is dead. Once it has clearly stopped moving, if he needs to shoot more let me know he checks it for anything of value.

Attack with Cannon using deadly aim until it's dead, not sure it's ac so will take several shots and let me know if we need more :)
attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 1 - 1 = 25 for damage: 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 2 = 8
confirm crit: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 1 - 1 = 10 for damage: 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 2 = 5
attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 1 - 1 = 12 for damage: 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 2 = 5
attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 1 - 1 = 17 for damage: 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 2 = 6
attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 1 - 1 = 25 for damage: 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 2 = 9
confirm crit: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 1 - 1 = 20 for damage: 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 2 = 5

The ghast (!) can't escape from the chain without using someone as leverage, so as long as you stay out of reach, you can blast it with impunity. XD

You blast the undead until it has a sizeable hole in its chest. Once it stops twitching, you're able to examine it more closely. Its pockets are empty, and it still has all of its fingers.
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Inside the locket is a drawing of an attractive blonde woman.

Looking at the picture of the blond woman, Elek tucks the locket in his bandolier. 'Curious, I wonder how these people ended up here.

Any sort of knowledge check here? Does she look Chelaxian, any indication about age of image based on clothes, etc?
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'Well that was a waste of time.' Rummaging through the corpses pockets, Elek breaths a sigh as he wipe his hands on the things pants. "That was a waste of time. But at least if we need to we have a place to spend the night." Walking out of the lodge he gestures towards the weathered spyglass fixed atop the wall. "lets go check out the spyglass. It seems to be pointed a particular direction."

Mounting the palisade Elek carefully moves towards the spyglass. First peering through it, looking to see what it may reveal. Nodding his head, he turns to Crimson and Breaker, "Either of you care to take a look?"

perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

Knowledge (civilization): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
The woman's clothing is Chelish in style - but severely out-of-date.
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You see a pair of grindylows cavorting in the shallows at the southwestern side of the island (approximately the 7:00 position). Crimson looks through the glass after you. "I think that's Sandara's hat they're playing with. Doesn't she wear a tricorne?"

Nodding in agreement with Crimson's observation. "Yes, yes she does." He turns and looks towards Breaker, then Crimson. "We need to investigate. If we can rescue her and bonnie we should."

Pausing, he begins looking for a way to release the spyglass and take it with them. As he examines the glass he ponders. 'And if we can't rescue them, we'll take water back to the 'Man's Promise' kill Plugg and Scourge, then bring the whole crew and free them or kill every goblin on this island.'

Once he figures out how to free the spyglass, he hands it to Breaker. "Breaker, would you mind carrying this?" and returning to the ground begins walking southwest, keeping a keen eye out.

Taking 10 (12) on perception again

You're able to free the spyglass with a bit of work before proceeding. (it's worth 750gp) It takes over an hour to make your way down the mountain. Eventually, your trek ends at a steep drop down to a deep cove churning with dark seawater. There's no easy way down, so to get to where you saw the grindylows, you'll need to climb, jump, or find a route from the ocean. Fortunately, the darkness of the water means there are no rocks below the surface.

About what time of day is it?

'A protected cove, Coral from the sea, cliffs from the island. A good place to hide.' As he looks at the deep cove and the cliffs edge, 'I wonder if this place has a name.' Asking, "Hey Breaker can I have the spyglass?" As he takes the spyglass, he gestures towards Crimson's and Breaker's packs, "You two get those ropes out of your packs and start tying knots about every two foot. Getting down won't be the problem." Smiling. "Even for us sailors, getting back up might be, knotted ropes will help."

As Breaker and Crimson set about putting 'climbing knots' in the ropes Elek takes the spyglass over to the edge and carefully looks at where they had seen the grindylows, trying to figure out the lay of the land for their attack.
perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
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Once the ropes were ready, Elek hands the spyglass to Breaker, "Here Breaker, put that back in your pack." turning to Crimson, he points to the ends of the two ropes. "Crimson, tie those two ropes together. Well tie one to a stake and drop the other over the edge." Taking out one of the spears they had found, telling the cannon "huí dào yú chā shǒu." he held the spear on the ground with the harpoon hand and using the handaxe he chopped the handle on the spear down to a few inches. Holding it up. "That will make a solid stake for the rope."

Moving near the cliff, he found a solid piece of ground and using the backside of the handaxe drove the spear/stake into the ground. Nodding to the handle. "Crimson, tie that rope to the handle and drop it over the end. " Looking at the hundred feet of rope, thinking aloud. "If we need to, we should be able to escape this way." Looking over the edge, 'Hopefully I won't need to fly some of us out. I don't want to leave anyone behind.' Resisting the urge to try and decide who he would fly out and who would climb. He points to the rope. "Breaker you go first, I'll follow, then Crimson bring up the rear."

Watching Breaker slip over the edge, Elek follows, twisting his left elbow around the rope, he begins to lower himself down the knotted rope keeping a keen eye out for anything below.

Taking '10' (12) on climbing the knotted rope and perception.
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Slipping into the cool sea water beside Breaker, Elek treads water waiting for Crimson to enter the water with them. When they are ready he points towards where they saw the two Grindylows with the hat and begins to swim that direction.

Again taking 10 (17) on swimming

Apologies about the delay once again. I spent the day taking an unexpected 600-mile road trip and literally just got in front of the computer. Tomorrow will *fingers crossed* be back to normal.
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You left the Man's Promise a few hours after dawn, so once we factor in travel and exploration time, it's probably around noon.

Your descent is uneventful at first, but once you're about halfway to the water (40ish feet), you run into a large nest of STIRGES that promptly swoop toward the three of you!

Breaker immediately lets go of the rope and plunges into the water below. His awkward belly flop is almost-certainly painful, but the elf clearly prefers that to dealing with giant bugs.

'Unbelievable.' Seeing the stirges, Elek feels movement on the rope. Looking down he realizes Breaker has released the rope and has dropped to the water. Looking up to Crimson as he unwraps his harpoon hand from the rope. "I think Breaker has the right of it. Time to swim."

Having gotten his cursed prosthetic untwined from the rope, he plants his feet on the knotted rope. Releasing with his hand first, he leans back then pushes off the knot with his feet. Intentionally flipping so he is diving into the water.

I totally forgot about the fatigued on the rolls shooting the hanging undead
swim: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 7 - 1 = 16
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Having dove deep into the water, Elek swims back to the surface of the water, first looking for Breaker and Crimson, he points towards the direction they had seen the grindylows, "That way gentlemen." As they swim he tries to keep a keen eye out. 'So if we go back up the rope we'll need to deal with those bloodsucking birdbugs.'

The waters of the cove are deep enough to cushion your fall - thanks to your nice dive. Crimson follows you into the water. Climbing back up will likely be unpleasant due to the stirges' presence, but that's a problem for another time.

Looking around, you see a narrow tunnel leading into the east side of the cove. The ocean churns there, so swimming might be difficult.
Athletics (swim) DC 15 to go through. If you fail, you'll still make it through, but I'll need a Reflex DC 10 to avoid scraping the walls.

Seeing the narrow tunnel leading into the east side of the cove, Elek spits out the sea water in his mouth, then nods with his head as he treads water. "We need to swim that way." Waiting long enough to make sure Crimson and Breaker understood, he begins swimming into the churning water.

swim: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 7 - 1 = 16 not sure why I didn't just take '10' but that will do.
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Once inside tunnel and past the churning water, he softly tells the cursed prosthetic, "Chéngwéi dàpào." as he keeps a keen eye out.

You hear the sound of grindylows nearby (D2). They're probably the ones you saw earlier. It should be simple to avoid them for now, however.

Map for reference
You're in D1. Would you prefer D3 or D7?

Ignoring the sound of the Grindylow to the south west, Elek gestures towards the south east. Swimming into the tunnel as it hooks around to the north he pauses for a moment, noticing the seaweed curtains blocking the view. Looking back at Breaker and Crimson, he shakes his head. Looking both ways, he finally points his hand-cannon toward the right C3 and begins moving that direction. Walking on the cave floor where he can, swimming where he can't.

Hard to tell which parts of the map are walkable and which parts need to be swam. Will take 10 (16) on swimming when needed (until combat) and take 10(12) on perception until then as well

The vast majority of the area will need to be swam. Take 10 is fine, of course. XD

The seaweed curtain has countless tiny hooks hidden among the fronds. They're not large enough to hurt, but avoiding getting snagged proves difficult.
Reflex DC 10 vs entangled

The tunnel is decorated with the jawbones of numerous frightful-looking fish, resembling the throat of some hideous aquatic creature. You also find a half-dozen grindylows that quickly attack!
Enemy Initiative: 6d20 + 12 ⇒ (14, 15, 19, 10, 4, 15) + 12 = 89 (slightly below 15)
PC Initiative: 3d20 + 9 ⇒ (14, 10, 13) + 9 = 46 (average slightly above 15)

reflex/fatigued: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 6 - 1 = 11 Whew
Strange, is the seaweed 'curtain' dropping from the top, or growing in the water?

Ducking his head below the Seaweed curtain, he noticed as one of the tiny hooks among the fronds pulled at his wet collar. Pointing at the seaweed he mouthed the words, "Watch out" to Crimson and Breaker then swam into the tunnel.

Seeing the grindylow quickly approaching, He chooses a type of blast that he knows will penetrate the water. Pointing the weapon at the nearest sea-goblin. Telling the cannon "Cì chuān, shèjí," Drawing his escot, as he begins to move backwards, trying to keep a little distance between him and his next target.

Attack: Cannon, deadly aim, fatigued. move action: draws weapon as he moves backwards
attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 1 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 1 - 1 - 1 = 9 for damage: 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 2 = 7
well those are two terrible rolls, not sure of the distance of the Grindylows, but was trying to get back far enough to get one more shot in, before they are in melee.

It's growing in the water

Your cannon blast misses due to the grindylows' speed. In their natural aquatic environment, they're extremely maneuverable. Fortunately, Crimson and Breaker lunge forward to engage the monsters in close combat - providing you space to continue shooting.

"Blast!" Cursing as the blast missed the slimy little sea-goblin, Elek lined up the shot again, "Cì chuān, shèjí," Repeating the command to the cursed cannon. After the thing fired at the nearest Grindylow. Elek told it "huí dào yú chā shǒu" moving closer preparing to engage the little monsters in hand to hand.

Attack: Cannon, deadly aim, crafted blast fatigued. Mving closer to the others, so next round can move and feint.
attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 1 - 1 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 1 - 1 - 1 = 15 for damage: 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 = 4 Crafted blast damage is 6

You shoot one of the grindylows right in the head, and it goes down. Breaker and Crimson each slay an opponent as well. The remaining three continue fighting - including a tricorne-wearing gobbo who lunges at you with its spear.
Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22 Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Confirm?: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13 Crit Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Distracted by the fact that one of the goblins wore Sandara's hat. Elek failed to dodge the evil little things spear. Feeling it slash his arm, he feints with his estoc and the wounded arm. "That hat doesn't belong to you."then attacks with the cursed harpoon hand.

Fatigued str/dex -2, AC 16, feint, attack: + 1 harpoon hand, sneak attack, fatal thrust
feint: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Attack: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 6 - 1 = 8 for damage: 1d4 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 - 1 = 3 SA: 1d6 ⇒ 3 FT: 1d6 ⇒ 1
That's a sad roll.

You feint the beastie, but your harpoon gets tangled in some seaweed. By the time you pull it free, the grindylow's recovered and renews the attack.
Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13 Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Catching the harpoon in the seaweed, Elek jerks it loose as he manages to dodge the sea-goblins spear. Shifting again, he thrusts with the estoc, feinting and again, slashes with the cursed harpoon hand, this time feeling it cut into the creature.

Fatigued str/dex -2, AC 16, feint, attack: + 1 harpoon hand, sneak attack, fatal thrust
feint: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Attack: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 6 - 1 = 20 for damage: 1d4 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 - 1 = 1 SA: 1d6 ⇒ 5FT: 1d6 ⇒ 2

You slay the grindylow as Breaker and Crimson do the same to their opponents. Both have minor injuries but nothing too serious.
I'll assume you recover Sandara's hat. XD

Continuing deeper into the tunnel system, you come to a small cavern (D4) with strangely ribbed markings on the walls. The floor is covered in a thick carpet of seaweed.
Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12
Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
The markings on the walls appear to simply be the result of wave action.