Boots of Speed 6/10, Mask 3/3, Orc Ferocity 1/1, Spells 1st 2/2 (Cure Light Wounds, Feather Step) At Will (Detect Magic, Guidance, Mending, Resistance)
HP 113/113 | AC 2725 FF 2220 T 17 CMD 3332 | Init +6 | Saves (Fort +17, Reflex +16, Will +8)| Per +16, SenMot +7| Spd 30' Animal Focus Active: frog| Effects Active: barkskin, water breathing|
Grunyak wrote:
"One man's criminal is another man's freedom fighter. It be a matter of perspective. We still just need a ride. There could be a less bloody solution."
I prefer the bloodier the better! The savage half-orc replies to Grunyak's declaration, as he watches the Captain drop.
Was it a crit?:1d20 + 21 - 3 - 2 + 2 - 10 ⇒ (9) + 21 - 3 - 2 + 2 - 10 = 17 Extra if so:1d4 + 9 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 6 + 2 = 20It was not.
Unnvar's brutality clearly shows, as fueled by battlelust, in Gorum's name, he lands two solid blows on the captain. The woman shows only defiance, but looks unsteady, her focus dwindling, as she blinks a couple of times more than one normally would.
"Trusting your lives in that rat's hands is a dear mistake."
Grunyak's spear misses, which is followed by a flurry of attacks from Setare. Like in an action anime or hong kong kung-fu movie, the captain dodges the first three attacks. But her physical condition plays against her, and Setare knocks her lights out with the last hit.
Combat over.
Caradoc now enters the scene, clapping slowly at your battle prowess, with a smile of utter satisfaction. He walks to near the captain.
"Well, who's on the deck now, huh. Ironic, if you'd just killed me instead of wanting to have me tried, you'd be just fine."
He turns to you.
"Much obliged, friends. This will make my work easier when i have my own vessel again. The perfect means to take down a captain of her majestrix' navy, is to gang up on them when they're nearly alone and vulnerable, as proven here."
"Well then, shall we see if there are enough provisions for our voyage?"
Boots of Speed 6/10, Mask 3/3, Orc Ferocity 1/1, Spells 1st 2/2 (Cure Light Wounds, Feather Step) At Will (Detect Magic, Guidance, Mending, Resistance)
HP 113/113 | AC 2725 FF 2220 T 17 CMD 3332 | Init +6 | Saves (Fort +17, Reflex +16, Will +8)| Per +16, SenMot +7| Spd 30' Animal Focus Active: frog| Effects Active: barkskin, water breathing|
Let's getting moving. We can reload the provision they were off loading, if not. Unnvar barks making it clear, it's the Pathfinders calling the shots here.
"Caradoc, you can just make yourself comfortable for the very short journey to my vessel which awaits us not too far over the horizon - there are plenty of men and provisions there"
"Once there we will determine the way forward, but either way, this is now The Peoples ship, comrade, likely bound for Augustana"
"There you go Setare, nothing permanent - just some bruised egos and dead careers" Blackjack offers consolingly.
"Unnvar, a health display of aggression and taking the battle to the enemy, a great degree of passion in you. Say, could you untie those ropes? I'll get us underway... ever thought about life at sea?" Blackjack smiles "Andoran is a nice place"
Unnvar, a health display of aggression and taking the battle to the enemy, a great degree of passion in you. Say, could you untie those ropes? I'll get us underway... ever thought about life at sea?" Blackjack smiles "Andoran is a nice place
"Or i'd offer a position as 1st mate on my next ship. Plenty of Chelish merchants and the occasional slavers transport."
1d100 ⇒ 70
Setare knows one of the sailors was not taken down by her, but she feels a faint pulse on him. All three are alive, when the group sets sail.
Caradoc found a chest with money in the captain's quarters, handing you each 1,472 gp.
"And away we go!".
"I'll take first shift at the helm, if there are other people who steer a ship.", and he looks knowingly with a grin at Blackjack.
Boots of Speed 6/10, Mask 3/3, Orc Ferocity 1/1, Spells 1st 2/2 (Cure Light Wounds, Feather Step) At Will (Detect Magic, Guidance, Mending, Resistance)
HP 113/113 | AC 2725 FF 2220 T 17 CMD 3332 | Init +6 | Saves (Fort +17, Reflex +16, Will +8)| Per +16, SenMot +7| Spd 30' Animal Focus Active: frog| Effects Active: barkskin, water breathing|
Thanks for the votes of confidence. Unnvar scowls but appreciates the interest of both Blackjack and Caradoc, although he remains non-committal. He then makes quick work of untying the ropes and helping to get the vessel underway.
He knows Setare doesn't care for his violence or aggression. When he has a moment. He approaches the Dawnflower devotee. I appreciate that you still have compassion in this cruel world. My experience is that half measures are dangerous, so I'm a killer. That doesn't mean I don't understand that one with ideals is rare and good. His words are complimentary but his expression is hard and steely. It's clear his hard life has completely jaded him and he cares little for life or death, even his own.
Female LG follower of Sarenrae | human (actually mostly human Ifrit) | freckles, sweet, naive, fierce personality in battle | Outsider (Native), Humanoid (human) | Resistances: Elec. 3, Acid 3, Fire 2, Cold 3 | Smite 1/1 | Boots of Speed 10/10 | Swashbuckler 5, Paladin 2, Unchained Monk 3, Bloodrager 1 | HP 106/106 | Protector Familiar HP 53 | with mage armor/rage: AC 35, T 30, FF 24 | CMD 37 | F: +23, R: +25 (Evasion), W: +17 | Init: +13 | Perc: -2, SM: -2 | Ki Pool 7/7 | Stunning Fist 6/6 | Rage 6/6 | LoH 7/7 | Panache 6/6 + Plume 1/1 | Reroll 1/1 + Lesson of H. 1/1 | Eefriti Magic 1/1 | Darkvision 60ft | Speed 40ft | Active cond.: +4 Dex
Setare smiles at Unnvar.
“You ha.. have a kind soul Unnvar … I see that. Thank you for your words!!! I hope that one day you can be less of a killer. Though I accept that death may happen in combat, I cannot abide killing in cold blood… and I … I hope that we’ll not just kill people?“ she asks with a hopeful look on her face.
male|cleric 10|hp 93/93|AC:25 T:12 FF:24|CMB+9, CMD21|Fort+12, Ref+6, Will+14, +2 vs poison|Init+1, senses darkvision 60' Perc:+5|used: dwarf cleric 10|spells used: Bless of fervor, searing light, flame strike, magic circ vs evil|touch of good 8/8 remaining|acid dart 8/8 remaining|channels 4/5 remaining|
"Ah, well, Torag would not appreciate the mercy shown to enemies, I think these sailors were just in thw wrong place at the wrong time. Nothing to fight for, so to speak, just doing a job for the money." "They are not truly enemies of Torag or of me."
Grunyak floats around the deck watching Blackjack work getting the vessel underway. "Anything I can do to lend a hand?"
Grunyak will offer a channel if folks need healing. "Torag builds but he also repairs...healing anyone?"
"I'll take first shift at the helm, if there are other people who steer a ship.", and he looks knowingly with a grin at Blackjack.
"Easy job for you then, we rendezvous with The Voracious over the horizon, then we can chart a course to where we need to go. Talamandor will take to the skies and act as a navigation point, so just follow the giant bird. I'll go below and see what this thing holds and check the former captains logs"
I'd prefer a ship I get a bunch of bonuses on than some dodgy stolen ship :p
On that first day of the voyage, the newly dubbed 'The People's Ship' carries you all towards your destination. The storm eventually passes, and progress is made. Weather is clouded, but fair of temperature.
There is a fine slide of a ship on the list, please place yourselves where you'd be on this fine day.
(Not at all ominous)
On that first day of the voyage, the newly dubbed 'The People's Ship' carries you all towards your destination. The storm eventually passes, and progress is made. Weather is clouded, but fair of temperature.
The destination being the switcharoo over to Blackjack Jaques' own ship, and then towards the wreckage site. On a moment of slight boredom, Caradoc spotted a wrapped bundle in one of the rowing boats of the captured ship.
Contents:
x1 scroll of waterbreathing
x2 elixers of swimming. (+10 competence on swim checks)
The 1st day proceeds without a hitch. You leave the storm, and sail under clouded skies.
The sky is still clouded, but there seems no sign of another storm coming for you.
Caradoc: "Smooth sailing today. A quiet day, in freedom that is, is a nice change of pace, compared to yesterday's weather. May it stay that way, eh?"
Almost as if jinxing the trip by having said that, a massive tremble shakes the ship. As you regain your footing from the moment of unsteadiness that followed, the water some 15 feet off the starboard side of the ship rises up, as a huge shape emerges. Spines and fins adorn the scalp and neck of the creature, it looking at the ship's occupants with interest....and probably hunger??
Kn. Arcana 26:
This beast is a sea serpent. Great and elusive predators of the ocean depths.
male|cleric 10|hp 93/93|AC:25 T:12 FF:24|CMB+9, CMD21|Fort+12, Ref+6, Will+14, +2 vs poison|Init+1, senses darkvision 60' Perc:+5|used: dwarf cleric 10|spells used: Bless of fervor, searing light, flame strike, magic circ vs evil|touch of good 8/8 remaining|acid dart 8/8 remaining|channels 4/5 remaining|
Grunyak shifts away to gain distance to cast and think and to get rigging or some bit of cover. "Holy, mighty and awesome ... Torag give us your movement to move where others would not." Shifts away 5' and casts freedom of movement.
Grunyak will cast defensively defense cast 4th lvl dc23:1d20 + 18 ⇒ (12) + 18 = 30 That is a first! Grunyak leading off. Sorry no knowledge Arcana.
Torag answers Grunyak's request, and a boon to move in otherwise hindring conditions, now is put upon him, while Setare quickly chugs down an elixer.
The sea serpent lets out some sort of gurgling roar, and dives underwater with a big splash.
Moving unseen...:1d20 + 55 ⇒ (1) + 55 = 56
It is no longer visible, even from a vantage above the water, but you have the unsettling feeling it has not left the vicinity just yet.
Boots of Speed 6/10, Mask 3/3, Orc Ferocity 1/1, Spells 1st 2/2 (Cure Light Wounds, Feather Step) At Will (Detect Magic, Guidance, Mending, Resistance)
HP 113/113 | AC 2725 FF 2220 T 17 CMD 3332 | Init +6 | Saves (Fort +17, Reflex +16, Will +8)| Per +16, SenMot +7| Spd 30' Animal Focus Active: frog| Effects Active: barkskin, water breathing|
It'll be back! Unnvar barks.
He clicks his boots and his face take on an amphibian guise. He raises his greatsword ready to strike if the creature emerges and stands near the starboard rail.
free to activate boots, swift to activate animal focus frog, ready an attack action if the serpent emerges within my range.
Everything is fine until the pirate starts singing a pirate song!"No grave but the sea!"
Heroic Speech - per Inspire Courage - affected ally receives a +2 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +2 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
He draws his sword and awaits the creatures reappearance.
Ikit takes a defensive stance until the next round.
AC to 35.
[The pathfinders hastily prepare themselves, the tension rising now that the sea serpent is lurking somewhere below.....
Somehow the rocking of the ship sounds more ominous.....
male|cleric 10|hp 93/93|AC:25 T:12 FF:24|CMB+9, CMD21|Fort+12, Ref+6, Will+14, +2 vs poison|Init+1, senses darkvision 60' Perc:+5|used: dwarf cleric 10|spells used: Bless of fervor, searing light, flame strike, magic circ vs evil|touch of good 8/8 remaining|acid dart 8/8 remaining|channels 4/5 remaining|
Grunyak sighs in frustration, "Hide and seek, I never was a fan. Torag , allow me and my friends to breath water if that be needed."
Grunyak would like to divide his water breathing spell between his two companions close by and himself. He could 5 foot step towards Ikit and ready to cast as Unnvar passes by or however you will allow it. He would explain his intentions and then act accordingly to get all three the spell. Should be 6 hours each. I have moved him into position.
Grunyak would like to divide his water breathing spell between his two companions close by and himself. He could 5 foot step towards Ikit and ready to cast as Unnvar passes by or however you will allow it. He would explain his intentions and then act accordingly to get all three the spell. Should be 6 hours each. I have moved him into position.
Perfectly doable as a readied cast for a passing by Unnvar.
Setare, gut feeling saying she could use some extra protection just in case, casts mage armor on herself. Grunyak assesses the potential need for entering the water, voluntarily or not, and gets into a position to bestow water breathing upon himself and his comrades.
(dramatic silence)
1d2 ⇒ 1
A fountain of salty seawater erupts near the rear of the ship, the beast emerges at nearly its size above the water, looking at the ship's captain.
With a rapid lunge, the mouth flies towards Blackjack Jaques.
The sea serpent blinks in surprise, such vibrant colors suddenly exploding onto its eyes. Despite now covered in glitter, the beast keeps its vision intact.
Unnvar
Grunyak casts buff when Unnvar passes by
Blackjack
Female LG follower of Sarenrae | human (actually mostly human Ifrit) | freckles, sweet, naive, fierce personality in battle | Outsider (Native), Humanoid (human) | Resistances: Elec. 3, Acid 3, Fire 2, Cold 3 | Smite 1/1 | Boots of Speed 10/10 | Swashbuckler 5, Paladin 2, Unchained Monk 3, Bloodrager 1 | HP 106/106 | Protector Familiar HP 53 | with mage armor/rage: AC 35, T 30, FF 24 | CMD 37 | F: +23, R: +25 (Evasion), W: +17 | Init: +13 | Perc: -2, SM: -2 | Ki Pool 7/7 | Stunning Fist 6/6 | Rage 6/6 | LoH 7/7 | Panache 6/6 + Plume 1/1 | Reroll 1/1 + Lesson of H. 1/1 | Eefriti Magic 1/1 | Darkvision 60ft | Speed 40ft | Active cond.: +4 Dex
Setare immediately runs to the railing and jumps into the water!
She swims around the creature to be able to flank it and risks an attack of opportunity when she approaches the creature from the north.
Double move
Swift action to smite evil, no idea if this thing is evil but normal AC with mage armor is 33 and in case it is evil then AC is 39 including +6 deflection bonus.
Boots of Speed 6/10, Mask 3/3, Orc Ferocity 1/1, Spells 1st 2/2 (Cure Light Wounds, Feather Step) At Will (Detect Magic, Guidance, Mending, Resistance)
HP 113/113 | AC 2725 FF 2220 T 17 CMD 3332 | Init +6 | Saves (Fort +17, Reflex +16, Will +8)| Per +16, SenMot +7| Spd 30' Animal Focus Active: frog| Effects Active: barkskin, water breathing|
As the creature begins to squeeze Unnvar a token around his neck glows as spirits of freedom and liberation stir to his aid. Suddenly he is free of the serpents grasp and ready to attack.
Talisman of Greater Freedom -- the first time that the wearer becomes grappled, entangled, or paralyzed he is automatically affected by freedom of movement for 3 rounds.
Not sure if that happens before the constriction damage or not?
@ Unnvar, i think it comes after, as constrict comes at a successfully made grapple check.
Multiple things happen quickly, one half elf explodes in rage, stabbing the sea serpent fervently, while Setare hastily swims around. With Unnvar in the tail's grasp, albeit momentarily it turns out, the sea serpent did not have time to attack her as she passes by.
Unnvar slips free from the tail, dropping into the water again with a good splash.
As his head comes above water again, he sees the beast get annoyed by Blackjack's stabbing.
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Sea serpent (-17)
Maintain grapple?:1d20 + 33 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 33 + 5 = 48
To the dismay of all, the great best chomps down on Blackjack, throws its head back slightly, tossing Blackjack down its throat, then it looks back at the creatures around it. Inside, the walls of its gullet squeeze down on the captain.
Grapple constrict + swallow damage:2d6 + 15 + 3d8 + 10 ⇒ (6, 6) + 15 + (2, 8, 5) + 10 = 52
Though the bulging muscles of the raging captain absorb a fair share of the force this initial ordeal places upon him.
The sea serpent dives again, going underneath the ship to the other side. With other creatures in the water, the time for predatory stealth has passed.
Aoo for Setare and Unnvar.
Contrary to what the map might suggest, the sea serpent is still under the water's surface.
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Ikit
Grunyak, Blackjack (grappled), Unnvar
Boots of Speed 6/10, Mask 3/3, Orc Ferocity 1/1, Spells 1st 2/2 (Cure Light Wounds, Feather Step) At Will (Detect Magic, Guidance, Mending, Resistance)
HP 113/113 | AC 2725 FF 2220 T 17 CMD 3332 | Init +6 | Saves (Fort +17, Reflex +16, Will +8)| Per +16, SenMot +7| Spd 30' Animal Focus Active: frog| Effects Active: barkskin, water breathing|
Thankfully Freedom of Movement includes this: The spell also allows the subject to move and attack normally while underwater, even with slashing weapons such as axes and swords or with bludgeoning weapons such as flails, hammers, and maces, provided that the weapon is wielded in the hand rather than hurled. The freedom of movement spell does not, however, grant water breathing.
Not sure if Inspire Courage counts with Blackjack swallowed, I left it off, if it counts please add that back in. AOO attack, my turn, move to move and vital strike
male|cleric 10|hp 93/93|AC:25 T:12 FF:24|CMB+9, CMD21|Fort+12, Ref+6, Will+14, +2 vs poison|Init+1, senses darkvision 60' Perc:+5|used: dwarf cleric 10|spells used: Bless of fervor, searing light, flame strike, magic circ vs evil|touch of good 8/8 remaining|acid dart 8/8 remaining|channels 4/5 remaining|
Grunyak watching helplessly at the battle unfolding, "Allow me to walk the air as if it were ground, oh mighty creator." Casts air walk and steps out into the open to join the fight. Assuming he can see the black shape darting under the vessel, he will head towards it at the height of the boat railing.
@ Grunyak, sight from previous position would be obscured by the ship itself. Though frankly speaking, given the serpent went from one side of the ship to the other, then diving again, it returning to the current side is a logical conclusion to act upon.
Ikit stays in total defense.
The serpent dives, taking two attacks from Setare and Unnvar, yet only Setare lands a hit.
It is not evil.
While it moves away, Blackjack starts stabbing and pulling at the gullet flesh. He sees he is almost there, causing much discomfort for the sea serpent. One more strike will do it.
Unnvar gives chase, taking one attack from the serpent as he comes closer.
Bite aoo:1d20 + 23 ⇒ (2) + 23 = 25Dmg:3d8 + 10 ⇒ (4, 2, 7) + 10 = 23
Where it would normally grab him, the buff makes him too slippery to be caught within its maw. But Unnvar dishes out a solid blow himself, as well.
Restless with the situation, Grunyak heads to the rail of the ship, peering into the water. While not clear of shape, he sees a darker contrast below the water. The creature is close by....
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Boots of Speed 6/10, Mask 3/3, Orc Ferocity 1/1, Spells 1st 2/2 (Cure Light Wounds, Feather Step) At Will (Detect Magic, Guidance, Mending, Resistance)
HP 113/113 | AC 2725 FF 2220 T 17 CMD 3332 | Init +6 | Saves (Fort +17, Reflex +16, Will +8)| Per +16, SenMot +7| Spd 30' Animal Focus Active: frog| Effects Active: barkskin, water breathing|
ooh! I think that actually misses me as I have haste up for +1 AC (boots), for a total of 26. I forget to update my AC line in my profile...let me know if that is okay GM?
Setare gets angry, and peddles swims her way over to the sea serpent.
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The serpent's gullet squeezes down on Blackjack.
Swallow whole dmg:3d8 + 15 ⇒ (1, 4, 3) + 15 = 23
The serpent, injured externally and internally, makes a withdraw action from the little creatures, that can fight surprisingly well underwater. It swims to the other side of the stern, warily eyeing the pathfinders.
Boots of Speed 6/10, Mask 3/3, Orc Ferocity 1/1, Spells 1st 2/2 (Cure Light Wounds, Feather Step) At Will (Detect Magic, Guidance, Mending, Resistance)
HP 113/113 | AC 2725 FF 2220 T 17 CMD 3332 | Init +6 | Saves (Fort +17, Reflex +16, Will +8)| Per +16, SenMot +7| Spd 30' Animal Focus Active: frog| Effects Active: barkskin, water breathing|
Unnvar still free to move and fast from boots, pursues the creature that didn't go far enough to avoid his attack. Bracing for impact from the inevitable attack he'll take he barrels in for another go with his greatsword.
male|cleric 10|hp 93/93|AC:25 T:12 FF:24|CMB+9, CMD21|Fort+12, Ref+6, Will+14, +2 vs poison|Init+1, senses darkvision 60' Perc:+5|used: dwarf cleric 10|spells used: Bless of fervor, searing light, flame strike, magic circ vs evil|touch of good 8/8 remaining|acid dart 8/8 remaining|channels 4/5 remaining|
Grunyak follows the battle back across the ship. He prays, "Lend me your hammer, oh mighty Torag." Leaning out over the vessel side, he directs the hammer to strike the serpant.
spirit hammer strike:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15 damage force:1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 "It is not much but hopefully it is helpful." That is horrible dice rolling! Well, heck."
