GM Chyro: No plunder, no pay (Inactive)

Game Master Chyrone

Blackjack casts Glitterdust on the creature!
DC16 or be blind

Ikit starts summoning the Undead!
Summon his bloodied-skeleton

Grunyak reacts to the shadow thing with his holy symbol and a cry for the strength to drive the thing away.
Grunyak says, "Torag, protect us!"

Channels positive, dc 15 will save for half damage.
channel to harm undead (no.1 of day): 5d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 4, 5, 6) = 25

Ikit summons a bloody skeleton, and commands it to enter the hold.
Swim: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
It successfully manages to pass the pathfinders, forming a blockade before the door, next to Setare.

Will vs glitterdust: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Will vs channel, channel resist: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 2 = 23
It resists part of Grunyak's channel, but its eyes are covered with glitters.

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The hold, round 2

Setare
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Greater shadow (-12, blinded)
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Unnvar & Ikit-bot
Blackjack, Grunyak

Setare immediately moves forward and strikes the shadow.

“I will destroy you!!“ she says.

Swift action to use blue scarf swordmaster's flair to gain 10 ft reach.

To hit: piranha strike, fighting defensively : 1d20 + 21 - 3 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 21 - 3 - 2 = 23
Adamantine Cestus +1 damage, piranha strike, no precise strike as precision damage not possible vs incorporeal : 1d4 + 9 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 6 = 18

The cestus, attached to the blue scarf, whips out of Setare's grip, like a kunai flies forward into the spectral body, before yanked back into her hand.

9 damage to the shadow.

The shadow floats back through the wall, shaking its head in attempt to clear its eyes.

End of turn save vs blindness: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
Behind the closed doors, it finally clears up.

But both it and the pathfinders know only one side shall proceed to come out victorious.
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Greater shadow (-21)
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=> Unnvar & Ikit-bot
Blackjack, Grunyak

Blackjack steps in and readies his sword.

Ikit readies his sword.

The skeleton crosses the room and opens the door.

Grunyak says, "Might Torag, shield us from this evil."
Casts magic circle against evil touching himself.
A shimmer of translucent blue shimmers around the group and fades to invisible.
Those in the area are given protection from evil as long as they are in the area. Once you leave the area it stops. The subjects gains a +2 deflection bonus to AC and a +2 resistance bonus on saves. Both these bonuses apply against attacks made or effects created by evil creatures.

Swim check skeleton: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

Unnvar

Although weakened Unnvar reenters the hold and takes up a position next to Setare. With great effort he raises his greatsword fighting against the water and his now scrawny muscles. He plans to go down fighting.

Also ready an attack if the creature moves into a threatened square.

Setare

Setare readies to strike the shadow.

To hit: piranha strike, fighting defensively : 1d20 + 21 - 3 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 21 - 3 - 2 = 32
Adamantine Cestus +1 damage, piranha strike, no precise strike as precision damage not possible vs incorporeal : 1d4 + 9 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 6 = 17

The shadow re-emerges from the wall, gliding through the water and reaching out at Setare.
Touch: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26Str dmg: 1d8 ⇒ 5

Were it anybody else in the group, that would have been sufficient, but Setare dodges it, and instead swipes her cestus at its form instead.

8 dmg to the shadow. Greater shadow at -29.
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=> Unnvar & Ikit-bot
Blackjack, Grunyak

Normally, Unnvar would rush headlong at the shadow, but with his strength depleted, he closes ranks with his fellow Pathfinders by stepping back and waiting for the creatures next attack.

5' step, ready attack

If the shadow is still visable, Grunyak will cast spiritual hammer and have a go at it with the hammer.
"Torag, lend me your mighty hammer."
hammer blow: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28
damage force: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

If the shadow is hiding in the walls again, Grunyak will cast bull strength on Unnvar
"Torag, strengthen this fellow to act as your tool against evil."

I just can't tell if it is visible so, you have my actions either way.

Blackjack swims in to engage, then swipes whilst maintaining a defensive posture!

Underwater/Defensive/PA/Magic
Attack 1d20 + 16 - 2 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 16 - 2 - 4 = 22
Damage 1d10 + 7 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 9 = 20 halved = 10

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Ikit also moves forward, casts defensively, and touches the creature

Cure Serious Wounds
Cast Defensive 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (19) + 17 = 36
Touch 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27
Damage 3d8 + 11 ⇒ (5, 1, 8) + 11 = 25

With spiritual weapon striking from the caster's side, it fights from next to Ikit. Blackjack, the next nearest spot to attack the shadow from is next to a pillar, but even with its partial cover, you still hit.

Will vs CSW, DC 19: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
This time it is Ikit doing the touching, causing healing energies to radiate within its shadowy form. It clearly shows signs of hurt, making wincing movement, even at partially resisting it.

Shadow at -41.

A followup comes from the appearance of a glowing hammer, symbol of Torag on its head. The last to land the hit is Blackjack, hitting for another 5.
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The hold, round 3

Setare
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Greater shadow (-50)
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Unnvar & Ikit-bot
Blackjack, Grunyak

Setare moves to strike the shadow although she faces cover with her 10 ft reach.

“I smite you!!“ she shouts.

Swift action smite evil.

To hit: piranha strike, fighting defensively : 1d20 + 21 - 3 - 2 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 21 - 3 - 2 + 6 = 40
Adamantine Cestus +1 damage, piranha strike, no precise strike as precision damage not possible vs incorporeal : 1d4 + 9 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 6 + 2 = 20

It's enough to disperse the shadow's presence, combat over!

Unnvar sheaths his sword with great effort, resisting both the water and his weakened condition. He thinks to himself Let's find these tablets fast and get out of here!

He swims through the hold looking for the tablets, down to the lowest level if not found on this one.

Perception: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21

Yep keep following the route I'd laid out :)

Grunyak pulls out his wand of lessor restoration. He waves it around for 18 seconds and touches Unnvar. "Hope the strength this evil thing sapped is not beyond this wand."
lessor restoration strength on Unnvar: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Wand now at 10 charges.
"I could probably do that again if it worked, Unnvar. Let me know"

The previously laid out route was removed, but since it covered all of the current level..

On the broken off rear end of the ship, in a cabin that seems somehow untainted by the influence in the hold, you find a locker.

Finally, you return to the hold, and the two stairs leading to the inner hold of The Infernal Reward. Having already felt evil coming from the parts of the shrine on the mid deck, detect evil coming from below is even more acute.....

Any last prep?

Disable Device 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23

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Blackjack casts Heroism on himself before setting forth to the final room.
He also touches his seven-pointed 'Sihedron' brand which seems to have a life of its own.

+20 HP

Did lesser restoration restore Unnvar's Strength? If so, I hand my Wand of Lesser Res to Grunyak to continue to heal Unnvar's strength.

Unnvar spots the bracelet and retrieves it.

Grunyak would always assist in healing others. If allowed, just roll your own.

In water speak to Unnvar, "You good." "If no, got spell, bull strength ... lasts 10 minutes."

Grunyak follows the group and seeing the frown on the paladin/monk's face asks, "More evil?", pointing down. "No more ghosts, please!"

Ikit - no change, Skeleton still up.

And so the party descends into the innermost part of the ship.
Upon arriving downstairs, a sight most grizzly and macabre greets you.

A great dining table acts as the base for a filthy shrine that rises into the chamber above. Upon the table icy waters frost the tarnished silverware at each place setting.
Sitting at the table, a macabre display of corpses depict a dinner celebration: the feast, an eviscerated human splayed open for its entrails to be dined upon.
Above the table, corpses dangle from the many cracks in the ceiling, for their limp arms hunger for the banquet below them.

The shine of whatever light source you took down here, casts eerie shadows upon this scene.

Yet, what lurks within the shadow of the hold, has their attention drawn to the newly arrived guests, and tentacles and eyes start moving. It would dine on things other than the corpse banquet....
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Eyes and tentacles in the hold, round 1

Ikit-bot
Blackjack & Setare
Grunyak & Unnvar
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Octopuses

@DM Just want to clarify whether Lesser Restoration was effective against the strength damage?

Setare immediately moves forward and strikes the first creature.

“I .. I cannot believe this!!!“ she says.

Moving forward, swift action crane style, free action to start raging with +4 dex.

Primary to hit: piranha strike, fighting defensively, rage +2 : 1d20 + 21 - 3 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 21 - 3 - 2 + 2 = 20
Adamantine Cestus +1 damage, piranha strike, precise strike, rage : 1d4 + 9 + 6 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 6 + 5 + 2 = 23

AC while fighting defensively vs. first creature that attacks in melee: AC 45, Touch 44, FF 22
AC while fighting defensively vs. other melee attacks: AC 39, Touch 38, FF 22

@ Unnvar, that heals up str dmg alright.

Blackjack swims forward and stabs at the creature with his trident!

Two handed, PA, Silver
Attack 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26
Damage 1d8 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22

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Ikit and his skeleton move in on the other octopus.
Double move

Great! So then before we went down to the hold.

Unnvar pulls a wand out and hands it over to Grunyak to use it's last 2 charges.

Wand of Lesser Rest: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5

And then perhaps 1 more from Grunyak's wand, if willing

Wand: 1d4 ⇒ 2

10 Strength restored, only down 1 now.

Unnvar gives Grunyak a hardy pat on the back, showing appreciation and also that his strength has come back.

Skeleton swim check: 2d20 + 2 ⇒ (9, 11) + 2 = 22 It makes it across.

Blackjack & Setare quickly lay into the octopus, dishing out 45 to it.

Unnvar & Grunyak
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Octopuses
Cyan (-45)
Green (healthy)

Activating his boots of speed, Unnvar swims in-between the to Octopuses, flanking with Ikit, he studies the greenish Octopus.

Swim check: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29

Taking a swing at the bulbous head, the blade drags through the water.

+2 Adamantine Keen Greatsword, power attack, furious focus, vital strike, haste, studied, flank, underwater: 1d20 + 18 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 18 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 2 = 36
damage + sneak: 4d6 + 21 + 3d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 4, 2) + 21 + (5, 3, 4) = 47

Move to move, swift to study, attack to vital strike

Grunyak under the effects of freedom of movement, moves to just Northeast of the mast and stabs at the green octopus.
+1 long spear stab: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
dmg p: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Sorry I am not able to move grunyak. I am limited to my phone for time being. Movement help woulg be appreciated.

Unnvar and Grunyak start a second offensive, both octopuses likely not lasting beyond 12 seconds in the team's effort, slashing and stabbing it for 31 damage.

Slashing from Unnvar is halved without freedom of movement.

Cyan retaliates against both Blackjack and Setare, lashing out with its many appendages.

Vs Blackjack.
Bite: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22Dmg + poison: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Tentacle: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15Dmg + grab: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Tentacle: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26Dmg + grab: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Tentacle: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24Dmg + grab: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Tentacle: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26Dmg + grab: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Grapple checks: 3d20 + 19 ⇒ (5, 9, 5) + 19 = 38
Constrict x2: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 3) + 4 = 9
Blackjack is clobbered, grabbed and squeezed by two tentacles.
22 damage.

Vs Setare.
Tentacle: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20Dmg + grab: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Tentacle: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24Dmg + grab: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Tentacle: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28Dmg + grab: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Tentacle: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12Dmg + grab: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
All attacks against Setare miss.

Green fights back against Unnvar and Grunyak, the two that dared injure it.

Vs Grunyak
Tentacle: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20Dmg + grab: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Tentacle: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12Dmg + grab: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Tentacle: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23Dmg + grab: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Tentacle: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23Dmg + grab: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Vs Unnvar.
Bite: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15Dmg + poison: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Tentacle: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31Dmg + grab: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Tentacle: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22Dmg + grab: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Tentacle: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21Dmg + grab: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Tentacle: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23Dmg + grab: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Grab x1: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (19) + 19 = 38Constrict: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Unnvar takes one hit, and gets a squeeze, taking 9 damage.
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Eyes and tentacles in the hold, round 2

Ikit-bot
Blackjack (grappled) & Setare
Grunyak & Unnvar (grappled)
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Octopuses

Cyan (-45)
Green (-31)

Oops..sorry forgot to half the slashing
Haha! Was hoping to be grappled!

As the Octopus wraps Unnvar up in it's tentacle; a familiar token around his neck glows as spirits of freedom and liberation stir to his aid. Suddenly he is free of the mollusc's grasp!

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.
So now I have Freedom of Movement!

Setare strikes at the first creature.

“Disgusting!!!“ she says.

Swift action and 1 panache to use blue scard swashbuckler's flair again for +5 ft reach.
Rage round 2

Primary to hit: piranha strike, fighting defensively, rage +2 : 1d20 + 21 - 3 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 21 - 3 - 2 + 2 = 23
Adamantine Cestus +1 damage, piranha strike, precise strike, rage : 1d4 + 9 + 6 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 6 + 5 + 2 = 24

Flurry to hit : 1d20 + 21 - 3 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 21 - 3 - 2 + 2 = 34
Adamantine Cestus +1 damage : 1d4 + 9 + 6 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 6 + 5 + 2 = 26

1st iterative to hit : 1d20 + 21 - 3 - 2 + 2 - 5 ⇒ (10) + 21 - 3 - 2 + 2 - 5 = 23
Adamantine Cestus +1 damage : 1d4 + 9 + 6 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 6 + 5 + 2 = 26

2nd iterative to hit : 1d20 + 21 - 3 - 2 + 2 - 10 ⇒ (4) + 21 - 3 - 2 + 2 - 10 = 12
Adamantine Cestus +1 damage : 1d4 + 9 + 6 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 6 + 5 + 2 = 23

AC while fighting defensively vs. first creature that attacks in melee: AC 45, Touch 44, FF 22
AC while fighting defensively vs. other melee attacks: AC 39, Touch 38, FF 22

Looking at the round counter, I think maybe Blackjack and Ikit are up. I hope it is not grunyak holding up things. I have been through a rough week. Just nudge me if Grunyak needs to go.

"Good...show...Setare! Kill...it!" Grunyak bubbles out.

Is it still alive?

The cyan octopus perishes.

Ikit-Bot

Ikit stabs away!
+2 Adamantine Rapier, flank.
Attack 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 16 + 2 = 27
Damage 1d4 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Attack 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 11 + 2 = 16
Damage 1d4 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Bloody Skeleton
Attack 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 2 = 14
Damage 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Attack 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 9 + 2 = 25
Damage 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

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Blackjack moves into position...

Acrobatics (avoid AOO) 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

Two handed, PA, Silver
Attack 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23
Damage 1d8 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18

Ikit-bot jabs the octopus for 9, but the skeleton lands but 1 hit for a reduced amount of 3. As only P deals full under water, unless the attacker has freedom of movement.

As Blackjack moves closer, the octopus takes an aoo.
Tentacle: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28Dmg + grapple: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Grab?: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (12) + 19 = 31Constrict dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 It succeeds.

Moving in, the octopus is swift in grabbing the captain, putting the squeeze on him for 8 damage. Being in a tight position (pardon the pun, the situation leaves wielding a two handed weapon tricky.

Unnvar & Grunyak
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Green octopus (-43)

Grunyak will stab at the green ball of tentacles twice.
"Let go of our captain."
long spear with pa: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 11 - 2 = 22
dmg p freedom of movement: 1d8 + 5 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 6 = 18
iterative spear with pa: 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 6 - 2 = 16
dmg p free movement: 1d8 + 5 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 6 = 18

Not sure if what you mentioned about 2 handed weapons effects Unnvar, but feel free to adjust accordingly.

Now free of the tentacles and moving freely under the water, Unnvar lashes out with mighty swings.

+2 Adamantine Keen Greatsword, power attack, furious focus, haste, studied, flank, attack 1: 1d20 + 18 + 1 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 18 + 1 + 3 + 2 = 29
damage + sneak: 2d6 + 21 + 3d6 ⇒ (6, 3) + 21 + (2, 5, 2) = 39

+2 Adamantine Keen Greatsword, power attack, furious focus, haste, studied, flank, attack 2: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 1 + 3 + 2 = 36
damage + sneak: 2d6 + 21 + 3d6 ⇒ (5, 6) + 21 + (6, 3, 5) = 46

+2 Adamantine Keen Greatsword, power attack, furious focus, haste, studied, flank, haste attack: 1d20 + 15 + 1 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 15 + 1 + 3 + 2 = 25
damage + sneak: 2d6 + 21 + 3d6 ⇒ (5, 3) + 21 + (4, 5, 3) = 41

Confirm Crit on attack 2: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 1 + 3 + 2 = 17
damage: 2d6 + 21 ⇒ (5, 4) + 21 = 30

Full Round Attack w/ Freedom of Movement

Unnvar turns his foe into calemare sushi.

Combat over!

With the tentacled menaces disposed of, the discs are up for the taking.

Nearby lays a scroll tube, once back on the ship it would reveal to contain scrolls of animate dead, contagion, and desecrate.

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Once you come back above the water's surface, you see Caradoc leaning over the edge, smoking his pipe. He waves slightly.

"Ah! Good to see you alive. Did you find what you are looking for?", he says as he tosses a rope ladder overboard across the side of the ship.

"Good to be alive, time to set our sails for home"

Sakura is glad that this mission is over.

"I am really angry to be honest. This kind of felt like we were just used!" the swashbuckling paladin says.

Well our purses should be filled at least, but I doubt commiserate with the level of danger, it's surprising we all lived through all that. But let's relieve ourselves of these cursed tablets as quickly as we can.

He nods to Blackjack to indicate setting sail and quickly is a great idea!