Zero's #6-00: Salt of the Ocean [Gameday XIII]

Game Master Super Zero

With it being a little crowded around Merian, Dr Ripfang moves over to Zarina and tries to patch them up.

doctor's visitation/Battle Medicine DC 20: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (11) + 19 = 30
crit healing: 4d8 + 15 ⇒ (3, 4, 2, 1) + 15 = 25

From there Dr Ripfang quick bombs red with a pre-jellied Bottled lightning.
bomb vs Red: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (18) + 18 = 36
electric damage: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 3) = 9
No Splash, instead 2 persistent. Target is also off guard until the start of my next turn.

Dr Ripfang's organ grinder monkey then pops up and independently hands him and elixir of life which he uses to further help Zarnia.

healing for Zarina: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 2, 6) + 6 = 17

Doctor's Visitation<Stride/Battle Medicine>; Quick Bomb<Draw/Throw>; Independent Familiar hands me elixir; Feed to Zarnia.

**HOUSE GM ANNOUNCEMENT**

The winds shift first, followed by the sails filling with their full power. The Snapdragon lurches forward. Eando grins and says, “We’re making good speed. We’ll be at the isle in no time.”

Table GMs, the Running Downwind condition is now in effect.

Zarina casts her biggest 2 action heal on Merian.
healing: 3d8 + 32 ⇒ (8, 2, 8) + 32 = 50

then her biggest 1 action heal on herself
healing: 3d8 ⇒ (2, 5, 5) = 12

That takes out both her fourth level slots.

3d8's a little short for 4th level slots, no?

Ooops - add another d8 to each of those

1d8 ⇒ 3
1d8 ⇒ 3

Oh, Running Downwind is a good one! The PCs gain +2 circumstance bonus on attacks against creatures that are not currently on the Snapdragon.

Dr. Ripfang tries to move, but the dragon's tail catches him unexpectedly across the knees. He doesn't fall, but the stumbling slows him down a little. The dragon grins up at him wickedly.
↺ Xurgimoth's Twisting Tail: Concealment flat check: 1d20 ⇒ 19 and Tail: 1d20 + 20 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 20 - 2 = 32 hits for bludgeoning damage: 2d8 + 9 ⇒ (3, 2) + 9 = 14. More importantly: It also disrupts your Move action.
I don't think you added the +1 status bonus for your success repairing the ship, but alas I also don't think you added the penalty for Frightened. Which makes that Battle Medicine not quite a crit.
If you'd like to redirect that to a character that's still in your reach (Rawiri, Knab, or yourself... or Blue, I Guess) and/or redo your second and third actions go ahead. If you do make an attack, though, you can keep that attack roll.

Zarina uses healing magic.

Active Conditions: +1 status to all PC skill checks; +2 circumstance to checks to Disable hazards; +2 circumstance against enemies not on the ship; DC 21 to climb rigging, DC 23 to climb otherwise; -2 circumstance to Acrobatics and Stealth due to the slick deck
Dr. Ripfang and Merian's turns.
Initiative:
Dr. Ripfang (49/82, concealed, Frightened 2)
Zarina (35/78)
Merian (48/92, Arcane Cascade, shield, Frightened 2)
Green Xurgimoth, Horned Dragon (-6, Off-Guard, ↺ Reaction used)
Knab (87/106, Frightened 1, Invisibl)
Rawiri (40/87, Cursebound 2, Persistent fire 2)
Blue Demonic Ocean Drake
Red Demonic Ocean Drake (-23)

Opps, good catch on the bonus and frightened, I feel like I've been off my game and making a lot of mistakes here. So if we drop the last 2d8 that's 3 less healing and we'll just hit myself for the 22. I'll still chuck the bomb at red, and I'll feed the elixir to Rawri for 17 healing for them. Thanks again for being on top of things.

Dr. Ripfang isn't able to get to Zarina right away, so he patches himself up instead. The drake's tail whips in his direction. It was probably meant to be an attack? Oh well. He hits the other one directly in the face before feeding Rawiri a healing elixir.
↺ Blue's Tail Lash (this is kind of similar to Green's Twisting Tail, but it has a different trigger... unfortunately Doctor's Visitation involves both a move action and a skill check, so you triggered both) Concealment flat check: 1d20 ⇒ 20 Tail: 1d20 + 15 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 15 - 2 = 17; miss!
Your attack is a crit, though, which bloodies it.

Active Conditions: +1 status to all PC skill checks; +2 circumstance to checks to Disable hazards; +2 circumstance against enemies not on the ship; DC 21 to climb rigging, DC 23 to climb otherwise; -2 circumstance to Acrobatics and Stealth due to the slick deck
Merian's turn.
Initiative:
Dr. Ripfang (71/82, concealed, Frightened 1)
Zarina (35/78)
Merian (48/92, Arcane Cascade, shield, Frightened 2)
Green Xurgimoth, Horned Dragon (-6, Off-Guard, ↺ used)
Knab (87/106, Frightened 1, Invisible)
Rawiri (57/87, Cursebound 2, Persistent fire 2)
Blue Demonic Ocean Drake (↺ used)
Red Demonic Ocean Drake (-41, bloodied, persistent electricity 4, Off-Guard until Ripfang's next turn)

Merian is very annoyed at the drakes. She nods at Zarina, thanking her for her aid, and then casts a spell of her own before she jabs her trident into Red as hard as she can.

◆ Sure Strike
◆◆ SpellStrike

Spellstrike, frightened 2, roll 1: 1d20 + 15 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 15 - 2 = 19 vs off-guard
Spellstrike, frightened 2, roll 2: 1d20 + 15 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 15 - 2 = 26 vs off-guard
Piercing: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (8, 2) + 6 = 16 plus 2 force plus Slashing: 5d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 4, 6, 1) = 17

↺ Reactive Shield

The drake's tail lashes towards Merian, but she evades the attack and punishes the beast. Mortally punctured, it plummets into the waves below.
↺ Red's Tail Lash (also triggered by Strikes) Tail: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18. Miss.
You didn't include the bonus to attacks--which makes that a crit! That drops it.

The other ocean drake looks a little nervous, but Xurgimoth scoffs. "No matter. Drakes are pitiful imitations of REAL dragons!" He does spread his wings and release the side of the deck, taking to the air where he's more maneuverable.... in theory. At the ship's speed, the wind pushing back at him seems to make keeping up a little more difficult then intended.
He jabs Zarina with his horns. He tries to swipe Rawiri and Dr. Ripfang with his claws, but fails to connect both times.
◆ Fly. ◆ Draconic Frenzy: Ri/Za/Me/Ra: 1d4 ⇒ 2 horn: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (10) + 20 = 30 hits Zarina for piercing damage: 1d12 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12, Ri/Me/Ra: 1d3 ⇒ 3 claw: 1d20 + 22 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 22 - 4 = 34 critically misses Rawir, Ri/Me: 1d2 ⇒ 1 claw: 1d20 + 22 - 8 ⇒ (9) + 22 - 8 = 23 misses Ripfang

Active Conditions: +1 status to all PC skill checks; +2 circumstance to checks to Disable hazards; +2 circumstance against enemies not on the ship; DC 21 to climb rigging, DC 23 to climb otherwise; -2 circumstance to Acrobatics and Stealth due to the slick deck
Knab and Rawiri's turns.
Initiative:
Dr. Ripfang (71/82, concealed, Frightened 1)
Zarina (23/78)
Merian (48/92, Arcane Cascade, Frightened 1)
Green Xurgimoth, Horned Dragon (-6, Flying)
Knab (87/106, Frightened 1, Invisible)
Rawiri (57/87, Cursebound 2, Persistent fire 2)
Blue Demonic Ocean Drake (↺ used, Flying)

Rawiri raises a shield of magic but then he gathers the flames that begins to whirl around him he tosses two missiles of fire at each of the dragons

Blazing bolt@green: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 15 + 2 = 37
Damage, fire: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 3, 6) = 19 Double on crit => 38 fire + burning 3d4

Blazing bolt@blue: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 15 + 2 = 25
Damage, fire: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 4, 5) = 13 If hit burning 3d4

"Feel the flames!"

Xurgimoth shuts up for a moment, as the burst of flames hits him directly in the face.
It's not quite as effective against the drake, but it's also much smaller.
A crit against the dragon and a hit against the drake.

Active Conditions: +1 status to all PC skill checks; +2 circumstance to checks to Disable hazards; +2 circumstance against enemies not on the ship; DC 21 to climb rigging, DC 23 to climb otherwise; -2 circumstance to Acrobatics and Stealth due to the slick deck.
Knab's turns.
Initiative:
Dr. Ripfang (71/82, concealed, Frightened 1)
Zarina (23/78)
Merian (48/92, Arcane Cascade, Frightened 1)
Green Xurgimoth, Horned Dragon (-44, Flying, persistent fire 3d4)
Knab (87/106, Frightened 1, Invisible)
Rawiri (55/87, Cursebound 2, Persistent fire 2)
Blue Demonic Ocean Drake (-13, persistent fire 3d4, ↺ used, Flying)

Invisible, Knab glares at Xurgimoth...

Devise a Strategy vs Xurgimoth: 1d20 ⇒ 5
Known Weakness (Arcana/Religion, Master) w/ Frightened (-1) w/ Downwind (+1) vs Xurgimoth (DC ??): 1d20 + 17 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 17 - 1 + 1 = 26

...but too many barriers seem in the way. He opts instead to sneak up on the remaining drake.

◇) Devise a Strategy w/ Known Weakness
◆) Balance? Climb? (exact mechanics unclear: Knab is +13 Acrobatics, +16 Athletics)
◆◆) Twin Feint

Clan Dagger of Kin-Warding (P, 1h, agile) w/ Frightened (-1) w/ Downwind (+2) w/ Sneak Attack (3d6) vs Blue Drake (Off-Guard / Invisible): 1d20 + 17 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 17 - 1 + 2 = 332d4 + 6 ⇒ (4, 4) + 6 = 143d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 5) = 12

Doubled Gauntlet (B, 1h, agile) w/ Frightened (-1) w/ Downwind (+2) w/ MAP (-4) w/ Sneak Attack (3d6) vs Blue Drake (Off-Guard / Twin Feint): 1d20 + 17 - 1 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 17 - 1 + 2 - 4 = 172d4 + 6 ⇒ (3, 3) + 6 = 123d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 2) = 6

He regains his nerve, landing a telling blow... No longer Frightened

Knab Climb: 1d20 + 16 - 2 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 16 - 2 - 1 = 27
33 is a crit, but 17 is a miss.

Clearly shocked by Knab's sudden reappearance, the drake just manages to twist away from the second attack. Now on fire and bleeding profusely, it turns and flies up higher into the air, up out of reach, before looking down and hacking in the direction of the Pathfinders. It spews a glob of mucus that lands on the deck and bursts. Even aside from being really gross, there's something off-putting about the slop, which smells of rotten eggs...
But then it keeps hacking. And wheezing. And bleeding. And burning. And plummets into the sea.
◆ Speed Surge, which lets it fly twice.
◆◆ Cthonic Mucus. It's a 10-foot burst, which catches everyone but Zarina. Everyone else must make a DC 19 basic Reflex save against unholy spirit damage: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 1, 5) = 16. Anyone who fails takes 1d6 persistent spirit damage and a -5-foot penalty to speeds which goes away when the persistent damage does.
Persistent fire and bleed damage: 3d4 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3, 4, 3) + (2) + 1 = 13--taken out by persistent damage!

Active Conditions: +1 status to all PC skill checks; +2 circumstance to checks to Disable hazards; +2 circumstance against enemies not on the ship; DC 21 to climb rigging, DC 23 to climb otherwise; -2 circumstance to Acrobatics and Stealth due to the slick deck.
Dr. Ripfang, Zarina, and Merian's turns.
Initiative:
Dr. Ripfang (71/82, concealed, Frightened 1, DC 19 basic Ref against [16 spirit, 1d6 persistent spirit, -5 speed])
Zarina (23/78)
Merian (48/92, Arcane Cascade, Frightened 1, DC 19 basic Ref against [16 spirit, 1d6 persistent spirit, -5 speed])
Green Xurgimoth, Horned Dragon (-44, Flying, persistent fire 3d4)
Knab (87/106, 5 feet up, DC 19 basic Ref against [16 spirit, 1d6 persistent spirit, -5 speed])
Rawiri (55/87, Cursebound 2, Persistent fire 2, DC 19 basic Ref against [16 spirit, 1d6 persistent spirit, -5 speed])

Reflex-Frightened: 1d20 + 19 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 19 - 1 = 36

Dr Ripfang has no trouble dodging the mucus.

Then Dr Ripfang crafts/tosses a dread ampoule.

bomb vs Green: 1d20 + 18 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 18 - 1 = 25
Mental Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5
2 Splash and On a hit, the target becomes frightened 1, or frightened 2 on a critical hit.

After that Dr Ripfang draws and feeds Rawiri a versatile vial.
healing: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8

While his familiar independently reloads an elixir of life.

Zarina steps then fires a Frostbite at Green.
cold: 5d4 ⇒ (2, 1, 2, 1, 4) = 10 DC 25 basic fort.

Knab Reflex vs 16 spirit, 1d6 persist, -5 speed (DC 19) w/ Downwind (+1) w/ Evasion (S > CS): 1d20 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 16 + 1 = 29 @ no damage, no effect

Knab ducks away just in time as the ship tilts, his ordinarily-slow gait betraying lightning fast reflexes and razor sharp focus!

Fortitude: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (13) + 18 = 31

The Pathfinders prove evasive--but so does Xurgimoth.
That's a missed attack and a successful save. He does take the splash/half damage for those, though.

Active Conditions: +1 status to all PC skill checks; +2 circumstance to checks to Disable hazards; +2 circumstance against enemies not on the ship; DC 21 to climb rigging, DC 23 to climb otherwise; -2 circumstance to Acrobatics and Stealth due to the slick deck.
Merian's turn.
Initiative:
Dr. Ripfang (71/82, concealed, Frightened 1)
Zarina (23/78)
Merian (48/92, Arcane Cascade, Frightened 1, DC 19 basic Ref against [16 spirit, 1d6 persistent spirit, -5 speed])
Green Xurgimoth, Horned Dragon (-51, Flying, persistent fire 3d4)
Knab (87/106, 5 feet up)
Rawiri (55/87, Cursebound 2, Persistent fire 2, DC 19 basic Ref against [16 spirit, 1d6 persistent spirit, -5 speed])

Reflex, Frightened 1: 1d20 + 12 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 12 - 1 = 25

Merian will raise her Shield, throw her trident down at the dragon, and then recharge her Spellstrike.

Trident, Thrown, Frightened 1: 1d20 + 13 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 13 - 1 = 31
Piercing: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (7, 7) + 6 = 20 plus 2 force

Do we think we have the advantage at range? Merian's not doing so well, but she can Climb down and use her shield to bash. If she goes down, though, I'm assuming she falls into the ocean, which puts her out of 30' healing range.

"I care not for those drakes!" Xurgimoth assures the Pathfinders, "I am a very scary and powerful drag--ah!" Merian's trident catches him over the wing joint, and for a moment he starts to fall before catching him again. "I'm a dragon! I'm not supposed to lose!"

Y'know, dragons are really quite large. This one is the size of a horse, which is big, but it's not that big, y'know? He might be... kind of young. He looks like his confidence may have been shaken.
That's a hit. It might be possible to talk him down...

That doesn't stop him from spewing another cloud of poisonous fumes over the Pathfinders on the deck.
◆ Fly
◆◆ Breath Weapon. Hits everyone for a DC 27 basic Fort vs poison damage: 9d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 1, 2, 1, 2, 2, 4, 3, 6) + 4 = 29
persistent fire damage: 3d4 ⇒ (1, 1, 1) = 3 and flat check: 1d20 ⇒ 7 Well that's not a lot, but he's still burning.

Active Conditions: +1 status to all PC skill checks; +2 circumstance to checks to Disable hazards; +2 circumstance against enemies not on the ship; DC 21 to climb rigging, DC 23 to climb otherwise; -2 circumstance to Acrobatics and Stealth due to the slick deck.
All PCs' turns.
Initiative:
Dr. Ripfang (71/82, concealed, Frightened 1, DC 27 basic Fort vs 29 poison)
Zarina (23/78, DC 27 basic Fort vs 29 poison)
Merian (40/92, Arcane Cascade, DC 27 basic Fort vs 29 poison, Shield Raised)
Green Xurgimoth, Young Horned Dragon (-77, Flying, persistent fire 3d4)
Knab (87/106, 5 feet up, DC 27 basic Fort vs 29 poison)
[b]Rawiri[b] (55/87, Cursebound 2, Persistent fire 2, DC 19 basic Ref against [16 spirit, 1d6 persistent spirit, -5 speed], DC 27 basic Fort vs 29 poison)

fort save-frightened: 1d20 + 14 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 14 - 1 = 30

Ripfang avoids some, but not all of the poison.

Will get a turn posted later, hopefully after seeing some ally saves, or else we'll see some If/Thening

Reflex, DC19: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31
Fort, DC27: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22

Rawiri curses but keeps attacking the dragon

Ignition@dragon: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33 If crit by any chance it makes the creature burning 4d4 ;) + double the damage
Damage, fire: 5d4 ⇒ (4, 4, 1, 2, 3) = 14

Than he raises shield of magic

fort: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

Zarina turns a really odd greenish colour and collapses on the deck.

"Zarina!" Merian cries out, unfortunately, with no actionable remedy. Merian probably should have some potions in the future, but she has no means of healing others.

Fortitude: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31 vs DC 29

Merian resists the poison coming her way. She raises her shield and throws her trident.

Trident, thrown: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27
Piercing: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (8, 5) + 6 = 19 plus 2 force

Trident, thrown, MAP: 1d20 + 13 - 5 ⇒ (14) + 13 - 5 = 22
Piercing: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (5, 7) + 6 = 18 plus 2 force

Another burst of flame hits the dragon. Merian's trident scrapes along his scales, but doesn't seem to do any damage--a near miss.
Don't forget the +2 to hit a flying enemy... Rawiri hits, but both of Merian's attacks miss.

Active Conditions: +1 status to all PC skill checks; +2 circumstance to checks to Disable hazards; +2 circumstance against enemies not on the ship; DC 21 to climb rigging, DC 23 to climb otherwise; -2 circumstance to Acrobatics and Stealth due to the slick deck.
Knab, Dr. Ripfang, and Zarina's turns.
Initiative:
Dr. Ripfang (57/82, concealed, Frightened 1)
Merian (26/92, Arcane Cascade)
Zarina (0/78, dying 2)
Green Xurgimoth, Young Horned Dragon (-91, Flying, persistent fire 3d4)
Knab (87/106, 5 feet up, DC 27 basic Fort vs 29 poison)
Rawiri (24/87, Cursebound 2, Persistent fire 2, shield)

Basic Fortitude vs 29 poison (DC 27) w/ Downwind (+1): 1d20 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 16 + 1 = 30 @ 14 damage

That's a hit. It might be possible to talk him down...

Devise a Strategy: 1d20 ⇒ 4

Knab scratches his head, perceiving a possible weakness...

"If you stand down now, I will not deploy my dragon-bane bolts!" he lies in threat!

◇) Devise a Stragegy
◇) Known Weakness
◆/◆◆/◆◆◆) Lie (How many actions, GM?)

Deception (Trained) w/ Pursue a Lead Skill Stratagem (+2) vs Xurgimoth (Perception DC): 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 2 = 21

Knab knows that while it can take a few moments for a dragon to build up the energy to use their breath attack again, they can also recharge it immediately if they build up strong momentum during a fight.
Breath Weapon recharges immediately if he scores a crit. Speaking of which, I didn't roll cooldown: 1d4 ⇒ 2.

"No! I have to take the captain or Enava won't give me the treasure. You can't stop me!"
Just one action, thought that is a failure.

Active Conditions: +1 status to all PC skill checks; +2 circumstance to checks to Disable hazards; +2 circumstance against enemies not on the ship; DC 21 to climb rigging, DC 23 to climb otherwise; -2 circumstance to Acrobatics and Stealth due to the slick deck.
Knab and Dr. Ripfang's turns.
Initiative:
Dr. Ripfang (57/82, concealed, Frightened 1)
Merian (26/92, Arcane Cascade)
Zarina (0/78, dying 2)
Green Xurgimoth, Young Horned Dragon (-91, Flying, persistent fire 3d4)
Knab (73/106, climbing)
Rawiri (24/87, Cursebound 2, Persistent fire 2, shield)

With the Drakes and their tails dealt with Dr Ripfang visits Zarina.

Battle Medicine DC 20: 1d20 + 19 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 19 - 1 = 36
crit for Zarina: 4d8 + 15 ⇒ (7, 3, 7, 7) + 15 = 39

From there Dr Ripfang throws a coagulated Dwarven Daisy.

Daisy vs Dragon - Frightened: 1d20 + 18 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 18 - 1 = 23
Hero Point if that misses: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (8) + 17 = 25
fire damage+Burn it!: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 4) + 1 = 10
2 persistent on a hit (no splash) and Fort DC 26 25 or be dazzled for 1 round.

Finally Dr Ripfang's familiar hands him an elixir of life, and he feeds it to Merian.

elixir of life: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 4, 4) + 6 = 17

Our eidetic Hero, foretelling a miss, closes the distance...

◆◆) Climb x2

Athletics (Expert) w/ Downwind (+2) vs Rigging (DC 21): 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 16 + 2 = 23
Athletics (Expert) w/ Downwind (+2) vs Rigging (DC 21): 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 16 + 2 = 22

Heading straight for the dragon!

**HOUSE GM ANNOUNCEMENT**

From the crow’s nest, the cry of “Land!” carries over the deck. Sailors repeat the call as Calisro Benarry pulls a spyglass from her belt. She lowers it with a smile and says, “Get ready to drop anchor. We’re making landfall.”

Table GMs, you have 1 day to resolve your encounter. The Land Ahoy! condition is in effect.

↺ Twisting Tail: 1d20 + 20 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 20 - 2 = 22

Xurgimoth tries to lash at Dr. Ripfang with his tail, but misses. The goblin throws fireworks at him! It's not a direct hit, but the burst of flames seems too much for him after everything else.

"Fine! I'll just go get my own treasure. Why needs Enava?"
He turns in the air and falls back, quickly left behind as the ship moves forward.

Status:
Dr. Ripfang (57/82, concealed)
Merian (43/92)
Zarina (38/78, Wounded 1)
Knab (73/106)
Rawiri (24/87)

Knab watches as the dragon departs.

Mutters something under his breath.

And begins picking up the mess.

Zarina staggers to her feet. Enava again .... may I borrow your barrel Merian?

Merian naively lends her barrel.

**HOUSE GM ANNOUNCEMENT**

Eando stares over the sea as an isle draws nearer. Calisro stands next to him, gripping the railing as though she could make it cut through the water faster with sheer will. Just behind the Snapdragon, a monster of a ship gathers speed. Its sails fill with gusts of wind conjured by magic.

“This is it,” Calisro says with a grin, “It’s time to prove to these demons they can’t outrun us!”

Eando shakes his head and chides, “And then we’ll finish the Whippoorwill’s mission. That’s what we’re after. I’m worried we’re about to unseal a dark force that shouldn’t be disturbed.”

Calisro laughs and claps the other Pathfinder on the shoulder. “If demons want whatever’s on this isle, we can’t let them have it,” she says. “Checking off our centuries-old to-do list is an added benefit.”

Table GMs, please begin Act 4.

Since Zarina's waterbreathing is still up, she steps into the waterfilled barrel and has a nap.

“Listen up,” Captain Benarry says while pointing to a map. “We’ve need to establish our foothold on that isle before this other ship does. I don’t know what they want, but it can’t be anything good. Once you make landfall, keep one step ahead of them. We need to establish supply lines, hold any strategic points, and get our people on the ground first.”

This encounter uses the chase subsystem. Each round takes 10 minutes, as it represents longer distance travel or work. If PCs use a particularly appropriate spell or ability, they may receive an automatic success. Of course, creative use of other skills is always possible.

Round 1!
Obstacle: Making Landfall
Overcome: Easy Athletics or Sailing Lore to row ashore, Average Nature DC to find a safe area to drop anchor, or Hard Perception to spot rocky outcroppings and avoid them.

The isle rises from the sea. Without map or other preparations, making landfall is an exercise in luck.

All PCs' turns.

At Captain Benarry's announcement, Zarina pokes her head out of the barrel. She looks actually refreshed. With a 'thanks' to Merian, she then goes to help find a safe place to weigh anchor, namely by going over the side and having a closer look.

nature: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (11) + 15 = 26

She also downs a Moderate Healing Potion.
healing: 3d8 + 10 ⇒ (7, 7, 8) + 10 = 32

Lore sailing: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24

"Let's approach the place from east, the peninsula will protect us from waves!"

She also downs a Moderate Healing Potion.
[dice=healing]3d8+10

I think as per discussion we took an hour break and are all at full.

Dr Ripfang lets his dental assistant row.

hireling athletics: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15

Knab rows heartily.

Athletics (Expert): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (1) + 16 = 17

...or, hardly...

Hey Knab ..... need a push?