[Gameday XIII] GM Tarondor's #3-08: Foundation's Price (Inactive)

Game Master Tarondor

"Others? Maybe, but not in time. I could find some allies if we had a few days. I don't think you do. They'll sell the slaves before then."

"I can ferry you out there, if you've a mind to go now."

Hallow nods. "Waiting only puts them at more risk."

Deerslicer nods toward the boat. "Sound like a plan." He surveys the area, trying to use his sneaky goblin brain to determine a plan of attack.

Is it day or night? Any way we can "sneak" up on the boat? Cover terrain we can move behind or anything?

Once you are all in his little sailboat, Zoha reaches out with one hand and concentrates. A thin mist surrounds the boat and he pilots it deftly across the harbor. As you approach Swift Huntress, you can see that the sails are furled, suggesting the ship is not planning to leave these waters anytime soon. No one is on deck. Spotting a rope ladder dangling over the side, Zoha pilots his craft under the lee of the ship until the ladder dangles down just above you.

"Good luck!" he whispers.

See Slide 8.

Where on the map does that ladder place us?

Let's fine any prisoners on board, and once we get them off we light this ship on fire...

Endra states with grim determination. She startups up the ladder, and as soon as her feet lands on the deck she reaches for her bow while scanning for trouble.

Alanossë quietly climbs the ladder…

Stealth: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

…and when on deck, draws his bow…

Where on the map does that ladder place us?

Amidships on the port side.

As you slip silently onto the deck of Swift Huntress, you can see that the ship has suffered battle damage and is listing several degrees to starboard. There is no one on deck. You can see doors leading into the forecastle and sterncastle, as well as a staircase leading down into the lower decks. To your right and left are closed lattices that let light and air down into the lower decks, and let sound rise up. You can hear a deep, guttural voice barking orders on the lower deck.

Endra does NOT head to the stairs, but rather quietly approaches one of the hatchways which may provide her with safer ability to hear conversation or see what's going on.

I've moved her next to one of the "grated" openings on deck.

Stealth: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22

Does it become clear at that point? If not: Perc +9; low-light vision

Hallow moves towards the other grate.

Stealth: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

While they aren't as quiet as Endra, they're still quieter than one would expect given their armor.

Purrlock follows, trying to blend in.

Stealth +5

Deerslicer makes some hand motions to Gracie, directing her to sniff around. She stays alert, and will reply to let him know if they indicate anyone nearby.

Gracie's Perception (imprecise scent 30 feet): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

With Gracie alert to give warning, Deerslicer quietly moves near the door alongside Endra to listen to anything on the other side.

Deerslicer's Stealth: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

Alanossë moves quietly to the staircase, with bow drawn, and peers down the stairway; if clear he’ll quietly move down a few steps, back against the wall to blend in better, till he get better sight of what’s below…

GM: I noticed some just give their Stealth mod and others roll; do you have a preference?

Stealth +9

GM: I noticed some just give their Stealth mod and others roll; do you have a preference?

Stealth +9

I prefer just the modifier for those things that should be secret (such as Stealth checks and Recall Knowledge checks.) For most other things I prefer you roll. But I don't get hung up on doing things "my" way, so no harm, no foul.

As you move cautiously to the grates in the deck, you can make out the dim outline of objects in the nearly lightless hold below. The only light filtering in the room comes from the two grates leading to the top deck as the gunports in front of the cannon on the broadside remain closed. Once again you see no people or movement. Cruel laughter and the sound of sloshing water drift through the southern doors.

I'm referring to the doors down in the hold, which I have indicated with red arrows.

Endra exhales.

Looks like we're going to have to descend for a closer look...

She very carefully creeps down the stairs.

Stealth +10

Endra steals down the stair alone. In the gloom she can see that there are a pair of doors forward and another pair leading aft. The door to the forward hold stands slightly ajar. She can hear water sloshing and a harsh voice saying "Bail faster you worms, or I'll flay the skin from your bones! D'ya want to drown? Bail, damn ya!"

Just a reminder, Alanossë was going down the stairs as well…

Alanossë draws his bow and moves quietly to peek thru the ajar door…

Stealth +9
Perception +6

The old wood of the deck creaks as you approach. As you peek into the room, you see a forward hold with another hatch leading down. A bruised and sad-looking group of three men and a halfling drag water up from the lower deck and pass it along the line to the one who stands by an open window and tosses the water out.

A whip-thin and tough looking hobgoblin sits atop a short barrel, wearing a cruel grin. With him are three hobgoblin deckhands, doing nothing to help their captives bail. The deckhands are armed with various cruel-looking scimitars, while the bosun (the seated hobgoblin) is armed with a naval pike.

Unfortunately, they heard you approach and the Bosun bawls "Boarders! Abolitionists! Get them!"

Initiative Rolls
Alanossë Stealth Init.: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
Endra Stealth Init.: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19
Deerslicer Perception Init.: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
Hallow Perception Init.: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Purrlock Perception Init.: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
Bosun Perception Init.: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
Deckhands Perception Init.: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Initiative Order
(Bold may go now)

Purrlock
Alanossë
Endra
Deerslicer
Bosun
Hallow
Blue Deckhand
Yellow Deckhand
Pink Deckhand

Purrlock, Alanossë, Endra and Deerslicer, go!

Endra sighs, hoping their stealth would last longer.

She steps just past Alanossë... ◆ Stride 10ft
sets her feet... ◆ Stance: point-blank shot

And lets an arrow loose at the nearest target.
◆ Strike BLUE: +1 striking longbow attack, piercing damage, deadly damage IFF crit: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 302d8 ⇒ (3, 1) = 41d10 ⇒ 3
(magical, volley 30, range increment 100 feet, reload 0)

Alanossë will fire at the same pirate as Endra if still standing, the next nearest if not…he focuses as he gets in a PBS stance (◆) and fires twice (◆ ◆)…

To hit: Base+DEX, Magic
Damage: Base, PBS

Magic Shortbow: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 11 + 1 = 15
Magic/Piercing Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Magic Shortbow: 1d20 + 10 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 1 - 5 = 25
Magic/Piercing Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Endra fires a shot that strikes BLUE in the chest, staggering him back. A split-second later Alanossë fires two shots, one of which strikes the sailor in the thigh. He yells in pain and grits his teeth, glancing fearfully at the Bosun.

Initiative Order
(Bold may go now)

Purrlock
Alanossë
Endra
Deerslicer
Bosun
Hallow
Blue Deckhand (10 damage)
Yellow Deckhand
Pink Deckhand

Purrlock and Deerslicer, go!

As Endra heads into the lower levels of the ship, Deerslicer pulls out a long rifle with a curved blade on it, checking that the rifle is loaded and ready for either ranged or melee confrontations.

Once the commotion begins, Deerslicer darts into the room and steps among some debris to get a lay of the land.
Not sure if the spot I'm in maybe provides some level of cover or something, since there appears to a big crate here that my small goblin-self could probably hide behind.
◆ Stride
◆ Hunt Prey: Bosun

Setting eyes on the Bosun, Deerslicer thinks, Gonna 'ave fun huntin' him!
◇ Monster Hunter Recall Knowledge - If Goblin Lore counts for Hobgoblins, I'd get +10 w/ my Outwit bonus. If just Society, then +8. Would like to know if he has any special attacks to watch out for, including reactions.

He then lets out a sharp whistle, summoning Gracie to come running from the upper deck to join the group. She comes charging down and into the room, but without enough momentum to quite strike at her target.

◆ Command Animal Companion: Stride, Stride

Not sure if the spot I'm in maybe provides some level of cover or something, since there appears to a big crate here that my small goblin-self could probably hide behind.

From some directions, yes, you would have cover. You could increase that by using the Take Cover action.

Would like to know if he has any special attacks to watch out for, including reactions.[/ooc]

Deerslicer recognizes that the Bosun is an expert with that pike and can probably attack with it in a number of ways, including shoving people around the deck with it.

Initiative Order
(Bold may go now)

Purrlock
Alanossë
Endra
Deerslicer
Bosun
Hallow
Blue Deckhand (10 damage)
Yellow Deckhand
Pink Deckhand

Anyone, give me orders for Purrlock!

Purrlock hustles, realizing he's late for the action.

◆◆◆ Move move move!

The Bosun jumps up from his seat and strikes at Gracie the bear with his long naval pike, but can't get a good angle to strike the beast.

1. Stride.
2&3. Pike & Strike.

Naval Pike v. Gracie (AC 19): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16 Miss! Invalidates third action
Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 piercing damage

Initiative Order
(Bold may go now)

Purrlock
Alanossë
Endra
Deerslicer
Bosun
Hallow
Blue Deckhand (10 damage)
Yellow Deckhand
Pink Deckhand

Hallow, you're up!

Hallow follows last, pausing first to activate a few switches on their armor.

◆ Overdrive, DC 15 Crafting: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
◆ Stride
◆ Raise Shield

BLUE shouts "A bear? A f&$%ing bear? What the...?" Meanwhile he draws his scimitar and attacks.

BLUE scimitar v. Gracie (AC 19): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 slashing

With a roar, Gracie bats aside the hobgoblin's steel. BLUE retreats to the door behind him.

Yellow and pink each draw their scimitars, move and attack rather ineffectively. Gracie's thick pelt turns one blow while Endra dodges another!

Yellow scimitar v. Gracie (AC 19): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 slashing

Pink scimitar v. Endra (AC 21): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 slashing

Initiative Order
(Bold may go now)

Purrlock
Alanossë
Endra
Deerslicer
Bosun
Hallow
Blue Deckhand (10 damage)
Yellow Deckhand
Pink Deckhand

Purrlock, Alanossë, Endra & Deerslicer, you're up!

Deerslicer lets out a series of whistles, and Gracie slashes at the yellow-clad deckhand, a single bite followed by a series of rapid slashes.

◆ Command: Strike, Support
Gracie bite attack vs. Yellow Deckhand: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14
Gracie bite damage (piercing): 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

With Gracie occupying the yellow deckhand, Deerslicer moves up among the boxes and crates, then slashes at him with the blade mounted on his rifle.
◆ Stride
◆ Strike

Piercing wind melee attack vs. Yellow Deckhand: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
Piercing wind melee damage (slashing) w/ bear support: 1d6 + 1 + 1d8 ⇒ (6) + 1 + (7) = 14

An animal companion can't use its support benefit in the same turn it uses a strike. You can reroll or stand pat without the support benefit. Please let me know.

With her feet set right PbS stance from last round, Endra can confidently fire directly into the face of the hobgoblin near here.

She carefully steps to the side to make room for Alanossë to enter,

◆ Step E

and then shoots her hobgoblin in the face!

◆ Strike PURPLE: +1 striking longbow attack, piercing damage, deadly damage IFF crit: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 142d8 ⇒ (8, 4) = 121d10 ⇒ 5
(magical, volley 30, range increment 100 feet, reload 0)

No... that would have been the wrong time to let it loose. NOW!

☘️HERO POINT Strike PURPLE: +1 striking longbow attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33

So, 2*12+5 on that shot. Assuming PURPLE is down, she'll shoot at RED

◆ Strike RED: +1 striking longbow attack, piercing damage, deadly damage IFF crit: 1d20 + 13 - 5 ⇒ (14) + 13 - 5 = 222d8 ⇒ (6, 1) = 71d10 ⇒ 2
(magical, volley 30, range increment 100 feet, reload 0)

Purrlock closes in on the fight, reaching the top of the stairs. He tries to get an angle on the crewman in front of Endra.

Devise: 1d20 ⇒ 12
Hits AC 18

He pulls out a hammer and lets fly at Pink, before pulling another hammer out.

Bludgeoning, Precision: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3

◆ Stride
◇ Devise
◆ BONK
◆ Interact to draw

sheesh... rolling lousy damage across all my games

Alanossë will fire twice (◆ ◆) at purple and step into the room (◆)…if purple is down, he’ll fire at red…

To hit: Base+DEX, Magic
Damage: Base, PBS

Magic Shortbow: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 11 + 1 = 22
Magic/Piercing Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Magic Shortbow: 1d20 + 10 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 1 - 5 = 8
Magic/Piercing Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

I'm going to assume that Deerslicer makes his attack without Gracie's support benefit.

The YELLOW deckhand manages to block the bear's attack, but this opens him up for an attack from Deerslicer, who slashes the bugbear across the thigh.

And I'm assuming Endra's Purple is PINK.

Pink Attack of Opportunity: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 221d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Endra draws an arrow and before she can fire, PINK slashes out at her with his scimitar, cutting a bloody line across her forearm. Biting back a cry, she fires, her first arrow catches the PINK deckhand in the throat, dropping him instantly. She quickly follows this with a barb that grazes the bosun's cheek, drawing blood.

Purlock, your movement did not bring you within sight of the enemy. At the bottom of the stairs, you'd have to move forward, then either right or left, then to one of the doors to see them. I'm going to put you at the door, with a drawn weapon.

Alanossë fires a split second after Endra, putting an arrow into the Bosun's chest. The tough hobgoblin snarls, not ready to die. The Bosun rushes the archers, wielding his dangerous naval pike. He slashes Alanossë deeply across the midriff, splashing blood across the decks. "Iron Pirates! To me! To me!" He tries to reverse and strike Endra with the butt of his pike, but the nimble elf dodges the blow

Naval pike vs. Alanossë: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 321d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Naval pike vs. Endra: 1d20 + 13 - 5 ⇒ (8) + 13 - 5 = 161d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Initiative Order
(Bold may go now)

Purrlock
Alanossë
Endra - 42/50 hp
Deerslicer - 23/39 hp
Bosun (15 damage)
Hallow
Blue Deckhand (10 damage)
Yellow Deckhand (7 damage)

Hallow, go!

An animal companion can't use its support benefit in the same turn it uses a strike. You can reroll or stand pat without the support benefit. Please let me know.

Didn't realize that. Then she would just strike twice ... so no support benefit on my hit. And here's her second strike ...

Gracie's claw attack w/ agile multiattack: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 9 - 4 = 6
Gracie's claw damage (slashing): 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

So ... no second hit from her.

Hallow sighs in frustration, continuing to mess with their armor, before running forward to attack.

◆ Overdrive: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
◆ Stride
◆ Warhammer vs Red: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26, 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 2 = 11

Hallow bursts through the door and smashes down with their warhammer, striking the hobgoblin bosun on the knee with a satisfying crunch. The bosun utters a stream of foul sailor's curses.

His feet damp with the rising seawater, the BLUE deckhand snarls and bravely moves forward to support his shipmate, swinging his scimitar in an arc at both Hallow and Endra. He cuts some of Hallow's vines, but Endra neatly blocks the attack.

The YELLOW Deckhand slashes both Gracie the bear and Deerslicer her master, angry spittle flying from his yellowed teeth. Gracie is injured in her shoulder, but Deerslicer dodges under the blow.

BLUE Scimitar v. Hallow: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 271d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
BLUE Scimitar v. Endra: 1d20 + 8 - 5 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 8 - 5 + 1 = 181d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5

Yellow Scimitar v. Gracie: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 201d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Yellow Scimitar v. Deerslicer: 1d20 + 8 - 5 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 8 - 5 + 1 = 121d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5

Initiative Order
(Bold may go now)

Purrlock
Alanossë
Endra - 42/50 hp
Deerslicer - 23/39 hp
...Gracie - 35/40 hp
Bosun (26 damage)
Hallow - 21/28 hp
Blue Deckhand (10 damage)
Yellow Deckhand (7 damage)

I've read through the thread, and I'm not sure where I got 16 points of damage. Was I hit by someone?

Deerslicer nods to Gracie and mutters, "Keep at 'im, girl!"

◆ Command: Strike, Strike at Yellow Deckhand
Gracie jaw attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14
Gracie jaw damage (piercing): 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Gracie claw attack w/ agile multiattack: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 9 - 4 = 7
Gracie claw damage (slashing): 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Deerslicer then also swipes twice himself with his bladed rifle, trying to take out the deckhand in yellow.

◆ Strike
Piercing wind melee attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24
Piercing wind melee damage (slashing): 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 4) + 1 = 11

◆ Strike
Piercing wind melee attack w/ multiattack: 1d20 + 10 - 5 ⇒ (1) + 10 - 5 = 6
Piercing wind melee damage (slashing): 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 2) + 1 = 7

Cut off the snake's head...

As Bosun gathers the deckhands to his position, Endra continues to focus her arrows on him.

She steps twice to avoid his blade...

◆ Step◆ Step

before tightening her bowstring and loosing another arrow at his chest.

◆ Strike RED: +1 striking longbow attack, piercing damage, deadly damage IFF crit: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 182d8 ⇒ (5, 1) = 61d10 ⇒ 9
(magical, volley 30, range increment 100 feet, reload 0)

Purrlock bounds up the stairs and comes face to face with Red (Is he the bosun?). He games an angle on the fellow...

Devise: 1d20 ⇒ 7

Unable to find a good angle on him, Purrlock turns and takes a swipe against the Deckhand with the blue tunic.

Claw vs Blue: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14 for Slashing: 1d6 ⇒ 5

He then backs out of reach.

◆ Stride
◇ Devise
◆ Probably Whiff
◆ Step

Alanossë will step left (◆) and fire twice (◆ ◆) at red…

To hit: Base+DEX, Magic
Damage: Base, PBS, STR

Magic Shortbow: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 11 + 1 = 31
Magic/Piercing Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5
if Crit:
Deadly: 1d10 ⇒ 1

Magic Shortbow: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (18) + 11 + 1 - 5 = 25
Magic/Piercing Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7

I've read through the thread, and I'm not sure where I got 16 points of damage. Was I hit by someone?

I have a distinct memory of it happening, but I appear to have crossed over into an alternate timeline because I can't find it! Never mind, I guess?

Gracie the Bear continues to attack Yellow, but the hobgoblin deflects her attacks. Deerslicer takes advantage and makes a deep cut on the deckhand's shin.

Endra, Purrlock and Alanossë all attack the Bosun, who manages to block or dodge Endra and Purrlock, but Alanossë places a couple of expertly aimed arrows into the villain's chest. He staggers, but keeps on fighting!

Step, Strike, Strike.

The Bosun closes on Alanossë, snarling and cursing, and slices the archer's left arm with his naval pike.

Bosun v. Alanossë: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 241d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Bosun v. Alanossë: 1d20 + 11 - 5 ⇒ (15) + 11 - 5 = 211d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Initiative Order
(Bold may go now)

Purrlock
Alanossë - 30/39 hp
Endra - 42/50 hp
Deerslicer -
...Gracie - 35/40 hp
Bosun (Red) - (42 damage)
Hallow - 21/28 hp
Blue Deckhand (10 damage)
Yellow Deckhand (18 damage)

Hallow, go!

Hallow swings with their hammer before holding up their shield, hoping to block some of the blows.

◆ Warhammer vs Blue: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17, 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 = 10
◆ Warhammer vs Blue: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18, 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8
◆ Raise Shield

Hallow twists suddenly with the eerie rustling of an animate plant, and smashes the BLUE deckhand twice with its warhammer, knocking the hobgoblin to his knees and then putting him down forever.

The YELLOW deckhand swings desperately with his scimitar, screaming an incoherent war cry. The long curved blade cuts both Deerslicer and Gracie.

Yellow v. Deerslicer: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 241d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Yellow v. Gracie: 1d20 + 8 - 5 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 8 - 5 + 2 + 1 = 211d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 = 8
Yellow v. Deerslicer: 1d20 + 8 - 10 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 8 - 10 + 1 = 81d6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 2 = 10

Initiative Order
(Bold may go now)

Purrlock
Alanossë - 30/39 hp
Endra - 42/50 hp
Deerslicer - 54/58 hp
...Gracie - 27/40 hp
Bosun (Red) - (42 damage)
Hallow - 21/28 hp
Yellow Deckhand (18 damage)

Purrlock, Alanossë, Endra and Deerslicer, go!

Endra is cornered by Bosun now. She fires her bow into his face with abandon how many reactions can he have?

◆ Strike RED: +1 striking longbow attack, piercing damage, deadly damage IFF crit: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 212d8 ⇒ (8, 7) = 151d10 ⇒ 5
(magical, volley 30, range increment 100 feet, reload 0)

◆ Strike RED: +1 striking longbow attack, piercing damage, deadly damage IFF crit: 1d20 + 13 - 5 ⇒ (1) + 13 - 5 = 92d8 ⇒ (5, 5) = 101d10 ⇒ 10
(magical, volley 30, range increment 100 feet, reload 0)

and then manifests a force shield.

◆ Cast a spell: Shield

Alanossë will fire twice at ( ◆ ◆) the bosun, if still standing, at the yellow pirate, if not…

To hit: Base+DEX, Magic
Damage: Base, PBS

Magic Shortbow: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 11 + 1 = 26
Magic/Piercing Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Magic Shortbow: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (16) + 11 + 1 - 5 = 23
Magic/Piercing Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7