Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Alabaster stands slightly behind and beside Isaac, hand on his pistol and ready to act should this be a trick.
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Aye. An’ fer makin’ our name a bit more fearsome, fer sure.
Alabaster leans casually over the railing of the ship, watching the docks while he waits for orders.
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Alabaster strokes his chin pensively for a moment.
I ain’t fer knowin much o Norgorber, Cap’n, but i’ll Be ready fer whatever ye wish.
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Works for me, though there isnt much more I need, other than maybe a dragon pistol.
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
GM, here are my purchases:
--Dragon's Breath Cartridge (2)
--Entangling Shot (2)
--Alchemical Cartridge- Flare (5)
--Gunsmith's Kit
--Black Powder (50)
--Bullets (50)
GP total spent: 325
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
I’ll put my purchases up later when I get home. Switching back on forth between tabs on mobile is not fun lol.
Alabaster sets off toward a shop, whistling a little tune, happy to be back with the crew.
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Gm, What is available in town for ammo?
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Alabaster grins unabashedly at the offer, and the youth partakes in a great many things, but come the next morning he's back to pirate mode.
Bah, Gareth, ye gotta be ready an' willin' ta have a good time, cause ye can never be sure when ye're gonna be meetin' Jones, see? Besmara aint fer bein' pissed at ye fer enjoyin' summin' what's fun, eh?
He makes sure is pistol is loaded, and holsters it before turning to Isaac.
I be needin' ta pick up some more powder an' ammo afore we set off onna trip, iffen ye can be sparin' me, Cap'n.
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Alabaster nods.
I be thinkin as much, Milady. What be yer word, Cap'n?
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Alabaster reclines, and takes one of the drinks with a casual ease that reaffirms the fact that he’s been here before. After taking a polite sip, he readjusts his cutlass and leans into the conversation.
Ye be knowin’ ow I be feelin’ abou’ tha Chels, milady. Any ‘elp ye give us’d be makin me and me friends happy, see?
Diplomacy Assist: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Alabaster grins.
Not me usual, this time. I be here on behalf o’ me cap’n.
He then steps to the side, allowing Isaac to take the lead.
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Alabaster greets Ed with a vigorous handshake and a grin.
i be wishin' I had more o a tale ta give ye, mate, but I aint fer rememberin' much. I hear ye've been busy, though, since I been gone. I be glad ta be back, me friend.
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Alabaster grins.
Ah, ye misunderstand milady. I was fer bein' tha first mate o tha Shrike, before me gettin called away an' such. I werent fer knowin' anyone be takin me place, see? I aint fer knowin' ow long I been gone, or all ye've all been through since I been gone. I ain't er tryin ta step on yer toes, iffen ye've filled tha shoes.
He turns back to Isaac, thinks for a second, and then turns back to Diana.
An' yer job be important, fer sure. I be meanin' that bein a first mate aint er bein me goal. I be bringing tha word an' power o Besmara to tha crew, no matter where I be. I aint fer bein a Scourge or Plugg.
He spits the two names out, hate apparent in his tone. He smiles at Diana though, and gives a small bow.
I be sorry iffen ye be takin me words wrong, see?
The brash youth seems to have gained a little more maturity in his away time, though not much. His youth still causes his foot to enter his mouth quite a bit too much, and his youthful bravado is still intact.
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Alabaster nods sagely at Isaac’s story.
I ain’t bein’ surprised, cap’n. Ye got tha touch o’ destiny about ye, fer sure. Me place be by yer side, as Besmara wills it. I be makin’ a few friends ‘ere, in me time after I got brought back. Mayhaps more’n a few be willin’ ta join ye as well. Me stories be givin’ yer name more’n a bit o’ power ‘ere too.
I’ll make rolls for crew and infamy and all, roleplaying as things alabaster has said and done while stranded here. Also Alabaster would know where the temple is since his mod is +10.
Dilplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Alabaster grins darkly over his shoulder at Diana, and chuckles.
Scourge an’ Plugg cared abou’ rank, see? An’ ye heard wha’ ‘appened ya them, eh? Iffen I recall tha’ tale correctly meself, one o’ em was only needin’ one shot o’ me pistol ta meet Davy Jones. I be bringin’ tha will o’ tha Queen o’ the seas ‘erself. I ain’t fer needin’ power ta float me ego.
He smiles at her, then, and goes back to talking to Isaac about what he’s missed since he’s been gone.
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Alabaster shakes his head at Diana.
“Bah, there ain’t fer bein’ need fer all that, milady. I’m just bein glad tha’ I be back wit me crew. Besmara ain’t carin’ about rank, see?”
He gestures back at the dwarf and speaks again.
This bein’ Gareth. He’s fer bein’ a good sort. Met ‘im after I be gettin sent ‘ere.
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Bah, iffen ye got someone who's fillin tha boots, then I'm not fer rockin' tha boat. I'll jess be glad ta be back on board with tha salty air in me face!
The boy starts walking along with captain, wherever he's headed.
So, what I be missin?
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
I was waiting on a go ahead from the GM, but I can go ahead and start off.
Alabaster steps out of the tavern he'd taken up the morning in, letting the cool air wake him up a bit from the night before's whiskey. He shook his head to clear his long blonde hair out of his face, and then tied it back into his customary ponytail with a ribbon he'd borrowed from a tavern girl a few days ago. As the hustle and bustle of the docks reached his ears, another memory stirred. The night Besmara pulled him from the Shrike, and gave him her own quest... demand... whatever you wanted to call it. For Alabaster, though, it was a blessing. He was to help a crew of the Sea Queen's choosing destroy a Chelaxian ship, and the very same one that destroyed Al's original pirate crew. He was being given the chance to avenge the Shining Skull. She had dumped him in a tavern in a town a lot like this one, and they had set out only a few hours after meeting. Everything after that was a blur. No matter how hard he tried, everything was a hazy memory, always on the tip of his mind but never fully remembered. He just assumed that it was a success, considering the pistol at his hip had belonged to his mentor, who had given his life to save Alabaster when the pirate hunters attacked. It took him a few days to find a good port to seek information out about the Shrike, but he hadn't had much luck. He'd started taking odd jobs around the port, but he hadn't stepped onto another ship, and it was killing the boy.
It came almost as a shock when the young priest heard a familiar voice. It only takes him a second to spot the luxurious silver mane of his captain.
Cap'n Issac! Yer finally bein here!
The boy strides toward Isaac, calling out loudly.
Yer not gonna be believin' where I been fer the last... err, whatever time I been gone. Tha' Sea Queen 'erself had me takin' care o' a few things... and I been gettin' me revenge on tha' Chells what fer they were doin' ta the Shinin' Skull...
He pats the pistol at his hip, a clear upgrade to the broken thing he used to wield.
Iffen ye'll still be havin' me Cap'n, I been what sore ta be gettin' back onna ship, an' I aint touched me feet onna single one since I finished me job fer Bessie. I'm fer being more'n ready ta be comin back ta me duties as yer first mate.
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
No worries from me. take care of what you need to. My father was taken from me by a surprise heart attack a little over a year ago, so I know what the consequences of that can be. I hope she's doing better.
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Life happens man. Glad to be back on top though. :)
I’m just waiting for the ok from the GM and the. I’ll post in gameplay with all of Alabaster’s incomprehensible piratical jargon lol
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Alabaster is finished. WBL and character sheet are all updated. Let me know if I need to change anything else GM. :)
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Yeah man, it got rough. Definitely glad to be back. I'm working on getting back up to normal WBL now, and wondering if I should come up with the details of where Besmara had Al all this time, or if he should have no recollection of it except a couple of hazy memories.
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
HP Rolls: 3d8 + 6 ⇒ (7, 5, 7) + 6 = 25
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Ok, so Alabaster's background could come into play here. As a warpriest of Besmara, he already had ended up with the original party due to divine intervention, so he could have disappeared from the original group because of a task she needed him for, and then dumped him back in Quent to meet back up with them. It would also explain why he has no idea what they've been up to, and why he shows up with new gear. I'll level him up tomorrow (his level up plan was decided when I made him) since I'm running a 12 hour overnight game tonight with my fiancé, and likely wont have time.
Thanks for letting me back in! I went through hell for a couple of years, ending up living in my car for a while amongst other stuff, but I climbed my way back to the top, buying a house (with cash, no less!) and finally fulfilling my dream of having a room specifically for gaming! For those interested, I even have an Instagram where my fiancé and I paint minis for commission, its we_painted_some_stuff.
Life is strange, isn't it?
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
How would that work? I'd be more than happy to rejoin! I always loved this game. GM, just let me know what you need from me.
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Holy cow, you guys are still going strong! That's awesome. I wish I hadn't left, I had a lot of real life stuff come up and I ended up not gaming at all for a while. I'm just now getting back into it. Glad to see you all again. :)
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
I'm still lurking. Give me a few and I'll PM you back.
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
So. It's been a while, and one hell of a terrible time, but I'm back. I won't bore you with the details of what I've been through since I moved to Florida but I just wanted to pop in and let you guys know that I'm at least alive. Though it would be awesome, I'm not expecting you to let me back into the game or anything, but most of you expressed concern when I went missing.
That being said, wow! I can't believe you guys are still going strong! This was always my favorite pbp that I was in and I'm glad to see you all still chugging along. :)
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Alabaster stays by Isaac's side, as usual, and nods at Rickety.
Aye, be nice ta be seein' ye again! An tha less ye make tha' one look like a Chel dungpile, tha better!
He greets Jesal with a smile.
Glad ta see ye be doin' alright Jesal. I be worried abou' ye a' first. It wasn't fer bein easy on tha Wormwood!
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Hey guys, I've run into one hell of a real life snafu, and have basically been living out of my car for the last week or so. That means no wifi, and no access to my laptop. That makes leveling pretty damned hard. Hopefully everything gets better on the first, and I can actually have a house again. Anyway, I apologize profusely for being so absent. I'll still be posting, I'll probably just be a lot more scarse.
As far as Alabaster is concerned, if they're a Chel, they have to die. Throw them to the Sharks, burn the ship with them on it, he doesn't care. They are the antithesis of his entire religion, and he has the headstrong drawback. He'll kill each one himself if he has to.
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Alabaster shakes his head ruefully at Arhiel.
We be on tha open sea Arhiel. Ye made a promise what goes agains' evr'y teachin tha' Besmara's got. She ain't one fer mercy, 'specially agains' a crew o' pirate hunters. They be tha sworn enemies o' us. Hells, they be tha ones tha were fer makin' tha very first Silvermane turn to tha sweet trade! They be tha ones what slaughtered me crew on tha Shinin' Skull, an' killed me teacher, 'Arvey. He be like me own father, an' he died throwin me offa tha deck so I wasn't getting blasted by a fireball.... No, Arhiel. These one's can't be havin' mercy, or we be sufferin' tha wrath o' Besmara. An' what do ye think'll happen when we go ta port an stories be told o' how we let Chelish bastards live?! We'll be hunted by evr'y free captain in tha Shackles! We already got ta worry about Harrigan! I'm sorry Arhiel, but this be tha way it is. We be pirates. We can't afford mercy to tha ones what want to burn us alive.
As if to make his point, he let's Brineblood flare up with crimson light, and gestures to the Chelish crew.
Isaac, I can be doin' tha deed iffen ye wish. Tha others may not have tha stomach ta end this lot, but I be doin' it gladly.
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Alabaster nods.
Aye. It's tha order o' Besmara anyhow. This lot ain't ta live through tha day, or tha Shrike be what gets punished.
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Alabaster turns to Isaac, an incredulous look on his face.
Ca-- Captain! These be tha sworn enemies o' Queen Besmara 'erself!! Ye be wantin' ta grant mercy ta these bastards?! They be tha same what killed me crew o' tha Skull! They be burnin' a crew alive right now! We can't be grantin' mercy! It be agains' everythin' yer ancestor was standin' fer! Everythin' we be standin' fer!
Giving Chelish slavers mercy while they're burning a pirate crew alive probably isn't the best plan of action, if we don't want Besmara coming up on us in The Seawraith.
Alabaster punctuates his tirade by shooting the nearest officer with Kraken.
Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Ice Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Move Action to use my blessing to add cold damage to Kraken. Standard to shoot. Free Action to engage his headstrong drawback. Gotta argue when someone doesn't agree with his ideals.
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
EDIT: Alabaster does not fire Kraken, as he takes TWF at level 7, not level 5. My bad Norv, I forgot he takes deadly aim first.
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Alabaster swings Brineblood in a wide arc, attacking the marine that cut into him.
Ye think that's enough ta be droppin' me?! I be tha chosen o' Besmara, an' yer worst nightmare!!
Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
Damage: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
He fires Kraken at the Captain!
Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
He looks up at the captain, fire in his eyes.
Parry (next attack that would hit): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
Riposte: 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
Still waiting to be able to do my level up, but I didn't want to hold the game up.
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
I'll have my level up done tonight when I am at my laptop. Sorry for all the mess.
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Well, I'm ok with being botted, and crits happen. If you want to semi-retcon, then you could play it as Alabaster being so enraged at the moment that he just pushes through. Also, on his attack you forgot that he has weapon of awe and divine favor going, and he also made Brineblood keen. Also Shield of Faith is up, idk if that affects the hits or criticals any.
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Yeah, paizo ate both my level up on Alabaster and my first post, which was radically different than what happened.
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Ok, so apparently my post got eaten. The one where I critted the captain with my pistol. Also my level up on him didn't stick. He's level 5, not level 4. I'll have to level him up again today. Also alabaster has opportune party and riposte, which definitely would have been used on that attack. I guess this is what happens when paizo wants to eat posts and whatnot.
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Congrats man! That's always good news!
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Alabaster grins wickedly at his crew mates.
Good ta see we all be o' tha same mind. Let's be doin' this.
GM, if I have time, I would also like to cast Shield of Faith Weapon of Awe, and Divine Favor on myself.
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Now that I have time to address the scene before Alabaster...
Before we set sail
As Alabaster boards the ship, he strides over to Isaac and shows him Mardus.
Cap'n, I be knowin' it ain't... normal, but the lad wants ta be one o' tha crew, an' I ain't had time ta talk ta ye about it cause o' tha alert. He be... He be remindin' me o' 'ow I started me firs' time onna ship, an' it was bein' tha will o' Besmara 'erself. Iffen ye take 'im, he'll be under me own care an' teachin, iffen he be showin tha ability what ta channel tha will o' Besmara. Iffen ye don', then he be goin' back ta tha dock a'fore we set sail ta tha smoke.
Alabaster is beside Isaac, as usual, when the scene of the two ships comes into view. The priest is suddenly flooded with memories of when his first crew, aboard the pirate ship The Shining Skull, were attacked and obliterated by Chelaxians, much like the scene before him. His eyes grow wide and he snarls to Isaac
Damned Chelaxians! Tha same kind what were killin' me first crew, an 'arvey! I swore on me blade I'd kill e'ry one o' tha devil-kissers I was seein'!
His words are choked by memories of his friends burning, and Harvey pushing him off the deck before a fireball incinerated him. Having the boy approach him, and reminding him of his own start into piracy, and now seeing this, almost an exact replay of the destruction of The Skull, has Alabaster almost reliving his past. His fingers tighten on Brineblood, and he raises Kraken to aim down the sights at the Chelaxian ship, too far away for a shot.
I'm fer making 'em pay, Isaac. They hafta. They took me teacher, me friends, me family... An' I ain't lettin' it slide.
He strides over to the rigging, and gestures to the ship.
I be going over as soon as we be grappled. Iffen any o ye sea dogs wanna come wit, an' taste devil-kisser blood, then be me guest.
As the ship's close, he draws Brineblood and runs his hand along the blade, causing the crimson flow to flash even brighter, before becoming a smoky mist seeming to drop from the blade itself.
Make Brineblood Keen right before we go over.
If Mardus is on board
He looks over at Mardus, who was presumably right beside him on the deck.
Mardus! Get yerself below deck an' be stayin' away from tha noise! One day I'll be teaching ye how ta swing a blade, but it ain't this day!
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Alabaster sighs at Mardus.
Why do ye wanna be takin' sail, boy? Does it speak ta yer soul? Do ye dream o' Besmara? I warn ye, lad. It ain't fer bein a easy life, an' most who go ain't fer comin' back. But iffen ye got at leas' some skill tha kin be useful, then I can be makin' ye a inta a pirate proper. Wha' kin ye be doin' Mardus? Wha' kin ye offer ta Captain Silvermane?
Alabaster stands, and motions his head to the ship.
Speak yer answer quick. There be somethin' brewin', an iffen yer comin then yer abou' ta get a good look a what tha Shrike be fer.
I vote we start deck to deck battle right off the bat.
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
I have all of their albums. Definitely worth listening to if you enjoy indie bands like that. Austrian Death Machine is similar. They do songs about Arnold Shwarzenneger. They also have an Arnold impersonator who does vocals. It's a riot.
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Alabaster turns and eyes the boy.
Aye lad. I be tha Firs' Mate. What's yerself needin' from one o' tha Officers?
Alabaster is suddenly reminded of how he became a pirate himself. How he approached an officer on The Shining Skull, a priest, much like Alabster is now. His demeanor softens, unconsciously and he kneels in front of the boy.
I be Alabaster Cain, a priest o' tha Queen o' tha seas. An' I was once a lad much like yerself. 'Ow is a youngster like yerself survivin' inna keep like this? Ye must be as bored as I was fer bein', back 'ome in Drenchport...
When Isaac gives the call to arms, Alabaster puts one hand on his cutlass and looks at the boy seriously.
Make it quick, lad, me captain be rally'n tha Crew an be needin' ta be at 'is side.
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Alabaster grins.
Aye, ye'll be makin' a fine ally then, milady. Methinks we'll be makin' more'n a fortune workin' tagether, eh?
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
As a side note: As a player, I don't really mind who gets the breastplate. I'm just trying to make sure I play Alabaster as the youth that he is, since there aren't many opportunities to do so on the ship.
Male Human Warpriest 7 Blessings:6/6, HP: 55/55, Fervor: 5/5 Panache: 5 AC 18, T 13, FF 15; CMD 18; F+8, R+5, W+7, Init+3; +1 Grayflame Cutlass+10 1d8+4,18-20 x2; +1 Reliable Pistol+9, 1d8+4, x3
Alabaster looks at Isaac expectantly as well, in between mouthfuls of food. He shoots Arhiel a wry smile when Lady Smithee isn't looking as well.
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