I got my chronicle. Ty!

Thank you! I had a lot of fun in this group.

Earn income, task 2 (DC16 Scouting Lore): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11 => Failed, 4 cp/day

Endra frowns, seeing that the last hawk has taken ample cover. She tries an arrow anyway...

◆ Strike YELLOW: +1 striking longbow attack, piercing damage, deadly damage IFF crit: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 322d8 ⇒ (7, 6) = 131d10 ⇒ 8
(magical, volley 30, range increment 100 feet, reload 0)

She gets the arrow to arc just right up over the ledge of the castle wall. Gaining confidence, and thinking she's found a technique, she tries again...

◆ Strike YELLOW: +1 striking longbow attack, piercing damage, deadly damage IFF crit: 1d20 + 13 - 5 ⇒ (20) + 13 - 5 = 282d8 ⇒ (4, 4) = 81d10 ⇒ 7
(magical, volley 30, range increment 100 feet, reload 0)

!!!!!!!

We're on a roll now...

◆ Strike YELLOW: +1 striking longbow attack, piercing damage, deadly damage IFF crit: 1d20 + 13 - 10 ⇒ (6) + 13 - 10 = 92d8 ⇒ (4, 7) = 111d10 ⇒ 7
(magical, volley 30, range increment 100 feet, reload 0)

It had to run out at some point.

#1) probably my mistake for forgetting the ritual

#2) is a good clarification, I took the smile as more sinister

Aaaarg! Endra shouts in frustration.

Who has the binding device? Suddenly it seems it's going to be useful.

She begins methodically firing arrows at the hawks.

◆ Interact: draw longbow

◆ Strike BLUE: +1 striking longbow attack, piercing damage, deadly damage IFF crit: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 332d8 ⇒ (2, 8) = 101d10 ⇒ 9
(magical, volley 30, range increment 100 feet, reload 0)

◆ Strike YELLOW: +1 striking longbow attack, piercing damage, deadly damage IFF crit: 1d20 + 13 - 5 ⇒ (19) + 13 - 5 = 272d8 ⇒ (2, 7) = 91d10 ⇒ 6
(magical, volley 30, range increment 100 feet, reload 0)

That could be a good start...

I see two votes to talk to the genie and a couple of other plans. Would you like rule of 3?

Endra exhales and slings her bow back over her shoulder.

Well... he had a choicel. Let's see to it that the former captives are safely seen off.

After, when it comes time to discuss the assembled apparatus:

If it can be used to bind another genie, I'm inclined to see it destroyed. However, I do not know how. Maybe we should get the advice of the genie before speaking with the master. Though, when we first met they seemed not able to speak entirely freely...

Endra gives the surrounded captain a sad look.

You know you could surrender. Otherwise this is definitely the end for you.

◆ Strike RED: +1 striking longbow attack, piercing damage, deadly damage IFF crit: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 242d8 ⇒ (5, 1) = 61d10 ⇒ 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 ⇒ (8) + 13 - 5 = 162d8 ⇒ (7, 7) = 141d10 ⇒ 10
(magical, volley 30, range increment 100 feet, reload 0)

She pauses her assault, wondering if he really thinks he'll make it out.

◆ Cast shield

Purrlock, duck!

◆◆ Double shot (two ranged reload-0 strikes at -2, no MAP during)
Strike RED: +1 striking longbow attack, piercing damage, deadly damage IFF crit: 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 13 - 2 = 162d8 ⇒ (8, 8) = 161d10 ⇒ 5
Strike RED: +1 striking longbow attack, piercing damage, deadly damage IFF crit: 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 13 - 2 = 152d8 ⇒ (2, 4) = 61d10 ⇒ 8
(magical, volley 30, range increment 100 feet, reload 0)

Her aim is not the best, but the first arrow lodges particularly hard into the wood near the captain. He probably doesn't like the idea of how it would have felt, if it hit.

Blowing an errant strand of air out of her face she presses...

◆ Assisting shot
Strike RED: +1 striking longbow attack, piercing damage, deadly damage IFF crit: 1d20 + 13 - 10 ⇒ (15) + 13 - 10 = 182d8 ⇒ (1, 2) = 31d10 ⇒ 7

Endra frowns as the Iron Ring Pirate gets in the way of the captain.

No matter she mutters to herself before letting another arrow fly.

◆ Strike YELLOW: +1 striking longbow attack, piercing damage, deadly damage IFF crit: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 182d8 ⇒ (8, 3) = 111d10 ⇒ 10
(magical, volley 30, range increment 100 feet, reload 0)

Growling at herself for the aim, she quickly releases another.

◆ Strike YELLOW: +1 striking longbow attack, piercing damage, deadly damage IFF crit: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 142d8 ⇒ (7, 4) = 111d10 ⇒ 2
(magical, volley 30, range increment 100 feet, reload 0)

◆ Strike YELLOW: +1 striking longbow attack, piercing damage, deadly damage IFF crit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 82d8 ⇒ (6, 6) = 121d10 ⇒ 3
(magical, volley 30, range increment 100 feet, reload 0)

Checks again to make sure those are d20s... -_-

Endra sprints to the back corner, opposite the captain...

◆ Stride

sets her feet...

◆ Stance: point-blank shot

and releases an arrow across the back of the room at the captain.

◆ Strike RED: +1 striking longbow attack, piercing damage, deadly damage IFF crit: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 222d8 ⇒ (4, 2) = 61d10 ⇒ 6
(magical, volley 30, range increment 100 feet, reload 0)

FYI I'll be away in nature this weekend, 3/1-3/2 without access to post. I'll return Sunday evening (US/Pacific time) to continue posting.

Endra nods at the dwarf and skulks towards the door at the end of the all, alongside Alanossë (presuming that this door may be locked to).

Sneak, Stealth: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30 Endra is a silent image :)

Endra draws her bow as well, pointing the nocked arrow at the door on the left and looking to her team to see if they agree.

We've come across one work group already, but we'll keep an eye out for more. I guess we're headed to the captain's cabin next...

She gestures back towards the doorway.

We can see you safely off the ship first, if you like.

Endra smiles at the Garundi woman, holds up her empty hands to show no implement of violence, and attempts to greet them in three of the more commonly used languages that she knows (common, elven, varisian).

How would you like to be rid of this ship? And free?

She stops to search the cabin for any notable notes or effects (perhaps a captain's jouranl/log?), and the next door (to the East) for traps.

Perc +9

Endra points at the door to the South and looks at the halfing, seeing if he confirms this is the aft hold.

Assuming he nods or otherwise confirms, she approaches and opens that door.

Endra exhales. She had her next arrow nocked and ready to go. She places it back in the quiver, slings the bow over her back and looks around at the captives.

We are here to release you from this vessel. You shouldn't stay here, as we'll sabotage the ship as well.

She waits to see how quickly they'll act.

After she'd suggest they set fire to the ship.

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

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)

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)

Very cool!

This is an FYI that I'll be away in nature this coming weekend Sat. 2/1-Sun 2/2. I'll be unable to post during this time. I will return late Sunday and resume posting. Bot as needed, but I'm hoping that since it's the weekend disruption will be minimal.

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)

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 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

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.

Very well, perhaps we should act fast and take advantage of the opportunity. Thank you for the info and taking us. We accept.

She nodes to the undine.

Endra nods and smiles.

We will look out for him. Do you know any other local blades that would join our cause if they knew?

Endra exhales, knowing that the next step is that they'll have to approach it.

Do they have any weaknesses?

Endra approaches the undine man.

Excuse me! I'm pretty confident that you're not captain Tadrun. Do you know of them, and could you direct me and my group to teh Swift Huntress? she starts in earnest.

Make an impression (Diplomacy, untrained): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Bat-signal out to the faces!

Right. Ty.

Had we gotten any description about the pirates, or clues that would help identify them?

Alright! Good work team. Let's hold onto these items for now. At least they aren't being used to bind additional jin at the moment. Let's punish those pirates next and report back to Safa after! Endra suggests.

Hoping you have a speedy recovery!

Endra agrees that going to speak with Firrah would be prudent.

I don't know if splitting the group really speeds anything up for us. It does in the game but we have to make the posts here all the same. If the GM is up for it though, I don't object.

Endra pretends to look around the store, lightly browsing the items present.

What an extensive inventory! Such a selection! Surely you have what we're looking for. A fine silver chain.

Request (Diplomacy, untrained): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

Alanoss seems like the best bet for Diplomacy.

Endra flashes a positive, confirming grin to Melika before straightening out her expression when turning back to Lissom.

Endra sighs.

Yes, but does anybody really "win" this debate. Sometimes in a community, cohesiveness is a good thing. If you're the bigger person first, you'll win in the best way of all!

Diplomacy (untrained): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13 well...

Endra grimaces to herself. They will go talk to this Lissom, but she braces herself for a bout of mediation.

Oh... so do you think we could help smooth over the argument if we spoke with this apothecary? Endra offers.

Endra frowns slightly at the fellow elf.

Can we... help you warm up some how?

Endra nods.

Oh right! I thought the picture would be interesting anyway, but we can move on. To Elyon it is!

We don't know where to buy the other two items, right?

Maybe Drawn to Scale, as Melika suggested.

Endra smiles at Melika, whispering

Good tip. We might just go acquire that.

She thinks on what she knows of the First World.

Engage Ary's love of the First World (DC 13 Nature): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Endra speculates at what the original commissioning customer might have wanted it to be cold iron for. Perhaps he needed to contain something from the First World. But what? Perhaps Ary has an interesting guess.

Endra chuckles nervously, then subtly nudges the smooth operating "faces" of the party, Alanossë and Purlock to Activate!

If it's cold iron, yes we do. How much?

Endra asks listlessly. She's bracing for every purchase to potentially be a haggling encounter.