Hello,
Hope I am not intruding. :)
Sorry for the disappearing act.
It has been a hard few months for me. Long story, but my wife is in surgery atm.
I hope you can revitalize this game.
I'll keep an eye out if a new GM does not work out.
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Hello there, Sorry for the delay in responding. I have been away for a bit enjoying the woods. Not much reception but the streams are wonderful. A quick update. Yes, there is reasonable hope that this game will restart soon. With the added staff, my workload has eased significantly which is allowing me to get out and enjoy the beautiful spring weather that we have been having in eastern Pennsylvania. I have been hiking a lot, and attending some minor league baseball games. It is really awesome to go to the games and scream my head off to blow off steam. Very few places is screaming socially acceptable, and I am loving it. :) I think I am finally coming out of my burn-out funk where I did not even want to look at a computer after work. I have been thinking of this game more and more and will hopefully dive back in soon. Creative energies are starting to flow again. It feels real good. Bear with me a bit more. I want to make sure that I can truly commit to 3-5 posts a week. This stopping and starting is not fair to you wonderful folks. For now, may your rolls all be Nat 20's
Brief post is up to get us back into the game.
GM Screen:
Following Koloshkora’s direction, you swim deeper into the reef. Through the watery depths, the shapes of two halves of a once mighty sailing ship emerge. The broken bow rests on its side in a south-westerly direction. Coral grows up its hull, indicating that the ship has been here for a very long time. About twenty feet to the northeast rests the stern in an upright position. Surrounding the mainly intact halves, barely visible ship detritus blend into the coral and sandy ocean bottom. Perception DC 20 :
As you swim closer, you catch a glimpse of a slender Sahuagin swimming into the stern of the ship.
Thanks for the motivation! I really miss playing this too, and knowing that you folks are still out there really helps. These last several weeks have been a whirlwind of busy to complete insanity. I feel like my company unleashed a Chaos Beast on me. Almost every night I make a plan to post something after dinner, but by then I am totally zonked. Some good news and hope, they are hiring someone to take over my Pennsylvania clinics which will take away about 1/3 of my work. We did hire someone already, but they only lasted 6 days. We have someone else who should be starting by the end of the month. After some training, I am truly hoping that I will then have the time/energy to save these damn colonists already. As of now, this weekend looks open. With the motivation, I am hoping to post something. Thanks everyone for sticking with me. Let's slay some Sahuagin!
Been in a brain fog due to long hours at work. February is turning into a busy month. I recently learned of an acquisition of three more Jersey clinics which I will be responsible for. These clinics will be going live within the next few weeks. I will try to get this game moving when I can. Looks like my weekends will remain free for now, but I am working on taxes this weekend. I will post when I can. Stay warm!
With the Healing available: Sho can get to max with 2 wand charges and 1 GoodBerry Brannart can get to max with 2 CLW spells and 1 wand charge Fenna can get to max with 1 wand charge and 2 GoodBerries Vexas used a potion. Can get to max with 1 wand charge and 11 Good berries. Total expended: CLW potion (Vexas's inventory) Malakar's 2 CLW spells 14 GoodBerries (There are 2 remaining) 5 charges from wand. If this works, please update inventory / spell slots. Let me know if you want any changes. I'll assume we can go ahead to the sunken ship with everyone at full HP. Off to a football party to watch the Eagles. I expect next week to be really busy with the end/beginning of the month coming. I will post as I can. Please post any preparations, buffs, etc ...
Koloshkora Attacks Sahuagin (Yellow):
Koloshkora watches the last Sahuagin in its frenzied state. The Locathah realizes that it is hyper-focused on feeding on the Halfling, who drew first blood on the beast. It spins its trident chaotically, somehow defending itself from attacks by Razor, Fenna and Brannart. Soon, it will chase down the Halfling. While engaged with her companions, Koloshkora sees an opening. Launching herself high into the water, she brings her spear from above. The weapon pierces downward into the top of the barbaric monster, breaking through its skull and severing its vertebrae. Koloshkora braces her clawed feet against the beast and yanks the spear out. The bloodied Sahuagin lets out one final scream and continues to twitch in its frenzied state, but its head is caved in and its eyes glossed over. The current takes the body away on a raft of its own blood. After a moment, Koloshkora looks at you all, "I do not believe we are out of danger yet. Their leader was not among them. I see their lair ahead, we should prepare for more bloodshed." As you look toward where Koloshkora points, you see among the reef the broken halves of a once proud sailing vessel.
Sahuagin (Yellow) Attacks Vexas:
The remaining beast flies into a rage as its blood swirls in the water. Its eyes bulge with a reddish hue and its scaley hide expands. It screams at Vexas and thrusts its spear, but the Halfling luckily ducks out of the way.
Koloshkora Attacks Sahuagin (Yellow):
Koloshkora swims up to aid Vexas. She lands a solid hit with her spear, but the beast still lives.
Sahuagin (Black) AoO Against Sho:
Sho ducks out of the way from the beast's trident as she swims away. Her arrow pierces its neck as Malakar's spear punctures through its gut. The beast gives a final blood-curdling frenzied yell, then its eyes glaze over. As Malakar releases his spear from the scaly hide, the body floats away on the soft current.
Sahuagin (Yellow) AoO Against Vexas:
Vexas's bolt finds purchase in the beast's scaley hide, but the Halfling pays for it. As Vexas releases the shot, he feels a tremendous burst of pain as the monster's trident pierces through his flesh.
Brannart's blade slices into the raging beast's neck, almost severing its head. As the body floats away, the creature's face is locked in a fiendish scream.
Sahuagin (Black) Attacks Sho:
With Sho still focused to the four-armed sahuagin, the monster behind her skewers her with its trident. It releases a triumphant growl which pulses through the water.
Sahuagin (Red) Attacks Brannart:
The frenzied beast growls at Brannart and unleashes its mighty claws against the veteran. Two penetrate through his armor and those gaping wounds offer Brannart's blood to the sea.
Razor Attacks Sahuagin (Red):
Razor swims up to the four-armed sahuagin and attempts to tear into its already mangled flesh, but the beast is able to keep Razor's sharp teeth at bay.
Sahuagin (Yellow) Attacks Vexas:
The Sahuagin pulls its trident back and stabs out again. This time, its weapon finds Halfling flesh. It screams out in fiendish joy, as its jaws move in for a taste but misses it mark.
Koloshkora Attacks Sahuagin (Red):
Sahuagin (Black) AoO against Sho:
Sho's aim is perfect, as her arrow finds purchase in the beast's thick, scaly hide. In its frenzy, it barely notices all of the blood pumping out of its body. Keeping mind of the danger behind her, the Ranger twists, causing a trident strike to graze off of her armor. With the four-armed beast still standing, Koloshkora shouts something that seems like a prayer as she thrusts her spear. Her first strike punctures the Sahuagin's side, but the beast slaps away the second strike with a clawed hand. Somehow, in its rage-like state, the beast still stands. Aquan: May my Shokokoba ancestors guide my strike and send this devil to its grave.
Sahuagin (Red) AoO against Fenna:
As Fenna swims backward, away from the four-armed beast, and prepares her spear for another thrust, the Sahuagin lashes out with a razor-sharp claw and tears through her armor. The Bard sees her own life force filter out and cloud up the pristine ocean water, turning it a pinkish hue.
Sahuagin (Yellow) AoO against Vexas:
As Vexas turns and points his crossbow at the Sahuagin behind him, the beast lashes out with its trident. Vexas dodges to the side as he releases his bolt, causing both the projectile and the tri-tipped weapon to miss their intended targets.
Please correct me if I have this wrong, but I halved Brannart's slashing damage.
Brannart is surprised at the inefficiency of his swing as his longsword slices through the beast. Normally, a solid strike like this would cleave an enemy in two, but the beast still stands. It appears almost crazy with its own blood swirling around its body as it snarls at the veteran. Its sharp teeth within its large mouth prevailing as its dominate feature, quickly followed by its almost crimson-glowing eyes.
Thanks for the input and confirmation. Taking 10 on Swim Checks makes sense for Brannart. Red is not dead. He (or she) is a big dude (or dudette).
The four-armed monstrosity growls as Malakar's spear pierces its side. If it hears Malakar's taunt, it does not react to it. The beast is dead-focused on Brannart as its eyes start to turn a crimson red and its scales seem to expand, making the beast seem even bigger. Even its claws appear sharper, if that is even possible.
Sahuagin (Black) Attacks:
1 = Vexas / 2 = Fenna / 3 = Brannart / 4 = Malakar / 5 = Sho / 6 = Koloshkora
The final Sahuagin beast glides high in the water, landing behind Sho. It stabs its trident at the Ranger, but she is ready and easily dodges the poorly-aimed thrust.
Sahuagin (Red) Attack:
The Sahuagin snarls at Brannart, causing bubbles to race out of its mouth. It swipes at the veteran with a nasty claw, but Brannart holds the beast at bay with his polearm.
While reading up on underwater combat, I came across when you can and cannot take a 5-foot step, which I think might apply with Brannart and Fenna's next turn. Let me know if I have this right or if anyone disagrees. Typically, on land Brannart and Fenna would be able to take a 5-foot step back, then attack again with their reach weapon. Since they are underwater and do not have a swim speed, am I correct in stating that they cannot take a 5-foot step. See Archive of Nethys 5-Foot Step Rules The last sentence states: You may not take a 5-foot step using a form of movement for which you do not have a listed speed. Also, as a side note, I am assuming that PC's without a swim speed qualify for firm-footing during combat or are rolling Swim Checks.
Fenna stabs out with her spear. Still getting used to breathing and fighting under water, she does not account for the slight underwater current causing the spear's projection to shift far to the right of the oncoming four-armed threat. It grins at her, but then that grin turns into a wail as Brannart's weapon pierces its flesh.
Sahuagin (Red) Attacks:
1 = Vexas / 2 = Fenna / 3 = Brannart / 4 = Malakar / 5 = Sho / 6 = Koloshkora
The larger, four-armed beast swims up to Brannart, but the veteran is ready for it with his ranseur. Brannart positions his weapon for the fast approaching creature and lances it through the chest. The beast is still alive, but Brannart's vicious hit gives both Fenna and Malakar an opportunity to finish it before those large claws can rake death among the party.
Razor tears into the sahuagin. It did not stand a chance against Malakar's shark companion.
Sahuagin (Yellow) Attacks:
1 = Vexas / 2 = Fenna / 3 = Brannart / 4 = Malakar / 5 = Sho / 6 = Koloshkora
Fenna, not yet accustomed to shooting underwater, misses with her bolt. Another of the Sea Devils swims above the group, out of range of any reach weapons and lands behind Vexas. With a quick thrust, the fish monster jams its trident through Vexas's chain shirt.
Malakar's words are lost on the beast that initiated the conservation, since it is now food for the sea. The new attacker brings its trident to bear and blocks the Druid's spear thrust.
Sahuagin (Green) Attacks:
1 = Vexas / 2 = Fenna / 3 = Brannart / 4 = Malakar / 5 = Sho / 6 = Koloshkora
As Brannart destroys one of the Sahuagin, another swims up to Koloshkora. She is ready for the beast and strikes it with her spear, stopping the beast's momentum. It attempts to strike out, but the Locathah ducks below the stabbing trident.
With the Sahuagin focused on Koloshkora, Brannart seizes the opportunity to strike. The veteran's aim is perfect as his ranseur pierces through the creatures midsection and the beast is literally gutted like a fish. It's body starts to float away, leaving behind parts of its entrails.
Koloshkora Attacks Sahuagin (Purple):
After the Sahuagin misses out on the opportunity to bite into Malakar's head, it repositions itself and uses its trident to deflect a spear thrust from Koloshkora.
Sahuagin (Purple) Attacks:
1 = Vexas / 2 = Fenna / 3 = Brannart / 4 = Malakar / 5 = Sho / 6 = Koloshkora
Sho, still getting familiar with shooting underwater, misses her target as her arrow sails through the water far above the four-armed monstrosity. One of the aquatic beasts swims up to Malakar and growls something in Aquan and laughs. Its position is slightly above the Druid as it strikes downward with its trident. Malakar's quick reflexes blocks the attack with his spear then dodges another attack as the beasts attempts to bite down on the Druid's head. Aquan: "I enjoy when my food comes to me."
Quick reminder with underwater combat with ranged weapons: -2 to attack for every 5ft. Exceptions: Underwater bow or crossbow allows 20ft with no penalty. If the projectile is coated with the oil, the attacker gains an additional 20ft, for a total of 40ft. Penalties would start at 45ft with -2. There is also the Aquatic Shot Feat that I added a link to from my 12/18/22 post.
Sho, In case this post was missed. Sho was able to obtain the longbow from the colony armory.
The Ranger sees aquatic humanoids with sharp teeth racing toward her. There are five that she can see. Four of them carry three-pronged spears, while the fifth appears slightly larger. The fifth creature carries no weapon, but instead has four arms with large claws.
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