Morgrym Stonewall's page

"Work quickly lads, and lets get lookin about. good work layen em low so quickly" Morgrym says as he moves past the slaughter of the creatures and into the caves proper.

I will move up to a grendelow and swing away should i be in range, time for some solid axin

Morgrym sees that the present threat to the party presents itself in front of the group, and swims hurredly to the shallower waters these beasts seem to be standing in and brings his axe to bear upon the first foe he can get in range "Makle quick work o' these beasts lads, i dont like bugs at me back and squids in me face!"

1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 6 - 1 = 9

1d10 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 9

new to me too but all round awesome it seems

i can still lay on hands, kept that power so potions arnt so much of a thing

I understand we are now in the water and i was retroactivly given the ring of swimming so i can take 10 and actually pass the 15 swim check cuz of the ranks i put in swim, because i can auto succeed i think ill pull up the rear to keep us safe

Morgrym was never fond of water but in this case they didnt have a choice, with the magic of the ring he had been given his swiming skills were strong enough that he could hold his own in the waters of the bay "Thanks to this ring i can handle these waters with no issues lads, make your way to safty ill pull up the rear and keep us safe as i can. just dont make this take forever, move your butts lads!"

preparing an attack if anything gets near and move as best i can to keep up with the group

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

1d10 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Round 2
Not taking a moment to rest Morgrym still sees bugs that need swatting "Goblin, see to it you take some of the ones out of reach with that bow o' yours" and Morgrym takes another swing

attack+bab-power attack: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 - 1 = 12

damage+str+power attack: 1d10 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 2 = 14

"Never liked bugs, but ive never had to squish one with an axe before, watch yerself lads i dont wanna cut ye!" Morgrym Moves to carefully take a swing at th bug latched onto his friend, it looks to be trying to suck the lifeblood right from him and Morgrym would have none of that

attack+bab-power attack: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 6 - 1 = 22

damage+str+power attack: 1d10 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 2 = 12

I can work on that level up, being a father can be taxing, little girl caught a cold and was over it in a day, rest of the house has been knocked flat for 3 days!

Morgrym was certainly happy that a trigger happy companion allowed them to avoid a possibly hairy situation. "I wonder what brought the plague of ghoul fever to this island, and if there may be others that may have caught it here. If we had more time i would prefer to remove them from the misery of undeath but alas we havnt the time for that. On the subject of gettin into that cove ill tell ya im no strong swimmer, especially with all this armor on is there a way we can get down there with out me sinkin like a stone?" Morgrym looked with more than a little anxiety at the waters below, armor is usually a dwarves friend, but dwarves dont usually live by the sea

Morgrym voices a thought and a thanks and give a brief bow "Thank ya madam, just doin me duty, ya'll arnt to tough and so its me duty to put meself in the line o danger to keep us safe. If that glass be starin strait at the creatures lair who built this building? and what in the mountains name is makin that smell!? Gar bring that crossbow over her and keep it pointed over me head, i wanna take a quick gander inside here and would appreciate the company"

Morgrym swung with such great force he expected more resistance from the body of the creature that the swing clefts it in two "Och, are you alright Eli? i saw the shadow of a beast dropin on ya and before i knew it i had cleft the beast in two, hope i didnt cover ya in too much mess. now lets make this trouble worth it, what do you see through the spy glass?"

so if that assailant is in charge range i can do that, i totally realised that this character lacks a ranged weapon which i really will need to rectify at some point :P if i can charge use what i post below, if not double move me closer and have me yell a warning

Morgrym spots a shady figure looking to assail his new companion and without thinking twice springs to action charging the would be attacker with great fervor while shouting a warning "Whatch yer back ye green eared knave!"

attack+bab+charge-power attack: 1d20 + 5 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 2 - 1 = 26

damage+str+power attack: 1d10 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 2 = 14

attack crit maybe?: 1d20 + 5 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 2 - 1 = 21

crit damage: 1d10 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 2 = 15

"This place dont seem right, there may be people here that tend this farm but im seein things that lead me to be cautious. i dunno if we should trust people with ghoul heads on scare crows on an island in the middle o' nowhere. not sayin we axe em outright, but we keep ourselves safe" Morgrym finds the things he sees in the fields leading him to a certain level of paranoia and hopes that it all turns out for the best but plans for the worst

do these crops look properly tended too? or as if they were left for a while to grow as they may?

"aye lets be off, no need to get sick on top of everything else. wish we coulda got more outa that hag but taking an undead alive is not usually worth the risk, they can easily kill you and wouldnt think twice about it" Morgrm cleans the slime and much off his axe in the grass before making to move in the direction the party indecated they would go

Morgrym sets a hand on the grieving girl's shoulder "She aint here lass so there is still hope, lets see if there are clues to be found and get to followen them, time is not our friend here after all. Anyone see anything of note about?"

ill take 10 on my percetion as well to help with the search, aiding whoever has the highest score, my take 10 would put me at 18

Round 6

Morgryms forehead now glistens with sweat, this fight was going on for a bit now and his breathing was getting heavier, while in good shape this is still quite the work out and the stench made breathing difficult.

"Im axin ya untill ya talk or untill yer dead! im sure your time is running out fast creature!

attack+bab+inspire-power attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 1 - 1 = 18

damage+str+inspire+power attack: 1d10 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 + 2 = 8

Round 5, top of the initiative

Focused on taking out the undead beast in front of him Morgrym yells at the others "that wench o'er there knows something, you cant knock an undead out so we may need to do something to get what she knows outta her! hey! tell us where our friend went and we will let you live!"

with that last line he chops again for the whore in front of him

attack whore 4 in front of me

1d20 + 5 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 1 - 1 = 20
1d10 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 + 2 = 7

side note, are these creatures undead? i dont remember a knowledge check being thrown at us? undead are imune to none leathal so we couldnt take one for interigation withought alot of personal danger

Morgrym now fully engrossed in the battle grits his teeth and continues to swing, his axe a constant threat to these horrible creatures

attack+bab+inspire-power attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 1 - 1 = 13

damage+str+inspire+power attack: 1d10 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 + 2 = 8

Seeing Ri'el's body stiffen and drop to the ground Morgrym gets angry and shouts at the creatures "Listen up you ugly smelly wenches! You hurt me friend, now im gunna hurt you!" And with that Morgrym hefts his axe and charges at one of the creatures, hoping to hold it off while the others back him up

gunna move up to and axe the top wench, dont wanna charege as that -2 to ac could be bad

attack+bab+inspire-power attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 1 - 1 = 22

damage+str+power attack+inspire: 1d10 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 10

i really helps me keep track of stuff yes, i am even going to steal that for myself for my IRL friends which im having start a PBP game cuz its easyer to do with the new baby around, so honors to you

edit: and it seems you missed my comment on my post, ive only taken 3 damage as i have DR 1/adamantine. just letting you know so those updates can be accurate

The creatures speed and ferocity caught Morgrym off guard but that didnt slow his assault in the least "Time to show them what we are made of lads! take these disgusting things down! and with that Morgrym once again raises his axe and strives again to damage these fiendish creatures

feel i should point out that i only took 3 damage, stonelords get DR/adamantine = to half their level starting at level 2, no biggie there though.

attack+bab: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

damage+str: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

well that aint hittin squat! darn

hot damn these things get all their attacks on a charge, thats not very nice :(. this calls for a solid set of more axing to the face

Morgrym sees the creatures turn agresive the moment they heard the party anounce themselves and prepares to make them into mince meat. "Stay behind me lads, take em out one at a time and they should drop fast! anyone know if these things can talk? should we take one alive?"

Morgrym sets his feet in the soil and calls up the strength of the earth to make him stronger and harder, he feels his skin toughen and he knows that he is a force to be reconed with. he raises his axe and readies himself for the first creautre to come within swinging distance and plans to bring the axe down hard.

ready an attack for the first creature that gets in range

attack+bab-power attack: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 5 - 1 = 21

damage+str+power attack: 1d10 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 9

Morgrym seeing the figures inside the tent moves his arm in front of Ri'el's path "See that lad, there be someone inside, the look o this place dont make me feel to welcome either. perhaps we should have our friends lay an ambush and you and I announce our presence here? id feel safer with them at the ready for both our sakes"

Seeing his companion begin to move forward Morgrym doesnt even hesitate to move with him bringing his shield up and scanning the surroundings. He nudges Ri'el and talks while continuing to look about "Weapons up lad, there is danger here and we know it, no need to be caught off guard. Do yer eyes see anything?"

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

Morgrym pipes up from the back of the group "Feet mean people, people mean information, i say we would be silly not to follow em"

"And ill bring of the rear guard, let me know if there is trouble and ill be right there but having people sneak up on you is simply the worst kind of trouble" Morgrym says, as he does so he is looking about the4 enviroment for a place to clean the slime and blood off his axe, these frogs were certainly not the most disgusting thing he had ever seen, but slime seems to gross Morgrym out

------round 3------

Smirking about Eli's quip Morgrym replies rather simply "I think ill leave the frog kissin to the other green skins thanks" Morgrym sees that the party has this fight well in hand and continues to swing away, sooner this fight is over sooner they can get back to finding their comrade.

Attack+bab+inspire-power attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 1 - 1 = 20

Damage+Str+inspire+power attack: 1d10 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 1 + 2 = 13

moving i think i can reach that frog and not get an attack of op on me, correct my possition if im wrong

Morgrym looks at the slime and muck that coats his axe along with the blood of the frog and is disgusted. he mutters to no one in preticular "i am definatly going to need to clean my gear afterwords, this is disgusting!" but disgust aside he presses into the next frog and keeps swinging

attack+bab+inspire-power attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 1 - 1 = 19

damage+str+inspire+power attack: 1d10 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 + 2 = 7

Morgrym still trying to ensure Astien isnt hurt is caught somewhat off guard by the approcihing giant anphibians, but only on his heals for a moment Morgrmy draws his weapon and strikes at the frog closest to him which if i can read corretly is frog 3 while drawing his axe and shield. "I woulda said this place look'd fishy but apparently i got a frog in me throat!"

Attack+bab+inspire: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 1 = 17

damage+str: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

Taking hold of the rope Morgrym looks at the water below and then to his companions that have already crossed over "If I fall in ill hold onto the rope, just pull me out if ye dont mind" Morgrym didnt look very confident in his skills to cross this swamp n the posts ahead of him but no point in humming and hawing forever

Acrobatics: 1d20 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (20) - 4 + 1 = 17

And despite the weight of his armor, Morgrym seems to pass over the swamp with ease and grace rarely seen in a dwarf

dat nat 20

Morgrym looking at the options presented humms and haws a moment before pointing out an issue "I can certainly see the merrit in getting a rope bridge set up, i think without one id lack the balance in this armor to get across safely. If we tie off the rope on this end to a tree and one of you crosses and ties it off to the far side that should certainly make the crossing easier. though looking at the distance a single length of rope wont do, Ive got 50 feet or so but i dont think that will get all the way across"

Morgrym sees Davina drop her guard and hug the goblin and returns his weapon to his belt. Not being the shy sort but not sure what to do as the dwarven hatred for goblins and their kin bubbles up he has to take a moment to push aside his prejudices before greeting Eli "Greetings, Me name be Morgrym and it seems that my friends here already count you as one of theirs. What brought you to this murky hell hole of an island? and have you seen anyone else here at all?"

Wispering to the others "We aint got a good idea its a threat, could be just as scared as us, get your weapons up but lets announce ourselves shall we?" Morgrym's sense of duty would not allow him to attack an unaware opponent unless he was certain this opponent was something deserving of death. If they announce themselves and it attacks he will accept responsibility for the danger he put them in but he had to be certain of its intentions first.

today my daughter was born at 5 pm, im am an understandably busy man now, will still post but you know, sparsly for a few days

"see anything of interest lad? this place dont sit well with me and the sooner we can get out o here the better" Morgrym nervously looked into the trees of the jungle island, they have a purpose here but it looks like this island wont simply give them everything they need and they will need to fight it or abandon their quest.

Morgrym gently places a hand on Ri'el's back and says equally out loud as to Ri'el himself "Looks like we be gettin our chance to look for em, lets not be waistin time. Grab yer gear and lets get to the boats. one o you is gunna need to show me how to use em!"

Morgrym goes with purpose to fetch his gear and secures his pack and makes a small prayer hoping to find their crew mates alive and well. getting back to to the deck of the ship he waits impatiently by the boat for the other "Lets be movin lads, time waits for no one after all!"

Later on while working Morgrm tries to take one of his companions aside, showing them the piece of the bandana he inquires "Does this look like it belonged to either o yer friends thats gone missing? i found it near some oh those things looked to have climed on board. yer Plugg seems to be an underhanded sort but i dont tihk he had a hand in the missin peoples"

Morgrym hopes that if his words are true that they can discover the fate of those people, be it that they are dead and at peace or if they live that they can be saved. first thing he will vote for once the ship is out of plugg's hands is confirming the locations of these crew members. being captive is a horrible thing he wishes upon no one. not after his time in a cage.

Morgrym takes the bandanna crap and pockets it wondering to whom may belong, he markedly notes to ask the others when they meet again in the evening as they know the crew of this ship better, he has only been among them for a day or two at least.

Morgrym takes his time with the work he is assigned, ensuring it is done well, no need for any leaks to spring when they are further out at sea after all.

Morgrym listens to the roll call and hardly notices when his name is called. One of his friends has to poke him so he remembers to respond, Morgrym while in the middle of a dangerous place and in a situation that will soon call for violence with the comanding officers but the task at hand was to get this ship sea worthy, and locate that missing crew if they could. speaking to his companions as the meeting breaks "keep yer eyes peeled fer the missing crew lads, but lets keep this boat on the waves, nothin like bein ship wrecked im more than certain"

moving about his tasks morgrym keeps a keen eye out for anything out of the usual on the ship, signs or blood or a struggle or anything of use to the location of the missing persons

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

Cleaning the sickly blood from his axe Morgrym looks to the others "Looks like this trip has all the perks dont it. Anyone take a hit? seems we are in for more fun before this is all over" Morgrym looks about the ship, the combat being over just as soon as it started leaves an odd feeling of foreboding in is mind and he has trouble shaking that while the ship returns to their duties and dealing with the sotrmy seas at hand

darn cats chewing m wires cut my internet line yesterday >.>

ill take the AoO on the purple one i think

Morgrm seeing an opening swings his ax at one of the creatures and attempts to bring it down

attack+bab+inspire: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 1 = 8
damage+str+inspire: 1d10 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5

Despite not seeming to hit anything Morgrym knows that his axe swings at least the creatures ocupied so his allies can take them out from relative safty "These beasts are quite the site, dont wory bout these two lads i got em busy, take out the rest!"

round 2 attack+bab+inspire: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 5 + 1 = 24
damage+str+inspire: 1d10 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 = 9

Surprise round
Seeing the creatures that are crawling up onto the deck Morgrym matches the call of his companion "Grab a weapon lads or get yerself outa the way, seems we got company!" Wasting no time Morgrym charges at one of the slimy things and goes to town immediately.

attack+bab+charge: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 2 = 9
damage+str: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

Round 1
Despite the charge it seems Morgryms aim was far from accurate but that didnt dissuade him in the least and he growled in the way that only dwarves seem to be able to and swung again with equal fervor

attack+bab: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
damage+str: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

seems the dice gods have a distaste for me lol, o well, at least im a meat wall over here. These creatures are technically aberrations if i remember correctly despite looking goblinoid right? so i dont get hatred against them

good question, im going to assume we are on the deck but we will need that answer be fore proceeding. typically for a sailor to be IN the rigging durring a storm is asking to be thrown off the ship

Feeling this meeting has done all the good it can Morgrym plans to inter for the night "Sleep lightly tonight lads, lets inspect the ship on the morrow and see what we can find then meet again on the eve. Should be able to get a more solid plan together then. If there is nothing else we should be to our bunks"

ah, seems it flipped pages and i didnt look at the end of the last one

Morgrym after commenting on the battle plans turns back to Davina "So it seems we are all hear against our will... do you all plan on stayin pirates? Id by happy to help you with your buisness in the shackles, and if the events of the near future mean we have a ship o our own it would mean that we could chase anyone's goals here in these waters. I myself am here lookin to see if any knowledge can be found about my nature. see im not a normal paladin but whats Known as a stone lord. I lack most of the normal magics and skills that a paladin has but instead have the heart and streangth o the earth within. we could even become pirate hunters. Im sure they have lots in the way o cash and it would be a service to these waters that doesnt have us killin or looting honest folk"

Chuckling Morgrm points out "Or lad simply put something heavy on the hatch to the crew deck, should keep them out o the fight ling enough for us to deal with the officers" Magic isnt the only answer to lifes problems and Morgrym knew with the proper application of thought any task could be done, magic or no magic

taking some time after his meditations Morgrym finds Davina and asks a very blunt question "Davina, If we are to fight I need to more of the people we are fighting. What can you tell me of these officers who betray their captain? Admitedly im thrown into this mess and am sticking by you all but i hardly know you. Ive seen your captain kill in cold blood, and i can assume these men are no better but how did you all end up upon this ship? or have you all always been scalywags as ive head it put?" She can tell from the voice he seems conflicted and is looking for a reason to fight beside these people he has just met and a reason to trust them to have his back and not betray him like these other pirates seemed so easy to do

Preparing for the day ahead Morgrym says his prayers to his god hoping that a guiding hand will see them through the events to come. Life at sea is certainly not something he had expected when his life began but the tales of crews working together like brothers does appeal to him. But at the same time he still wants to search for more knowledge on his earthen powers and where they come from.

Life has certainly changed and there is no sign of it slowing

Is the crew cabin reached by opening a hatch on trhge deck like alot of boats or is it actually a door like the officers cabin usually is?