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Sterling shrugs. We work towards the same goal, for now that is enough. Time and actions will tell the rest. I have a few ideas. So, in the spirit of trust, I'll tell you,that I'm making a universal translator. It should be ready tomorrow. Seeing as they have a written language here, maybe we can get information that would otherwise censored by the church. Maybe even something about Rantherus.
The word 'friends' hits his ear like clashing tin. He stares at her. Friends trust each other, don't they? The truth is that you don't trust me. And I fail to see why. Have I lied to you? Have I stolen from you? Have I plotted behind your back? Truth is, friends support each other. And in the heat of the moment in a hostile world, friends back each other's play, even when they think it may be wrong. Especially when they think it's wrong, because they trust their friend has their best interests at heart. I'm not angry. I just don't think we define friendship the same.
Sterling hastily but carefully covers his work with a sheet. He gets up and unlocks and opens the door. What can I do for you Captain?
Sterling holes up in his lab. Occasional curses, and yips of success issue through the wooden walls.
I don't think that finding someone to play a wizard gestalt would be hard. It'll make combat insanely hard with 3 though. Still, I'm good with pushing forward.
Did we lose Luna and Paul
GM: So I'm just imagining the group voting for a leader without me? I'm just imagining they undercut me, when all I do is keep them safe and push them closer to our goal?
So I am truly alone. You are dismissed
GM: Sterling smiles and lets out a genuine laugh. I'm so use to people trying to screw me, that I never even considered they'd be competent and courteous. Sterling pats Salazar.
It's also funny that the rest of the group didn't ask why I fought so hard to get Forques as a first mate after she punched me in the face...hard He laughs again It's like I'm playing chess, while they're playing checkers. He looks at Salazar excited. I mean it was brilliant. People of self righteous moral high ground are so predictable. I kept telling them, we're heading for demon island, at least some of the crew will revolt. More than likely we'll have to put them down. But all I hear back is 'if we have happy thoughts and clap real hard, Tinker Bell will live'. Knowing group dynamics, like minded people will form cliques. What better way to purge the crew of those suffering from a self righteous moral code. I didn't think it would happen with just one insult, but she played into my hands. Forques should be thanking me. Sterling frowns a bit. The ensuing coup, I did not foresee. It's unbelievable, I secure a portable hole. Gather enough resources for our journey. Negotiate every aspect to get us on the water and underway. My thanks... Sterling leans back. I fully expect to see a naval armada guarding another massive demon wall, we may or may not be able to get through. All I really know is, you're my only friend. He pats Salazar again
GM: So you're saying the fish are probably chewing on our wooden hull right now? Sterling motions to Salazar to head out. Go tell our captain, she'd better hurry.
GM: Sorry to hear that Salazar. You're healed up now.It seems that every harbor has an army protecting it. We will need to think of a way to neutralize or bypass them. Once I'm done here, we'll take a look at the city. I've seen writing, which may mean books or scrolls.
GM: Sterling seems distracted. The loss of his stealthy companion was disconcerting. He looks at the second mate. Although it may seem otherwise, we have the same goals.
My aim is only to reach our goals with as little risk and greatest reward as possible. I fear she is far too naive about current situation. While Luna had no concerns about undermining my authority, I find no advantage in doing the same. That said, Your words mean something to me, and will not be forgotten. What I work towards is freedom. Freedom from the church or any agency who would tell me what I can and cannot do, what I can and cannot think, what I can and cannot say. The freedom to turn opportunity into advantage. If freedom is not given, then it must be taken. You can find your freedom with us. Leave me. We'll speak again.
Sterling waits for Salazar to return with the report. He then heads down to the lab.
Sterling silently sends Salazar over the side to reconnoiter the harbor Stealth +20
Sterling spend nearly all his time in the lab. He makes an appearance on the deck as the port comes into view. The banker summons Salazar
He's got the right idea. Sterling heads off to the lab.
When a manager pulls someone aside to talk to, its counseling. When a manager corrects someone in front of subordinates, its dominance. There was nothing right about it. A negative view of this world and people? I don't know if you've been keeping up on current events, but this isn't a Disney theme park we've been pulled into. Only a moron wouldn't constantly be doing risk assessment. And I don't think you or Paul have the balls to do want's necessary
Sterling smirks at Paul What do you think is going to happen when we make our final push to Rantherius? Through a blockade of a church armada? Make no mistake, Forques challenged all our authority. She made sure the crew understood that she was on top, and we are just the clueless owners. When push comes to shove, and it is coming, the crew will follow her lead and not ours. I stepped up to every challenge, and I have no problem being the a$$hole, if it gets us to our goal in one piece. Exactly what skills does she bring to the table that can't be replaced? I hate to break it to you, but we're marching off to war. Tip toeing around peoples feelings and being politically correct will not further our cause. Keeping our crew from dying and keeping this ship running will. Her blase attitude towards losing a crew member needed to be addressed, and I stand by it.
Sterling follows Luna. Ok, talk
I'm not panicking and your threats don't scare me. You are relieved of duty. You will find your port of harbor at our next stop.
Are you high? Sterling says somewhat annoyed. He shakes his head. Drill them today and everyday. I don't want to lose anyone else because they're too slow to jump out of the way of gnashing teeth.
It would be useless to sent the water elementals after it, since they would be far too slow. Sterling instead tells them to patrol the outside of the ship. Sterling pulls himself on board. We lost a man, we need to put some sort of barriers to prevent these devil fish from jumping up and eating people. Something like this, but sharper and nastier.
It's reads like the spell should be considered ability damage
reading the spell, you may be right
it's considered ability damage
Spells and Critical Hits A spell that requires an attack roll can score a critical hit. A spell attack that requires no attack roll cannot score a critical hit. If a spell causes ability damage or drain (see Special Abilities), the damage or drain is doubled on a critical hit.
I really needed that reroll Luna, Thanks!
Sterling calls for the elementals to charge attack from the rear, ensuring at least one will flank with him. Water Ele 1 Charge, Flank
Water Ele 2 Charge
Water Ele 3 Charge
Sterling understands that it would be easier to touch the creature, than get through its armor, with his free hand he cast a spell. Swift Action: Arcane Accuracy (Su): The magus can expend 1 point from his arcane pool as a swift action to grant himself an insight bonus equal to his Charisma bonus on all attack rolls until the end of his turn. Standard action: Corrosive Touch [Defensive Cast]
Sterling lunges at the monster as it comes right at him. Broadsword, nine ring +1
Sorry Luna, you'll have to swim up after the creature goes. Fingers crossed, I'm not swallowed whole :P LOL
Water elementals Melee slam +7 (1d6+5) Water Ele 1
Sterling yells Salazar! Swift action: Mythic point 1 to summon
Standard Action:Summon Monster III (Sp)
Position elementals in flanking postions Small Water Elemental: N Small outsider (elemental, extraplanar, water)
OFFENSE
STATISTICS
SPECIAL ABILITIES
The elemental's touch puts out non-magical flames of Large size or smaller. The creature can dispel magical fire it touches as dispel magic (caster level equals elemental's HD). Vortex (Su) A water elemental can create a whirlpool as a standard action, at will. This ability functions identically to the whirlwind special attack, but can only form underwater and cannot leave the water. Water Mastery (Ex) A water elemental gains a +1 bonus on attack and damage rolls if both it and its opponent are touching water. If the opponent or the elemental is touching the ground, the elemental takes a –4 penalty on attack and damage rolls. These modifiers apply to bull rush and overrun maneuvers, whether the elemental is initiating or resisting these kinds of attacks.
At the start of a battle, each combatant makes an initiative check. An initiative check is a Dexterity check. Each character applies his or her Dexterity modifier to the roll, as well as other modifiers from feats, spells, and other effects. Characters act in order, counting down from the highest result to the lowest. In every round that follows, the characters act in the same order (unless a character takes an action that results in his or her initiative changing; see Special Initiative Actions). If two or more combatants have the same initiative check result, the combatants who are tied act in order of total initiative modifier(highest first). If there is still a tie, the tied characters should roll to determine which one of them goes before the other.
We'll have to assume the summoned weapons will have favor underwater.
Standard Action: 1 mythic point : cast Alter Self (Gillmen +2 Str) If I can swift summon weapon, I'll jump over the side...else wait
Let's do it. My summons won't keep it from ripping the hull apart.
Paul, can you cast a way for us to breath underwater? We may need to follow it in
Sterling scrambles to his feet and quickly casts a summons spell. Move action stand SA: SLA Monster summoning III
Aquan:
While pointing to one elemental. Go to the steering wheel and keep it steady
to the others A gold colored large alligator is near the hull of the ship. Find it! Kill it! The previously summoned Elementals pop from existence, replaced by new ones Aliases
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