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Apologies, guys, I've been dealing with some personal issues lately, but I believe I am good to go now. I will catch up with the posts and have a post up tonight or tomorrow.

So sorry, y'all, but I'll be better from now on.

Ahh! Apologies, thought I had posted but the site ate my post. Been having that issue lately, anyone know what to do about it?

Also, the edits to Viktorra didn’t save, so I’ll have to remake her down to level 1. Should have a post up tomorrow.

"Well isn't that the strangest thing to keep on board a ship." Viktorra says, revealing a much more civilized accent than her relatively disheveled appearance would indicate.

She reaches a gloved hand out towards Shaedeen, taking hers and shaking it firmly.

"Name's Viktorra. Sea Banshee's blessing upon you. Are you all alright?"

However Camris wants to introduce me is fine, and I will go along with it. Best to let him decide anyway.

It’s good to be back! Had a busy few days of work, should have her level 1 build finished relatively soon, by tomorrow, and I’ll post some way of her being on the ship already.

Any ideas?

Don't worry, Vik is quite the spicy lass, as the others from the first game can tell you. She is more than willing to fight with words and gun.

I'll have to figure out how I had her built for level 1, but that shouldn't take too long.

Hello everyone! DM Camris has been so kind as to politely reinvite me to join your crew, as soon as I change her back down to level 1.

I missed Viktorra, but with all of the real life stuff I had to handle, it was rough to continue. I am back now, and would love the opportunity to be accepted back into the crew! Should you like to have your captain back, that is.

Ahh! Somehow, the little "X new" things for this thread were turned off, so I haven't seen any of the new posts recently, and have been waiting ignorantly for new stuff to happen!

I haven't abandoned this game, and know that I will be more vigilant in the future.

Upon landing, Vik takes a quick look around, attempting to find whatever it was that was moving around down here.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

"Well, that hurt a bit more than I expected." she called up, answering Bellamy. "That, and I think these thorns are bad news. Be careful not to fall!"

Fortitude: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Well, crap. There goes that. Thank Besmara it's not Dex damage!

"I agree with Reijo here, gentlemen." Vik says, quickly sheathing hboth her rapier and pistol before following Reijo up the ropes, after grimacing at his uncleanliness first, of course.

Not sure if taking 10 for a 16 would've good enough, so I'm gonna roll it.

Climb: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Is everything alright here, guys?

"It's supposed to be some sort of shrine or temple, I believe...this is certainly not it."

Definitely me.

Survival: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

"I believe it's....that way." Vik says, pointing whichever way it is.

"Too true, Nhati. We need to keep moving if we want to make it in time."

Well, if you want to go the Dex-based, Cayden, "freedom fighter" from Andoran, then yeah.

But you realize the flavor is what you make it, right?
Yeah, you could have an Orc, full-plate wearing, greataxe-using Warpriest of Rovagug, but there's no reason the halfling Warpriest of Desna, wearing light armor and focused on throwing starknives is any less of a Warpriest than the Orc.

Vik (the alias I'm posting with now) is actually a pirate-Warpriest of Besmara, using the rapier and Fencing Grace, along with guns because, well, pirate. She's quite effective, and very fun to play!

"Keep your eyes peeled, everyone. This seems suspicious..."

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

"So be it, ignorant fool. You spew heresies even as you accuse of being heretics."

Vik draws her pistol as she moves closer to their side of the river, beginning to take aim at one of the...'pets'.

Initiative: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

Hey everyone! Just got back from college, so my posting rate will increase dramatacically.

"There are no heretics here. Only those with the Queen's favor."

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Using Knowledge (religion) to see if anything is known to be guarding the Throne specifically.
Knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

"If it's simple wounds of the flesh, and not a debilitating injury like Suny's, I can patch you up, Salty. Think of it as thanks for repairing my gun here."

With her spontaneous curing, Vik can give up any spell for a Cure. What do ya need?

Unfortunately, Mending has a casting time of 10 minutes, so unless we want to spend half an hour here, my gun's out of commission. Which is fine, but we'll need to get it fixed eventually.

Vik leans over to clean the plant matter off of her cutlass on one of the many loose strips of cloth hanging from her outfit before speaking.

"This river sure looks like a nice place to rest, if only for a minute. The river looks clean enough to drink from, I'm gonna fill my water skin back up after I make sure it is clean."

Does she think it's safe to drink?
Survival: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Huh. Didn't think about that. It's not magical, but I'm not exactly sure how the rules for repairing a misfired firearm work for non-gunslingers.

"I agree. We should continue our journey." Vik says grimly, looking down at her broken pistol.

"I suppose I'll have to fix that eventually...."

"Ahh, I'll have to get around to fixing that."

Dropping the jammed pistol, Vik rushes forward to the next ray thingy and takes another swing at it.

Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29
Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Aha! Critical hit!
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18
Crit Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

"Can someone tell me what these things are, exactly...?"

Sorry, weekend was busy!

Vik strikes out at the...things...as they move away from her.
Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16
Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

When she sees that they moved away, Vik will quickly reload her pistol with an alchemical cartridge, and take a shot at the nearest one.
Hopefully it's relatively close to her. If she needs to, she'll take a five-foot step forward. Using Deadly Aim as well.
Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

...are you serious? A 1, 2, 3, and 4? Ugh.

Reflex save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Unhindered by the plant growth filling the area, Vik moves to engage the vine in melee, giving it her best...poke?

Swift action to make her rapier Keen through Sacred Weapon. Figured I could use a few rounds here.

Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19
Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

"Told ya so...Besmara be with us." Vik whispers before raging and taking a shot at the vine.

Raging (free), fervoring a Divine Favor (swift), using her Trickery Blessing (move), and Deadly Aiming the vine thingy (standard).

Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

"I...say we head around this plant, what do you say? Surely whatever's under that thing ain't worth tha trouble..." Vik whispers to the group quietly, dropping her cutlass to the ground and quietly drawing her rapier.

Vik will sheathe her rapier in favor of the cutlass for cutting through the jungle, although her pistol remains drawn and loaded.

"Let's get on with it, shall we?"

Survival: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Wait, I'm not trained in Survival? Huh.

"Truth be told, I am glad I have no magic to aid me. It helps make the trip meaningful and whatnot, you see?"

Climb: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Using the rope, along with whatever else is up there. Fairly certain she would have wanted to go first, but would not push it. Reijo putting the rope up is fine.

My bad, guys! Next week is Spring Break for me, so I was busy finishing off some school work and getting ready to go home. Posting now!

"Might I remind you that I didn't invite you, but instead you decided to simply come along?"

"All of Her faithful are expected to make the Voyage, and I for one certainly don't intend to let this opportunity pass by. We're docked on the very island itself! I have to do it now."

"I simply be wanting to make my Voyage, that's all. The Black Lady commands it of all her faithful, and what with us being here and all, there be no reason I shouldn't do it now."

"Eh, Captain? You wouldn't mind if I went and completed my Voyage would you? Seeing as how we're already here and everythin'? It'd really mean a lot to me, and the Lady would be mighty pleased."

Oh, I'm definitely up for undergoing a little side-quest!

Onwards to the shrine, then!
Evidently, I'll get a cool magical bead or something.

See, I think the whole idea is that the priest of Besmara is supposed to do the trip alone.
That's why I thought it would be a good idea for Vik to already have done it, as I think she would feel as if she had cheated if she didn't donut by herself.

Besmara's Throne? Hey, Helio, have you read up on this particular island? Besmara's Throne. I'm not sure if Vik would have already made her Voyage here, but if she hasn't, then I'm not too sure she wouldn't leave to make the journey. Obviously, that wouldn't be good for party cohesion, as the trip surely takes more than an hour. What do ya say?

Vik nods to Reijo, and sheathes her rapier as well.
After retrieving her (hopefully undamaged) pistol, Vik rejoins the party.

"She's not a sea monster in truth, so the Lady has no power over her fate. I say we end her troublesome existence, lest some other unfortunate soul fail to best her."

Okay! Sounds good! Assuming the lady is still there when I get there...
Shouldn't my Silence help the sailors that are under her song in the area of the thing?

Vik will offer a silent prayer to Besmara, asking for accuracy, and then bound up the stairs through the disoriented pirates towards the siren.
Swift action for sacred weapon for Keen, move action towards her, standard action attack. Second turn, if she needs to move again, she will.

attack 1: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21
damage 1: 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

Acrobatics, if needed: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16

attack 2: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24
damage 2: 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15

Sorry, school had me caught up. I'm back!

Question before I post, though. I'm a bit confused about timing. With the first of Vik's turns I still have to post, was the path to the thing clear? I assume at the secind it is, but I'm not too sure about the first.

Well, that's rude.

Could I get a judgement on distance, Helio? And what I think it might take to get me through the crowd of sailors (preferably without killing many)?

Aww, man! That's rough, Nhati. Luckily, rage should help with that. Let's hope I don't go blind!

Will DC 15: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

It appears as though Vik didn't understand what you said (Silence), but it's pretty obvious you meant to aim it at her. She seems to respond, but unless someone can read lips, what she said will be a mystery.

Watching the bird soar over the ship, Vik springs into action, dropping her pistol somewhere safe and yelling at the sailors left available.

"Well? Come on! I don't intend on lettin' this mere bird wreck our crew! Grab a weapon, and fight!"

With that, and rapier in hand, Vik heads across the deck towards the thing, drawing her crossbow as she does.

"For Besmara and her crew!" is the cry that immediately precedes the bolt flying towards the bird.

Fervor-ing Divine Favor starting her (new found!) rage, drawing crossbow as part of the move to get 40 feet closer if that doesn't put her in danger of an AOO, firing crossbow one-handed (as she still has her rapier out).
Edit: Noticed I Fervor-ed a Divine Favor last round, so make this one Aid instead.
Edit 2: Even better idea! Vik uses Silence on herself! Aha! Begone, foul music! Once I get within 20 feet of her, of course.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Damage: 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Wait, I didn't fail the Will save, did I? Because I definitely shot at her.

"W-what is that sound?"

Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Init: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

Vik manages to shake off the entrancing melody, and quickly springs into action.

Assuming that she does actually go first, and there's not a surprise round...her excitement at being back at sea has really shown through!

With her newly enhanced speed (fast movement!), Vik will take the stairs down from the wheel to the middle deck, drawing her pistol and issuing a quick prayer to the Pirate Queen as she does so.

"Sailors, look alive! We've got a beastie incoming!"

If no surprise round, and the thing is in range (50 ft.), she'll take a shot (assuming it's not going to be getting within 10 feet for a touch attack). If there is a surprise round, then she's done. Also, fervoring a Divine Favor.

Attack, Deadly Aim: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
Damage, Deadly Aim: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Also, found a much more accurate, much more intimidating profile picture for Vik.
What do you guys think?

Edit: decided on Improved Initiative, as I'm tired of going last. And it paid off!

Alright, then I'll probably take a level in "Savage Pirate", trade in EWP (firearms) for Opening Volley, and pick up Deadly Aim. Trying to create somewhat of a switch hitter here.

Also, HP: 1d12 ⇒ 4
I'll be taking 7 (1/2+1) then.

Will probably completely level Vik up tomorrow morning.
How much gold did we have, and did we have a chance to spend any of it?
Note: if you want to balance Vik's treasure for what she has actually done, feel free.

Yeah, I don't see myself getting into the TWF/Sword and Pistol lines.

Although, Savage Technologist would give me effectively both at second level.

@Helio, would you allow me to reflavor the Savage Technologist for this game? If so, would it be possible to make its rage grant a bonus to Dex and Con, instead of Dex and Str like it currently does? That'd be perfect for what I want.

Working on her 5th level. Can't decide between Power Attack and Deadly Aim. Thinking Deadly Aim, to make my pistol worth using, but Power Attack would give me more melee ability. Thoughts?

Also, both my rapier and pistol go to 1d8, so that's nice.

Vik would try and stay around the wheel of the ship, as she is most comfortable there.
Should she be shooed away by whoever is manning the wheel, she would at first put up a fight, using whatever charm she can manage to stay by it.
That failing, she would take to whatever job she was given.