Nothing happens all night.
The heat is less unbearable.
Nothing happens the next day.
The heat is unbearable.
That night, Esteban talks more about the problem at Nightfall Station. He mentions that wild elves have been attacking.
In a couple of months, they will probably more on to a different part of the expanse. They're nomadic that way.
Nothing happens all night.
The heat is unbearable.
Nothing happens the third day.
The heat is unbearable.
The monotony is unbearable.
Hurg and Esteban bickering is unbearable.
Over the course of the days that pass, Chuol will tend to his work as a deckhand, but during a suitable break period, he will seek out the others who fought with him the night before and try to start up a conversation with them.
"I be wonderin', what is it dat brings you warriors onto dis boat goin' so deep in Mother Mwangi's heart? She be very dangerous, and not one to trifle wit'."
Nothing happens the fourth morning.
The heat is unbearable.
That afternoon, the ship breaks down.
"I told ya she'd blow if I gave ya more power," Hurg complains loudly.
This counts as excitement.
It takes Hurg three hours to fix it.
This does give you a chance to find out a little more about the engine. One of the crewmen mentions a magical organism called an 'arcophage' that serves as a power source.
The engine recharges.
The boat continues.
The heat is unbearable.
The monotony returns.
The fifth day, the captain points out the wreck of 'Lady Fortune', the sister ship of 'The River Queen'. Her engine blew up, explains Faruq.
Hurg can be heard mumbling "Yah, her captain wanted more power toooo."
Sykala seems much like Fippin not the least bit unconvenienced by the heat and humidity. Unlike, the crew that seems to be aching for something, ANYTHING to happen she seems to be enjoying every second on the river. She constantly points out various forms of vegetation and wildlife to anyone who takes an interest. Looking toward the wreckage, "You can not fight river, must listen to what it say. Think ship mighty, but only twig floating along." She says to the captain with a questioning look while pointing toward the 'Lady Fortune', "You get stuff from wreck to heal boat if we wreck too?"
Ixius:
Ixius sets up his chest to work on Keliwyn's bow.
Craft (bowmaking) check (1d20+9=25)
Sykala:
Fippin is pretty happy to coast along and enjoy the ride. He risks a bit of fishing in the river to keep himself occupied.
The heat takes a very heavy toll on Keliwyn. He is strips to his undershorts and spends almost all of his time in the cabin, wondering what he did to deserve such a fate. He hopes, fervently, that his companions will not let him die in such a forgotten place on the map.
Day 1 (1d20+9=26, 1d20+9=17)
Day 2 (1d20+9=21, 1d20+9=24)
Day 3 (1d20+9=11, 1d20+9=22)
Day 4 (1d20+9=12, 1d20+9=19)
Day 5 (1d20+9=16, 1d20+9=19)
Chuol swelters in the heat, but being somewhat accustomed to it, does not complain so much. He continues minding his tasks. Upon seeing the pain Keliwyn is going through, he gives special attention to the elf.
To Keliwyn: "Dis jungle be hotter dan you're used to, I bet. Where ya from?"
On the fifth day Sykala comes to Keliwyn in his delirium, "You look like you not want be here. Why you come? You happier in city." Her blue eyes looking searchingly into his. She intones a prayer to Gozreh and casts Endure Elements on him and he can feel the smothering blanket of heat disapate. For the first time in days he can breath easily. "Gozreh watch over you now, rest." She'll continue to cast it on him daily now.
Just popping in to ask you to confirm your positions on the boat in good weather.
Usually on the foredeck.
In the cabin, working on Keliwyn's longbow.
Chuol will spend most of his time working away with the other deckhands. On breaks, however, he will be in the cabin, resting, chatting here and there.
Fippin will spend most of his time on the deck watching the river go buy. He's quite interested in all the different flora and fauna that he might be able to see from the deck, and he'll spend a couple of hours each day fishing in the river.
Seeing Fippin's interest in the surroundings Sykala is more than happy to talk about, point out various plants and animals with him, and discuss thier behaviors. She'll also get into a friendly fishing competition (she uses spear fishing) with him and gives advice on what bait to use if he's into it.
In response to Choul and Skyala's inquires, Keliwyn explains that his true home is the Mierani Forest, north of the lost coast, although he has spent the last number of years living in Korvosa.
Keliwyn is grateful for his companions care, healing and spells alike. Although he spends the first five days largely incapacitated in the cabin, once he is feeling better he can be found all over the place, wandering the boat and speaking with everyone. He spends some time with Ixius, discussing bowmaking and archery, and can also be found on the bow, watching the scenery go bye.
Day 1 (1d20 7=24, 1d20 7=11) 9 points in th afternoon
Day 2 (1d20 7=16, 1d20 7=23)
Day 3 (1d20 7=15, 1d20 7=23)
Day 4 (1d20 7=15, 1d20 7=18) 2 points in the afternoon
Day 5 (1d20 7=9, 1d20 7=13) 6 points in the morning, 7 in the evening.
I'd let Asmodeus provide me counsel to get out of this bug-infested inferno Baas swears to Keliwyn during a game of Towers.
Ahead of you, the river turns and narrows. An ancient, moss covered statue of mammoth proportions have forced the river to turn. The trees at this bend, hang over the river creating a tunnel like effect.
"Lots of those statues in the jungle ... No one seems to know who made 'em or why. They're older than memory," says Esteban. Waving to the tunnel ahead formed by the trees he says "You'll be seeing a lot of that soon. The river narrows near Whitebridge and starts to look like this all the way along."
Stunned by the wonder of it all, Sykala watches the river wend its way through a tunnel made from the very living trees in awe. "Not dream this exist", she says under her breath. Looking upon the ruins of the statue she reaffirms for herself that nature will always reclaim the land no matter what people try and carve from it.
Ixius takes a break from his bow-crafting and comes out of the cabin and watches the giant statue drift by.
This is an amazing and terrifying place, he thinks may Gozreh protect us all.
I'd let Asmodeus provide me counsel to get out of this bug-infested inferno Baas swears to Keliwyn during a game of Towers.
"Ha!" Keliwyn laughs, "I know a a few clerics of the First Lord. Lacking in any sense of humor, they'd probably see your comment as blaphemous." As they pass the statute and go through the living tunnel, Keliwyn falls silent and keeps his moving, scanning over everything.
In response to Choul and Skyala's inquires, Keliwyn explains that his true home is the Mierani Forest, north of the lost coast, although he has spent the last number of years living in Korvosa.
Keliwyn is grateful for his companions care, healing and spells alike. Although he spends the first five days largely incapacitated in the cabin, once he is feeling better he can be found all over the place, wandering the boat and speaking with everyone. He spends some time with Ixius, discussing bowmaking and archery, and can also be found on the bow, watching the scenery go bye.
"If ever you be needin' some help, you just be askin' Chuol! I be glad to help!"
Fippin and Sykala:
The two of you both spot eyes in the trees as the boat approaches the arch.
Creatures hiding and watching can either mean they are frightened and hiding or an ambush. She points to the trees forming the arch and says, "eyes in trees!" She holds a gust of wind spell in case they shoot arrows at her or try and come aboard (unleashing it at first hostile action-60' foot line effect).
Fippin runs to the back of the boat to grab his bow.
As he goes he shouts.
"There be eyes watching us from the shore!!!"
"Lots of those statues in the jungle ... No one seems to know who made 'em or why. They're older than memory," says Esteban. Waving to the tunnel ahead formed by the trees he says "You'll be seeing a lot of that soon. The river narrows near Whitebridge and starts to look like this all the way along."
These are extraordinary. They remind me of the statues of old Varasia.
"Ha!" Keliwyn laughs, "I know a a few clerics of the First Lord. Lacking in any sense of humor, they'd probably see your comment as blaphemous."
"Who was joking?" he groans as he smacks a bug on his neck. "It looks like you beat me again. Another ga.." Baas is interrupted by Fippin's yelling. He hesitates for a moment thinking it could be a joke or jumpiness...but then the potential of a threat becomes a bit more real and he scampers for his weapon and tries to discern where Sykala is.
Like Baas, Keliwyn runs to grab his bow & quiver from its hook on the front cabin wall underneath the pilothouse, just in case 'the eyes' are hostile.
Chuol draws his trident and shield and runs out onto the deck. He starts looking around in an attempt to see what's happening.
Ixius looks up into the trees to try to see the eyes for himself.
As the boat moves under the branches eight greyish-green furred monkey like creatures leap from the trees. A gust of wind emanating from Sykala blows two of the creatures into the river. A third bounces off the mosquito netting covering the pilot house, cabin, and covered cargo area and joins those in the water.
Three of the keches bounce off the netting to land on the front of the boat. Two of them land at the rear. All three creatures that landed at the front move on Sperrago immediately surrounding him.
Ixius looks up into the trees to try to see the eyes for himself.
Sykala will begin intoning a prayer to Gozreh that takes a full round.
Fippin should have been able to grab his quiver during the surprise round, so I'm assuming he has it on his back.
Round #1- Fippin Picks up his bow (move action), teleports into the elevated pilot cabin (minor action), and he tosses Faruq his bow and the string (standard action).
"Esteban we've got some trouble. Faruq string my bow, I'm likely going to be casting a spell."
The three creatures at the front of the boat throw objects at Danner who begins to scream and twist about trying to pull the objects off of him. Then, all three pounce on Sperrago tearing him to shreds.
Chuol is caught alone behind the cabin. The two keches there throw vipers at him but the vipers do not manage to bite him this round. The apelike creatures do not attack him yet preferring to give the vipers a chance to do their job.
Fippin should have been able to grab his quiver during the surprise round, so I'm assuming he has it on his back.
Round #1- Fippin Picks up his bow (move action), teleports into the elevated pilot cabin (minor action), and he tosses Faruq his bow and the string (standard action).
"Esteban we've got some trouble. Faruq string my bow, I'm likely going to be casting a spell."
Faruq grins and begins stringing the bow.
"Axasthyx Dilaxthys!"
Ixius casts shocking grasp then moves to a flanking position behind one of the creatures attacking Sperrago.
Touch attack (1d20+5=14), Electrical damage (3d6=10)
Claw attack (1d20+5=13), Claw damage (1d6+2=7), Sneak attack damage (1d6=1)
Tarren:
Augmented Hippogryphs claws (1d20+6=11, 1d4+6=9, 1d20+6=16, 1d4+6=10)
Augmented hippogryphs bite (1d20+3=13, 1d8+4=8)
Through the cabin door, Keliwyn sees the monkey like creatures drop to the the deck around his new friend. "Choul!" he yells as he drops his bow and quiver, draws his blades and moves through the door to attack the nearest target.
1d20=8+5=13 attack, 1d6=4+1=5 damage, 1d20=11+5=16 attack, 1d4=3+1=4 damage
Round #2
Fippin notes in his head that these creatures still haven't taken any overtly hostile actions against the party, and yet we are already trying to kill them.
For now he casts true strike, and he will try to hold it until the next round when his bow is ready.
Fippin notes in his head that these creatures still haven't taken any overtly hostile actions against the party, and yet we are already trying to kill them.
The three creatures at the front of the boat throw objects at Danner who begins to scream and twist about trying to pull the objects off of him. Then, all three pounce on Sperrago tearing him to shreds.
Chuol is caught alone behind the cabin. The two keches there throw vipers at him but the vipers do not manage to bite him this round. The apelike creatures do not attack him yet preferring to give the vipers a chance to do their job.
Seeing Keliwyn approaching the creatures from the other side, Chuol takes advantage of the distraction, ignoring the vipers, and focusing on the strange creatures attacking him. His eyes unfocus for a moment as he concentrates and he allows his spear-arm to guide itself to the target, relying upon years of training as well as no small amount of faith in order to strike home.
Attack Roll: (1d20+8=26)
Damage Roll: (1d8+4=8)
Ixius manages to get his hands on one of the pygmy keches -- and you will soon learn that is what they are called -- and gives it a zap. His claws, however, do not penetrate its bristly fur.
A creature with the hindquarters of a horse and the claws and head of a giant eagle seems to come out of nowhere and joins in the fray near the covered cargo area. It manages to get a claw into one of the keches.
One of the vipers, slithers towards Ixius and bites him.
The keches at the front cargo area finish off Sperrago. He dies without getting a chance to strike back. Danner fares better, stabbing one with a spear before they turn on him.
The mosquito netting around the covered cargo area is getting torn to shreds and does not interfere with anyone's attacks, nor does it provide any protection.
On the back of the boat, Keliwyn stabs at one of the creatures attacking Chuol. Chuol, on the other side of the same creature, skewers it with his trident but it is still alive.
In Keliwyn's rush to help Chuol, he does not notice the two vipers lurking nearby. One of them manages to bite his ankle.
The pygmy kech skewered by Chuol's trident slashes in vain. The other one, however, gets both claws in and tears away at his flesh.
Faruq tosses Fippin back his bow with a grin saying "Your bow, your highness."
Baas is still looking around for something to hit.