[GM Computerpro82] 3-08: Foundation's Price and 3-12: Fury's Toll

[Drilwenwënas]

The ranger looks at the fallen boss.

You didn’t want to surrender. Now look at your guts… What for a pity…

[GM Computerpro82]

Zenith manages to grapple the Bosun but the Starknife deflects off the side of the pike instead of hitting the Bosun's body.

b]Round 3, Bold May Act[/b]

Tadrun (Sickened 1, -46 HP)
Argoni Slate (-4 HP)
Itka Biklest
Sola
IRON RING PIRATE Red (-12 HP, 1d4 Persistent Poison)
Zenith (-1 HP)
Drilwenwënas (-8 HP)
IRON RING Bosun Circle token (-6 HP, 1d4 persistent poison)
IRON RING PIRATE Blue (Sickened 1, -4HP)
Rexon Kleensop (-23 HP)

[Itka Biklest]

Aww. I don't get to use more old-timey insults for Biting Words on the Captain. ;)

Upon seeing the captain fall, Itka grunts--"Hmp!"--as she hobbles into the room, stopping beside the desk. Following everyone's eyes, she quickly spots the bosun in the corner. Upper lip curling in contempt, she chants harsh, gutteral occult words, conjuring greasy black tentacles that grasp a fallen tankard and hurl it toward his head.

Telekinetic Projectile (B): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 162d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 6) + 4 = 16

◆ Stride, ◆◆ Cast a spell

[GM Computerpro82]

Itka uses a spell to hurl a tankard at the Bosun, but it misses.

Round 3, Bold May Act

Tadrun (Sickened 1, -46 HP)
Argoni Slate (-4 HP)
Itka Biklest
Sola
IRON RING PIRATE Red (-12 HP, 1d4 Persistent Poison)
Zenith (-1 HP)
Drilwenwënas (-8 HP)
IRON RING Bosun Circle token (-6 HP, 1d4 persistent poison)
IRON RING PIRATE Blue (Sickened 1, -4HP)
Rexon Kleensop (-23 HP)

[Sola the former Aspis]

Move
Produce Flame attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
"Well this is going smoothly wouldn't you say? After this guy we just need to rescue everyone and leave"

[GM Computerpro82]

Sola's Flame misses the Bosun, singeing his uniform as it passes over his shoulder.

I'll still take you all down myself!

Persistent Poison Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

◆◆ Pick and Strike at Zenith

Strike with Pike at Zenith: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18
Piercing Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

◆ Second Attack, since the Pike and Strike failed

Strike with Pike at Zenith, second attack: 1d20 + 11 - 5 ⇒ (8) + 11 - 5 = 14
Piercing Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Flat check for Persistent Poison: 1d20 ⇒ 14

The Bosun's attacks miss the agile Zenith, as the poison continues to eat away at him.

Round 3/4, Bold May Act

Tadrun (Sickened 1, -46 HP)
Argoni Slate (-4 HP)
Itka Biklest
Sola
IRON RING PIRATE Red (-12 HP, 1d4 Persistent Poison)
Zenith (-1 HP)
Drilwenwënas (-8 HP)
IRON RING Bosun Circle token (-10 HP, 1d4 persistent poison)
IRON RING PIRATE Blue (Sickened 1, -4HP)
Rexon Kleensop (-23 HP)

[Itka Biklest]

As Itka flips the bosun the bird, her grinding-granite voice grates: "You're trapped, outnumbered, and as good as dead." She then conjures greasy tendrils again, grabbing the discarded tankard and aiming a swift uppercut to the chin.

DC 20 Will save for Evil Eye.

Telekinetic Projectile (B): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 152d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 6) + 4 = 13

◆ Cast a spell (Evil Eye), ◆◆ Cast a spell (Telekinetic Projectile)

[Rexon Kleensop]

Rexon throws his javelin across the room at the grappled bosun. "No sense in being a sore loser. Accept defeat with grace, or perish!"

Javelin: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
piercing: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

As it returns to his hand, he mutters a prayer to himself, "Kurgess, guide my hand."

Javelin: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 1 = 17
piercing: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

◆ Strike
◆ Cast a spell (guidance)
◆ Strike

[Drilwenwënas]

The ifrit approaches from his prey through a path to let his companions fire into melee as well.

+1 katana: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

Damage, hunt prey: 1d10 + 4 + 1d8 ⇒ (1) + 4 + (2) = 7

Then he strikes again.

+1 katana: 1d20 + 10 - 5 ⇒ (11) + 10 - 5 = 16

Damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

[Zenith by redeux]

Gm only:

Bosun still flatfooted until end of Zenith's turn from successful grapple. And if Argoni hit at 19, then Sola might've hit 17 vs FF.

"You're as delusional!" Zenith replies, desiring to roll their eyes but not wanting to break their focus. Zenith briefly considers fabulous stunts, but with the small quarters and the Bosun still grappled in their hand, Zenith instead decides to make repeated use of Desna's favored weapon in an attempt to free the slaver from this life.

Strike Bosun with Starknife: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17
S dmg: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 4) + 3 = 10 if crit, deadly: 1d6 ⇒ 3

judgement...
Strike Bosun with Starknife: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 11 - 4 = 26
S dmg: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 2) + 3 = 6 if crit, deadly: 1d6 ⇒ 1

awaits...
Strike Bosun with Starknife: 1d20 + 11 - 8 ⇒ (19) + 11 - 8 = 22
S dmg: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 4) + 3 = 10 if crit, deadly: 1d6 ⇒ 2

[Argoni Slate]

Stratagem: 1d20 ⇒ 10

Argoni cheers as the others rally and surround the mean bosun. As he is fending off the other attacks, the halfling sees an opportunity. Not wanting to waste anymore bombs, especially with the bosun surrounded, he draws his shortbow and fires a quick arrow at the pirate.

Attack: 10 + 11 = 21
Damage: 1d6 - 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) - 1 + (3) = 4

◆ Stratagem
◆ Draw Bow
◆ Strike

[GM Computerpro82]

The attacks from the group cut down the Bosun before he has the chance to act again.

Yes, I messed up and Sola's attack would have hit him since he was flat-footed from Zenith's grapple, but the combined attacks from the rest of the group put him down regardless.

You opponents lie dead before you.

[Rexon Kleensop]

”Kurgess, I pray restore me. Just as your rest days heal us and make us stronger.” Rexon implores.

Self healing: 2d8 + 16 ⇒ (2, 6) + 16 = 24 full health

The Taldan man taps the healer’s tools in the bandolier around his chest. ”I can patch anyone else up who thinks they need it, but I’d rather move quickly until we secure the ship.”

The Taldan man stows his weapon and scans the room for any items of interest.

[GM Computerpro82]

Tadrun carries a key.

As you look around you see an ornate compass and a dented spyglass that has seen many years of use. The two items are worth about 15 gp in total.

You also find a Dwarven clan dagger mounted on a wall, and it seems out of place.

[Drilwenwënas]

The ifrit asks if someone can treat his wounds.

Then he takes the clan dagger. This must belong to the captive we are looking for.

[Argoni Slate]

"I got this, big guy. But let's get you patched up too." Argoni goes to help Rexon and Drilwenwënas's wounds. "Just keep the cat from eating me. I know I'm delicious, I don't need him to prove it."

Treat Wounds (DC15) - Rexon: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30
Healing: 4d8 ⇒ (8, 8, 4, 7) = 27

Treat Wounds (DC15) - Drilwenwënas: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
Healing: 2d8 ⇒ (7, 3) = 10

"Ooh, what'd we find?" He grabs the spyglass and tries to look through it.

[Drilwenwënas]

Thank you. We've found something valuable and this clan dagger which should belong to the captive we are looking for.

and should get +5 hit points healing because of godless healing. But not even necessary.

Then he moves out of the room.

Let's continue the exploration of the vessel.

[Zenith by redeux]

Treat Wounds DC 15 Zenith: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
healing: 2d8 ⇒ (8, 8) = 16

"Nice work" Zenith says to the team while wrapping their slightly electrified flesh with ease. They turn to Rexon and ask "What does Kurgess teach? I have not had experience with them."

Once everyone has finished, Zenith says with more excitement, "Time to free some captives."

[Rexon Kleensop]

”Thank you, Argoni. I feel much better.” I’ll save that heal spell then

To Zenith he replies, ”Kurgess teaches us that competition is healthy and positive as a form of self-improvement. The challenge of training is a kind of journey, the contest a daring adventure.”

[Itka Biklest]

"Hmp. Let's clear the rest of the rooms up here." Itka limps out of the room, treading carefully through the pooled blood so she doesn't slip in it, and gestures to one of the strapping strong young folks to open the door on the left (north). As she waits, Akti scrambles back into her pocket and snuggles into a ball.

[GM Computerpro82]

When you open the door to the North, you find an empty storage room.

The door to the South is locked.

[Drilwenwënas]

The previous captain had a key on him?

[GM Computerpro82]

He did. Are you going to try it?

[Itka Biklest]

Yes, we'll try the key. What could possibly go wrong? ;D

It occurs to Itka that perhaps enough noise was just made that a cowardly slaver might be hiding in one of these rooms, with some really nasty surprises ready for anyone who enters. She puts her ear to the wall of the locked room and listens for any sign of occupants.

Perception +7

[Rexon Kleensop]

Rexon offers to carry the items recovered from the captain's chamber. Thanks to Kurgess's blessing, he is stronger than he look. ant haul

Rexon nods for Zenith to take point position. "Let's find the captives."

[Drilwenwënas]

So open it.

The ifrit is waiting.

[Zenith by redeux]

Rexon Kleensop wrote:

”Thank you, Argoni. I feel much better.” I’ll save that heal spell then

To Zenith he replies, ”Kurgess teaches us that competition is healthy and positive as a form of self-improvement. The challenge of training is a kind of journey, the contest a daring adventure.”

"Ah, it is coming back to me now. I once travelled with an orcish champion of Kurgess by the name of Gruzhmok. I didn't make the connection that it was the same deity until now because they were much more...intense...in their worship." Zenith pauses for a moment before explaining, "Gruzhmok told me if I defeated 50 enemies in one-on-one combat in the arena then Kurgess would grant me healing magic. Is that how you got your healing magic?"

[Argoni Slate]

Argoni inspects the locked door, pulling out his thieves' tools before seeing Itka with the key. "Oh, sure, do it the easy way."

[Itka Biklest]

Itka holds out the key to Argoni (or whoever wants to take it) as she stands with her ear to the wall. She has no idea that she looks rather ridiculous.

[Argoni Slate]

Argoni unlocks the door and opens it.

[GM Computerpro82]

The comfortable bed and expensive furnishing suggest this cabin was once intended for important passengers or dignitaries to travel in luxury.

A red-haired dwarf with a braided beard is tied to a chair, one of his eyes bruised by recent injuries. Image added to Slide 8

You don’t look like Iron Ring Pirates, and based on that ruckus I heard next door, I don’t think you are friends with the Captain. Can you help me get the other prisoners and get out of here before any of us are sold? I can get the fugitives in touch with someone who can help them find a better future somewhere else.

Did you happen to get my Clan Dagger back from the Captain?

[Drilwenwënas]

Here it is. But who are you?

[GM Computerpro82]

I'm Ganthur. I help people who have been enslaved.

He seems a little hesitant to say any more. Perhaps he needs convincing you are going to help?

[Drilwenwënas]

So, Ganthur, Côme with us to set free the prisoners on this ship.

He invites the dwarf to move on giving her m the clan dagger.

[Itka Biklest]

"Hmp. Excellent. That's why we're here. We're not leaving until the captives are freed and this ship is burned so badly it'll never float again. Hmp! How badly are you hurt? Do you need healing before we go belowdecks to finish this?" Itka's harsh, gravelly voice grates on most people's nerves when she talks this much, but she hopes she's getting her point across anyway.

Diplomacy +6 if necessary

[Rexon Kleensop]

GM Computerpro82 wrote:

"I can get the fugitives in touch with someone who can help them find a better future somewhere else."

"We are eager to free the captives on this ship, but I must ask who you going to bring them to. The Pathfinders stationed here are currently out of action..." Rexon looks impatiently toward the door and the captives beyond.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

[GM Computerpro82]

I’m not too badly hurt, so I should be OK in a day or two. Save your healing for your own missions. Tadrun wanted information about the Gray Corsairs, including contacts or routes used by the Andoren navy, since he figured out I work for them.

He grimaces, but continues “I secured passage on a fishing boat to meet with a ship called the Triumph in the open seas two days ago. Our fishing boat was boarded, and Tadrun took everyone captive. The Triumph descended upon the Swift Huntress as it headed to Sedeq. They gave as good as they got, each ship unable to continue the fight. I’m surprised we made it to port—and I hope the Triumph is still afloat somewhere!”

[Drilwenwënas]

The ifrit resumes: Now we are going to set the captives free. Enough to discuss.

[Argoni Slate]

Argoni is enthralled by the sea story. "So the Triumph was able to fight off these slavers? They won then! Able to keep their freedom! And we're going to restore it to you and the others on this ship." He smiles at Ganthur.

[GM Computerpro82]

The story is a little confusing as portrayed. Ganthur was on a fishing boat, heading to meet the the Triumph. The Iron Ring Pirates on the Swift Huntress ambushed the fishing boat along the way, and took Ganthur and the crew captive. The Triumph showed up and tried to rescue Ganthur and the fishing boat crew from the Iron Ring Pirates. The two ships fought until both ships were heavily damaged, but the Iron Ring Pirates still made it to port here in Sedeq.

[Argoni Slate]

Ah, ok. I took it as the Swift Huntress ambushed the fishing boat and then went on to attack the Triumph nearby.

[Rexon Kleensop]

"They will be in good hands with you, then." Rexon nods to himself."Let's go."

[GM Computerpro82]

You can easily make your way down to the Gun Deck

The only light filtering in the room comes over the two stairs leading to the top deck as the gunports in front of the cannon on the broadside remain closed. Cruel laughter and the sound of sloshing water drift through the southern door.(Map left)

[Sola the former Aspis]

"Ahhhh... Joys. More trouble. I was hoping that was the end of it."

[Drilwenwënas]

Okay, ready to act again, guys?

[Rexon Kleensop]

Rexon ignites his wayfinder and raises his shield, then waits for Zenith's signal to open the door to confront the source of that laughter.

[Argoni Slate]

"I can hear them," Argoni whispers as he points towards the southern door. He tries to make himself small against the stairs.

Stealth +8 to hide

[Zenith by redeux]

Zenith motions that they are going towards the second door and whispers "Count to three and then breach"

Time for a grand entrance!! the kayal thinks as they quickly approach the other door and attempt to it down when the time comes!

I hope it is a bigger room this time...
Kick Door in (athletics, expert): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27

[GM Computerpro82]

Map orientation and fitting is driving me nuts!! Apologies. Sounds were coming from map right, not map left like I stated. I moved everyone to the other side to fix the situation, but feel free to move yourselves a square or two if I didn't place you right for the situation.

GM Screen:

Iron Ring Pirate Red Initiative: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Iron Ring Pirate Blue Initiative: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Iron Ring Pirate Grey Initiative: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Iron Ring Bosun Regular Icon Initiative: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Iron Ring Bosun Aqua Initiative: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Rexon Kleensop, Defend: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
Drilwenwënas, Search: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Itka Biklest, Detect Magic: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
Sola , Scout: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
Zenith, Search: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
Argoni Slate, Investigate: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27

Rexon and Zenith kick open the doors and see:
A halfling at the top of the stairs leading below to steerage crouches to fill a rusted bucket with seawater. Three more captives form a line to toss the water from a porthole while a hobgoblin moves a heavy crate to a dry corner. A corpulent hobgoblin sits atop a short barrel, watching the work with a cruel smile.

The Aqua Bosun pulls out his naval pike, moves forward, then commands the Grey Pirate "Try to get behind them!"

◆ Pull out Pike
◆ Stride
◆ Command Grey

Initiative Round 1

Bold may Act

Iron Ring Bosun Aqua
Argoni Slate
Itka Biklest
Iron Ring Pirate Red
Zenith
Rexon Kleensop
Sola
Drilwenwënas
Iron Ring Bosun Regular Icon
Iron Ring Pirate Grey
Iron Ring Pirate Blue

[Argoni Slate]

Stratagem on Aqua Bosun: 1d20 ⇒ 2
Hero Point reroll: 1d20 ⇒ 3 Ugh

Argoni peeks out from the stairs and sees the Bosun, but his shot is blocked by Rexon and Drilwenwënas. He sighs and then draws his bow. He turns the other way fires almost blindly at the Pirate in Blue.

Attack vs Blue: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
Piercing Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

◆ Stratagem + Recall Knowledge on Aqua Bosun (Society +10)
◆ Draw Bow
◆ Strike vs Blue