Again, his foot seems to lose its placing as a bit of water left on the 'clean' deck causes him to fall onto his back - but this gives him an edge as he seems to be by the port side.
"All hands, prepare for boarders! We've got sea-slick company on our sides - send 'em all to the dark blue depths from whence they came!"
He began to recover himself after his command, and reached to his side, drawing out his blue-steeled cutlass - there was no time to worry about impressions now.
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@Suny: Vulpa spent her round attending to Suny's injuries, after checking her for broken bones or fractures she tries to help her to her feet.
"On your feet lass, we got creatures incoming."
Suny stifles a groan again as Vulpa helps her to stand.
"Aye, an' I dun't know whut come over me. I in't never felled from th' ropes afore." She blushes, "Well, an' not gone over th' side an' in't th' water." she whispers.
As she looks around, she sighs,
"An' here I be with out me fightin' kit an' clobber on, t' boot!" She looks pulls one of her slim blades and heads towards the railing.
DM: No spot check required to see your comrade in peril. You can see all see shapes clawing and jumping onto the deck at the start of round 3.
As Avion watches people desperation growing and sees how situation is getting worse. Captain clumsiness and how he seems to be in trouble, causes an idea cross on Avion´s mind [i]What a splendid opportunity. This is a perfect chance to get my first minion... oh, how grateful you are to me, Nerull![i].
Thinking, but bursting to fast motion, he closes next to Captain and catches him before he falls into ocean. Breathing heavily, while keeping his arm tightly gripped around Captain´s arm, he whispers I... saw your trouble here and decided to help... I... Hope that you would remember this later as he smiles
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Round 3:
Storm clouds still gather, but you seem to have hit the eye of the storm. The water here isn't as choppy The shower of stone above seems to have subsided as well. Malformed and bloated creatures claw their way onto the decks and moan soullessly as they scamper and leap onto the deck.
Their darkened skin is slick and covered in seaweed that falls off their twisted forms in sickening slurps and their movements pop and jerk like sickly birds. Clawed hands and feet click on the wooden deck, as they begin to spread out in search of prey, you can see thin wisps of smoke coalesce around them.
They invade both raised sections, and the middle of the boat on all sides. There are a half dozen or more on board now with an unknown number still heard digging their claws into the ship and scampering up to the deck.
Round 3 Stations:
Captain Slot: (engaged in combat with 2 creatures, plus 1 that was hiding. It was sent back to the dark water below thanks to Avion's intervention.)
Helmsman: (also in combat, 4 creatures loom over the rails and leer hungrily.)
Repel Team: open, all NPCs on deck are trying to knock them down before they get on the ship.
Fire team: not needed this round.
Spotters: not needed this round.
DM: The creatures have done their actions this round, and need to wait until next round to attack, having used both move actions to climb and board the ship.
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@Nerine:
The stench these creatures gives off is overpoweringly nauseous. Smoke pours out from it's mouth as if alive and he tries to belch it onto your face. Due to your poor luck last round he won his first grapple check automatically, and made his attack without provoking, and is now grappling with you.
He is now attempting to pin you to the ships deck and hold you down this round, and needs to roll against your grapple score to do so.
Grapple(pin) attempt:
You'll need to roll against his grapple score to see if you can avoid this. Success means you are not pinned, but still grappling. You can then try to break the grapple if you use your standard action to do so, or do something else as defined on the grappling rules on www.d20srd.org.
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As Avion watches people desperation growing and sees how situation is getting worse. Captain clumsiness and how he seems to be in trouble, causes an idea cross on Avion´s mind [i]What a splendid opportunity. This is a perfect chance to get my first minion... oh, how grateful you are to me, Nerull![i].
Thinking, but bursting to fast motion, he closes next to Captain and catches him before he falls into ocean. Breathing heavily, while keeping his arm tightly gripped around Captain´s arm, he whispers I... saw your trouble here and decided to help... I... Hope that you would remember this later as he smiles
@Avion: In addition to keeping him on his feet there was a clawed hand reaching out for his boot as he edged too close to the edge of the ships railings. You were able to easily stomp it hard sending a blacked claw back down into the water with a howling creature bellowing his frustration at being foiled.
Suny moves towards the monster pinning Nerine to the deck and attempts to assist her by killing said creature.
And seeing little effect, she recovers after her swing and draws her second slim blade.
"Ugh! From slippery eel to disgusting thing!" Nerine exclaims as she flails away at the creature with her fists in an attempt to get if off of her.
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"Ugh! From slippery eel to disgusting thing!" Nerine exclaims as she flails away at the creature with her fists in an attempt to get if off of her.
1d20+2-4
@Nerine: The Grapple was broken moments before a stream of smoke drips over where your head was. The creature jerks wildly as you escape it's grasp, letting loose a wail it stands on it's two legs rather shakily, and prepares to attack again.
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Suny moves towards the monster pinning Nerine to the deck and attempts to assist her by killing said creature.
And seeing little effect, she recovers after her swing and draws her second slim blade.
DM: Your attack fells the creature, it lets out a sickening wail as it bursts into a cloud of mist.
Spot isn't what you need, you'd need to be trained in Knowledge(religion) for a chance at identifying something your not familiar with in the undead field.
However, your pretty sure you haven't seen creatures like this before.
As the critter 'pops' Suny grins,
"Well, that weren't too hard." Though her nose does wrinkle even as she lowers a hand to help Nerine up.
"C'm on! Lets get t' sweepin' these here thing-ies of'n our ship!"
*prepares to engage the anything that comes near Kai and the wheel by pulling his sword and slicing the rope that links him too the wheel unslings his shield*
Kai you just keep at the wheel I got this
*readies an action to attack anything that comes near or to move to help anyone being drug over the side*
I hate fighting on ships
*shakes his head*
As the creatures leer menacingly at Kai and the now armed Finn, Kai spares then only an assessing glance before drawing one of his javelins out and throwing it at them.
Move Action to draw weapon
"Ini wer cayosin ar wer zezhuanthi, si inglata ekes eligne nomeno goawy ekes wer lowan!"
[spoiler:For those who know Draconic]
By the blade of the ancestors, I swear to defend this place to the death!
[/spoiler]
Attack nearest enemy(or +5 If within 30ft = 20 to hit)
Damage (or +4 if within 30ft = 5 Dmg)
After, hopefully, hitting one of his enemies he returns to his duties at the wheel. Baring a toothy grin as he says"Trussst me i've got your back my... friend"
I don´t know what is going on here... but I don´t like it. Something smells here badly Avion watches around and try to recognize these creatures, while trying to stay next to Captain and provide support
Knowledge (arcana)
Knowledge (religion)
Profession (Wis) (Sailor)
Spellcraft (Int)
Gather Information
Survival
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As the creatures leer menacingly at Kai and the now armed Finn, Kai spares then only an assessing glance before drawing one of his javelins out and throwing it at them.
Move Action to draw weapon
"Ini wer cayosin ar wer zezhuanthi, si inglata ekes eligne nomeno goawy ekes wer lowan!"
** spoiler omitted **Attack nearest enemy1d20 + 4(or +5 If within 30ft = 20 to hit)
Damage 1d6 + 3 (or +4 if within 30ft = 5 Dmg)
After, hopefully, hitting one of his enemies he returns to his duties at the wheel. Baring a toothy grin as he says"Trussst me i've got your back my... friend"
DM: The javelin clinks to the deck, surrounded by a puff of mist shortly after piercing the creatures chest. It's death cry echos around the ship.
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I don´t know what is going on here... but I don´t like it. Something smells here badly Avion watches around and try to recognize these creatures, while trying to stay next to Captain and provide support
Knowledge (arcana)1d20+8
Knowledge (religion) 1d20+8
Profession (Wis) (Sailor) 1d20+5
Spellcraft (Int) 1d20+8
Gather Information 1d20+2
Survival 1d20+2
DM: These undead creatures are new, they have yet to be named. They seem slow and uncoordinated, their bulbous waterlogged bodies make sickening sloshes as they move, they give off a horrific scent of decay, mixed with the stench of rotten fish and salt water.
They seem weak to slashing and piercing, and from their bloated skin would appear to be resistant to blunt or impact weapons. They seem able to belch forth some kind of mist, your not sure what that does.
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*prepares to engage the anything that comes near Kai and the wheel by pulling his sword and slicing the rope that links him too the wheel unslings his shield*
Kai you just keep at the wheel I got this
*readies an action to attack anything that comes near or to move to help anyone being drug over the side*
I hate fighting on ships
*shakes his head*
DM: There are a few in range if you wish to engage.
With much dismay to his current situation, he is aided up by Avion, and gives him a smile. Sure, he may have been saved from plummeting off, but it wasn't as severe as Avion put it to be.
With a quick gander, and noting all that was around him, he could only sigh, and grin quickly after.
"One remembers what one must - such as how this slippery eel of an eyesore will remember this cut!"
Kyre says nothing - her bow will say all she needs. Her priority is to try to keep her shipmates safe; the creature menacing Nerine caught her eye. She sighted and let fly a normal arrow...
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Kyre says nothing - her bow will say all she needs. Her priority is to try to keep her shipmates safe; the creature menacing Nerine caught her eye. She sighted and let fly a normal arrow...
** spoiler omitted **
DM:
Kyre: Your attack connects, it's wounded and oozing black colored blood from the wound, but it remains standing.
DM: There are a few in range if you wish to engage.*prepares to engage the anything that comes near Kai and the wheel by pulling his sword and slicing the rope that links him too the wheel unslings his shield*
Kai you just keep at the wheel I got this
*readies an action to attack anything that comes near or to move to help anyone being drug over the side*
I hate fighting on ships
*shakes his head*
Sweet retcon leave the shield slung and attack the nearest one
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DM: There are a few in range if you wish to engage.*prepares to engage the anything that comes near Kai and the wheel by pulling his sword and slicing the rope that links him too the wheel unslings his shield*
Kai you just keep at the wheel I got this
*readies an action to attack anything that comes near or to move to help anyone being drug over the side*
I hate fighting on ships
*shakes his head*Sweet retcon leave the shield slung and attack the nearest one
1d20+7
2d6+4
DM: You cut through the bloated flesh with ease, it dissipates in a rush of sea foam and mist.
DM: You cut through the bloated flesh with ease, it dissipates in a rush of sea foam and mist.DM: There are a few in range if you wish to engage.*prepares to engage the anything that comes near Kai and the wheel by pulling his sword and slicing the rope that links him too the wheel unslings his shield*
Kai you just keep at the wheel I got this
*readies an action to attack anything that comes near or to move to help anyone being drug over the side*
I hate fighting on ships
*shakes his head*Sweet retcon leave the shield slung and attack the nearest one
1d20+7
2d6+4
Not that it matters but that dmg should have been 2pts higher left the shiled slung so I could two hand heh
Hearing the javelin fall to the deck, Kai casts a wary eye at his nearby enemies before nodding in approval at the sight of only two of them standing against the massive Finn. As Finn, with his massive blade, bares down on the remaining two 'creatures' Kai returns his focus to the wheel and trying to see obstacles he needs to avoid. If we are going to make it through this its going to take all we got!
Edit:
Same here round 4 here we come hope somebody spoted. And Kai its just a broadsword to Finn he can one hand the sucker no penalties yay. Just hope I don't have to rage at this lvl I crit fumble and hit one of us while ragins and power attacking and somebody will die.
*licks forum dice roller for luck*
*yells "save the eyes for fafnir"*
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If everyone has gone that is posting I will advance to round 4:
As of right now here are the creatures positions on deck:
Fore Deck: 2 Creatures
Middle Deck: 2 Creatures
Aft Deck: 3 Creatures
I have Kai and Finn on the Aft section.
I have Captain P., Suny, Vulpa, Nerine, and Avion in the middle section.
I have Kyre, Hamish, Garth, Gunny who are on, or moved to last round, to the fore section.
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Same here round 4 here we come hope somebody spoted. And Kai its just a broadsword to Finn he can one hand the sucker no penalties yay. Just hope I don't have to rage at this lvl I crit fumble and hit one of us while ragins and power attacking and somebody will die.
*licks forum dice roller for luck*
*yells "save the eyes for fafnir"*
*yells "save the eyes for fafnir"*
Hearing Finn's yell all Suny does is sigh,
"I dun't think they be leavin' any eye behind." She mumbles.
Cleaving nothing but air Suny frowns.
"Bugger!" She curses softly.
Undeads... Who! Gave! You! Permission! To! Come! Back!Avion yells as he moves little bit closer to undeads (staying in 10´ feet away from closest undead)
You will all serve the great God of death, Nerull! as his voice sounds more deeper and echoes louder around ship, while his unholy symbol of Nerull begins to shine on his arm
Ummm guys didn't will say the monsters go first this round and to wait on his post for them??
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Undeads... Who! Gave! You! Permission! To! Come! Back!Avion yells as he moves little bit closer to undeads (staying in 10´ feet away from closest undead)
You will all serve the great God of death, Nerull! as his voice sounds more deeper and echoes louder around ship, while his unholy symbol of Nerull begins to shine on his arm
There are a total of 12 creatures, both on board, and those slinking onto the deck this round. They all swivel their heads to Avion, affixing their smoldering glare on him in a twisted parody of adoration. They all wait in silence, flexing and un-flexing their claws and swaying to the motions of the ship as it bobs on the top of the water.
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[This Skill Encounter is effectively over now that the undead have been dispatched.]
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TOTALS: +650 XP per PC
Description of the undead creatures:
They look humanoid with elongated clawed fingers, their skin is dark and almost black. They have hollow eyes that almost seem to glow green.
They are dressed in rags and what may have been clothing at some time, but now just basic rags and cloth. They all seem to give off wisps of smoke from their bodies.
Their skin is thick and bloated, and you can almost hear the seawater slosh about their person. They moan occasionally, a sickly gurgling noise as they await your orders.
Avion´s grin is just getting wider and wider, while he start chuckling with menacing voice, getting deeper and louder. Suddenly, his voice sounds with a feeling of darkest black liquid, the sweet words of darkness are carried from his mouth: Nerull, the God of Death will is with me... You are all bound to serve him! You serve me and through me you serve the God! I command thou: Come to me! as he sends mental commands to undeads
Standard Action: Give command
Turning to Captain, Avion looks at him in silence, while his disguise is flickering and revealing white hair until turning again back to brown Fear not... Captain. This new world... is amazing and these creatures... are indeed new things even for me. I would like to study them and see what they are capable. They all follow my commands. They could prove to be huge advantage: additional fighting force for future, scouts, immortal workers in a simple tasks.
Avion pauses for a moement, while slowly speaking his words out: I... am in mission to my God! I will restore the glory and believe of the religion and God. Too much was lost... Good or Evil, Lawful and Chaotic... there is no place now to judge people in this era of chaos. We must help each other and survive through this... and most importantly... You owe me...
"Nerull...?" Nerine whispers.
She then methodically folds her net, collects her spear from where she dropped it when one of those 'things' grabbed her, and jumps overboard without a word.
Setting the wheel again, Kai prepares to attack the boarders, but as he draws out a javelin he stands looking pole-axed as the creatures look toward Avion. Kai sheaths his javelin and returns to his duties at the wheel, while keeping a wary eye on the now docile boarders. As Avion speaks Kai shudders at the thought of keeping such loathsome and foul smelling creatures on board their ship when its already teeming with the needs of the living.
Looking at a nearby sailor, standing transfixed by the strangness of the boarders, he barks in a guttural tone. As the poor man's pale features look up at him, Kai gives him what he hopes is a friendly toothy grin. "Go below and tell everyone the danger hass passssed, now we need to repair our sails and rigging. Be ssswift!"
Keeping his eyes on the path ahead, dark memories start to invade Kai's mind filling him with a slight sense of danger as what may come of this event... The path ahead is uncertain, the trail is like quicksand beneath our feet and we now must be careful where we tread... He shakes his head as he regains control of himself "No time for idle thinking, lets get back to work friendsss!"
As suny is about to swing at the things again, she watches in amazement as they stumble to a halt and then stagger toward the 'surgeon'.
The man speaks to the captain,
"I... am in mission to my God! I will restore the glory and believe of the religion and God. Too much was lost... Good or Evil, Lawful and Chaotic... there is no place now to judge people in this era of chaos. We must help each other and survive through this... and most importantly... You owe me..."
At his last words Suny frowns. Still wincing she begins to walk slowly towards Devannis Pantera. Being very careful to try and stay out of arms reach of these new 'developments' that stand about on deck sloshing and moaning.
With much dismay to his apparent skill with a blade, he twirls the cutlass once, and slips it back from whence it came, wishing it'd left him a body to inspect. Instead, he receives a sinister phrase from the surgeon, and gives him a wide smirk.
"Of that you are uncertain - I gladly appreciate the aid you had given me, Avion, though I had no need of it. Regardless, do not think a good deed goes unknown - I will remember you had aided me from sliding off my own boat. As for your new companions, we are already packed for space - they can remain on-deck, and do physical labor, but that's all I can afford."
He winks firmly, and moves by Suny with a grin - a knowing grin that he'd have been fine. He does however, stop and pat Suny on the shoulder.
"If you wish to speak, come with me to the helm! I must ensure everyone is fine and that the Brotherhood is in fine shape."
His feet take him up to the helm, and he looks over the whole boat's sails and body from here. He takes a moment to walk along the railings, and comes over by his quartermaster.
"Kai, have you anything to report, besides the obvious? Any happenings that I may have missed?"
With much dismay to his apparent skill with a blade, he twirls the cutlass once, and slips it back from whence it came, wishing it'd left him a body to inspect. Instead, he receives a sinister phrase from the surgeon, and gives him a wide smirk.
"Of that you are uncertain - I gladly appreciate the aid you had given me, Avion, though I had no need of it. Regardless, do not think a good deed goes unknown - I will remember you had aided me from sliding off my own boat. As for your new companions, we are already packed for space - they can remain on-deck, and do physical labor, but that's all I can afford."
He winks firmly, and moves by Suny with a grin - a knowing grin that he'd have been fine. He does however, stop and pat Suny on the shoulder.
"If you wish to speak, come with me to the helm! I must ensure everyone is fine and that the Brotherhood is in fine shape."
His feet take him up to the helm, and he looks over the whole boat's sails and body from here. He takes a moment to walk along the railings, and comes over by his quartermaster.
"Kai, have you anything to report, besides the obvious? Any happenings that I may have missed?"
*walks by the captian eh they were easy didn't even have ta work up a berserk*
*walks over to Avion. walk with if you would heads to the foresection of the ship*
In the eerie crimson light of the sun Olek Molotva's smooth skin seems to be glistening and his eyes become darker like they are adjusting to the light. He has been standing on the middle of the deck near the railing, watching the combat without participating. He did not have to pull his weapons when the "creatures" came since everything seemed to be under control very quickly. He noticed that Sunny got hurt so he approaches the elf, knowing that it will probably be better if he healed Sunny's wounds, instead of letting the mad surgeon tend to it.
"Let me see your wound, Sunny. I can heal it for you." He pulls back the sleeves of his dark blue overcoat to reveal long, pale forearms bearing the same mysterious tattoos that covers his face, along with a recent cut-wound.
Olek Molotva casts cure light wounds on Sunny.