Lucky-You are able to land in the boat Sir Thomas has pulled himself into (sorta). Perhaps not as gracefully as you would have liked, but you're on your feet.
Sapphire-The quickest/safest way to get to Sir Thomas would be to jump to the barge where Irontusk was at first (DC 5 acrobatics check), and then cross to the boat. The quickest way is just to jump to the boat Sir Thomas is sorta in, but that'll be a difficult jump (unknown acrobatics check).
"Argentus bellum" yells Joryn as he points his right hand towards Irontusk. A shimmering missile of force streaks from his hand and strikes Ironstusk, who grunts loudly.
Irontusk lets out a mighty yell, draws a dagger, and cuts at the rope.
Sir Thomas-it's your turn
Sir Thomas-
Luciano-Your turn
move action to the boat Iron-tusk is on then try to whip/trip him
"Sacred Pelor, under the light of your orb, let this fool's wrath be his undoing." Luciano cast Bane (Will Save DC 15, Players Guide page 246).
{ooc} I don't know if he is within 50'. If not he just says his prayer and doesn't waste the spell [/ooc]
"Little Greenskinned bastard, bring yourself here and let me put an end to the foulness you whore mothe spat from her womb. Pelor will show you justice, but I will not show you mercy!"
Luciano- Irontusk is out of range of your spell. But if you want to do another standard action, you may. You have enough time to perform your judgement.
Sapphire- You can jump to the barge that Irontusk was originally on, not the one he's on now, unless you can make a DC 50 Acrobatics check. Unfortunately you will not be able to reach him with your whip. You can however make another acrobatics check instead in order to jump to the boat Irontusk is in, but that's all you will be able to do in a round.
"Damm, I don't think I'm gonna be of much more use. I don't have anymore damaging spells and I'm sure as hells not going to risk getting my spellbook wet. Best if I try to cut him off at the pass." And then he heads back down the dock to the street at a jog.
Sapphire- As you land on the boat, Irontusk whistles, and three dogs run out from behind some crates and attack you.
You are able to dodge their attacks though.
Meanwhile, Irontusk moves to the next barge, which is moored to this boat, and then jumps to a small floating dock which is attached to another barge.
Sir Thomas-you're up.
Acro
grapple
Lucky- You get to the boat that Sapphire's on.
Sir Thomas- Even though that silly halfling jumped out of the boat and set it to rocking, it couldn't have been you moving that set the boat to rocking that much after all, you still manage to stay on your feet. You even manage to get to the barge next to the boat. However, you'll have to jump 5' to the boat that the two halflings are in on your next turn.
Luciano- It's your turn
Luciano, realizing that there is no way he is going to be able to pull off all of this jumping without ending up in the water, decides the only sensible course of action is to head up the pier and try running along the quay-wall, doing his best to keep the scene in his view. With a little bit of luck he can head Irontusk off.
Luciano- You run back to the end of the pier and realize that you're not going to be able to travel along the quay wall as the building come just about up to it, with only about a 2-3" gap left. You may however be able to climb to the rooftops and travel along them. The buildings are 10' high, will require a move action of climbing at a DC of 15. As a side benefit you'll at least have a better shot from the roof.
Lucky- It's your turn.
A few times has Luciano's armor been a life-saver, but today he thinks it is likely to kill him. Nonetheless, he utter's a curse under his breath and begins climbing.
Lucky continues his jumping and tumbling in order to make his way to the floating dock where Irontusk is standing.
Luciano-Alas, you are unable to secure handholds to climb the wall.
Lucky- You tumble past the dogs attacking Sapphire and cross over to the next barge. Where you trip a trip wire. A net falls from the ceiling entangling you. You hear Irontusk guffaw.
Irontusk-Moves slowly across the next barge and then on to the boat near it.
Sapphire-Your turn
Sapphire- As you wield the cracking whip of command, the dogs yelp and run back to their holes. You then move to the barge that Lucky is currently entangled on.
It's your turn Sir Thomas.
Sir Thomas-You just barely manage to clear the gap. Landing safely on the deck you quickly make your way across the deck in preparation to cross to the barge the halflings are on.
Luciano-Your turn
Luciano will make his way as fast as he can to the last pier via surface streets (and any open doors that present themselves).
Luciano- Even moving as fast as you can and taking shortcuts it takes you rounds of travel. You manage to catch up to Joryn in your mad dash.
Lucky-If you're there, it's your turn. Otherwise,
Sapphire-your turn
I will make a double move to get to Irontusk as fast as I can.
Sapphire-You move across the small barge and the larger one next to it. You find yourself next to the boat Irontusk is currently on.
Irontusk-Steps off the boat and onto the small last dock, where to your surprise, he does not run down the street into town, but rather crosses over onto the barge tied to the other side. There he takes a pair of lit lanterns and smashes them on the deck behind him. The barge begins to burn.
Sir Thomas-Your turn.
Sir Thomas will attempt to make his way to sapphires barge, going boat to boat.
While he admittedly looks like a turtle screwing a football, to everyones amazement, not least of which is his own, Sir Thomas manages to scrabble across the boats and barges to where Sapphire is without falling into the water.
Luciano-Is moving up the street.
Lucky- When I get your escape artist check, feel free to describe your actions this round.
Sapphire-Your turn, if you cross the dock and get through the flames (requiring a reflex save to not get burned) you'll be on the same barge as Irontusk.
cross over to his barge. "what are you afraid of Irontusk we just want to ask you a few questions, jeesh do you run like your dogs every time someone wants to talk to you?"
Sapphire- The flame kisses you as you pass through it, you take points of fire damage. Undaunted you deliver your challenge.
Joryn-Still running
Irontusk looks like for a moment he is going to attack Sapphire, but he seems to notice Sir Thomas making his way onto the dock and Lucky, finally having freed himself (presumably) making his way quickly towards the barge and instead Irontusk turns and goes to jump to the next barge instead. However, Sapphires whip lashes out and catches a hold of one of Irontusks legs as he begins to leap and he crashes down on his face instead.
Sapphire-give me a perception check
Sir Thomas-Your turn, if you're moving to the barge with Sapphire and Irontusk, I need a reflex save to avoid getting burned by the flames.
Sir Thomas manages to adroitly avoid the flames as he manuevers onto the barge holding Sapphire and Irontusk.
Luciano-Still running (round 3)
Lucky-Still waiting on escape artist check, but I'll presume that you'll be onboard the barge as well as soon as I get it.
Sapphire-your turn again
"Got him guys hurry up! Don't struggle Mr Irontusk, we just want to ask you a few questions."
Sapphire-
You can find something to attach you whip to if you wish, although the smoke is a bit distracting. I also need another reflex save to avoid being burned by the spreading flames.
Joryn-Still running
Irontusk unwraps Sapphire's whip from his leg and stands (nobody is close enough for an attack of opportuity) as the flames begin to engulf the barge. He spits out blood and says "I'm not telling you nothin'. I hope you and your shiny friend here are prepared to die today."
Sir Thomas- Your turn. I also need another reflex save to avoid being burned by the spreading flames.
"looks like we will now call you Onetusk for you lost your iron cap,and yes if Palor or Yandalla want me, they just need call me, we have people that can make you talk, even if you are dead, so don't make a fuss and come along nice like, okay"
"That's good 'cause I'm gonna send you to see 'em!" shouts Irontusk as he charges Sapphire. He slams into Sapphire, knocking her back into the flames for points of damage and knocking her over the side of the barge into the river.
Sir Thomas-Your turn
As Lucky lands on the deck, Irontusk grunts "Another midget huh?". But you notice some of the confidence in his eyes diminishes.
Sir Thomas- Your turn, I still need the reflex save though.
"Don't worry there, big guy. I'll be sure to make sure everyone remembers your story. Think I'll call it the Irontusk Elegy..."
Lucky grins and draws his short sword.
"How funny, you dont seem to sound any different despite the missing tooth, maybe you'll sound different with a busted lip."
As Sir Thomas strikes at Irontusk a burning piece of the barge's roof strikes him in the arm, doing points of damage and spoiling his swing.
Luciano-Still running (round 4)
Lucky-Your turn, I need a reflex save to avoid being burned.