Savage Tide (3.5 D&D)

[Squark]

OOC Thread (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=130709)
Players
Dax Thura Travers Bloodwhite (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=159177), human wizard-monk
Crazedloon Aelnes (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=163424), wood elf crusader-cloistered cleric
Cockroach Teaparty Lothario Doubleday (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=163777), human marksman-rogue
Eguzki Dasoh Jisitu (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=165014), human swashbuckler-rogue

While going about your daily business, a somewhat-aged looking hafling woman approaches you, and delivers a letter, saying her employer has heard of their exploits and would like to discuss hiring them. She says that she is very busy today, and cannot talk now, as she has several other errands to run today. The Letters read, as follows;

Greetings, and I trust this missive
finds you in good health!
My name is Lavinia
Vanderboren, and I humbly
request your attendance at
dinner at my estate on Festival
Street and Blue Skink Lane
tomorrow evening. I think
that I can present you with an
opportunity uniquely suited to
your skills. Please inform the
carrier of this letter of your
response to this invitation, and I
hope to be speaking to you soon!

Lavinia Vanderboren

Travers Bloodwhite: Make a knowledge (Nobility and Royalty) check, and a Knowledge (local) check.

[CockroachTeaParty]

Longshot Lo

Lo had been wandering down the street, nearing the Champion's District, when he received the letter. He stares puzzled at the message for a moment, before responding in the affirmative.
"Huh. Well. I suppose you can tell your master I'll be there."
With that, he sets off, a noticeable bounce in his gait. Maybe things were starting to look up.

[crazedloon]

Aelnes meets the halfling with a steady look. He reads the note swiftly before slipping it into his pack.

I will be there as requested

He glances around the dark allies of Shadowshore before returning his gaze to the halfling.

This is a dangerous part of town would you like an escort?

[Squark]

"If it is no trouble, my good man. But we are near the edge of the District, and it really is not necessary"

[crazedloon]

Aelnes


It is no trouble. Lead the way.

With these words he grips his halberd and walks behind the halfling ready to stop any who would try anything. His flails tinkled and his shield shifted and he glanced from side to side as he followed the halfling out of the district.

[Eguzki]

Returning from a daily fishing trip, Dasoh sees a small figure waiting at his dock. As they are tying of the boat and unpacking the catch she walks up to him and hands him a small piece of paper. Dasoh ignores his little brother trying to read over his shoulder. He had never heard of this Lavinia Vanderboren but her name spoke good feelings to him so he kindly replies to the old lady,

Of course I will come. I will make my way there as soon as possible.

With that, he tucks the letter in his belt and turns helping Tisan with the large net she is carrying.

[Dax Thura]

Travers is patrolling along with the Watch, unofficially of course, when he is approached by the halfling woman. He is used to the watchmen being approached by citizens that they are familiar with, but this is the first time that he was approached, yet alone given anything. It does not take his pals in the Watch long to begin to tease him nor does it take long for his curiosity to get him to decide to accept the invitation.


K: Local [roll0]
K: Noble & Royal [roll1]

[Squark]

Travers: You recognize Lavinia's name as the eldest daughter of the Vanderboren Family, a noble family from the Merchant District. A Month ago, both of her parents, Verik and Larissa, were killed in a tragic accident when their ship caught fire- All evidence is inconclusive. The Vanderboren's also had a son, Vanthus, although you don't recall much beyond his name.

-The Next Day-

As you arrive at Vanderboren Manor, you see that the gates are open in expectation of your arrival. You are greeted upon the rival by a trio of hunting dogs, who regard you curiously, but for the most part go about their business, sniffing around the ground and following one another. The manor is surrounded by a 7 foot high wall, while the house itself is an imposing, three-story tall Gothic building, with Gargoyles and Nymphs on the rooftop. Several well-placed trees nicely separate the grounds from the bustle of the Merchant quarter. The hafling woman opens the doors for you, and guides you into the atrium. You now have a few minutes to introduce yourselves to each other.

[Eguzki]

Dasoh walks up to the wizard with the short black hair. Holding out a hand he says with a great smile,

Good Day, My name is Dasoh, fisherman from the Azure district. What's your name?

[crazedloon]

Aelnes

Aelnes enters the room quietly giving a slight bow to the halfling woman and looking around the room. He stands to the side of the room letting the others do the talking while he observed. His black cloak lays over his shoulders obscuring the flail which hangs loosely in his belt as well as the lump that is his pack. His hand rest loosely on the shaft of his halberd and it leans against his shoulder. His armor shines dimly in the light and his eyes flicker form side to side.

[CockroachTeaParty]

Lo steps into the entryway without a word, and leans in the shadow of a corner, arms crossed. He is dressed in rustic woodsman's clothing, mostly rough-spun and leather, with dirty, well-used boots and rolled up sleeves, revealing his well-tanned arms. He looks like he's ready for a camping expedition, as a weathered backpack and various other bits of gear are strapped to his back. Lo squints at everyone in turn, slowly chewing something in his left cheek. His hair is greasy, unkempt, and plentiful everywhere but his forehead, where the unruly mane seems to be swiftly retreating. There is a rather unpleasant odor of raw nature about him, and he doesn't seem to care about this in the least. The only thing of beauty and cleanliness on his person is the gorgeous darkwood crossbow slung over his shoulder, detailed and constructed with steel and bronze polished to a mirror sheen. Overall, his appearance is unbuttoned, sloppy, and rural, his manner distant and somewhat suspicious, as if he's taking everything in and analyzing it for weakness. If asked his name, he simply mutters, "Name's Lo."

[Dax Thura]

Travers is dressed in a crisp outfit with a robe over top of it. It is a dark blue trimmed with flames of a lighter blue. His hair is well trimmed and there's not a hint of facial hair. He greets Dasoh with a stiff bow, "Well met, Dasoh, I am Travers Bloodwhite of the Noble District." He takes in the gathered individuals, "Did all of you receive a missive from the Lady Vanderboren?" As they respond, he makes himself comfortable, choosing a seat next to some fruit. "I would suggest that we all have a seat. She might be a while with whatever business it is that she is attending to and she might be a bit insulted if she thought that we feel unwelcome in her home. In the meantime, we can get to know each other better."

[crazedloon]

Aelnes

Aelnes give the noble a simple head nod when asked if he had received the missive. However when the suggestions of seats is put forth Aelnes simply tightens his spiked grip on the shaft of his weapon.

[Squark]

Shortly therafter, a group of four figures walk down the hall. The group is comprimised of a rather jaunty looking male Half-Elf in leather armor with at least a half-dozen daggers you can see, and probably a few you can't, a dark-skinned dwarf in a green and brown robe with a large, curved spear and a sour expression, a haughty but attractive human woman dressed in purple robes with a crescent moon tatoo on one cheek, and a tall, handsome man in polished breastplate with a bastard sword. The man in breastplate stops as he passes you, sizing you up before saying, "Hmm. You must be the help Lavinia's bringing in to do the chores. Best of luck to ya!" Before following the rest of the group outside.

Traver's Bloodwhite: Make a knowledge (local) check to identify the group

Kora then invites you into the private dining hall. It's a cozy room, lit by wall lanterns. A window looks out onto the central courtyard of the manor. On another wall, a portrait of a handsome young man with a short beard. Standing in front of the portrait is an attractive human woman in a flowing blue dress. She introduces herself as Lavinia Vanderboren, and asks you to be seated. She then explains what she has called you here to do.

“As you may have heard, I recently inherited
my parents’ estate. Along with this fine
house, unfortunately, came a fine amount
of debt owed the Dawn Council, the harbormaster,
and quite a few guildhalls. It seems
my parents, for all their success as adventurers,
were not as skilled at finance as one
might expect. If I’m to get these taxes paid,
I’ll need to access my family’s vault under
Castle Teraknian.
“And that’s the problem, you see. The
vaults are magically locked—keyed to special
signet rings. Both of my parents had
these rings, at least, until recently. My
mother lost hers a few months ago. She
arranged for a replacement, but it won’t
be done for another month or so, too late
for me. Which leaves my father’s ring.
He never wore it—he had a thing about
men wearing jewelry. He kept it hidden
somewhere on his ship, the Blue Nixie.
The problem there is that the harbormaster’s
seized the ship until someone
pays for the last four months of
mooring. I’ve paid the fines to the
man the harbormaster’s
put in charge of my ship,
a brute named Soller
Vark. Yet when I went to
claim my ship, Vark’s men
wouldn’t let me board,
claiming that I hadn’t yet paid
the fines. I spoke to Vark again
and he denied ever receiving my payment.
My complaints to the harbormaster have
fallen on deaf ears—he’s a doddering old
fool who trusts his man and won’t relent.
“Vark and his men are up to something
on my ship, I know it. What I need is
to find out exactly what they’re up to.
Unfortunately, Vark’s not the type to react
well to diplomacy or logic. I need someone
who speaks his language… which is where
you come in. If you can find out what he’s
using my ship for, or even better, recover
the money I paid him, I’ll pay each of you
200 gold in return once I’ve access to
my vault.”
With that, she pauses for questions.

[Dax Thura]

K: Local [roll0]
In response to the man with the breastplate's comment, "Now that was rather rude."

To Lavinia: "Madam, I would be honored to represent you in this matter. With your permission, I would first attempt a diplomatic solution, but if that does not work, I will employ more harsh measures as the situation warrants."

[Eguzki]

I want to make a Knowledge local check for Vark and Harbor Master before making a response.
K: Local [roll0]

[CockroachTeaParty]

Lo sits with his arms crossed, and continues to chew whatever it is in his cheek. He squints at Lavinia's story.
"Hmph. Sounds fair enough. I take it the Watch ain't gonna help ya? Well, I s'pose we're the next best thing."

[crazedloon]

Aelnes

Aelnes gives a cold glare at the group who passes them by before focusing on their would be patron.

"Will you be covering any expenses as well as any potential fines we may incur attempting to acquire this ring? Is there anything else you can tell us about the location of the ring on the ship as well as the general layout, design and mooring of the ship?"

He asks his questions with a monotone uninterested voice and listens to the others questions noting their responses.

[Squark]

@Travers- You can't quite place wear you've heard of the mercanaries you saw leave

@Dasoh- The current harbormaster is Keltar Islaran. Word on the street is that he's somewhat ill, and that he's continually frustrated as he lacks a child suitable to take over; he has two daughters more interested in marriage than the sea, and a son who's deathly afraid of water. You've never heard of Vark. OOC: You don't have any ranks in knowledge (local), so you can't get anything more than this, even if your check entitled you to more.


"I have gone to the watch. Unfortunately, I did not consider that Vark would attempt to hold out on the fee, and I didn't take a witness for the transaction, so without evidence, the watch is far too busy to look into this anytime soon without solid evidence. As to repercussions... I'd ask you not to throw the first punch, but why would the put up a fight if they're not up to something? It's my ship, after all! I wish you luck with your diplomatic endeavors, Mr. Bloodwhite, but I doubt you will have any more success than I have over the past week. The Blue Nixie itself is a fairly typical caravel, and I can give you the adress of where its moored.

[Eguzki]

OK, So we go down to the ship, talk to this Vark character. We get the ring back and you give us 200 gold pieces. Meanwhile we get to beat up some big sailors, Says Dasoh as he stares out the window, leaning back in his wooden chair with his arms crossed over his half buttoned loose white shirt. His face carries the expression of bordom and impatience.

His head snaps back and he stands up in one quick motions, So what are we waiting for? Lets do this.

[crazedloon]

Aelnes

Aelnes gives the the impatient human a disgruntled look.

though the forward approach would be simplest and easiest it may lead to the Lady's incrimination in nefarious deeds whether true or false. Simply sneaking aboard should work just as well and may allow us to catch these sailors in the act.

[Dax Thura]

"Sir, while I am willing to use stealth where necessary, I am no sneak thief. We are going a ship owned by Miss Vanderboren at her request. There is no reason for us to behave in a manner that is less than open. We should go and try to reason with this fellow. If that doesn't work, then we get to, as he put it, beat up some big sailors."

[Eguzki]

"I know these types of folks. They are not the type that react to reasoning. Sneaking in would work but it wouldn't be as fun. We should just go down and persuade Vark to let us aboard."

[crazedloon]

Aelnes

"So what you both are saying is you would like to break the law by beating a man who as far as the law is concerned is only doing his job? If I am not mistaken that is the fast track to jail. A simple sneaking plan will allow us to bypass that and if things go wrong you can still fight these sailors. Also the diplomatic solution has already failed and any further attempt would cause suspicion due to our heavily armed nature, and to conduction negotiations without our weapons can be a quick way to floating face down in the water."

[Eguzki]

Dasoh

You make a convincing argument, my friend. As much as I do enjoy swimming I much rather have my face up while floating in the water. He pauses to look out the window at the falling sun in the western sky. I must return home to fetch my sword and armor. What if we meet up at dusk by the harbor. There we will be able to find the best way aboard the ship.

Looking over at Miss Vanderboren, Where exactly is the Blue Nixie moored?

[CockroachTeaParty]

Lo smirks at Dasoh's enthusiasm.
"Well, I'm more for the stealthy approach, but if we want to get rowdy, I think I'll just stick to the back. I can cover you guys from range handily."

[Squark]

"The Blue Nixie is docked near the end of Pier 5 of the Merchant District- The long one that goes between the Merchant's and Smith's Guildhall. I wish you luck in your endeavors. The Blue Nixie is fairly distinctive, you shouldn't have any trouble finding it.

[crazedloon]

Aelnes

We shall meet at the pier at dusk and use the cover of darkness to hide our approach. Until then I suggest you all prepare. I will take my leave if that is all may Corellion Larethian be with us.

Alenes gives a small bow and a muttered prayer under his breath.

If no one has anything else to add he leaves. Once off the estate he heads to the pier which their employer indicated. Once there he searches for the the ship and makes note of anything important.


spot - (1d20+2)[21]
listen - (1d20+2)[17]

at the boat if I find it for anything that may be relevant particularly any guards and their location as well as the layout of the boat

[CockroachTeaParty]

Lo nods, likewise feeling restless.
"Think I'll follow long-ears out. See you all at the docks."

With nothing better to do, Lo heads to the pier, with an eye for the high ground. Specifically, he looks for any decent sniping positions, as well as the general lay of the land.

[Eguzki]

Waving a good bye to everyone Dasoh heads off back home. He has a quick supper with the rest of his family. He then goes to his room where he puts on his fine Sharkskin armor and attaches his rapier to his belt. He shakes of his nervousness then grabs his backpack and heads off to the docks where he is to meet the others. Since he is running late he takes the short route going through alleys and darkly light streets.

He arrives just after dusk, panting since he came here running. After a few seconds he catches his breath and the only sign that he had exerted himself in any way is a few beads of sweat on his brow.

[Dax Thura]

"Rest assured, Madam, I shall try to resolve this peacefully." He smiles in a way that he hopes is reassuring. Then leaves to change clothes before going to the pier to wait for the time to meet.

[Squark]

When you arrive at the indicated location, to your surprise the Blue Nixie is not moored, but is in fact about 100 feet beyond the peer, in open water. This is decidedly not normal protocol for an impounded ship.

[crazedloon]

Aelnes

Well this is odd. Now we have two options. The first being going to the authorities and pressing the fact it is not properly moored, however I doubt that will do us any good as its current mooring is plainly obvious to any authorities. The second option is to swim out ,or if we can find a small boat row over, and sneak out when it is dark

[CockroachTeaParty]

Lo stands with his hands in his pockets, staring out at the boat. He spits on the cobblestones.
"Well, there goes snipin'. I say, screw the 'thorities. Let's have ourselves a jolly good swim, 'n see what they're up to."

[Dax Thura]

"My open mind has just closed. Let's get over there and turn that band of pirates into chum. I am not the best swimmer so I strongly suggest we get a boat. Or perhaps I can go over in a boat and draw their attention while the rest of you swim over and ambush them."

[CockroachTeaParty]

"Naw, a boat's a good idea. It'll give me a steady position to fire from, if'n need be. I'm sure we can find an unguarded boat somewhere 'round here. 'R maybe we can rent one for a little while."

[Eguzki]

Dasoh

Dasoh arrives panting. Bent over, he takes a few deep breaths and looks up at the three individuals around him. "Sorry I'm late. What's the situ...." He sees the Blue Nixie moored 100 yards off shore. Surprised he says, "thats not right. Why is the ship all the way out there? I wouldn't mind swimming but I don't think this fellow feels the same way." He looks over at the elf wearing the the banded mail with a tower shield strapped to his back. "I have a small row boat up in the Azure district. We use it to get to and from the White Squall, thats the name of our ship. Its pretty old and the paint is chipping but it floats. We could go and grab it. Its not too far of a paddle."

[crazedloon]

Aelnes

Aelnes chuckles slightly when Dasoh points out his equipment and gives a slight smile, shocking change to his otherwise grim face.

A boat may be the best. How long would it take to bring the boat here?

[Eguzki]

Dasoh

Oh, I don't know... It might take about half an hour. If we go at a good pace. If you want to wait here and further investigate the surroundings I will run home and fetch the boat.

[Dax Thura]

"I will go with you if you don't mind."

[Eguzki]

No, I don't mind at all. The more the merrier.

[CockroachTeaParty]

Lo seems pleased that a boat is available.
"I'll stay here and keep an eye out. If anything strange happens in or around the Blue Nixie, I'll see it."

[crazedloon]

Aelnes


I will stay as well. We shall keep an eye out for anything suspicious.

[Eguzki]

Dasoh

"Alright then. The two of us will get the boat while you two stand watch here and figure out the best way on board." He looks at Travers to see if his ready. If he seems ready to go he takes off without another word. If he doesn't look ready, he takes off anyways. As he walks away he has a small bounce in his step clearly showing his excitement.

[Dax Thura]

Travers is ready. He walks along at a brisk pace.

[Squark]

With Traver's assistance, it only takes you about half-an hour to get the row boat to the dock. From there, it is a simple enough matter to take the boat to the Nixie , although at this point there are now about half a dozen tough looking sailors... And they don't look pleased to see you. In a gruff voice, one of them, a gruff-looking man with a scar across the bridge of his nose and a skull tatoo on his elbow yells, "Go away. This boat's impounded until further notice, and we're currently in the process of reorgniz... reorgani... reorganizin'. So git!"

[crazedloon]

Aelnes

As the other group walks to the row boat. Aelnes begins to blow up two long skin sacks which he strings under his arms and around the back of his neck and ties them on his back. When the boat arrives he stands at the bow.

We are part of the dock police we need to see your paperwork for mooring this ship this far out.

[Squark]

The sailor looks very worried for the moment, then the look on his face turns cold. "It's the watch, boys! Get 'um!


Roll for initiative.

[crazedloon]

Aelnes

Well damn thinks Aelnes.

init - (1d20+1)[14]

[Dax Thura]

I'm a bit behind in posting, can I have mage armor up already or do I just have to suck it?

Init [roll0]

Wand of Magic Missile [roll1]

[Eguzki]

Dasoh

Dasoh dives into the water while muttering to himself "this is gonna be fun." He looks for a ladder or an easy up the side of the Blue Nixie. If there isn't anything he will try to climb aboard and attach a rope for the others to climb up. He tries to not get noticed as he is climbing and attaching the rope. He remains on the outside wall while tying the rope.

Rolls
Init [roll0]
Swim [roll1]
Climb [roll2]
Use Rope [roll3]

[CockroachTeaParty]

Longshot Lo
Lo has had his crossbow on his knees the entire trip on the rowboat, and as trouble rears its ugly head, he releases the safety on his trusty weapon. He draws a bead on the sailor who did the most yelling. He feels his awareness expanding, able to see the movement of his enemies a split-second before they even make any motions...


Initiative: [roll0]
Lo achieves psionic focus while not in combat, so he's currently psionically focused, yes? That's important for the next round...
Lo will take cover if at all possible in the rowboat, then manifest Offensive Prescience. That's 1 power point, for a +2 insight bonus to damage rolls for 2 minutes. He'll make a Concentration check to try and manifest without a display.
Concentration (DC 16): [roll1]

[Squark]

Initiative Order:
Dasoh-28
Longshot Lo- 24
Thug-20
Another Thug-19
Soller Vark (The mouthy one)-17
Aelnes-14
Thug-14, lower modifier
Another Thug-10
Yet Another Thug- 8
Travers- 4
Thug- 3

Map of the battle http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/839/round1.png

Notes: -The grill (looks like a #) is considered difficult terrain
-You cannot stand in the same square as a mast the double circle
-Next to the middle mast is a ladder to the hold. Obviously, you can't stand there.
-Stares are crudely drawn. If the entire square is discolored, its a stair down. If only part of it is discolored, it goes up
-Doors are the board and the gold knob

[Eguzki]

Dasoh

Dasoh jumps onto the deck and draws his rapier and buckler. He looks at Vark and closely watches him ready for any attack he might throw at him (applying dodge bonus to Vark). He says to he him, "Hey, I remember you. I see you want some more of Dasoh Jisitu! Why don't we settle this the old fashion style, just you and me, leave your goons out of this."

[Squark]

As Lo takes a moment to focus his senses, the thugs at the rear and head of the ship take shots at Travers with their crossbows. Both land in the water, but one grazes Travers arm before it lands in the water.

Soller doesn't directly acknowledge Dasoh's taunt; Instead, he throws himself against Dasoh, trying to knock him into the water.


Travers takes 1 damage from the crossbow. Dasoh may make an attack of oppurtunity, then make a strength check. Aelnes's turn.

[Eguzki]

Dasoh

As Soiler Vark rushes towards Dasoh, he attempts to strike him with his rapier:

Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

If crit: to confirm [roll2]

Strength Check: [roll3]

[Squark]

Dasoh manages to graze Soller with his blade, but that doesn't stop the thug from knocking Dasoh into the water.


Dasoh takes... 1 damage from the fall. We're rolling ones a lot today, it seems.

[CockroachTeaParty]

Lo

Lo cracks a smirk as Dasoh plummets into the drink. Melee combat. What a waste of time and energy. He breathes deep, then breathes out slowly, sensing the direction and speed of the wind as he steadies his aim.


Lo will expend his psionic focus to take 15 on his next Concentration check, taking a full round action to re-gain his psionic focus (automatically succeeding). This activates his Wind Reader ability, giving him a +2 bonus on ranged attacks on the next two rounds.

[crazedloon]

Aelnes

Aelnes looks for any ropes or even a ladder to help him up the ships side and attempts to scale the ships side. Once on deck he positions himself between the rest of the group and the thugs' leader. He focus his mind and a evil looking sneer crosses his face and he sweeps his Halberd in a threatening display of martial prowess.


ill take a move action to get up on the boat and move to the square in front of sollar vark
swift action to enter Iron Guards glare stance
standard to intimidate Sollar Vark (I threaten with spiked gauntlets)
[roll0]

[Squark]

Vark is noticeably shaken by Aelnes's steely glare. Meanwhile, one of the thugs moves to take up a position to use his crossbow, while the remaining two attempt to box Aelnes in, although they leave a space open for Vark to take a flanking position, although neither of their blades manage to pierce his armor. Meanwhile, Travers fires a magic missile from his wand at Vark, wounding him slightly. Finally, the slowest of the thugs moves to take advantage of Dasoh's relative lack of mobility in the water, and manage to nick him with the bolt, although the water removes some of its lethality.

New round, Dasoh's turn. Dasoh takes 6 damage from the crossbow. Updated battle map will be up some time tomorrow.

[Dax Thura]

One small note, Travers will continue to snipe with his wand, which is just as effective as any of his spells at this level, until there's no more targets. At that point, he'll climb aboard the ship and either continue firing or begin searching the ship for the ring starting with the captain's cabin.

[roll0]

[Eguzki]

Dasoh

EDIT: Dasoh will attempt to climb back onto the Nixie positioning himself to the right of Soiler Vark. And strike him with my rapier.

rolls
Climb:
Swim: [roll1]
Attack: [roll]1d20+7
Damage: 1d6
If critical, Confirm: 1d20+7
Extra damage: 1d6

[Squark]

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/8134/round2g.png

Dasoh nimbly climbs up back onto the ship, close enough to help Aelnes flank Soller next round.* Meanwhile, Lo continues to focus his senses, while two of the thugs launch poorly aimed crossbow bolts at him and Travers. Soller then moves to flank Aelnes, scoring a minor hit between his armor.



*The map is for the beginning of the round, so it doesn't take Dasoh's movement into account. Aelnes is flanked, and takes 7 damage.

[Eguzki]

Dasoh

Rolls again:
Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]
If critical, Confirm: [roll2]
Extra damage: [roll3]

[crazedloon]

Aelnes

As thug 4 moves into a flanking position Aelnes's intricate display of skill lashes out in a swift attack. When Soller finds the gap in his armor Aelnes grimaces and mutters a swift prayer to Corellion Larethian. His feet shift position and the power surges from is prayer. His blade spins from the thug to Soller.


[roll0]
[roll1]

my turn
swift action to shift to martial spirit stance
standard for crusaders strike
[roll2]
[roll3]
if hit heal myself for
[roll4]
and heal Dasoh for 2

with Dasoh in flanking position that attack against Soller is 2 higher thus a 21. Also I heal myself only if Soller is CN, CE, NG, LG, NE, LE, NN

[CockroachTeaParty]

Longshot Lo
Lo is one with his crossbow. He can feel the potential within the bolt, the fletching quivering ever-so-slightly in the sea breeze. He brings the weapon up, tucked under his chin, and levels it at one of the thugs so brutishly trying to fire at him. Naves. They didn't know how to fire a crossbow. Lo whispers to himself right before he squeezes the trigger, sending a bolt streaming through the air...
"With all my strength..."
Lo will target one of those thugs firing at him and the rowboat. I don't care which: I suppose one that is not at risk of being attacked in melee any time soon.
Standard Action: FIRE!
[roll0], and that will be +1 if they are within 30 ft.
[roll1], again, the damage will be +1 higher if the target is within 30 ft.
Free action: reload.
Move action: I have no idea. Take cover? Break wind?

[Dax Thura]

Travers will target those already in melee with his wand of magic missile


[roll]1d4+1

[Dax Thura]

stupid stupid

[roll0]

[Squark]

Initiative Order, Quoted for Convienience:
Dasoh-28
Longshot Lo- 24
Thug-20
Another Thug-19
Soller Vark (The mouthy one)-17
Aelnes-14
Thug-14, lower modifier
Another Thug-10
Yet Another Thug- 8
Travers- 4
Thug- 3

Aelnes deftly strikes both the thug and Soller, and divine power courses through Dasoh and Aelnes, healing them. A third thug fires his crossbow at the boat, once again missing spectacularly. The thug flanking Aelnes attempts to strike him, but the blow bounces off the elf's armor. The final thug within the melee attempts to strike at Dasoh, but the fisherman deftly sidesteps the blow. Travers then lands a solid blow against Soller, and a look of worry crosses the Thug's face. The final thug attempts to fire upon Travers, this time landing a solid shot.

Travers takes 8 damage. It is Dasoh's Turn. Please note that Cockroach Teaparty and Dax Thura have already posted this round's actions.

Round 3 Map
http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/4130/round3.png

[Dax Thura]

Just to make sure you know, my AC is 20 right now. That shot hurt. I guess this adventurer's life is dangerous. Anyway another magic missile at Vark or someone in melee.
Dmg [roll0]

[crazedloon]

Aelnes

Aelnes grimaces before continuing.
Is this job worth your life fools. I do not wish to end it however if you force me I shall.
He allows his blade to continue in a sweeping arc for just a moment longer before sliding away from the thug and bringing the blade down. The same holy light shimmering up the blade and his form becoming rigid and solid.


5 foot step next to Soller
standard action Stone bones with a -2 for stone power attacking T4
[roll0]
[roll1]
heal dasoh for 2
swift action switch to Iron Guards glare

granted:
Douse the flames
vanguard strike

Non granted
leading the attack

expended:
stone bones
crusader's Strike

[Eguzki]

Dasoh

Dasoh looks Vark straight in the eyes. "Come on you old sea dog. Don't make this harder then it has to be." Dasoh then fakes he movement to the right putting Vark off his guard.

Dasoh feints vark.
Bluff Check: [roll0]

[Squark]

The battle now begins to turn against the thugs as Dasoh leaves Vark in an awkward position and Lo wounds another thug with his Crossbow.. The two thugs who have been wounded dive overboard and begin swimming to shore. Vark hollers, "Burn them! Burn them All!" before similarly running off. The remaining thugs see that their employer seems to have fled, and likewise begin a mass exodus from the ship. Unfortunately, the smell of smoke is coming from the hold, and the screeching of scared animals quickly becomes deafening. Then, Suddenly, there is a crash, followed by a scream and a sound that seems to have come from a nightmare- Something dangerous is loose in the hold.

Make a new initiative check. You could make attacks of opportunity against the thugs, but seeing as most of them will still manage to get into the water, that will likely lead to their deaths if they become unconscious.

[CockroachTeaParty]

Longshot Lo

Lo lets the thugs flee, satisfied that the day is won... until the awful noise starts to emanate from the apparently burning hold. He reloads his crossbow with mechanical familiarity, keeping his eyes and ears open. He calls up to his companions on the larger vessel.
"Let's get what we came for and get out of here! Obviously these ruffians know something we don't; something that warrants putting distance between ourselves and this floating slaughterhouse!"

New Initiative: [roll0]
(Lo will drink one of his potions of Mage Armor, bringing his AC to 18)

[crazedloon]

Aelnes

"Let them be. We will catch up with them later. But we must find what we came for quickly and it does not sound as if we are alone."

Aelnes flicks the blood off his glaive before casting about the ships deck for any clues as to what may be below. A quick prayer and a holy symbol traced on the bladed edge sets a glimmer around the glaives tip.


[roll0]

granted maneuvers (first 2 non same)

[roll1]
[roll2]
[roll3]
[roll4]
[roll5]
[roll6]
[roll7]
[roll8]


[roll9]
[roll10]

magic weapon on my glaive

[Dax Thura]

Travers

Travers wants to finish off the fleeing thugs, but decides to let them go and climb aboard the ship instead.

Init [roll0]

[Eguzki]

Dasoh

"Ha ha ha! Looks we scarred them off. What do reckon is down there. Either way I guess we have to go the ring." He puts his rapier away and slowly walks over to grill to look at what is hiding underneath. He seems perfectly calm and unconcerned by the smoke and screams.

Rolls
Init: [roll0]
Spot: [roll1]
Listen: [roll2]

[Squark]

While no more screams come from the hold, the squawking of panicked birds and the screaches of animals is even louder now, punctuated by high-pitched chittering noises. As you look through the grate into the hold, you glimpse some sort of spider-like creature about the size of a pony chasing a bird, but the light is poor enough you can't make out anything more than that it has a whole lot of legs and very, very, very big pincers. You'd best deal with the beast before it does some damage to the hold.

Innitiative Order

19-Longshot Lo
16- "The Beast"
11- Dasoh
9-Travers
4-Aelnes

You can make a knowledge (nature) check to identify the creature if you're trained, but I don't think any of you are. I'll post a map once someone enters the hold. And no, I'm not stalling because I don't know how to draw the beast-thing's head.:smallwink:

[CockroachTeaParty]

Longshot Lo
As Lo bobs in the rowboat, he calls up to his companions on the larger ship.
"What's the hold up up there? What's all that noise?"

[Eguzki]

Dasoh

"Its a huge spider looking vermin. It doesn't look very friendly. I personally don't go down there. Come up here and we'll try to shoot it down from the deck. Can anyone get some light down there? I could throw a torch down but I don't really want to burn down the boat." Dasoh takes out his crossbow and attempts to shoot the creature. That is assuming he can see it.

Rolls:
Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

I don't know if you want me to roll a spot check but here is one:
Spot: [roll2]

*come on dice gods don't fail me now*

[crazedloon]

Aelnes

"We must stop it before it destroys the hold. lift the grate and I will distract it."

Aelnes waits for anyone to lift the grate and jumps into the hold glaive raised shouting a battle cry. When his feet touch the deck he sweeps his glaive at the creatures legs in an attempt to give his allies the advantage.


well hopefully someone will lift the grate :smallbiggrin: if so

still in the Martial spirit stance
[roll0] into the hold
[roll1] -2 for stone power
[roll2]
if hit heal myself 2

[CockroachTeaParty]

Longshot Lo

Lo mutters to himself as he tries to get his footing on the hull of the bobbing ship.
"...Nine Hells of Baator...Nerrul take this blasted ship...Sweet Pelor's privy..."

On Lo's next turn, he'll try to get on deck, slinging his crossbow.
Climb: [roll0]

[Squark]

Lo climbs up onto the deck and moves over to the hold. "The beast," not having anything to do at the moment, runs after a parrot, and catches it with its front legs. Dasoh opens then opens the grate, while Travers fires a magic missile at the spider. Aelnes then jumps into the hold, and moves toward the beast.


OOC: No map, because Inkscape is acting up.

[Eguzki]

Dasoh

Looking at Aelness, "I'll try to get around the back of it while you keep it busy."

Dasoh jumps down after Aelness trying to land without making a sound. Quietly he moves into the shadows and out of sight. He will attempt to move to the spider unnoticed while Aelness is distracting it. He stabs it hard in beteen two plates of its exoskeleton.

Tumble (for landing softly) [roll0]
Move quietly [roll1]
Hide [roll2]

Spot check for anything else in the room [roll3]

Attack [roll4]
Damage [roll5]
Sneak attack [roll6]

OOC:I don't know if I can do all that in one round. If not I'll move to it and next round I'll sneak attack.

[crazedloon]

Aelnes

"Fell beast I am your foe. NOW DIE!"

Aelnes sweeps his glaive in a high arch striking at the creatures underbelly to throw it off balance.


lets try this again

move to the thing if I must

vanguard strike
[roll0] -2 stone power
[roll1]
heal myself for 2 on a hit

swift action switch to Iron guard's glare

[CockroachTeaParty]

Longshot Lo

Lo dusts his hands off as he steadies himself on deck. He gets out his crossbow once again, making sure it is loaded and ready to go. He then moves to a position with some cover, overlooking the open hold, ideally with a line of sight to the scuttling horror beneath him.

Yeah, that's a move action to get out the crossbow, and a move action to take position.

[Dax Thura]

Squark, we still going?

[Dax Thura]

It's been a month. Squark, what's the word?

[Squark]

I'm going to be too busy to run a pbp game. Sorry.

[Eguzki]

Thats alright

Any body want to take it over?