Way of the Wicked Book 1 Act 3

[archon_huskie]

Act Three: Fire-Axe

Training has come to an end. And as promised, Adrastus holds a ceremony and banquet in celebration. For the Ceremony, he has two slaves come in. The slaves places himself in manacles, declares that he does this in service to Infernal Asmodeus of his own free will and understands the risks involved.

He then lies upon an altar and waits for the Cardinal. The Cardinal then summons a barbed devil. The devil stands at seven feet tall and has boney spines protruding from almost every inch of its body. It pounces on the slave lying on the altar and tears into its body. It gruesomely feasts on the man's liver before turning to the Cardinal.

Thorn holds up a silver athame (ritual knife). The devil offers its arm. Thorn then cuts the devil and collects its blood. The devil bows to Thorn, then to the party, and vanishes returning to Hell. Trak immediately wheels the altar out of the room while Trik tries cast magic to save the slaves life.

Thorn continues the ritual. With the blood of the Barbed Devil, he traces the holy symbol of Asmodeus on the forehead of Mira, Caleb, X, and Amber.

“Behold,” he proclaims, “The ninth and last of my knots. The Nessian Knot is forged!”

The banquet commences. There is plenty of mead and alcohol available. Slaves are available for . . . things. A variety of food is served including roast duck, beef rib tips, and red pepper hummus. This party is one of the few times the slaves have seemed to really enjoy themselves.

During the party Elise Zadaria mentions that the White Ravens were named the Cocytian Knot. The significance of the names and number of the knots becomes clear. There are 9 knots named after the 9 layers of Hell.

In the morning, the 9th knot learns that a ship arrived at the river dock behind the manor last night. There is a square sailed longship tied to the pier. It sits heavily in the water clearly laden with its cargo.

Thorn summons Elise Zadaria into the library. An hour later, he summons your group.

“My children,” he says in his inhuman resonant voice that he usually reserves for when he preaches, “The time for revelry is at an end and the Time for you to use your training and your first mission is now.

“The mission is war. You will bring war to Talingarde. You have two objectives. First, you will see a shipment of munitions delieved to a bugbear chieftain named Sakkarot Fire-Axe. He makes camp on the northern coast of Lake Tarik beyond the Watch Wall. With this shipment, the Fire-Axe will have enough resources to unite the barbarous goblinoid tribes of the north and light the fire of war.

“Sitting on the dock as we speak is the longship Frosthamar captained by Kargeld Odenkirk. Tomorrow when the ship is resupplied it will be your transport. The captain is a ruthless mercenary and not to be trusted. He knows nothing of the specifics of our mission and you should keep it that way. He knows he is smuggling cargo to the north beyond the Watch Wall. That is all he need know.

“Once the cargo is safely delivered, he will take you just south across the lake under cover of darkness and land you near the town of Aldencross. There our contract with Captain Odenkirk will be concluded.

“It is shame how greedy he has proven. I had hoped to let the captain serve me again but it seems he is too much of a liability. Kill him. Kill his crew. Burn his ship and leave no survivors. It is crucial that no one suspects our involvement and that loose ends are taken care of. Be sure to reclaim the coin I gave him. Best not to be wasteful.

“That done, you will begin your second task. We will do more still to aid our ally the Fire-axe. The bugbears are mighty warriors but poor siege engineers. You will infiltrate the tower Balentyne, keystone of the Watch Wall, kill its commander and open the gate for Sakkarot’s horde.

“Once the shaggy monstrosities pierce the Watch Wall, the bugbears will pillage and lay waste to the townships of the north and the local garrisons will have no choice but to meet the Fire-Axe in the open field. Sakkarot is the most brilliant, gifted and murderous bugbear of his generation. I expect these battles will go poorly for the knights and yeoman of fair Talingarde.

“Do all of this and then when your task is done, break this clay seal.” He hands them a delicately carved clay seal adorned with a tangled knot of thorns surrounding the holy symbol of Asmodeus. “I will have more instructions then. Succeed and I will see you rewarded handsomely. Fail or betray me and you will pray for the comfort of Hell before I am done with you.

“The mission you start upon today is a holy mission. The people of Talingarde think they have seen the last of the mighty Asmodeus. Soon enough we will remind them that there is no escaping the grasp of Hell. Let us toast our success.”

He pours four goblets of deep red wine and one for himself. He raises the glass and offers a toast “To War!”


The Nessian Knot
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[CasualViking]

"To war!". Caleb drinks deeply.

The next morning, Caleb is up early. He looks like a simple laborer, and is helping the sailors load and secure the last of the provisions. The last thing he carries on board is his heavy knapsack, balanced on his stout walking staff.

[Farmerbink]

The Half Orc watches keenly as the Cardinal performs the various rites of celebration and consecration. In particular, he is enthralled by the brutality of the barbed devil's feast. He almost misses the collection of profane blood, so focused he is on the slave's willing agony. As the altar is quickly removed, he wonders if the slave will survive, and wonders further whether the slave should survive. The question is forced from his mind as Thorn approaches with the devil's blood. As the freshly-applied unholy symbol drips crimson blood down his forehead and into his face, the sorcerer raises a finger to collect a drop and licks it off. The semi-familiar metallic taste bears odd traces- no doubt a result of its demonic nature. He smiles at Thorn's simple benediction, nodding his head in a small but significant gesture of subordination.

The mead flows freely. Though X tends to favor the heavier drinks, he makes no attempt to rebuff the occasional chalice of sweeter stuff thrust towards him. He revels in carnal abandon, gleefully consuming the rarest cuts of meat, a wide variety of intoxicants, and taking to his whims a multitude of slaves with no regard for their gender or desires. Many of them enjoy the rough Half-Orc's attentions, but it is of no concern to him when they don't. Onlookers might note that the behavior is more reminiscent of animalistic dominance than sensualism. He carries on late into the night, wantonly sating the most brutish of his desires.
In the morning, his Orcish heritage and fortitude are on full display, as he shows none of the typical aftereffects of excessive drinking or lack of sleep. Instead, he seems simply invigorated by the last night's revelry and the anticipation of violence. Each word from Thorn's lips draws more and more of the sorcerer's attention; by the end he's so excited he's slightly salivating at the thought. In particular, the command to slaughter the mercenary captain and crew brings a feverish spark to his eyes. By the time the cardinal's commands come to an end, he is near frantic with enthusiasm. He eagerly grips the goblet before himself, and raises it high.

"To WAR!" he bellows, echoing their patron and Caleb's words. It takes only a few seconds for him to drain the chalice.

[Zweanslord]

During the past months, Amber has grown more confident and clearly more at ease with her fiendish heritage. She shows off her horns, not hiding or disguising them. Her orange eyes have turned full amber, capable of radiating with an inner fire. She asks quite a lot of questions, a natural curiosity come to the forefront that had once had to be hidden constantly. She tries to figure out the Asmodeus faith, but even af this time, she still has questions. The display with the afterlife certainly answered a big one for her, as she's definitely set on following the Asmodeus religion and has attended prayers led by Caleb.

During the ritual, Amber especially seems to look at the spiked devil, wondering about its fiendish nature. At the celebration, Amber wears an elegant red dress, showing off her female charmes. Yet she does not indulge in the pleasures of the flesh, though certainly enjoys the food with grace. She especially seems to favour spicy and hot food, as well as the occassional expensive drink. She enjoys the celebration, but does not indulge in it, preferring to keep a refined appearance.

In the morning, Amber carefully listens to Cardinal Thorn. At first her eyes widen as she learns what the intent of their mission is, but then a wicked smile appears. "To War!" She echoes the others as she holds up her goblet. Drinking the wine, she looks forward to the adventures to come.

[archon_huskie]

Note: New Map and new image for Grumblejack!

The Frosthamar is a single-masted knarr with a square sail. (Real world similarity to a Viking Longship, but wider and a deeper hull suited to carrying cargo. Its Captain stands by the ship while provisions are loaded. He is a grizzled Norspik man from the lands far to the Northeast of Talingarde. The foriegner sports a wiry beard, pale blonde hair and a number of scars: Kargeld Odenkirk. His crew consists of a half dozen grim sailors who speak little of the common Talirean tongue. Caleb struggles at first to assist them in letting him help load the ship, but once his offer is understood, the crew allow him to carry the heavier ends of the boxes. But they insist that they strap down the cargo using precise nautical knots to ensure an even load.

He sizes up the Nessian Knot and decides X must be the leader. Caleb is doing manual labor, so he can't be a leader. Grumblejack looks scared at the sight of the ship, so he can't be the leader. The rest are women and Odenkirk is an uncivilized pig.

“You will Guard our boat all the way North, yes?” he asks the half-orc.


The Nessian Knot
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[Farmerbink]

The Half-Orc meets Odenkirk's sneer with one of his own, a wicked facsimile of a smile. He gazes out from under the hood, smirking at Caleb's perhaps unintentional farce. Turning back to the captain, he allows a crackle of sparks to leap between his fingers. Without shirking from the apparent role of leader, his sneer widens to show teeth- failing to make the smile look any more pleasant. His hand clenches, extinguishing the sparks. "Yes. We will."

His eyes rise to the skies, taking in the grim, overcast skies with an air of contentedness. He takes a deep breath of the chill air. "Perhaps we'll even get to kill someone," he growls with a chuckle. Turning away, the Half-Orc takes to looking about the knaar, leaving the mercenary captain to wonder whether or not he's joking.

So several questions.
1: I took some liberties regarding the weather. If need be, I'll edit. Just let me know.
2: I assume the captain and crew are all visibly armed? a- how are they armed? b- are they armored? c- how many crew members are there?
3: The captain knows of both legs of the journey, right (though not the purpose thereof)? To the bugbears and then back to Aldencross?

[archon_huskie]

RE:1 The scene does not call for any particular weather type. So it is fine. I view players and PCs as co-workers within telling the story. I think it is a nice aversion to the it's always sunny and clear unless drama demands otherwise trope.
RE:2 Captain Odenkirk carries a greataxe and a throwing axe. The 6 crewmen carry short swords and short bows. The Captain wears hide armor. The crew studded leather and bucklers.
RE:3 Yes the Captain knows that he is to deliver you to a camp in the North and then to Aldencross.

Odenkirk grunts his assent to X. “Then I will take you the cursed north past hope and life.” His small talk completed, he boards and waits impatiently for everyone to get on board.

Grumblejack pauses and looks at the boat suspiciously. “Grumblejack never been on boat before.” He stops at the gangplank and seems unwilling to take another step.


The Nessian Knot
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[Zweanslord]

Amber is dressed in practical travelling clothes and she looks at the boat. Carrying with her, she has a lute and amidst her horns an iron circlet is set. Letting the half-orc deal with the captain, she turns towards Grumblejack. "You've been on a boat before, Grumblejack. Remember the swan boat?" Speaking with a smile, she gently motions Grumblejack to move onward towards the boat the gangplank.

[archon_huskie]

“But that was magicky boat. Magicky boat unnatural and not obey natural law. Tiny feather turn into boat of course is safe. It light like feather. Feather floats. This natural boat and it obey natural law! Heavy things sink. This boat heavy! It sink if problem! Grumblejack heavy! He sink if problem! Grumblejack looks back to the manor house. Tiadora stands in the doorway watching.

This gives Grumblejack an epiphany. “If Grumblejack not get on boat, Grumblejack has to stay in manor with Scary-lady and miss out on all the merry murder ahead, yes? Then heavy boat not so bad.” The ogre quickly boards the Frosthamar. He staggers for a bit as his movements rock the boat, but he quickly scoots to the middle and stays near the mast.

Note: After the three months of training, Grumblejack has settled on nicknames for everyone.
Cardinal Thorn – Big Red Bird (Giant is Grumblejack's native language. This is a translation issue. But Thorn understands the ogre's meaning and takes it complimentary.)
Tiadora – Scary-Lady (He is genuinely scared of her.)
Amber – Pretty-Lady (She has horns. He has horns. Therefore she's pretty, like Grumblejack.)
Mira – Knight-Lady (He respects Mira as a combatant. And takes orders from her in battle.)
Irene – Tasty-un (Despite his intention to eat her back in the prison, Grumblejack has sort of adopted her as a little sister. But he keeps his original nickname for her.)
Caleb – Priesty-Lord (He respects Caleb as a religious figure)
X – Fire-Blade (He struggles for a name, but decides to dub X based on his two main forms of attack.)



The Nessian Knot
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[Ionbound]

Mira drinks the night away, enjoying herself, though she does not shout 'to war' like the others, instead laughing and replying in a good-natured but mocking tone, "None of you even know what war is like! I'd wager I've seen every single fight you've ever been in."

The next morning, Mira is in her armor, blade and shield crossed on her back, and helm carried under her arm. She glares at Odenkirk as he defers to X, but says nothing, instead opting to avoid open conflict and simply sits, making a space for Irene next to her.

[Zweanslord]

At Mira's comment at the night and their shout, Amber comments with a smile. "I'm sure we'll find out then!"

Happy to see Grumblejack board the boat, Amber still ponders about what he said. She'd assumed the swam boat obeyed natural law and the only thing was its creation, so this was certainly a different perspective. Not that it needed further examination as Grumblejack had in the mean time got on the boat. Amber followed him on and tried to offer some helpful advice. "If there's a problem, try to grab something wooden which is not sinking as wood tends to float on the water."

[Farmerbink]

The Half-Orc bears a faint smirk of amusement at the setup of the small craft. Only a half-dozen crew, each sparsely armored. This will be a fun prize, though he doesn't expect much fight out of any of them but the captain. With an appraising glare, he sizes up the man delivering them northward, and decides that he will have to die last. It might be difficult for him to watch the wanton slaughter of his crew. Perhaps he'll even beg for his miserable life. The Half-Orc smiles.

As Grumblejack cautiously embarks, the sorcerer follows the brute's gaze to the manor house. He narrows his eyes as he notices Tiadora, remembering once more the now phantom bruises that marred his back, shoulders, and arms under her tutelage. For what surely won't be the last time, he finds himself wondering exactly what the woman is. No Human could so easily best him, and so many times. He offers her a grim salute, before returning back to his business of settling in.

Sorry, one more question. How long do we expect the trip north to take?

[Ionbound]

Mira shrugs and replies to Amber, "We will...And I doubt any of us will enjoy it, except maybe the brute."

On the boat she sits calmly, always a steadfast presence, and spares a pitying glance at the Captain before returning to her vigil, already regretting the coming slaughter.

[archon_huskie]

For the record, it is now November 1st.
RE to farmer's question of how long the trip will take: Without any training in sailing or experience with travel by boat, the best guess anyone in the group can come up with is about 2 to three weeks.

The Frosthamar makes way from the river dock of Tiadora's manor. It takes a whole day to sail down the river and make it to the open sea. The heavy weight of the cargo means the hull scraps the bottom at times and the ship gets stuck a few times. Once in the ocean, the waters are calm and peaceful. Even Grumblejack manages to find his sea legs.

The Frosthamar is not a ship that caters to delicate sensibilities. Not even the Captain has a cabin. While Irene has brought a chamber pot along for the group, The crew simply relieve themselves over the railing. Sleep is done on deck or in the small gaps in between cargo in the hold.

Captain Odinkirk stays close to the coast. You can see farming communities and fishing villages go by. Cheerful fishermen wave at the Frosthamar and call Mitran blessings. Kargeld fakes a smile and waves back. “Wouldn't want'em to get suspicious, eh” he says with a scowl.

Grumblejack notices that the ship has oars for 8 rowers, but only six crew. He also finds that he can reach the oars from his seat in the back. One day he starts to mimic the crew and adds his strength to the ship's speed.

So . . . what do your character do while on this part of the journey?



The Nessian Knot
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[Farmerbink]

The Half-Orc spends most of the days anxiously prowling about on the ship's deck. Kargeld's false smile and feigned neighborly attitude elicit an amused chuckle and a wry, almost begrudging one-handed quasi-salute to the rabble on the distant shore. Once or twice, he draws his blade to go through the motions of various forms, only to find the space unsuitable. As the days pass, his attitude grows more and more dour. He grunts and shoulders his way past sailors irritably, casting unfriendly glares at the various crewmates often without any provocation whatsoever.

[CasualViking]

"Friend, I'd offer to spar withya, but thisn't really the place, ay?" Caleb offers in very convincing docker's drawl. "We could wrassle, buuuuut you seem like th' guy who'd take a punch an' come back witta knife, ay?".

[Zweanslord]

Amber tries really hard to ignore their primitive environment. With few luxuries, it's a huge difference from the pleasantry offered by the Cardinal, even if the training was harsh. In general, Amber tries to distract herself by looking at the land they are moving past, enjoying the sight and curiously looking at the people. She also keeps herself busy with some tailoring she brought along, but in general she looks downright uncomfortable at the lack of privacy and poor facilities. She sticks to herself more and more, except for the idle banter she tries to strike with Mira. It ranges from the sight they are passing by, the people, the sea, complaining about their situation, to asking more about Mira and what she likes. She is trying to strike up a friendship in their travel time with Mira, inspired by the earlier mention from the half-orc about her chances to become Mira's friend.

[Ionbound]

Mira mostly tries to avoid the sailors, spending her time either talking martial philosophy with Irene, or entertaining Amber's questions and interacting with her, happily talking about whatever Amber likes.

[archon_huskie]

--The Frosthamar sails North. Even with Grumblejack adding his strength to the oars, the ship is still slow and heavily laden. Knowing the average distance between villages (5 miles) and the number of towns you pass on the coast (9-11 a day) you figure you are traveling just under 50 miles a day give or take. This is much slower than the other ships that pass you. It takes a week for the ship to pass the harbor of the great city of Daveryn. The largest center of civilization along the eastern coast. Captain Kargeld shakes his head. "We'll not be stoppin thar. This is no pleasure cruise and I won't get our cargo within a mile of any Talirean 'arbormaster."

As you go further and further north, the seas get choppier and the wind gets colder.

Everyone please give me a perception check. I will roll for Kargeld Odenkirk and Grumblejack.


The Nessian Knot
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[archon_huskie]

Perception checks!

[roll0]
[roll1]

[archon_huskie]

Where you are on the map: Lake Tarik has a river flowing East. That river has 3 white dots. Those dots represent three of the fortresses of the Watch Wall. You are approaching the white dot on the coast.

As the Frosthamar approaches the Watch Wall, the seas grow dangerous. The waves get white caps and rougher.

Mira is the first to see it, followed by the Captain, then Caleb: a blue sail bobbing up and down against the blue waters. It is a small patrol ship. And it is on an intercept course.

Kargeld grimly states the situation. "She's seen us, sure as damnation. There's no outrunning her loaded like the Frosthamar is. They look at our cargo, they'll know us for exactly what we are - weapon smuggles."

Because Mira and Caleb passed the DC, you have ten minutes to make preparations and plan.

[CasualViking]

"We could pass for soldiers on a secret mission", Caleb ponders. "But we don't have time to come up with forged orders.".

[CasualViking]

"I don't see any way to end this without bloodshed. Mira, help me with my armor?". As Caleb shrugs into his mail underlayer, he continues. "But it's going to be a lot easier if they think they're about to confiscate some contraband and arrest the captain. So let's stay disguised until it's time to go. Big Guy, we're gonna put a rope around your neck, ok? Not tied to anything. It's just a trick to make the soldiers think you're not dangerous. That's gonna be fun, right?"".

[Ionbound]

Mira nods and adds, "Fires on a ship are always a more pressing concern than whoever you're supposed to be investigating. I don't see a way to play this off either, so...Amber, Brute, do you have anything for this?" She picks up her shield and sword and nods to Irene, saying, "Get ready. This is gonna get ugly fast."

[Zweanslord]

Amber taps her chin and ponders. Looking over the sea towards the ship incoming, she then glances at Caleb after which she looks at Mira, who directly asked her the question. "That's a Mitran ship, right? What if Balin was to claim this is a shipment to reinforce the strike at the primitives up north, and this setup was chosen as they suspected pirates would try and target a valuable looking ship?"

[CasualViking]

"That's the general idea. But we're gearing up for if that fails.". Caleb touches his Torc and takes on the seeming of a sergeant.

He turns and grins. "Heh. If I manage to get myself invited over to their ship, take cover until the screaming starts."

[Zweanslord]

Amber blinks softly. "The general idea? What's the idea then?" She looks at Caleb and tilts her head softly, looking in confusion at him. "Do you want to do the talking or shall I?"

[archon_huskie]

So it looks like the current plan is for Caleb and Amber plan to disguise themselves as Sergeant Random and Sir Balin respectively while the rest prepare to destroy the others in a surprise attack should it go south. Grumblejack will be disguised to look harmless. To this end, Grumblejack has upgraded his armor to hide armor and specifically purchased a helmet to hide his ogreness. Of course he is still 10 feet tall and 600+ pounds.

Mira, with her 19 perception check and her military background allows her to see and understand the actions of the other boat. First as the boat approaches, she is able to identify a total of 13 people on board. Second she is able to identify the name of the boat "The Blade of St. Martius." Finally, she sees 8 sailors are armed with bows and 4 with spears. The Captain carries a fancy looking longsword.


The Nessian Knot
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Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[Farmerbink]

The Half Orc growls and grins. "If you go over, you should expect me to come to. ...and you might want to leave the armor behind, cinders don't float." He listens quietly as the plan of deception is hatched. He turns to Amber with a smirk. "You and I should do the talking. Master Dunnam can't spin a good lie to save his life."

As the blue sail creeps closer, the canny observer notices the Half Orc's appearance changing to fit in with his allies and their suggestions. To anyone who wasn't watching closely, the sorcerer simply disappears. He takes up a position near the rail, content for the moment to let the false Mitran insignia on his cloak announce his person.

[archon_huskie]

The Ship approaches swiftly The name is painted on the bow "The Blade of St. Martius." The Blade is smaller than the "Frosthamar." It is a single masted pinnace. The sailors begin shouting "Heave to in the name of the King!"

Captail Kargeld orders his men to comply, slowing the ship and awaiting the approach.

The Captain of the Blade sees Amber disguised as Balin. He positions the Blade's bow by the Frosthamar's bow. "Hail Sir Balin! he calls, "I am Captain Edward Sambyrl. What brings you this far North?"



The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “Hey You” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne FOR THE HORDE!.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[Ionbound]

Just before the other ship arrives, Mira has the presence of mid to engage her circlet and appear as just another random soldier. She remains silent, allowing the cleverer party members to do the talking but remains on guard if something goes wrong.

[Zweanslord]

Disguised in the spitting image of Sir Balin, Amber greets the captain. "Hail Captain Edward Sambyrl, good to see you. A mission of the Church brings me along these currents. I have been tasked to brighten Mitra's radiance in the North. How's your duty going?" Sir Balin poses with extreme confidence and looks the captain in the eyes with a straight look while Amber underneath the illusionary veil simply hopes she is coming across believable.

[Farmerbink]

The Half Orc disguised as Sir Balin's subordinate nods in acknowledgement when the Captain of the Blade turns his gaze to survey the Frosthamar. He says nothing, instead using his stance and behavior to grant credence to Balin's presence. His posture is relaxed, confident- blade easily within arm's reach, but not eager or anxious to retrieve it.

Bluff check to assist Amber (can't fail the assist DC of 10): [roll0]

[archon_huskie]

The Captain nods "Oh! Quite dull Sir Balin. The last pirates er, deserter we caught were likely hanged at Branderscar or burnt in the fire. Horrible accident that prison held much history. But you, on a mission to spread Mitra's light." He says eyeing the heavy laded ship and the military looking passengers. "Now is a good time to do that. The Bugbears have been quiet for a few months. I suspect now is the time to establish a foothold in the Savage North.

Captain Sambyrl turns to his crew. "We did not see this boat here. So make no note of it in our logs."


The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “Hey You” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[Zweanslord]

"You serve Mitra well, Captain." Sir Balin nods to the Captain, in recognition of his act to make no note of it, as well as the pirates/deserter caught. "Let's hope the prison will be quickly rebuild, so you can continue to send pirates and deserters to proper justice. I can hear you have a good insight in Mitra's goals north." Sir Balin looks over the Captain and nods in approval. "I wish you good luck in your duty, Captain Sambyrl. May Mitra's Justice ever prevail on these waters and elsewhere." With that said, he takes a step back, suggesting it time for each to continue on their way.

[archon_huskie]

The Blade of St. Martius turns to port and catches the wind. It sails away leaving the Frosthamar behind. Odenkirk grunts his approval as he commands his crew and Grumblejack to begin rowing again. Congratulations, you talked your way out of the first encounter of the trip.

The Frosthamar spends the next two days sailing North. You are now past the Watch Wall.

The next encounter occurs shortly after sunrise on November 13th. Roll perception with a -2 penalty as the attack is coming from the East and the Sun is providing . . . distraction? Cover? I'm not not sure what the right word for it is. Point is you're looking into the light.

[Farmerbink]

The Half-Orc snorts as The Blade drifts out of hearing range. "Blasted fool didn't even think to ask about the Ogre? No wonder the Mitrans are losing their hold, if they're relying on incompetent bastards like him." He spits over the rail into the dark blue peaks, before turning away with a malevolent snicker.

The requested perception check: [roll0]

Edit: failed to account -2: should be a 10.

[CasualViking]

Caleb, still in the guise of a Mitran sergeant, quavers in a high-pitched voice: "Oh, Mitra preserve me, the foul half-orc is coming for me and, oh my, he seems fully erect, nooooo, arrrgh, I diiiiiie".

His outline wavers as he turns off the disguise and playfully slaps the half-orc on the arm.

Perception: [roll0].

[Zweanslord]

Glad to see the Blade of St. Martius sail away, Amber holds her disguise until the ship is long gone, ignoring the half-orc's banter at the moment.

Later, Amber finally relinquishes her disguise. "Phew." Sighing of relief, she mentions to the other members of the group: "Thank you. I'm happy they left and didn't ask more questions."


Perception: [roll0]

[Ionbound]

Mira shrugs as she turns off her own disguise and replies, "Slavery of 'lesser races' is probably more common than Mitrans would like to let on, if their treatment of the poor is anything to go by. He probably didn't think it was anything out of the ordinary."

I realize this is probably untrue but hey, Mira's pathos is Mira's pathos. She has 8 Wis for a reason.

[roll0]

[archon_huskie]

On the morning of the 13th day of your trip, the sun greets you with a burst of light. It feels brighter and warmer than it has in days, almost as though it were summer again.

But Caleb hears something that gives him pause. It is a sound over the water. It carries a cadence and tune that feels familiar. Then it identifies it. It is a divine summoning spell carried on the wind. From the waters five Water Elementals pull themselves onto the deck snarling in Aquan. The Frosthamar is under attack!

Roll initiatives. Caleb will be able to act this round. Fortunately, the enemy's action this round is to swim closer or climb aboard.


[roll0]
[roll1]
[roll2]
[roll3]
[roll4]
[roll5]
[roll6]
[roll7]
[roll8]
[roll9]
[roll10]
[roll11]
[roll12]
[roll13]
[roll14]
[roll15]
[roll16]
[roll17]
[roll18]
[roll19]


Yes. This encounter gets a soundtrack. if you find the official music video for this song, please note that it contains nudity and gore.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvhzIpfqrjI

Officially, slavery is illegal in Talingarde. But an argument could be made that classism, nationalistic Chauvinism, and religious prejudices have created a society wherein people like Grumblejack, Amber and X are forever trapped in the lowest levels of society; likely they would be in debt financially or socially to others in some way, and through that debt, slaves. Of the three, Amber's best option was for her mother to raise her in a convent of Mitran Nuns. Amber would have been raised to be a nun and then become a minor celebrity as the token tiefling worshiper of Mitra. But that is as far as she would ever be able to progress and only at the mercy of the nuns.

[CasualViking]

With an angry, wordless shout, Caleb picks up his longspear and lunges at one of the elementals.

[roll0] vs Yellow elemental. Do i get a flank with grumblejack? i haven't added it to the roll. Damage [roll1] . Attack of opportunity for the coming round, if anyone provokes: [roll2], damage [roll3]

[Zweanslord]

"What's happening?" Amber lets out in surprise.

Initiative: [roll0]

[Farmerbink]

Alerted by the sudden tension in Caleb's stance, the Half-Orc quickly leaps to action. He immediately begins a simple incantation, and dashes forward, reaching over his shoulder for the blade that's never far away.

X (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746)
M CE Half-Orc Sorcerer, Level 3, Init 1, HP 16/16, Speed 30
AC 15, Touch 11 (15 vs incorporeal), Flat-footed 14, CMD 15, Fort 3, Ref 1, Will 2, CMB +4, Base Attack Bonus 1
Claws +4 (1d4+3, x2)
MW Falchion +5 (2d4+4, 18-20, x2)
No armor (+1 Dex)
Abilities Str 17, Dex 13, Con 17, Int 11, Wis 8, Cha 20
Light sensitivity
+1 damage vs good celestials
+4 saves vs fear
Condition 1st level spells: 6/7
Mage Armor: 3 hours
Claws: 8/8

Cast mage armor on self.
Move to the nearer elemental

(for later)
1d20+5 falchion
1d20+5 CC (24+, x2)
2d4+4 dmg
2d4+4 crit bonus

[archon_huskie]

[roll0]

Surprise Round

Five Water Elementals have pulled themselves onto the Frosthamar, But Caleb was ready for them. He strikes at the nearest with his spear. Odd that stabbing water with a spear damages it, but it works and water splashes out of the wound.

Start of Round 1

A dolphine (White border) Swims closer to the boat and dives waiting (but for what?)

X casts mage armor on himself and moves closer to a water elemental (Be sure to move your character's icon on the Frosthamar map.).

Caleb may take his action for this round.


The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “Hey You” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[CasualViking]

If we didn't need the sailors, I could just bring down the fire of Asmodeus on all of us. Caleb shuffles to the side, doing his illusion trick to be in two places at one and calling upon the favor of Asmodeus. He lunges at the same water elemental again.

5' step, move action to create one mirror image, swift action to give a +2 boon (for the next d20 roll) to allies within 15', attack the yellow-bordered water elemental again: [roll0], [roll1]. Map link (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit)

[Ionbound]

Mira swears and stands as the ship is boarded. She hurriedly readies her weapon and shield, preparing to engage as soon as there's an opening.

Sorry for my absence; Class was pretty rough.

[archon_huskie]

Surprise Round

Five Water Elementals have pulled themselves onto the Frosthamar, But Caleb was ready for them. He strikes at the nearest with his spear. Odd that stabbing water with a spear damages it, but it works and water splashes out of the wound.

Start of Round 1

A dolphine (White border) Swims closer to the boat and dives waiting (but for what?)

X casts mage armor on himself.

Caleb casts his magic and stabs at the same water elemental. The thrust isn't as strong as the tip fails to puncture the membrane of water that is the creature's skin.

From the Eastern waters, The Triton Warriors fire coral-tipped bolts from their heavy crossbows. And they fire at the Sailors on the Starboard side. Fortunately the gunwale gives partial cover to the sailors.
[roll0] The bolt slams into the gunwale.
[roll1]
[roll2] The bolt strikes the midshipman
[roll3]
[roll4] The bolt strikes the aft rower.
[roll5]

On board, the midship sailors react. Picking up their short bows, The port midshipman (Sailor Gray) )looses an arrow at the Water elemental at the bow of the ship. He's not trying to save Amber necessarily, but the purple outlined water elemental gives him the clearest shot. The Starboard midshipman (Sailor Salmon) was next to Caleb, so he twists and looses an arrow at the Water elemental Caleb attacked.

[roll6] His aim is true and water bursts out of the elemental.
[roll7]
[roll8] As Caleb's second spear thrust, the arrow does not pierce the elemental's skin. Perhaps being struck by Aquatta's bolt messed up his aim.
[roll9]

Mira may take her action.


The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “Hey You” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[Ionbound]

Mira, seeing an opportunity with the elemental wounded and distracted, moves in to deal the final blow with sword and shield to the wounded yellow water elemental, even as she shouts to Irene, "Something is shooting from the water! See if there are any fishing nets on board!"

Sword Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

Shield Attack: [roll2]
Shield Damage: [roll3]

[archon_huskie]

Round 1 continued
(remember to move your character's icon on the map)

Mira moves to the water elemental (Yellow) Her sword strike is a feint deliberately positioned to let her shield attack succeed. The Elemental pops (like a water balloon) splashing water to the deck. But it does not reform. One elemental is out of the fight.

[roll0] The Ogre notices that there's an bolt sticking out of his shoulder, but it has failed to pierce his skin.
[roll1]
[roll2] The water elemental wraps around the Sailor and drags him into the water.
[roll3] The elemental charges and knocks the sailor into the water.
[roll4] The elemental charges and knocks the sailor into the water.
[roll5] A dolphin swims over and slams (Dolphin charges for a+2 Sailor lacks shield, is flatfooted, and was knocked down )
[roll6]
[roll7] The sailor wildly misses the Triton Warrior
[roll8]
[roll9] Struggling in the water, the sailor manages to draw his sword and strike the Water elemental.
[roll10]

Irene calls to her sire. “Grumblejack has fishing equipment in his gear!” She runs through the battle to fetch the item.

Amber may take her turn.


The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “Hey You” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[Zweanslord]

Amber takes a step to the side of the water elemental, hoping to get out of the rather unfortunate position she is in. She scowls, clearly disliking those whole turn of events. Angry at being surprised like this and not knowing what the hell is going on, she likes the fact that the water elemental is so close to her even less. Worried about how hard the thing she can hit as she casts a spell, she relies on something else. She thrusts forward her hand at the water elemental, intent on touching the watery being. Because if she does, her fiendish heritage will corrupt the waters, deviling it with the touch of hell itself.

5ft step to the side of the water elemental.
Standard action: Corrupting Touch.
Melee Touch Attack: [roll0]
If hit, shaken for 2 rounds and radiate an aura of evil, as if they were an evil outsider.

[archon_huskie]

The elemental lithely dodges Amber's touch attack by bending in a manner impossible for solids.

Odenkirk stands to fight but sees no enemies near him. “They be goin' fer me crew! Without rowers we be dead in the water!” He grabs a rope and tosses a line to Sailor Olive.
[roll0] But he misses

The Elemental seems to stare at Amber for a moment. But lacking a face it could just as easily be staring the other direction. It dives into the water and swims to flank Sailor Black with a slam attack.
[roll1] But it misses
[roll2]

AMBER may make an Attack of Opportunity as it leaves her threatened area.

Sailor Olive struggles to get to the surface but the water is cold.
[roll3] And the poor sailor can't figure out which way is up. He continues to hold his breath
[roll4]

Sailor White struggles to get to the surface but the water is cold.
[roll5] And the Sailor reaches the surface and grips the nearby oar
[roll6]

Grumblejack sees an elemental he can reach. He smashes the water with his club.
[roll7] And misses
[roll8]

Out in the waters to the East, the lone male Triton swims forward and orders his troops to charge.

End of Round 1

Round 2

Amber may make that attack of opportunity
Caleb, and X may go

[CasualViking]

The bastards are going for the sailors first. This isn't some random highwayman----high sea man? ....attack.
Caleb moves on to the next target.

Move closer to the blue-bordered water elemental and attack. [roll0], [roll1]

Elementals are really dumb, right? They probably only speak their own language. Talking to the dolphins is RIGHT out. Hm. Not a lotta options here. Think, Caleb. Think, you thick oaf!.

[Zweanslord]

As the water elemental moves away, Amber tries to take the opportunity to retry her failed attempt to corrupt the waters with her touch as her fingers slap forward.

Attack of Opportunity
Melee Touch Attack: [roll0]
If hit, shaken for 2 rounds and radiate an aura of evil, as if they were an evil outsider.

[Farmerbink]

"Rowers, take cover, Damnit!" The Half-Orc's bark carries easily over the hustle of battle and oddly quiet sounds of weapons making impact. "You're no good to us, full of holes!"

He moves alongside Grumblejack, lending his blade to the downfall of the nearest elemental.

X (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746)
M CE Half-Orc Sorcerer, Level 3, Init 1, HP 16/16, Speed 30
AC 15, Touch 11 (15 vs incorporeal), Flat-footed 14, CMD 15, Fort 3, Ref 1, Will 2, CMB +4, Base Attack Bonus 1
Claws +4 (1d4+3, x2)
MW Falchion +5 (2d4+4, 18-20, x2)
No armor (+1 Dex)
Abilities Str 17, Dex 13, Con 17, Int 11, Wis 8, Cha 20
Light sensitivity
+1 damage vs good celestials
+4 saves vs fear
Condition 1st level spells: 6/7
Mage Armor: 3 hours
Claws: 8/8

step forward, attack elemental green

falchion
[roll1] CC (24+, x2)
[roll2] dmg
[roll3] crit bonus

(for later)
[roll] 1d20+5 falchion
1d20+5 CC (24+, x2)
2d4+4 dmg
2d4+4 crit bonus

[archon_huskie]

Caleb and X make their attacks on the Elementals threatening the sailors. Caleb thrusts his spear and puntures the water elemental. The force of his blade driving through the creature's water based body pops it like a balloon. X manages to catch the Elemental on his blade's upswing and lifts it out the water. It slides down the blade bisecting and spills into ocean. Both elementals are gone.

Amber still holds the spell in her hand as she didn't get to release the magic spell. This time she manages to make contact with the elemental as it ignores her for the sailor in the water. (it is now shaken)

Dolphin White charges forward to slam into Sailor White
[roll0] His armor absorbs the impact
[roll1]

Sailor Grey tosses a line to Sailor Black. The ship leans to port (left) as Grumblejack is standing on this side allong with half the crew and passengers.
[roll2] Sailor Black has a hold of the line.

The red headed Triton Warrior with the green tail charges forward in the water wielding a trident. Sh attacks Sailor White
[roll3] He twists to avoid the attack.
[roll4]

MIRA may make her turn

[Ionbound]

Mira grins as she sees the other elementals pop, barely maintaining her footing as the ship tilts. She shouts to Irene, "Try and get one of the tritons in the net!" as she moves towards the riding edge of the ship, attempting to both balance it and catch sight of any of the remaining warriors.

[archon_huskie]

Mira made a move action and a free action. She still has a standard action this round if she wishes.

[roll0] He does hit her, but her skin proves to be stronger than his shot.
[roll1]

[roll2] Caleb feels the impact of the bolt, followed by the ringing sensation of the bolt bouncing off his armor.
[roll3]
[roll4] (Flanking with Dolphin White) The Triton swims forward and dives. she surfaces next to the ship smiling. Her trident drips with saltwater and blood.
[roll5] Sailor White starts to turn white as blood loss and cold starts to turn him white.
[roll6]
[roll7] Again, Caleb feels the impact and the satisfying ping of the bolt ricocheting away.

[roll8] The Dolphin flips out of the water and lands on top of the Sailor White. He loses his grip on the oar and falls in the water.
[roll9] The Sailor does not surface.
[roll10] His shot is wide.
[roll11]
[roll12] The Elemental's instructions were to knock the evil ones on the ship into the water and attack them. Elemental (Red) strikes the corrupted Elemental (Purple)
[roll13] The Elemental (Purple) is ripped apart by the other.
Sailor Black - struggles to get to the surface but the water is cold.
[roll14] Though shivering, the sailor climbs back on board.
[roll15] His first act is to lay on the deck praying thanks to whatever God he worships.

[roll16] Irene hefts the net into the water. She's actually surprised as her toss is perfect and the Triton warrior is caught and entangled.


Amber's Turn is up.


The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “Hey You” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[Ionbound]

Mira delays for a moment, lacking a target, but when she sees Irene catch the triton, she rushes over to help drag the fish woman aboard as she adds, "Nice throw, Irene."

I should have mentioned this last post, but Mira delays her standard action. She then helps Irene attempt to drag Triton Ariel(?) aboard.

Strength Check: [roll0]

[Zweanslord]

Amber, glad to no longer be next to a water elemental, rushes over to the side she hopes she will be able to most contribute. She moves to the side with the dolphins and triton warriors, standing at the edge of the ship. Taking a deep breath as she raises her hands, her arms tense as she calls forth arcane energy and speaks words that sear from her mouth, fuelling the fires that are unleashed from her hands, washing over the waters. Amber isn't sure if it will work, but no time like the present to try.

Move action: Move 4 down, 1 diagonal down-right and 1 right.
Standard action: Burning Hands on Dolphin White, Dolphin Blue, Ariel and Aquata

Fire Damage: [roll0]
DC 15 reflex for half.

[archon_huskie]

The ship levels out as more people move to the Starboard side.

Mira tries to pull the Triton Warrior on board, but the creature is heavy and Mira has an indirect angle (or something physics related.) Which is bad news for Ariel as she is still in the area of effect of Amber's attack. The net is designed to be used by a large creature like Grumblejack, So it is made of a wire mesh to withstand his stronger pull. (Net isn't burning.)

[roll0]
[roll1] The only one that takes half damage
[roll2]
[roll3]

Odenkirk tries again to save Sailor Olive.
[roll4] His rope toss is pathetic. And the Captain turns and walks away in disgust. He mutters something in Norspek (the language of the sailors)
"Yine hofto roa t udder est Yone flounder! ASK youelf!"

Sailor Olive tries to climb aboard.
[roll5] He flounders. He doesn't save himself.

Sailor White is unconscious in the cold water. He was pushed down by the dolphins and Tritons he sinks further into the cold and the black.

Water Elemental Purple knows it should attack those that are evil and those that attack it. Water Red attacked it. In the absence of Sailor Black to attack, it attacks Water Red.
[roll6] Water slaps water. but no damage is done.
[roll7]

The Lead Triton raises his Trident which has a holy symbol of Mitra tied to it. (Made not of Sapphire and Silver, but of Seashells and Coral.) He cries loudly casting a spell.

Another Water elemental (Gold) appears on deck.[roll8]

Grumblejack immediately attacks it.
[roll9]
[roll10] Water Elemental Gold appears midship by the mast. Every one is alerted to its present when Grumblejack's Club smashes down on it splashing water out of its body. It isn't dead, but it looks like it should be bleeding and bruised.

Posting before desert. will edit after Thanksgiving party is done.
End of Round Caleb and X are up next

[CasualViking]

The elemental are a distraction. Only by killing the fish-men can we break their will to fight. Caleb tries to impale the blue-tailed Triton. [roll0], [roll1].

[archon_huskie]

Dolphin White dives down and rapidly swims under the Frosthamar. It slams into Sailor Olive.
[roll0]It misses

X delays his action.

Caleb realizing where the true threat is stabs with his spear and impales the blue finned Warrior. Her eyes go wide in surprise as the spear destroys her ribs and rips her heart open.

Back on the other side of the boat, Sailor Grey tries to toss a rope to Sailor Olive
[roll1] He misses (seriously? its only a DC 12!)

Ariel tries to break free of the net by swimming down.
[roll2] She fails.

Sailor Salmon tries to aid Mira in hauling Ariel onto the boat.
[roll3] The mermaid is successfully dragged onto the boat and still entangled.

Attina fires her crossbow at Amber, having recognized her as a threat.
[roll4] (Gunnel is giving Amber some concealment) It hits
[roll5]

Adella fires her crossbow at Amber, having recognized her as a threat.
[roll6] (Guard rail is giving Amber some concealment) It hits and crits (Crit confirm failed though.)
[roll7]

I'm going to break up some of the delay. Amber, Mira, and X may declare their actions now.

[Zweanslord]

Amber screams as Attina's crossbow bolt pierces in her skin as Adella's bolt scrapes her, leaving an injury from which blood flows. With a pained look on her face, she holds strong and weaves another spell, blasting fire over Elemental Gold and Ariel. After that, she steps away from the edge of the ship, hoping to avoid further crossbow fire.

Standard action: Burning Hands against Elemental Gold and Ariel. DC 15 Reflex save for half damage.
Fire Damage: [roll0]

Move action: Move 10 feet closer to the center of the ship.

[Farmerbink]

The Half Orc nods at Caleb, and dashes across the ship to attack the only onboard Triton, leaving the floundering sailors to their own fates. His gleaming blade rises and falls, crashing towards the red-haired merfolk.

X (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746)
M CE Half-Orc Sorcerer, Level 3, Init 1, HP 16/16, Speed 30
AC 15, Touch 11 (15 vs incorporeal), Flat-footed 14, CMD 15, Fort 3, Ref 1, Will 2, CMB +4, Base Attack Bonus 1
Claws +4 (1d4+3, x2)
MW Falchion +5 (2d4+4, 18-20, x2)
No armor (+1 Dex)
Abilities Str 17, Dex 13, Con 17, Int 11, Wis 8, Cha 20
Light sensitivity
+1 damage vs good celestials
+4 saves vs fear
Condition 1st level spells: 6/7
Mage Armor: ~3 hours
Claws: 8/8

move as noted (shouldn't provoke an AoO, unless I misunderstand the map)
Attack (totally not) Ariel

falchion
[roll1] CC (24+, x2)
[roll2] dmg
[roll3] crit bonus

(for later)
[roll] 1d20+5 falchion
1d20+5 CC (24+, x2)
2d4+4 dmg
2d4+4 crit bonus

[archon_huskie]

X swings at the red-headed triton. And misses.

Dolphin Blue – It charges and slam attacks Sailor Olive by diving under the ship.
[roll0] It's a crit!
[roll1] Confirmed for 6 damage

Sailor Brown – attacks the Lead Triton with his bow.
[roll2] the Arrow bounces off its Seashell armor (Where did he find clamshells that big?)
[roll3]

Sailor White – His life has been ended by mermaids :smallfrown:

Elemental Red – continues attacking his fellow Elemental
[roll4] It is a battle of water slapping against water. But nothing additional splashes out of the Purple Elemental.
[roll5]

Sailor Black takes a moment to catch his breath before arming himself with his bow and arrows.

Irene pulls out a set of manacles and clamps them on Ariel. She is now helpless as well as prone and entangled.

Mira's Action goes here.

Amber yelps as she's hit. She repositions and casts her fire again on her enemies.
[roll6] Somehow Ariel manages to not be seared severely by the fire and flames. Let's say it is because her hair is wet.
Elemental Gold boils and evaporates. (half damage alone is enough to kill it.) It dies before it can even do anything.

Mira may post her action.

[Ionbound]

Mira grins as Irene chains up the triton and turns her attention back to the water. As she does, she notes X miss the prone merfolk and adds, "Stay your blade! I wish to speak to our prisoner once this battle is over. I'm sure you can find some other way to entertain yourself in the meantime." With that, she scans the water, noting the triton that summoned the elemental and points, shouting, "That one! Kill her!" as she searches for a bow and arrows herself, looking to be able to combat the creatures at sea.

[archon_huskie]

Mira spots Sailor White's bow and arrows kept by his oar seat.

Captain Odenkirk grabs the rudder and begins to slowly turn the ship the starboard (east). (This has the effect of shifting everyone in the water 1 square to the southwest relative to the ship on the map.)

The Purple Water element continues to defend itself from Water Red.
[roll0] It's not very effective

The Triton Oracle Nerianus Casts again and another water elemental appears on deck. This time it appears just to the side of Captain Odenkirk.
[roll1] Continuing the trend, the water elemental does not adjust to appearing on a boat instead of water

Sailor Olive attempts yet again to climb aboard.
[roll2] he slips on the barnacles, but at least he touched the ship this time.

[archon_huskie]

We reach the end of the round with Grumblejack, seeing poor sailor Olive floundering like an disabled flounder, reaching out his massive hand to grab the dumb sailor that cant catch a rope, or climb aboard a ship.

Indeed this poor sailor seems to only be able to swim enough to not drown and row a boat. Perhaps Captain Odenkirk only hires the best of the cheapest.

[roll0]

He does. The Ogre lifts the tired man out of the water.

[Farmerbink]

With all the still-living sailors back onboard, the Half-Orc takes just a moment to survey the battlefield. Other than the manacled one, the Tritons are much too far out into the water, and the dolphins might as well be also. As Grumblejack helps rescue the sailor, he charges at the remaining water elemental on board, brandishing his falchion with death in his eyes.

X (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746)
M CE Half-Orc Sorcerer, Level 3, Init 1, HP 16/16, Speed 30
AC 15, Touch 11 (15 vs incorporeal), Flat-footed 14, CMD 15, Fort 3, Ref 1, Will 2, CMB +4, Base Attack Bonus 1
Claws +4 (1d4+3, x2)
MW Falchion +5 (2d4+4, 18-20, x2)
No armor (+1 Dex)
Abilities Str 17, Dex 13, Con 17, Int 11, Wis 8, Cha 20
Light sensitivity
+1 damage vs good celestials
+4 saves vs fear
Condition 1st level spells: 6/7
Mage Armor: ~3 hours
Claws: 8/8

Charge the elemental. -2 to AC until next turn.

falchion charge
[roll1] CC (25+, x2)<- should be +7 for 14.
[roll2] dmg
[roll3] crit bonus

(for later)
[roll] 1d20+5 falchion
1d20+5 CC (24+, x2)
2d4+4 dmg
2d4+4 crit bonus

[CasualViking]

With a quick prayer, Caleb fades from view. Only the heavy footfalls going towards the stern reveal that he is still onboard the Frosthamar.

Standard action to turn invisible, move action to move closer to the last elemental. AoO at reach if it provokes: [roll0], [roll1]Caleb Dunnam (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300)
M LE Human (Talin) Cleric, Level 3, Init 1, HP 28/28, Speed
AC 18, Touch 9, Flat-footed 18, CMD 16, Fort 6, Ref 0, Will 7, CMB +7, Base Attack Bonus 2
Heavy Mace +7 (1D8+5, )
brace, reach Longspear +8 (1d8+7, 20*3)
MW Full plate (+9 Armor, -1 Dex)
Abilities Str 20, Dex 9, Con 17, Int 8, Wis 17, Cha 12
Condition None
DECEPTION IS A TOOL. SELF-DECEPTION IS DEATH. DECEIVE ALWAYS THY ENEMY BUT NEVER THYSELF.

FOLLOWING THE HERD IS FOR FOOLS. FEAR NOT THEIR ICY DERISION. INSTEAD, FEAR ONLY THY INFERNAL LORD.

Know your enemy. Shatter all that blinds you and then burn thy adversary to ashes.

Cruelty is a tool not a pastime. Be ruthless to thy enemy but reward those who serve thee well.

The chosen are revealed by their might. The weak deserve no sympathy.

Beware the fallen for they may
rise once more to threaten you.

Serve thy Master Well and be Rewarded

[archon_huskie]

X charges Silver Water Elemental. He spills a good deal of water from it, but the creature remains living.

Caleb goes invisible and waits to attack.

Ariel flops about in her net. But she is trapped and out of the fight unless an ally frees her.

The Dolphins dive under the waters and resurface near the Triton Warriors. The Warriors slip an arm into a harness on the Dolphins (Triton Warrior's move action is to now mount the dolphins.)

The Dolphins realign themselves with the Sun to provide some concealment.

Sailor Grey notches an arrow and lets loose at Water Elemental Red.
[roll0] He misses
[roll1]

Sailor Salmon notches an arrow and lets loose at the Triton Oracle.
[roll2] He misses
[roll3]

Sailor Brown notches an arrow and lets loose at the Triton Oracle.
[roll4] He hits the seashell armor but does not penetrate
[roll5]

Sailor Black notches an arrow and lets loose at Water Elemental Red.
[roll6] Another miss
[roll7]

The Red Water Elemental continues its attack on the Purple Water Elemental
[roll8] another miss at this point the battle between the water elemental looks a bit like child's bathtub splash fight.
[roll9]

Irene looks around for a second and comes up with another ranged weapon to attack the oracle with.
She takes hold of an oar and tries to smack him with it.
[roll10] three attacks on this guy just failed. Visualize it like this. He leaps out of the water to avoid the first arrow. The second gets his armor on the way down. then he dodges the oar by going under the water.
[roll11]

Mira and Amber are up next.


The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “Hey You” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[Ionbound]

Mira glares at the Triton leader dodging arrows and takes aim as well, figuring that if enough arrows are fired eventually one will strike true.

Bow Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

[Zweanslord]

Amber walks around Ariel, ensuring she does not get too close to the flopping mermaid. (Move 1 diagonal down-left, two down, one diagional down-right and 1 right.) Just shy of having the triton in her acid orb range, she instead lobs one at the water elemental on the boat next to the half-orc.

Move action.
Standard action:

Acid Orb vs Silverelemental next to X.
Ranged Touch to hit in melee: [roll0]
Acid Damage: [roll1]

[archon_huskie]

Mira takes aim and looses an arrow. It bounces off the Triton's leader's seashell armor.

Amber lobs her spell at Silver water elemental. It connects, barely. The orb of acid burn's through the outer membrane draining it some more.

The Purple Water element continues to defend itself from Water Red.
[roll0]
[roll1] The Red Water elemental is ripped in half as its water is scattered and lost to the sea.

Captain Odenkirk pulls on the sheetline while maintaining his grip on the rudder. As the ship turns it switches from Beam reach to a Broad reach. Which means, for the non-sailors, that the sail is catching more wind and the ship is now going faster

Sailor Olive, glad to be on board immediately ties a rope about his waist so he can't get thrown off again.

The Triton Leader takes a moment as casts a spell. The water around him crests into a small wave. (+20 feet to his Swim speed.)

Silver Water Elemental uses a spell like ability. Water begins spraying everywhere on the deck. It appears to come from the Elemental, but this half of the deck is easily drenched. Caleb gets his AoO now and stabs the Elemental. It bursts under the spear, destroyed, yet the spray continues to soak the deck and drip below. The sailors notice and gape in horror. They cry in their Native language. “Nadirine!”

Grumblejack finishes the round by mimicking Irene and using an oar as a great club to smash the Triton leader.
[roll2]
[roll3] Again the Triton Oracle avoids damage, but the oar does make contact with the deep water foe.

Thus ends the round. Back tot he top with Caleb and X.


The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “Hey You” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[CasualViking]

Caleb Dunnam

Caleb looks around, not seeing any active enemies on board the ship. He hustles up to the shackled Triton, putting his own bulk behind it and the sea, ready to punish any escape attempt.

[Ionbound]

Mira sighs as she realizes how futile attempting to shoot the Triton is for her and steps away towards the center of the boat, dropping the bow and arrow and recollecting her sword and shield, preparing to rush any new water elementals that are summoned.

Re-draw sword and shield, ready an action to charge attack any new Water Elementals that arrive.

[Zweanslord]

Amber moves between Mira and the sailor at the edge of the boat. She weaves her hands together and tosses an acid orb at the triton in the water, hoping it strikes true.

Move down-right. Acid Splash versus Triton.

Ranged Touch Attack: [roll0]
Acid Damage: [roll1]

[Farmerbink]

With no active enemies on the deck, the Half-Orc begins to prowl restlessly, waiting for their assailants to either come closer or flee. Irritated with the lack of real targets, he approaches the red-haired mermaid and delivers a wicked clubbing with the pommel of his blade.

X (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746)
M CE Half-Orc Sorcerer, Level 3, Init 1, HP 16/16, Speed 30
AC 15, Touch 11 (15 vs incorporeal), Flat-footed 14, CMD 15, Fort 3, Ref 1, Will 2, CMB +4, Base Attack Bonus 1
Claws +4 (1d4+3, x2)
MW Falchion +5 (2d4+4, 18-20, x2)
No armor (+1 Dex)
Abilities Str 17, Dex 13, Con 17, Int 11, Wis 8, Cha 20
Light sensitivity
+1 damage vs good celestials
+4 saves vs fear
Condition 1st level spells: 6/7
Mage Armor: ~3 hours
Claws: 8/8

IIRC, she is helpless, so the attack gets a +4 modifier and she is treated as having AC 0, so it's unlikely to miss.
Still, because I'm going for nonlethal:
(-4 for nonlethal, +4 for helpless) nonlethal sword hit
[roll1] CC
[roll2] dmg
[roll3] crit bonus

(for later)
[roll] 1d20+5 falchion
1d20+5 CC (24+, x2)
2d4+4 dmg
2d4+4 crit bonus

[archon_huskie]

X and Caleb approach the helpless red-haired triton. X slams his pommel into her head and she drops unconscious.

The Sailors do not listen to any orders to get down. Rather they notch another round of arrows and aim, but as the ship moves a bit faster, Sailor Grey shouts a command “Ettlephish!” they readjust their aim.

The two remaining warriors are mounted on the dolphins now. The Dolphins charge at the Frosthammar jumping over the ship. Their riders stabbing at those in their path.
[roll0] The arrow damages the dolphin. its blood mixes with the sea.
[roll1]
[roll2]After what seems impossible. the law of averages catches up to the seashell armored Triton. an arrow finds an exposed spot of flesh on the oracle.
[roll3]
[roll4]The Sailor misses the Dolphin
[roll5]
[roll6] The red tailed warrior stabs Irene.
[roll7]
[roll8] The red tailed warrior stabs the Sailor.
[roll9]
[roll10] The Yellow tailed warrior stabs the Sailor.
[roll11]
[roll12] The Warrior misses the sailor.
[roll13]
[roll14] The Sailor misses the Dolphin.
[roll15]
[roll16] The Sailor misses the Dolphin.
[roll17]

The Purple water elemental, corrupted by Amber swims away to the West and leaves combat.

Amber's cantrip misses the elusive Triton.

The Triton Oracle charges. As the ship moves, he only has one chance to get on board. He aims for the Aft and leaps. He lands super hero pose. His trident is pointed at the Captain's neck. Though the Captain does not appear to be afraid. Rather he keeps steering the ship eastward causing the ship to pick up speed as it now travels with the wind instead of across it.

Grumblejack is entertained by the dolphins jumping over the ship enough that he doesn't notice the Oracle climbing on board. With the surprised grunt, the Ogre picks up his club and shield.

With the ship moving faster, the dolphin mounted warriors have to spend the next round turning around and catching up before they can make another charge.


The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “Hey You” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[Ionbound]

Mira grins as she sees the Oracle leap aboard and walks slowly over to him, arms open leaving her breastplate as her only protection as she taunts, "What, too slow and cowardly to fight your own fights? Give me your best shot! I'll just stand here and take it. It won't even scratch my armor."

Move to adjacency with the Triton Oracle, use Antagonize to force melee attack.

Intimidate: [roll0] vs. 10+Oracle HD+Oracle Wis Mod.

[Zweanslord]

Amber doesn't stick with any taunts, but rather takes a step to the side and tries throwing another orb of acid at the triton.

Move 5ft to the side. Cast Acid Splash at Triton.

Ranged Touch Attack: [roll0]
Acid Damage: [roll1]

[CasualViking]

Caleb walks confidently towards the triton and utters a harsh incantation.

Murderous command, will save DC 14.

You give the target a mental urge to kill its nearest ally, which it obeys to the best of its ability. The target attacks its nearest ally on its next turn with a melee weapon or natural weapon. If necessary, it moves to or charges to the nearest ally in order to make this attack. If it is unable to reach its closest ally on its next turn, the target uses its turn to get as close as possible to the ally.

[Farmerbink]

The Half-Orc eschews words as the Triton's apparently leader finally joins the fray himself. His teeth are bared in a feral snarl as he dashes forward with his blade.

X (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746)
M CE Half-Orc Sorcerer, Level 3, Init 1, HP 16/16, Speed 30
AC 15, Touch 11 (15 vs incorporeal), Flat-footed 14, CMD 15, Fort 3, Ref 1, Will 2, CMB +4, Base Attack Bonus 1
Claws +4 (1d4+3, x2)
MW Falchion +5 (2d4+4, 18-20, x2)
No armor (+1 Dex)
Abilities Str 17, Dex 13, Con 17, Int 11, Wis 8, Cha 20
Light sensitivity
+1 damage vs good celestials
+4 saves vs fear
Condition 1st level spells: 6/7
Mage Armor: ~3 hours
Claws: 8/8

move and attack, if possible
falchion
[roll1] CC (24+, x2)
[roll2] dmg
[roll3] crit bonus

for later
[roll] 1d20+5 falchion
1d20+5 CC (24+, x2)
2d4+4 dmg
2d4+4 crit bonus

[archon_huskie]

X snarls as he dashes forward with his blade. But the Triton's Seashell armor manages to absorb the impact. Considering that his armor is made of seashells, its durability is impressive.

Caleb raises up his incantation.
[roll0]

Sailor Grey repeats his command “Ettlephish!” they readjust their aim.

The Dolphins turn around and swim fast to catch up with the ship. The Sailors take this opportunity to loose arrows at their mounts again.
[roll1]
[roll2]
[roll3]
[roll4]
[roll5]
[roll6]
[roll7]
[roll8]
[roll9]
[roll10]

Irene rearms herself with her dagger.
Amber lobs an orb of acid at the Oracle. Without the sea, she finds the Triton easier to hit. The acid strikes a non-covered spot on his armor. He shifts his focus away from the Captain and turns to Mira and Amber. (This is flavor text. Being in water didn't give him any game mechanics advantage. She just had a series of bad roles that I am justifying.)

(Post break to determine the results of Caleb's spell)

[archon_huskie]

The Sailor's arrows strike well this time. The dolphins are dead. The Triton warriors can only chase after the Frosthammar, but they cannot catchup.

The Orcale speaks as he approaches Mira. ”I am Nerianus, Oracle of Mitra. You are the coming great evil I have seen in my dreams. The Shining Sun has seen the wickedness you hide in your hearts. And thus it will be the Son who brings your doom!” The Oracle raises his trident and . . . :( your antagonist ran into a problem and needs to reset.
the problem
Miras's antagonize feat requires that Nerianus attack her with his next action.
Caleb's Murderous Command Spell requires that he attack or move closer to his closest ally (Unconscious Ariel) with his next action
He cannot do both.


the Solution
I have decided that for his standard action the two desires to attack negates each other and he wastes his standard action doing nothing. (I interpret this as good for the party.) Otherwise he would have either used his standard action for a double move or attacked Mira (possibly damaging her).


His eyes glaze over as the spell controls his mind. Ariel got captured. She has to die lest she be tortured for information. It would be a mercy.

He hops, slowed by his flipper shaped feet. He side steps Mira, X, and finds himself in range of Caleb's spear.

Attack of Opportunities for Mira, X, Caleb, and Captain Odenkirk.

[roll0]
[roll1]


The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “Hey You” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[archon_huskie]

And Grumblejack gets an attack of opportunity as well. (He has reach being a large creature)
[roll0]
[roll1]

[CasualViking]

Caleb's opportunity attack: [roll0], damage [roll1] (confirm at 28: [roll2], damage [roll3])

[Farmerbink]

As the Triton leaves himself exposed, the Sorcerer lashes out again with the blade, hopping to take him unawares.

Then, another wordless snarl erupts from the Half-Orc's bared teeth. He pulls his blade back, stunned by the Triton's inexplicably durable armor, and cries out, "Die, already!" He lets his sword hand lower to the side and raises a fist, glowing amber. He opens the fist, unleashing a blast of flame into the Triton, scorching the exposed wood and flesh of his companions in a reckless, furious outburst.

X (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746)
M CE Half-Orc Sorcerer, Level 3, Init 1, HP 16/16, Speed 30
AC 15, Touch 11 (15 vs incorporeal), Flat-footed 14, CMD 15, Fort 3, Ref 1, Will 2, CMB +4, Base Attack Bonus 1
Claws +4 (1d4+3, x2)
MW Falchion +5 (2d4+4, 18-20, x2)
No armor (+1 Dex)
Abilities Str 17, Dex 13, Con 17, Int 11, Wis 8, Cha 20
Light sensitivity
+1 damage vs good celestials
+4 saves vs fear
Condition 1st level spells: 5/7
Mage Armor: ~3 hours
Claws: 8/8

AoO:
falchion
[roll1] CC (24+, x2)
[roll2] dmg
[roll3] crit bonus

casting defensively: [roll4] vs DC 17 else I lose the spell (and don't cast it- no AoO)
Burning hands: [roll5] fire damage- reflex DC 18 for half damage

Edit: booo for crap rolls. Angry Half-Orc remains impotent. :smallfrown:

for later
[roll] 1d20+5 falchion
1d20+5 CC (24+, x2)
2d4+4 dmg
2d4+4 crit bonus

[Ionbound]

Mira laughs as she viciously attacks with her longsword, adding insult to injury, "Hahaha! You're such a coward! Already giving up on the fight, eh? Fine by me! Such are the followers of Mitra, I suppose!" With that, she tears in with another Longsword strike, hoping to kill the oracle flat out.

AoO: [roll0]
AoO damage: [roll1]

Power Attack: [roll2]
Damage: [roll3]

Also apparently I've been rolling as though I have TWF even thoough I don't. For that I deeply apologize and will not be doing so henceforth.

[CasualViking]

Caleb, reduced to being just one man, draws out another illusory twin, with the expected surge of power washing out from him. Then he tries to pop the oracle like a bloodier, meatier balloon: [roll0], damage [roll1].

(Move action: Copycat, free action: +2 to next d20 roll for allies within 15', attack)

[archon_huskie]

Grumblejack swipes his club at the Triton's flipper feet.
[roll0]
Nerianus stumbles and falls to the deck.

The half-orc sorcerer beings to cast defensively, but is unable to concentrate enough to craft the spell and it fizzles.

Caleb lunges with his spear as his divine magic makes a duplicate of himself. Nerianus makes eye contact with the Asmodean and sees the archfiend's holy symbol in hand. But the spear strikes the Triton in the neck and he dies knowing his life was snuffed out by a follower of a devil worshiper.

Combat complete.




The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “Hey You” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[Ionbound]

Mira stows her shield as Caleb strikes down the Oracle and turns her attention to the triton netted on the floor. She lowers her blade to the Triton's chin, and asks, "So then. You feeling helpful?"

[Zweanslord]

Amber sighs of relief as the immediate danger seems to have parted. Wincing, she holds her injured arm. With the rush of combat leaving, the hit that struck her arm with the necessary blood present calls to her immediate attention. She snarls at her wound. "Accursed fishpeople." With unfocused eyes she looks around a bit, wondering how best to deal with the wound while looking a bit woozy from all the previous excitement and blood loss.

[archon_huskie]

With the danger gone, the Captain corrects course and begins sailing North again. Sailor Olive collaspes in exhaustion and hits the deck. Another Sailor drapes a blanket over him. The remaining four sailors return to rowing despite being injured.

The female Triton is unconscious when Mira approaches. When she recovers, she will bubble in babble, or maybe babbles in bubble. Point is she responds in Aquan and not Common. (roll sense motive if you think this is an act)



Captain Odenkirk - 50/50
Sailor Black - 16/17
Sailor Brown – 14/17
Sailor Grey – 8/17
Sailor Olive – 4/17 (and unconscious)
Sailor Salmon – 12/17
Sailor White – Dead
Irene Richter – 3/11
Grumblejack – 35/35



The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “Hey You” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[CasualViking]

Caleb casts a healing spell on Amber:[roll0]. With the wand of Infernal Healing, he heals Irene, Sailor Grey and Sailor Olive 10 points each. Sailor Salmon gets another healing spell for [roll1].

Then, it's time for loot. Detect Magic!

[Ionbound]

Mira raises an eyebrow at Ariel's blubbering bubbling and adds, "I don't understand you. Common, or else."

Sense Motive: [roll0]

Intimidate: [roll1]

[archon_huskie]

Ariel knows she is not going to be set free. So she repeats the phrase she was instructed by the Oracle should she be captured. “Air gulper. It will be the Sun who brings your doom.”

Loot - time
The elementals carried nothing.
The Dolphins carried nothing but their bodies fell behind as the ship pulled away anyways.
Ariel carried on her a heavy crossbow, a quiver with 7 bolts remaining, a masterwork trident, and an odd bracelet made of beads with raised symbols (Braille Bracelet).
Nerianus carried on him a +1 trident, a seashell and pearl holy symbol of Mitra (worth 100gp) and that damned Seashell armor (uses the stats of a bone breastplate; fragile shatters on a confirmed critical hit). He also has a Braille Bracelet.

This bracelet contains 10 small clay beads, each carved with a raised symbol. The beads can be removed from the bracelet cord and rearranged in any order. Once arranged, the carvings can be felt with the fingers to determine the symbols’ meaning and decipher any message the bracelet is meant to convey. A single bead could impart a simple message, or multiple beads can be strung together to form more complicated messages. Interpreting the beads allows individuals to communicate in absolute silence, even in complete darkness or otherwise unable to see. To use the beads properly, you and your allies must assign each bead a meaning prior to using the bracelet in this way. Recalling the meaning of a single bead requires a successful DC 10 Intelligence check. Conveying more complicated messages increases this check by 2 for each additional bead used. Deciphering the message is practically impossible for a creature that doesn’t know the meanings assigned to the beads, increasing the DC by 20.



The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “Hey You” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[Zweanslord]

Coughing a few times, Amber then takes a deep breath as she is reinvigorated by the magic. "Thanks, Caleb." She nods to him before he is off to the others.

Amber moves up to Mira and places a hand on the arm holding the blade towards Ariel, gently trying to nudge it away. "No need for weapons towards our new guest." Amber speaks gently and softly. She then kneels besides Ariel and gives her a warm and kind smile. "Have no fear, you're now our guest. I'll make sure we treat you better than the welcoming party we just met. I'm Amber. Please tell me, what is your name?" With a welcoming and open demeanour she tries to get Ariel to open up.

"I'm sure you understand why we need to keep you in there for the moment, as our initial meeting hasn't been exactly the friendliest. Let's turn that around and see how we can help each other and get to know each other a bit better, alright? Please tell me, why were you attacking us?"

While Amber is trying to get Ariel to be friendly, she hopes the others take the hint not to threaten her further. While she speaks of cooperating and tries to come over as a friendly person, she's lying as she's well aware the others won't have the friendliest plans for her. Yet, perhaps her diplomatic skill may win her true, at least to the point that she has Ariel enough at ease to not feel too threatened, after which she casts Charm Person to get Ariel to tell what was up with the attack and what they might expect in the future from the others.

Bluff: [roll0]
Diplomacy: [roll1]
Charm Person: Will DC 17

[Ionbound]

Mira nods and backs off, not stowing her blade but not taking quite as intimidating a posture against Ariel to let Amber do her thing.

[archon_huskie]

Making rolls to determine Ariel's reaction to Amber
[roll0]
[roll1]

Ariel blinks a few times. Amber's words make sense. Why not share her name. The girl with horns on her head was being nice. "I'm Ariel. She says. "We attacked because a great evil was forseen . . ." Was that right, where they the great evil? Now that she thinks about it, she only had Nerianus's word on that. She tells Amber this.


The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “Hey You” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[archon_huskie]

Captain Odenkirk lashes the rudder in position and walks up to Caleb and X. “We have problem.” he grunts. “Dat last water thing cast some spell to make water before it died. It died above our water barrels. The men aren't going to want to drink it. Superstitious and contaminated and what not. We have to replace the whole water supply.”

He pauses as he thinks of his geograpy. “Fortunately, we have a chance to benefit here. Seal Island is just north of here. Now originally we been holding to the coast, going around her, but with a brief stint in open water, we can be at Seal Island today. Take a brief rest for a few days to heal, get fresh water, and recover. Then another brief stint in open water and we'll be back to the coast and we wouldn't have lost any time.

This is the most he has spoken at once on the trip so far.


The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “Hey You” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[CasualViking]

Caleb
"I can purify the water tomorrow, but that doesn't help us today. And your men probably wouldn't trust me either. Looks like we're going to Seal Island. What's the bad news?".

[Zweanslord]

Amber listened to Ariel, giving the impression of being a good listener, nodding at the right times. "Thank you for telling me, Ariel. Did Narianus foresee this, or somebody else? Perhaps this was all but a mistake and you targetted the wrong people.." Trying to add doubt to Ariel with the statement, she follows up with another question to glean infomration. "I hope there are no other groups sent, we would not want any of your friends to throw themselves in such dangerous battles. Could you tell me if there are any others who know of what was foreseen?"

[archon_huskie]

Captain Odinkirk whispers to Caleb, “It's called Seal Island because of the seals that swim and rest among the rocks. It's the richest unregulated fur seal hunting grounds on this coast.” he nods at Amber. “The seamstress will want some hides. We may end up losing a day for hunting.”

Ariel struggles to understand the certainty she felt getting ready for battle. She explains to Amber how the other Tritons considered Nerianus a fanatic and an extremist with a small cult following in the sunken city of Aath-Aryn. There were only a few devoted members with fighting skills. That she was one of them slips the mermaid's mind. This was the only group, there will be no reinforcements.



The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “Hey You” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[Ionbound]

Mira smiles as she offers Ariel a hand to her feet, "It seems you were deceived. Why don't you come with us, then? You'd be a great help in navigating these waters."

[CasualViking]

Caleb
"If it comes to that, a day lost is not a big problem at this stage of the venture. Set course for Seal Island, captain".

[Zweanslord]

Amber nods in agreement with Mira and from her kneeling position she offers to help her out of the net if she'd only accept Mira's offer..

[Farmerbink]

The hulking Half-Orc scowls at Amber's methods, but turns away to not poison her attempts. When the captain approaches, he shares a glance with Caleb and considers both men's words. "Seems reasonable to me. If your men's lust for money creates a delay, they had best hope the profit be worthwhile." He shoots a look to Caleb, recalling their instructions. What's a little poaching among friends?

[archon_huskie]

Ariel glances behind Mira and Amber, acknowledging the sailors behind them. “Actually I want to go back in the water. I've made a few bad decisions today and I think they want to eat me.” The sailors don't seem to like Ariel. She is indirectly responsible for the death of one them.

Odenkirk nods and grunts. “Seal Island is it then. It will be most profitable.”



The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “Hey You” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[Zweanslord]

Amber looks at Mira for a moment, shooting a questioning look and from Mira's reaction trying to gauge what the best next course of action would be here.

[Ionbound]

Mira nods and says, "I can understand that. Can you follow the ship, at least?"

[archon_huskie]

"Yes," she says readily.

[archon_huskie]

[roll0]
[roll1]
[roll2]
[roll3]
[roll4]


It is readily apparent, to everyone except X that Ariel intents to swim away home once she's back in the water. This isn't because she has broken through Amber's spell. If anything she's so embarrassed that she attacked her new friend that she wants to run and hide.


The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “Hey You” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[CasualViking]

Caleb saunters over to Ariel. "So, you attacked us, and killed those sailors, because someone told you that Mitra told him that they were evil and should be killed?"

Caleb shakes his head in disappointment. "There seems to be a lot of that going around with Mitra and especially with his priests. That one is evil. This one deserves to die on my say so. The people of that city are wicked, even the children and the slaves - kill them all! And don't ever question me".

[roll0]

[Zweanslord]

Amber helps to get the net off of Ariel so she can listen to Caleb. As Caleb explains how Mitra's followers operate, she nods with a solemn and empathic look towards Ariel. "I understand your concern." She says, referring to the sailors. "It's really a shame, I would like to get to know you better and wish our initial meeting could have been under better circumstances." Looking at Caleb, she nods in agreement with his words. "I've had to endure such opinions in my life too." She gently gestures at her horns, her odd skin colour, her amber eyes and softly shakes her head. "It's easy to shout, but there are other paths and beliefs worth considering. I just hope more people.." She looks at Ariel with a smile, subtly hinting that it includes Ariel. "..will look further than Mitra."

Diplomacy: [roll0]

[Ionbound]

Mira nods and says, "If you want to go home, go home. But tell people about what happened today. About how you and your friend were deceived, and about all those who died pointless deaths today because of it."

[archon_huskie]

Ariel is hesitant, expecting to be attacked after lulled into a false sense of security. All that she knows about devil worshipers says they do not show mercy. Perhaps this offer is the most effective argument against the propaganda she's been fed. Eventually she nervously flops over to the edge and slips into the water.

“Pity,” Captain Odenkirk says, “Triton's good eating. It's got the flavor of pork, yet the texture of fish..

As discussed previously with Caleb and X, Odenkirk sails to Seal Island. There are plentiful seals sunning on the rocks. They bark at each other, they bark at the Frosthammar, they bark at the waves. For as cute as they look, the seals are rather irritating. An unmanned pier juts out into a natural harbor. On the shore are two seal hunting/fishing boats. “The equipment is officially placed there for marooned and shipwrecked sailors.” The captain explains tying the boat to the dock. “Unofficially they are communal property among those who know of this habor. Best not break them.”

The seal here are of fine quality. And Amber is also able to see that all the proper tools she would need for making outfits of seal hide are counted among the communal property.

The crew begin unloading the barrels of elemental contaminated water. Likely they will also perform some funeral rites for their lost comrade, or at least divvy up his belongings.

“So,” the captain grunts happily, “Who's up for some seal hunting?”


The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “X” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[CasualViking]

"Seal hunting? That sounds like fun. I'm in", Caleb says.

"I had better see what this man is made of", he thinks to himself.

[Zweanslord]

"Look at that! They even have skinning tools and enough to make plenty of hide outfits. Could I get some seals to make outfits? I wouldn't mind joining to hunt them, but.. well." She snaps a finger, unleashing a lick of flame and a spat of acid. "I don't think I could get the seals back in proper enough condition to make use of their hides."

[archon_huskie]

Here's how Seal hunting works

There's two boats. Each boat has a hunt leader who makes a Survival Check. DC15 and the boat catches a seal. Its pelt is worth 50 gp. For every 3 past 15 the boat catches another seal.
Everyone else on the boat may attempt to aid. This is a Survival DC 10 roll. Beat 10 and the hunt leader gets a +2 bonus. Fail, and instead impose a -2 penalty.

Odenkirk will be the hunt leader of the first boat; he has +8 to survival. As Captain he claims the first seal pelt from his boat; though in the long run, what he claims doesn't matter . . .

There are dangers of course. Don't roll a one.

In the group, Caleb has a +4 to Survival, Grumblejack has a +4, and Amber has the third highest with a +0.


The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “X” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[Ionbound]

Mira frowns at the idea of Seal hunting, adding, "I've never been exactly 'at-home' on boats, and certainly never hunted from one. I think I'll...Ah...Help Amber, perhaps."

[CasualViking]

Caleb gets in the boat behind Odenkirk and helps out. In the meanwhile, he tries to get an idea of how skilled a warrior the captain is.

Survival: [roll0]

[Farmerbink]

The Half-Orc looks at the captain stony-faced. His gaze flicks to the various seals gathered nearby, sliding into the water and appearing on land without warning all around him. He shrugs. "This was your errand in the first place. I will enjoy my few minutes on dry land." He finds a place nearby to sit in relative comfort and watch the process. It might be entertaining.

[Zweanslord]

"Bring back lots of hides!" Ambers lets out. Then she turns to Mira and nudges her a moment. "Want to watch from here how they're doing?"

[archon_huskie]

Here's how Seal hunting works

There's two boats. Each boat has a hunt leader who makes a Survival Check. DC15 and the boat catches a seal. Its pelt is worth 50 gp. For every 3 past 15 the boat catches another seal.
Everyone else on the boat may attempt to aid. This is a Survival DC 10 roll. Beat 10 and the hunt leader gets a +2 bonus. Fail, and instead impose a -2 penalty.

Odenkirk will be the hunt leader of the first boat; he has +8 to survival. As Captain he claims the first seal pelt from his boat; though in the long run, what he claims doesn't matter . . .

There are dangers of course. Don't roll a one.

Odenkirk takes Caleb and one of his sailors in the first hunting skiff. They spend the day sailing the waters, dragging their nets in the waters, clubbing a seal if they drag it on board.

Captain Karfeld Odenkirk leader boat #1
[roll0]
Caleb Survival aid another
[roll1]
Sailor Black Survival aid another
[roll2]

Grumblejack doesn't want to be left out, he convinces/threatens two other sailors to join him in the second boat. . . . The sailors speak very little Common. Grumblejack speaks less Norspik. This can only end well.

Grumblejack leader boat #2
[roll3]
Sailor Salmon Survival aid another
[roll4]
Sailor Grey Survival aid another
[roll5]

The two remaining sailors make camp, dump the contaminated water, get fresh water, and I am sure they do some sort of funeral preperation for Sailor White.

Amber
[roll6]
Mira
[roll7]
X
[roll8]


The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “X” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[archon_huskie]

And so the first day of seal hunting ends.
Captain Odenkirk has failed as hunter and as a man. His boat has caught no seals. True Caleb didn't help and got in the way, Sailor Black as able to cover while Caleb learned. This clearly lands on Odenkirk. Not that he admits it. Caleb was the sole cause of the unsuccessful hunt in his eyes.

Grumblejack's team returns with two seals for Amber. Grumblejack suggests making boots for the sailors who helped him. (cause the boots are unlikely to be damaged when time comes to backstab them.)

X notes that Sailors Oliver and Brown did nothing for preparations for Sailor White.

[Zweanslord]

"Good call!" Amber states with a smile and a wink towards Grumblejack. She takes the seals and looks at Mira for help to skin them. She'll start working on the boots, looking at the work of the others.

Craft (clothing): Take 10, result 18. Assuming DC 10 for boots: 18 * 10 = 180 sp = 18 gp. For a day's work, divide by 7: 2,57gp progress of ???

[archon_huskie]

Working through the evening and part of the night, Amber is able to craft the boots and has enough hide and fur left over to add fur trim to the collars of everyone's neck line. A nice addition as it has been getting colder.

Day two of seal hunting

Despite blaming Caleb for the failure of the last hunt, Caleb is invited to join the Captain again. The Captain is prideful. As long as he has someone he can blame for a poor hunt, he never has to take responsibility for failure.
Captain Karfeld Odenkirk leader boat #1
[roll0]
Sailor Black Survival aid another
[roll1]
Caleb Survival aid another
[roll2]

Grumblejack has an easier time of convincing the sailors to join them today. After all, he was successful and got them new seal fur boots.

Grumblejack leader boat #2
[roll3]
Sailor Salmon Survival aid another
[roll4]
Sailor Grey Survival aid another
[roll5]

Sailors Olive and Brown were the ones who were still injured from the battle with the Tritons. They send most of the day relaxing around camp letting their injuries heal.

Amber
[roll6]
Mira
[roll7]
X
[roll8]


The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “X” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[archon_huskie]

On board the first boat, it is not Caleb who is the cause of the problems on the boat today. It is Sailor Black lacking off. But Odenkirk does not acknowledge this. The hunt should have returned with two seals. One just barely got away. So they return with one seal, which Odenkirk claims as his own. He keeps the hide, planning on selling it.

On the second boat, Grumblejack has bested Captain Odenkirk again. Rather Sailor Grey takes over as hunt leader without Grumblejack noticing. They return with 5 seals. (Grumblejack suggests making a pair of boots for Odenkirk, but he whispers make them a little large so I can wear them.

But before the hunting boats return, Amber spots a group of small ships around Noon. There's 4 boats total: 3 one man kayaks and 1 umiak.
(knowing that we have an international group here. It is possible you may not know what a kayak is. link here (https://www.traditionalkayaks.com/Kayakreplicas/KNK1215.html). Likewise for a umiak. (https://www.historymuseum.ca/cmc/exhibitions/aborig/watercraft/wau03eng.html)

They are heading straight for the dock on Seal Island.

[Zweanslord]

Busy with some fur trim, Amber looks up from her work to gaze in the far distance, enjoying the lack of harsh waves and continious bobbling on water. When she spots the boats, she is quick to call out. "Mira! Nameless!" The latter obviously intending to hail the half-orc sorcerer. "There's ships coming, over there! Four boats of which three are rowboats!" She points in the direction of the boats inbound for Seal Island. "I guess they want to make use of Seal island, but perhaps not? Any suggestions?"

[Ionbound]

Mira frowns as she watches the rowboats approach, hand holding her blade's grip as she walks along the beach, trying to follow their approach to the docks. She's been fairly restless the past couple days, proving almost as useless at skinning as she would have been at hunting, and instead opted to let Amber do most of the work to preserve the quality of the furs.

As she stands at the end of the dock, Mira calls out, "Hail! Who goes there!"

[CasualViking]

At the sight of the approaching boats, Caleb reaches for his torc and changes his seeming to that of a regular sailor.

[Zweanslord]

She takes the suggestion of Caleb at least and activates her torc as well, to look like an unassuming sailor busy with the seal skins.

[Farmerbink]

The Half-Orc rises quickly, startled by Amber's sudden call. As the ships approach, he retrieves his blade from where it lay in its sheath and strides lazily forward. For now, he'll let Mira do the talking, though he makes no effort to disguise himself (beyond than the hooded cowl he almost always wears). His eyes scan the newcomers curiously. Content to let someone else prey upon the seals- perhaps it will get them moving again faster, he's in no particular hurry to instigate violence, but perfectly happy to find a reason to change his mind. As such, he watches.

[archon_huskie]

The umiak is rowed to the dock. There are 4 men on board. Two are dressed plainly. In hide armor Another stands in the middle, almost posing with a painted metal spear. He looks the youngest and His armor is decorated with bones and broken/carved walrus tusks. Behind him is an older man, still in hide armor, but decorated with paints and feathers.

The men in kayaks keep their distance, but they are still in range of the dock.

The young man in the middle shouts in a strange grutteral language. The man behind him translates.
“This is White Tusk of the Yutak. And I am his shaman Joseph Calls Fire from Water. White Tusk has had a successful hunting season and wish to trade with the metal-men of the South. What say you?”

Hunters from the Yutak lands wishing to trade. The men are likely more hunters than warriors.


The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “X” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[Farmerbink]

The Half-Orc looks around with an amused expression. "Certainly thinks highly of himself," he mutters, to no one in particular.

He shoulders his blade, going for a relaxed posture. "Sure, fine. Come ashore!" He calls with an inviting wave of his scarred left hand. "Nothing but gain to be had from trade."

[archon_huskie]

The Umiak slides next to the dock. The rowers quickly tie the boat to a post. White Tusk steps to the dock and unwraps a leather package. There is about 20 Walrus tusks of various sizes and quality. (Appraise check DC 10 to determine value of the ivory)

Joseph Calls-Fire-From-Water climbs out carrying a similar, but longer package. Wrapped inside is a Narwhal horn. It is 8 feet long and also made of ivory. (Appraise check DC 10 to determine value of the ivory)

White Tusk appraises the sorcerer and fighter. He then punches his shaman and makes a demand in Yutak.

(Pausing for appraise rolls. Would I be correct in assuming that Mira is wearing her armor?)


The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “X” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[Ionbound]

(You would be)

Mira peers at the ivory inexpertly and frowns, hmming to herself as she tries to figure out what it's value is.

Appraise: [roll0]

[CasualViking]

Caleb fetches a few trade goods from the Frosthamar.

A Heavy crossbow with 7 bolts
A MasterWork trident
2 Braille Bracelets
A magical Trident +1
seashell and pearl holy symbol of Mitra (100)
Seashell armor (fragile breastplate)

"That trident is enchanted", he says gruffly. He looks over the tusks.

Appraise (walrus tusks) [roll0]
Appraise (narwhal tusk) [roll1]

[Zweanslord]

Amber looks with interest at the exchange while she continues her work. She only gives the tusks a cursory glance, not believing she can add much. The value of such ivory is far from her expertise, though it could be worked in a nice suit.

Appraise (walrus tusks) [roll0]
Appraise (narwhal tusk) [roll1]

[archon_huskie]

Mira – you know that this hault should be valuable, but as far as you can tell you are looking at a fancy tooth collection. In the back of your mind you believe this is called Ivory and men kill animals for it.

Amber – You are not able to guess at what the tusks are worth, but surely an artist would pay good money for them to carve them? The narwhal horn however, That is exceptionally rare adding to its value. Narwhals are the unicorn of the sea! The horn is as magical as a unicorn's horn and over four times as long! It is long enough and durable enough to be used as a masterwork quarterstaff. As a magical material, enchanting it would be easier than enchanting a regular staff. (If enchanted as a magical staff, rod or wand, subtract its value from the creation cost of the magic item. Creating this item requires one day for each 1,500 gp of the base price (instead of the usual 1,000).

X – The narwhal horn is worth 2000gp. They have at least 2000gp of ivory in the walrus tusks.

Caleb – They have 2000gp worth of ivory in walrus tusks and the narwhal horn is worth 2000 gp. If you got an interested buyer, you could squeeze an extra 300gp because there are a few unblemished tusks that appear to be part of a paired set.

White Tusk turns to Joseph Calls-Fire-From-Water and points at Mira. They exchange a few words with the shaman seeming to argue. Finally the older man turns to make an offer.

“We seek to trade that which is rare in our lands. An outfit made of metal is rare indeed. White Tusk offers.” He swallows slightly nervous, “All of our walrus tusks in exchange for her outfit.” He pauses again. “And I apologize, he is a young man and rather stupid. He offers all of our walrus tusks in exchange for her outfit, provided her modesty is part of the bargain.”

And then with wisdom, the shaman steps away from his chief adding, "He has never met a red-headed metal-wearing woman before. He then raises his shield.

Meanwhile, Odenkirk has decided that this just became an acceptable distraction from hunting.

(Grumblejack and his group are out collecting seals.)


The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “X” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[Ionbound]

Mira's face is, for the barest hint of a moment, a look of outrage at the transgression suggested. However, just as quickly as it arrived, the look leaves, replaced by a face as grim and unreadable as iron as she drops her helmet to the ground, and approaches White Tusk as she draws her sword from her side, and presents it to him in her hands, bowing her head.

In an instant, though, she changes her grip and draws the sword in an unsheathing strike, aiming to decapitate White Tusk in the same fluid motion, replying, "Allow me to make a counter offer. You leave this place, without your ivory, and in exchange, I will show mercy and allow you to keep your lives after showing such rudeness."

Power Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

[archon_huskie]

White Tusk takes the hit in the neck. He manages to flinch back enough so that it is not fatal, immediately.

“Oh bloody hell.” is probably the translation to whatever Joseph with the long name says in Yutak. He shouts an order to retreat to his people. And he switches back and forth between common and Yutak, so Mira knows he's ordering a retreat. This Joseph is not stupid. He can see they are out numbered.

Joseph grips the young chief and pulls him to the Umiak. The rowers push off. The kayaks back away. The Ivory remains on the dock.

As they row away, Joseph cast Cure light wounds on White Tusk, healing him.

The hunters head northwest.

The Captain speaks entertained, “Great. Now let's get back to hunting.”


The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “X” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[Ionbound]

Mira follows up her hit with a two-handed thrust, piercing White Tusk but unable to finish him off as he is dragged off as she pulls back for the finishing blow.

She pursues the Umiak as quickly as she can in her armor, shouting, "Cowardly pigs! Get back here and face me!"

[CasualViking]

"When the water is loaded up, we sail. We have a job to do. And if that chump comes back with friends, I want to be at sea."

Caleb gathers up the trade goods and the ivory.

[Zweanslord]

Amber looks at the scene unfolding before her, but simply continues on with her work on the seal hides. When Caleb gathers up the trade goods, she remarks: "Well, I guess this is one way to get rich." She smirks, after which she looks at the distance, asking towards Caleb: "Do you really think they'd be stupid enough to come back here?"

[Ionbound]

Mira nods, walking back with as sigh as she sheathes her sword, "Probably. Wouldn't you?" She shrugs, adding, "Not that it matters. Primitives like that haven't got a hope."

[CasualViking]

"Get drunk. Get brave. Get friends. Get stupid". Caleb retakes his normal appearance. "Not like I haven't been there myself".

[Zweanslord]

Amber looks at Mira and shrugs. "We're long gone by the time they're back. So it seems futile to me." Dropping the disguise, she continues with the leather boots, waiting for the other boat with Grumblejack to return so they can tell what happened.

[archon_huskie]

That night, the captain is dismissive of leaving in the morning. "It will take the rest of the night for the barrels to dry. Another day to reload them. We easily have another day for seal hunting. After all, I'm owed that as your priest messed up the first day, and we had the distraction today."

It does not take that long to dry and refill the water barrels, in fact, the barrels are already refilled and on board. He is determined get another day of hunting in.

Caleb has learned enough that Odenkirk's strength lies in focusing his rage and that the man is a barbarian in character of class and class of character.

An Intimidate roll of 20 or a Diplomacy roll of 15 will convince him to leave tommorrow.

[Farmerbink]

The Half Orc watches with a curious expression as Mira approaches. Surely she knows the primitive fool is offering an outrageous price for simple armor? He eagerly awaits her words, but reads the expression just before she closes the distance. His curiosity shifts into amusement as he stands in the sand, watching his colleague all-but disembowel the young fool. As the primitive huntsmen flee, he chuckles quietly.

Back on board the Frosthamar, the cowled sorcerer watches from the railing as the crewmen load the barrels. He turns to the captain at the end of his comments and grunts. "You lie." He steps forward, rising to his full height, placing a hand on the grip of his blade as if he maybe, just maybe intends to use it. "The ship is prepared, and we've already wasted two days on this errand. We make for Lake Tarik at first light." Woo! I'm good at those!
[roll0] (+18, if this counts as "welding a 2-handed weapon")He turns away from the captain, and mutters over his shoulder with a chuckle, "besides, we have much coin in ivory to show for the delay."

************
Regardless of the outcome, the sorcerer seeks out Caleb a few hours after sunset. "I never used my claim," he states without preamble.

"I want the tusk."

[CasualViking]

Caleb nods in assent and unwraps the loot pile. He admires the twisted horn briefly before handing it over.

[Farmerbink]

The Half-Orc's face takes on an expression of almost manic glee. Only during the heat of battle as Caleb seen him bear such a fierce and joyful visage. He grips the tusk with both hands for a long moment, admiring the unusual, spiral-shaped tooth. He rests the butt end on the floor, and turns back to the cleric. He nods back in acknowledgement before turning away and marching off to a relatively secluded portion of the main deck.

Under the faint moonlight, he can be seen admiring his new prize late into the night.

[Zweanslord]

Amber looks at the half-orc speaking to Odenkirk. While she is not convinced the ones who brought the tusks will be fast enough to be back tomorrow for a fight, thinking they hail from further away, even she, as she views the half-orc's display, finds his argument convincing enough to leave at first light.

When the half-orc desires the sea unicorn's horn, she looks in thought, as if trying to figure out what the purpose the half-orc will give to the horn given the possibilities.

[archon_huskie]

Odenkirk will look at X, and for perhaps the first time and see him as a threat.

"Fine. Seal hunting is lame in this area anyways." he grumbles.

[archon_huskie]

And so at first light, the Frosthammar casts off from Seal Island and continues its mission North.

We never did learn what would have happened if the seal hunters rolled a 1. Probably just as well.

----

More days pass. Ice chucks appear in the water. At night, the temperature drops below freezing. Ice rime appears on the rigging. The Sailors light torches for warms as well as light. It is miserable when the wind blows.

The ship turns east into a wide fjord shoving aside chunks of ice in the way. The ship is aptly named.
On the night after the Frosthammar finally makes its way into fresh waters, a new danger appears. While huddled around a torch, the crew hear a chill laugh from a top the mast.

[CasualViking]

"Fiat Lux!". Caleb gets to his feet, longspear in hand, and creates a bright light near the tip. He points the speartip skywards, trying to get a glimpse of the visitor.

[archon_huskie]

Sitting atop the mast is a three foot winged creature. It is laughing and out of reach of the spear's thrust.
"White Tusk will have that armor now." The creature laughs and casts a spell. Roll Knowledge planes to identify.

the creature can't tell the difference between Caleb and Mira. I will need a will save DC14 from Mira if fate roll is even. Caleb if odd.

Roll for initiative.

[roll0]
[roll1]
[roll2]
[roll3]
[roll4]
[roll5]
[roll6]
[roll7]

[archon_huskie]

messed up fate roll code here it is take two
[roll0]

[Zweanslord]

"Huh?" Amber looks up surprised at the creature talking.

[roll0]

[Ionbound]

Mira glares at the figure and growls, "Not a..." She wavers for a moment, then steels her resolve, "Chance! I'd rather listen to one of those old preachers drone on about Mitra than submit to you!" She draws her blade and charges into the mist, looking for a clean connection with the creature.

[roll0]

[Farmerbink]

The Half-Orc rushes to Caleb's side. He mutters only, "Steady your feet," as he places a hand on the cleric's left flank. Nearly immediately, Caleb begins to feel his muscles swell and his body enlarge. Within moments, his spear reaches fully 20 feet over the deck.

X (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746)
M CE Half-Orc Sorcerer, Level 2, Init 1, HP 16/16, Speed 30
AC 11, Touch 11, Flat-footed 10, CMD 15, Fort 3, Ref 1, Will 2, CMB +4, Base Attack Bonus 1
Claws +4 (1d4+3, x2)
MW Falchion +5 (2d4+4, 18-20, x2)
No armor (+1 Dex)
Abilities Str 17, Dex 13, Con 17, Int 11, Wis 8, Cha 20
Light sensitivity
+1 damage vs good celestials
+4 saves vs fear
Condition 1st level spells: 6/7
Claws: 8/8

[roll0] initiative
Move to Caleb, begin casting enlarge person (half of the full-round action with a standard action- will require a standard action next turn to complete, unless X is within a 5-foot step of the cleric.)

[archon_huskie]

As the creature above them laughs in the dark, the sailors throw their blankets over their heads and cower. Then a group of ice elements glide up the bow and land on the deck. “ICE DEMONS! One sailor manages to shout in common. They panic and crawl to aft. The Sailors will be of no help this time.

Atop the mast sits a creature that resembles an fairy, only evil looking and made of ice. knowledge planes to identify

Mira shrug's off the Chill Metal spell cast upon her. She denies the creature this time.

The lead Ice elemental (Red) walks forward leaving icy foot prints in its wake. It slam attacks Amber.
it misses the tiefling
[roll1]
[roll2]
If successful, I need Amber to make a fort save to avoid being staggered DC12.

There is a whoop-whoop sound and a bone spear is flung from the water at Mira.
it hits the mast.
[roll4]

Grumblejack sees the Ice elemental attack Amber. “Not Pretty-lady!” He stumbles forward in the cold to strike the elemental with his club.
[roll5]
[roll6] He smashes the ice breaking it apart.

The Creature atop the mast identifies Grumblejack as the next most dangerous. It casts another spell this time magic missile at Grumblejack.
[roll7] Grumble has no magical defense
[roll8] he takes the damage

Odenkirk holds his action and the helm.“CAREFUL YOU FOOLS! YOU'LL THROW MY SHIP'S BALANCE OFF! The then yells in Norspik for his crew to get further to the aft to balance the Ice elementals and Ogre at the front.

Ice elemental (Yellow) walks forward leaving icy foot prints in its wake. It slam attacks Irene.
[roll9] She evades the attack
[roll10]
[roll11]
If successful, Irene will have to make a fort save to avoid being staggered. DC 12

Ice elemental (Blue) walks forward leaving icy foot prints in its wake. It slam attacks Caleb.
[roll12]
[roll13]
[roll14]
If successful, Caleb will have to make a fort save to avoid being staggered. DC 12

Ice elemental (Green) walks forward leaving icy foot prints in its wake. It slam attacks Caleb.
[roll15] Caleb is struck by icy hands.
[roll16] normal damage
[roll17] cold damage
Caleb will have to make a fort save to avoid being staggered. DC 12

AMBER's ACTION GOES HERE
Amber saw the elemental before her break apart. "Thank you, Grumblejack! It's much appreciated. Now let's see how they like this!" With the one threathening her cleared out, Amber speaks the arcane words infused with fiendish power to summon the heat of the layers of Hell and channel it through the so called demons before them.

There is another whoop-whoop sound and a bone spear is flung from the water at Mira.
[roll18] it lands beside her
[roll19]

MIRA's ACTION GOES HERE
MIRA charges forward, but even tough she manages to charge a step or two up the mast (if only she had spider climb.) She cannot get high enough to successfully stab her sword in the creature.

X's ACTION GORES HERE
The Half-Orc rushes to Caleb's side. He mutters only, "Steady your feet," as he places a hand on the cleric's port flank. Nearly immediately, Caleb begins to feel his muscles swell and his body enlarge. Within moments, his spear reaches fully 20 feet over the deck

CALEB's ACTION GOES HERE
Caleb becomes visible again as his spear bounces off one of the elementals.

Caleb's shadow steps up beside him, and he steps in between the ice beings. "By Asmodeus, BURN!!" he shouts at the top of his lungs, lifting his holy symbol, and a wave of hate and fire sweeps over the deck of the Frosthamar.

Irene doesn't like being attacked by ice. She pulls out her javelin and stabs with it at the the ice elemental that attacked her.
[roll=Irene to Yellow (power attack)1d20+3 22
[roll20] she rams the javelin into its icy belly.


There is a third whoop-whoop sound and a bone spear is flung from the water at Mira.
[roll21] This lands where Mira had been standing (not where she is now.)
[roll22]


The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “X” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[archon_huskie]

messed up code on Irene's attack.
[roll0]

[Zweanslord]

Amber saw the elemental before her break apart. "Thank you, Grumblejack! It's much appreciated. Now let's see how they like this!" With the one threathening her cleared out, Amber speaks the arcane words infused with fiendish power to summon the heat of the layers of Hell and channel it through the so called demons before them.

15 ft cone to the to-left, catching Elemental Green and Blue (if I am reading the map correctly) in it.

[roll0] fire damage. DC 15 Reflex for half damage.

[Ionbound]

Mira analyzes the situation for a moment, then shouts, "Amber! Orc! Focus your magicks on the leader! Irene, to me! Protect the casters!" She runs forwards, bringing her blade down on the elemental menacing Caleb.

Move up, Power Attack Elemental Green:

[roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

[CasualViking]

Caleb becomes visible again as his spear bounces off one of the elementals.

Caleb's shadow steps up beside him, and he steps in between the ice beings. "By Asmodeus, BURN!!" he shouts at the top of his lungs, lifting his holy symbol, and a wave of hate and fire sweeps over the deck of the Frosthamar.

Move action to Copycat+Divine Vessel. 5' step. Channel negative energy to harm.

[roll0], [roll1]. It affects everyone within 30' of Caleb, which is the entire party, and one of the sailors unless he has full cover crouched down behind his bench. Will DC 12; all allies except Mira gain a +2 to their save from Divine Vessel.
*[Cold] creatures take 3 negative energy damage if they make their save. If they fail, they take 7 negative energy, 4 fire (3+50%) and are on fire.
*Other creatures take 2 negative energy damage; if they fail their save, they take 3 fire damage and are on fire.

[archon_huskie]

Surprise round Recap
4 ice elementals slip on board
A creature sits on top of the mast and casts chill metal on Mira. Mira shakes it off

Round one Recap
Sailors panic and retreat.
Ice elementals attack. only one hits Caleb.
Grumblejack attacks an elemental
Captain Odenkirk warns not to tip the ship over.
Amber blasts two elementals greatly damaging them.
Mira slashes at an elemental.
X begins to cast enlarge person on Caleb.
Caleb channels negative energy finishing off 3 of the ice elementals. Sets another on fire, and sets the unidentified creature on fire. [roll0]
Irene finishes off the last elemental

three bone spears were thrown at Mira from the water.

[archon_huskie]

Just need will saves from the PCs.
[roll0]
[roll1]

[Zweanslord]

Amber gets struck by the wave of hate and fire, spontaneously setting aflame. But unlike what may be expected, the flames licking at her hardly seem to bother her as she merely grins.

0 damage taken, due to her fiendish blood granting her resistance against fire.

"The spears are coming from three boats to the right, in the back!" Amber points in the right direction with a flaming finger.

[archon_huskie]

Round two

There is a whoop-whoop sound and a bone spear is flung from the water at Mira.
[roll0] The bone spear connects against Mira's armor.
[roll1] You hear White Tusk celebrating as his spear connects. (Rolling to confirm critical in next post.)

Grumblejack takes a look at the mast and the creature on top. He strikes the mast with his club causing the mast to shake.

The Creature atop the mast, set alight, looks like it is about to fall off. Until it spreads its wings and flys up.
[roll2]
[roll3]
It shrieks. "YOU TOLD ME THEY WERE MITRANS!" before diving at the kayaks. It unleashes a breath attack of cold.

[archon_huskie]

[roll0]

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


Odenkirk shouts, “FIRE! You're supposed to protect my ship!”

Caleb finishes growing. Odenkirk shouts, “A Giant? Are you trying to sink my ship?”

[Zweanslord]

Amber, still burning, moves to the aft of the ship and near the railing, conjures for an orb of acid and lugs it at the kayak most to the front of the ship.

Move 30 to the aft. Acid Splash at northernmost kayak occupant.

Ranged Touch Attack: [roll0]
Acid Damage: [roll1]

[CasualViking]

Caleb makes his way towards the aft of the ship. On the way, he draws his wand and lightly taps the angry sorcerer.

[Ionbound]

Mira stands alone in a small wake in the flames, shouting, "WHAT THE HELLS! ARE YOU TRYING TO GET US ALL KILL-" then is cut off as a spear strikes her in the shoulder, piercing the armor and down a short distance into her flesh. Her face turns into a mask of rage as she pulls the spear from her shoulder and hurls it back in general direction it came from, judging based on the spear's motion and where Amber was aiming her spell.

Ranged Attack against Total Concealment: [roll0]

Damage: [roll1]

[archon_huskie]

Round two (Full post)

There is a whoop-whoop sound and a bone spear is flung from the water at Mira. It connects and White Tusk is heard celebrating his success. Grumblejack takes a look at the mast and the burning creature on top. He strikes the mast with his club causing the mast to shake. The Creature atop the mast, looks like it is about to fall off. Until it spreads its wings and flys up. It's speed and the wind blows the fire out.

It shrieks. "YOU TOLD ME THEY WERE MITRANS!" before diving at the hunter's kayaks. It unleashes a breath attack of cold striking the three hunters.

Odenkirk shouts, “FIRE! You're supposed to protect my ship!”*

Caleb finishes growing. Odenkirk shouts,*“A Giant? Are you trying to sink my ship?”

AMBER's ACTION GOES HERE
Amber, still burning, moves to the aft of the ship and near the railing, conjures for an orb of acid and lugs it at the kayak most to the front of the ship.

MIRA's ACTION GOES HERE
Mira stands alone in a small wake in the flames, shouting,*"WHAT THE HELLS! ARE YOU TRYING TO GET US ALL KILL-"*then is cut off as a spear strikes her in the shoulder, piercing the armor and down a short distance into her flesh. Her face turns into a mask of rage as she pulls the spear from her shoulder and hurls it back in general direction it came from, judging based on the spear's motion and where Amber was aiming her spell. It splashes into the water.

There is another whoop-whoop sound but no attack towards the ship.
[roll0] It misses and a splash is heard as it enters the water.
[roll1]

X's ACTION GOES HERE
Stands looking dignified despite the friendly fire he just received. He notes that the group needs stronger protection from negative energy and fire if Caleb is going to freely use this in the future.

CALEB's ACTION GOES HERE
Caleb makes his way towards the aft of the ship. On the way, he draws his wand and lightly taps the angry sorcerer.

Irene's action. Irene picks up her blanket and tries to put the fire out.
Amber gets another reflex save this round, this time at an additional +4

There is a third whoop-whoop sound no attack towards the ship.
[roll3]
[roll4] The creature yelps as the spear hits its mark.


The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “X” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[archon_huskie]

Round two (recap)

White tusk throws a spear at Mira. It connected
Grumblejack knocks the creature off the mast
Creature attacks the hunters with a breath attack
Odenkirk whines loudly
Amber attacks White Tusk with acid orb she connects
Mira throws spear back at White Tusk.
Hunter#1 throws spear at creature. Misses
Caleb casts infernal healing on X
Irene attempts to smother Amber's fire
[roll0]fire is out
Hunter#2 throws spear at creature. Connects.

[archon_huskie]

Start of Round Three

White Tusk shouts angrily at Mira. He doesn't speak common. Roll linguistics to guess at what he's saying from his hand gestures.
He moves his kayak closer to the Frosthamar.

Grumblejack moves to balance the ship with Caleb.

Odenkirk grumbles and orders his men back to their posts.

The Creature says. "Enough of this. I'm out! Peace!" It takes a double move action for 80ft of flight. It flies to the Northeast and off the map.

AMBER's ACTION GOES HERE
MIRA's ACTION GOES HERE
X's ACTION GOES HERE
CALEB's ACTION GOES HERE

The hunters back off and watch their leader attempt to board the Frosthamar.

[Ionbound]

Mira makes a rude gesture at White Tusk, striding towards where he was attempting to board and preps her blade, ready to strike as he begins climbing onto the ship.

Move to where White Tusk is boarding, ready an action to attack when he's in range.

[archon_huskie]

He is make your attack roll.

[Zweanslord]

"Thanks." Amber offers to Irene having doused her flames. She then tosses another acid orb at one of those still in the kayaks.

Ranged Touch Attack: [roll0]
Acid damage: [roll1]

[CasualViking]

Caleb summons another decoy, then stabs at the foolish hunter: [roll0], [roll1]

[Farmerbink]

With an angry, wordless curse, the Half-Orc flings himself down on the deck's surface and begins rolling back and forth in an effort to stifle the flames.

X (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746)
M CE Half-Orc Sorcerer, Level 3, Init 1, HP 17/24, Speed 30
AC 12, Touch 11, Flat-footed 11, CMD 15, Fort 4, Ref 2, Will 2, CMB +4, Base Attack Bonus 1
Claws +4 (1d4+3, x2)
MW Falchion +5 (2d4+4, 18-20, x2)
No armor (+1 Dex)
Abilities Str 17, Dex 13, Con 17, Int 11, Wis 8, Cha 20
Light sensitivity
+1 damage vs good celestials
+4 saves vs fear
Condition 1st level spells: 6/7
Claws: 8/8

Heal for 1 from infernal healing. Stop drop and roll. Nothing else I can do to hit the targets that far from the ship.

[roll0] reflex to extinguish the fire? else, take another [roll1] damage

[archon_huskie]

Start of Round Three

White Tusk shouts angrily at Mira. He doesn't speak common. Roll linguistics to guess at what he's saying from his hand gestures.
He moves his kayak closer to the Frosthamar.

Grumblejack moves to balance the ship with Caleb.

Odenkirk grumbles and orders his men back to their posts.

The Creature says. "Enough of this. I'm out! Peace!" It takes a double move action for 80ft of flight. It flies to the Northeast and off the map.

AMBER's ACTION GOES HERE
Amber flings an orb of acid at the hunters in the kayaks.

MIRA's ACTION GOES HERE
Mira attacks the young chief.

X's ACTION GOES HERE
X rolls on the deck and manages to snuff the flames.

CALEB's ACTION GOES HERE
Caleb stabs the chief with his spear.

The hunters back off and watch their leader attempt to board the Frosthamar. As White Tusk grips the guard rail, Mira and Caleb make a co-ordinated attack on their chief. He cannot even pull himself up before he is lacerated by Mira's sword and impaled by Caleb's spear. Caleb pulls his limp body aboard. They have seen enough, They would have faced three giants, a knight, and at least one sorcerer. Plus Amber did hit one of them. They backpedal by back paddling away from the Frosthamar. They will report back to the tribes what has happened here.

[CasualViking]

"Ut Curari". Caleb applies the healing wand to his own injuries.

"Does anyone else need healing?" He shouts, before bending down to loot the fallen hunter.

[Zweanslord]

Amber shrugs. "Nothing a good night's rest won't fix. And I doubt they will come back, right?" Amber looks at the kayaks leaving in the dark she can see through so well now.

[Ionbound]

Mira laughs as White Tusk is sliced and impaled before he can even do anything, and after he's dragged aboard, she slices his head off and places it on the prow of the longboat. As she walks back to the group, she nods to Caleb and asks, "If you could, please. Getting a spear to the chest hurts."

[Farmerbink]

The Half Orc leaps to his feet, cursing the smoldering hems of his cloak with a wordless snarl. He dashes forward, even as the singes and blisters on his skin begin to slowly slough away- the lingering effects of Caleb's spell, looking to bring swift and violent punishment to the fools attacking them. He meets instead unfathomable disappointment, at the discover of the tribesmen's dead leader. "Depends on how stupid they really are," he growls in response to Amber's comment.

"Let them come," he utters with a disgusted spit towards the retreating kayaks. "I didn't get to play." His arms flex irritably on his heavy blade's handle as he turns away from their foes. Lip still twitching irritably, he begins to pace the deck, hoping someone will pick another fight.

[archon_huskie]

The next morning, the Frosthamar sails up the River Taiga. Kargeld, more relaxed with less giants and fire onboard, demonstrates his skill nimbly sailing the heavy craft through fields of floating ice. He barks his orders in Norspik and his sailors comply. Again and again he turns the boat at the right moment to pass between the broken shards craved from ancient glaciers.

After a few hours of this, the dangerous headwaters of the Taiga's entrance change to the open water of a mighty and mostly uncharted forest river. It is a savage land you are now in. And the forest before you likely has no name in common.

The wind is with you and pushes the Frosthamar upstream. And after miles and miles of picturesque pine trees frosted with snow, the ship comes to a great mountain range. In violation of natural geological features, the river flows through a great rift in the mountains that looks as if some impossible huge primordial giant smashed a pass through the rocky slate.

You head south, though this does little to change the cold. The direction of the river reverses in the mountains and carries the Frosthamar along. And you reach the the great interior sea of Talingarde, the Great Lake Tarik. Across the lake, to the south, is the Watch Wall. On the northern banks in a wide wooded valley is your destination – the camp of Sakkarot Fire-Axe.

There is only one place to dock the boat – a crudely made pier jutting out into the river. You can see the camp from the river. Thousands of bugbears have assembled. Worse, there are more that just bugbears here. The occasional polar bear lumbers around the camp untended. Fur-clad goblins scamper here and there laughing with frentic glee. Even a few hill giants gather at the camp's fringes.

As Kargeld docks, four hulking bugbears stoll towards the ship with weapons drawn.



The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “X” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn


1

[Farmerbink]

The Half-Orc paces the deck throughout Kargeld's skillful display. Though the ship is in good hand, the sorcerer is more than a little uneasy by the close proximity of so many potential icy graves. As the ship creeps towards her destination, he seems more and more jumpy, eager to be at their first destination.

The sight of so many ferocious warriors gathered in one place stirs him into an odd glee. The air is practically humming with pent up violence, as the ship is poled closer to the dock. From beneath his hooded cowl, the warrior looks on the gathered masses with an impressed frown. Though some part of him still regrets his relative inaction the night before, even he is forced to gaze upon the gathered army and swallow his pride.

He steps forward to meet the bugbears, leaving his falchion sheathed over his shoulder. Raising his arms in a gesture meant to be placating, he calls out loudly, "Easy, friends. We bring gifts for Sakkarot the Fire-Axe."

Gonna actually go for a diplomacy check here, though its untrained. Too bad that's not a skill for sorcs, guess it'd be too good with all the Cha floating around. [roll0]

[CasualViking]

Caleb steps up behind the Sorcerer. His longspear is pointe at the ground, but held ready. He lets his cloak fall open to show the glint of heavy armor beneath it. "Gotta show these tough guys that we're ready to throw down if they start sum'tin", he mutters under his breath.

[Ionbound]

Mira shrugs, blade out and balanced on an armored shoulder. She remains silent, opting to let the savage talk to the savages, but even so she's evidently uncomfortable.

[Zweanslord]

Amber looks wide eyed at the gathering of so many bugbears. She's completely unused to such a sight and it shows. Noting the polar bears, the goblins and the hill giants, she draws in breath and moves a hand through her hair. Glancing between grumblejack and the gathering now in sight, they certainly share the lumbering gaid.

After the geographical feature she was impressed by on the journey, this meeting is another thing that leaves a sight to remember. Not knowing what to say in such company, also because if they are as skilled in the common tongue as some of the sailors here, the conversation may not go as she wishes. Happy to see the orc step forward and take up the conversation, Amber stands at the ready to interject if her social skills are needed, though she's not exactly experienced at the face of such a large group of bugbears.

While it may have been clever to use her disguise, she forgot to do so as she was thrown off guard at the sight of so many gathered bugbears, despite being warned ahead of time this would be what they encounter.

[archon_huskie]

"What gifts you bring? Give gifts to us and we take to him." The lead bugbear says. The bugbears wear dirty leather armor that desperately needs cleaning. They carry primitive clubs apparently made from hacking off a tree limb and then wrapping the handle with rope for grip. The leader of the squad has a stone piece inset to the club for added weight.



The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “X” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn


2

[Farmerbink]

Matching Caleb's tone, the Half-Orc mutters "These four don't worry me, but those giants?" He turns just far enough to peripherally note the cleric's expression with a smirk. "If you're not scared of them, you're even dumber than you look." He chuckles quietly as the Bugbears come to a halt.

Turning back to face their apparent hosts, the sorcerer nods at the speakers words. "Odenkirk!" he yells over a shoulder. "Have your men bring one of the crates, eh?" To the Bugbear he responds, "It will take more than you four, and I think you will find them much to your liking."

He draws his blade slowly over a shoulder- clearly more for show than action. "Those sticks and leathers won't be much help to tear down the wall." He waits a moment, to make sure he has the attention of all four Bugbears. He grips the blade and stares them down, rolling his shoulders both in a deliberate stretch and a clear display of comfort he doesn't feel and strength he very much does.

"You will lead us to your chieftain, for we also carry a message for him."

Gonna go ahead and intimidate the bugbears. He's better at that than diplomacy, anyway. XD

[roll0]

[archon_huskie]

The lead bugbear sizes up the sorcerer and decides his small group would not be able to take him. "Make way for the Fire-Axe. he says, "His ship has arrived."

Within five minutes, a great black-furred bugbear carrying an orange great-axe that periodically erupts flame arrives on the pier. He points his axe at X. "WHO SENT YOU? Sakkarot demands in unaccented common. Thorn had briefed you on this. This is for show you would know. Sakkarot knows who sent you, but his horde does not. He is reminding them that they have allies in their war. His allies. You only need give your master's name.




The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “X” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[CasualViking]

Caleb steps forward, to stand beside the half-orc. "Cardinal Thorn sends us", he intones. "With the BLESSING OF ASMODEUS upon the BRAVE WARRIORS of Fire-Axe HE SENDS US!!", he booms out at the top of his lungs.

[Zweanslord]

As Caleb shouts out the blessing of Asmodeus, his voice booms out the arcane words Amber lets out, weaving the spell Silent Image to bolster his announcement.

Above the cleric Caleb, five blood red dots flare up, set in equal distance apear. Like blood flowing, the red drips along lines to the other dots to create a foreboding pentagon.


https://pathfinderwiki.com/mediawiki/images/thumb/a/ae/Asmodeus_holy_symbol.jpg/614px-Asmodeus_holy_symbol.jpg
Source: https://pathfinderwiki.com/mediawiki/images/thumb/a/ae/Asmodeus_holy_symbol.jpg/614px-Asmodeus_holy_symbol.jpg

The air around it is palpable with power as the light dims, just as does the air around Caleb itself. As Caleb intones "HE SENDS US!" his eyes flare a flaming red, as if he peering from Hell itself. The darkness rolls from the symbol in the air and along the ground from Caleb, pulsing with power.

[CasualViking]

"Eyes forward, Caleb. They are staring at something. Don't turn around. Eyes forward, shoulders down. Don't flinch".

[Farmerbink]

The Half-Orc looks up from where he stands, now abreast with Caleb. "Bit much, ain't it?" he mutters quietly, unsure what to make of the grand display. He looks to the Bugbears, curious how they'll react to it.

Since I'm so good at those, sense motive! [roll0]

[Ionbound]

Mira just sighs, shrugging as she hopes the display of power will cow the savages into behaving themselves.

[archon_huskie]

The red star appears above. The gathered bugbears stare. Magic is a rare thing for them. Few have the wisdom for divine magic. Less have the intelligence for arcane magics. They begin with awe that turns to clapping. They are genuinely impressed as if watching a fireworks display. A chant in goblin begins.

Sakkarot Fire-Axe smiles a toothy grin, “They are Welcome here!” He boasts. “They are my guests and our Allies! I will deal with any who harms them.” He walks over to the boat and rips open one of the crates, revealing the finely made battleaxes within. He tosses one to the leader of the group that met you on the dock. “BEHOLD. They bring STEEL!” The chant gains a chorus of howls and cheers from the monstrous assemble.

The Frosthamar is unloaded. Sakkarot's lieutenants see that each case is distributed and a visible transformation occurs in the camp. Where once there were a thousand bugbear savages, now there are a thousand bugbear soldiers each armed with uniform axes and shields, all bearing the emblem of a firey axe. What a terror you have helped create. . .

“A FEAST!” Sakkarot calls. “To honor this shipment!”

Odenkirk and his men are less than excited. “We shall stay with the ship. Perhaps sail out into the river and set anchor for safety. . . I don't want my men to be snacks” he says.

A feast is held. The highlight of the party is when a great shaggy dire boar, captured from the northern woods, is dragged in by a dozen bugbears. Sakkarot beheads the wounded animal with his fire axe. One ton of pork in then spitted and roasted over a great open pit. You are given a place at Sakkarot's table, a front row seat to a spectacle of savagry.


The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “X” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[Farmerbink]

In an instant, the Half-Orc is at home. As the sailors lay anchor in the middle of the river, he gleefully dives into the practicality of distributing blades and armor. More than a few punches are exchanged. Perhaps to the bewilderment of the crew's less-savage members, none of them seem particularly injurious, though the Half-Orc is severely bruised about the shoulders and a few of the Bugbears retain less teeth when they depart with their newly claimed blades.

As various game roasts over several open flames, the sorcerer prowls about the camp, eyes reflecting the fire they tend to linger upon. He comes across a small group testing their newfound blades, many using them ineffectively, unsure where to grip and tiring themselves out with inefficient swipes. With a cry, "No, that's all wrong!" he claims the attention of a few of them. Wrenching one of the battle-axes from a nearby Bugbear's misplaced hands and claps his chest loudly until all eyes settle on him- it seems some of them don't understand the common tongue, but for those that do... "Take the blade like this!" He grips the axe tightly- hands spread, with one near the base of the haft and another higher up to control it. He demonstrates, facing the fire, how this grip allows the wielder to both direct the weapon carefully and make use of its heavy head for delivering brutal blows. One stump- previously a seat- is nearly reduced to splinters as the axe-head plunges through it. The second blow makes it worthless, but effectively punctuates the demonstration. Thrusting the blade back into the hands of its owner, he gruffly nods before tossing the ruined seat into the fire. As they grip their blades, many of the Bugbears smile at the way it feels. It isn't a pleasant sight, but the Half-Orc responds in kind before stalking back to Sakkarot's table.

"Your army needs work," he grunts, by way of greeting. As the chieftain turns to respond unkindly, he breaks out into laughter. It fades shortly, but leaves the most genuine smile on the sorcerer's face that any of you have yet seen. "But they'll do. They learn quickly. The axe is a good tool."

Nodding slowly, he locks eyes with the Sakkarot. "The Mitrans won't know what hit them."

For the rest of the evening, he relaxes in the chieftain's presence. The drippings of half-cooked meat mingles freely with wine and fruit juices as he eats haphazardly, making a mess of virtually everything within arm's reach. Several hours later, he turns to Sakkarot again. "Tell me, chieftain, how do you control the bears? And how are there Giants that heed your call?"

[archon_huskie]

Sakkarot gulps from his tankard. “The hill giants come because a fight is coming and they want to fight. The bears have similar reasons I am told. I don't speak their language, though they call themselves Naatanuks. The Mitrans believe rumors that Bugbears ride these beasts into battle. We don't. But I see no reason to correct the Mitrans.”

At this moment, a fight erupts from another table. A female Ogre, with a bone piercing her nose, has started the fight by stabbing a male Ogre with a spear. The pair is wrestling on the ground now as other ogres and bugbears encourage their fight. As the male gets the upper hand, and a few bruises, the female breaks free and runs off. The male ogre looks up and grins. It is Grumblejack. “What a woman,” he says to you. “Me in love!” He chases after her.


The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “X” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[Ionbound]

Mira frowns and shakes her head, eventually muttering, "Guess we're leaving him here, then."

[CasualViking]

Caleb stand besides Mira. "Beautiful, isn't it? No deception. No hypocrisy."

[Zweanslord]

Amber looks at Grumblejack and smiles. "Ah, love." She sighs. "Don't know how she's taking it, though.." She frowns at the fleeing ogre and wonders if this is the way it is with ogres or whether Grumblejack is just forcing himself onto her. She then shrugs, as she is unlikely to get the answer. Other than this event, Amber does not seem particularly interested in the feast as this.. just isn't her type of crowd to mingle in.

[Ionbound]

Mira shakes her head and grumbles back, "No honor, no civilization and..." She wrinkles her nose, "No bathing by the smell of it either. I'll be sticking with the city, I think."

[archon_huskie]

“Such is the mating rites of Ogres.” Sakkarot says sipping from his tankard. Unlike the other bugbears, Sakkarot paces himself never getting more than a little tipsy. As the bestial festivities die down, he invites you into his private chambers. His private chambers is an A-frame hut made of mud and pine branches, which actually gives the building a clean smell. The hut has a cozy fireplace and fur rugs from previous hunts. A pair of bugbear women and waiting here, but he dismisses them with a growl.

“My followers do not need to hear our conversation,” he speaks softly as he places his flaming axe in the fire place.

“When they saw your display, they were chanting “Red Star” in Goblin. The hoard is not knowledgeable enough to recognize the symbol of the Infernal Father. Red Star may yet be your organization, your master, or even one of you. Rumors among the men will be plentiful. . . But that is not why I asked you here.

“You are traitors to your own kind. You must know that. When Balentyne fails and my horde pours through its shattered gates, we will slaughter the Talireans by the thousands. Yet I see no regret in your eyes. Tell me, How can this be?”

The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “X” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[Farmerbink]

The Half-Orc surprises himself by being the first to speak. "We are not traitors," he insists- only barely stifling the urge to spit. "We are the betrayed. Each of us, for our own reason, was turned upon by the Talireans. Imagine, if you will, the treatment you would receive from a backwater village. Those are not my people," he declares with finality.

[Zweanslord]

Amber laughs, but without any mirth. "My kind?" She blatantly points at her horns. "I beg to differ. The only one who I would call my kind has died by their hands."

With an angry look in her eyes she looks at Sakkarot, the deep amber eyes almost flickering with fire. She stretches out a hand and flame lurks along a finger. "Burn them. Burn them all."

[archon_huskie]

"That makes sense," The war chief says. "I believe Humans readily ally with Dwarves and Elves because they look similar. Add animal features like horns, tusks, or greater size, and Humans see them as beasts rather than people.."

He turns to address Mira, Caleb, and Irene. "So how have you three become so enlighted?."


(Yes Irene has stayed by Mira's side. She's not going to be the only woman around the sailors. She's not going to wander a bugbear camp with a cannibalistic ogre. She's staying by either Mira's side for protection, or by Amber's side to protect her.)

[Ionbound]

Mira shrugs and replies, "Such is war. I regret the wholesale slaughter that will occur, but conquering Talingrade, establishing a just rule over 'my kind'," She makes airquotes with armored fingers, "Is my only priority. I expect you can respect that."

[CasualViking]

"Did you become chief by kind words alone?", Caleb retorts. "I come from the bottom. I want to be on top. And I know the kind of bastard you need to be to get there".

[archon_huskie]

"I know a few things about that." He says. "And I can respect such things. For the record though, it is only by the will of Dread Asmodeus that I became war chief. Where it not for Cardinal Thorn I would be dead now. Such is the way of things in the Savage North, but . . . ”

He pauses as he looks over you. “Bugbears are not very good conversationalist. It has been months since I had a good conversation that didn't involve grunts. I have even considered breaking my clay tablet again to summon Tiadora just to talk to someone intelligent. Speaking of that vile creature, have any of you figured out what she is? She is not human.”



The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “X” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[Zweanslord]

"Well, if there's anything you want to talk about, I'd be happy to! No idea about Tiadora, though." Amber shrugs for a moment.

She also seems lost in thought for a moment, thinking about what Cardinal Thorn has done for them. Without him, their fate did not exactly look pleasant either.

[archon_huskie]

"When I first met Cardinal Thorn, it was in the coldest parts of the Savage North. I had been shunned by my clan, scarred and left to die on the frozen fjord. He'd found me and took me to his Cathedral. He had other followers there with him. He lead us in a ritual where we burned the remnants of our old lives. HE threw robe of a Mitran Cardinal into the fire."

[Farmerbink]

The Half-Orc grunts at mention of Tiadora. When the war chief announces that she isn't human, he lets out a snort of a laugh. "I could have told you that. No human woman could lay me flat with a single punch! Whatever she is, she carries the strength of Asmodeus himself in her strides." He shakes his head, gazing wistfully into the fire as the memory of so many aches comes to mind.

[Ionbound]

Mira shrugs and replies, "A devil of some description or another, I'm sure. High ranking, too..." She sighs, trails off, then adds, "Still. It is of no matter, so long as, in the end, I rule Talingarde. With that in mind, Warchief," She glances at Sakkarot, making eye contact with him for the first time since they'd met with a steely gaze, "I would like subjects to rule, when all is said and done. It would be in the best interests of all for the slaughter to be kept to a minimum, where possible."

[Zweanslord]

Amber looked in thought at Sakkarot's words. She then looked at him, her eyes shimmering. "Must have been harsh to be left like that. What did you throw in the fire?"

[archon_huskie]

I'm just going to have Sakkarot respond to each of your comments directly rather try and weave a coherent conversation together. We will pretend each of these threads happens on their own rather than simultaneously. Cause this is play by post and it's easier that way.

AMBER
"This," he says to Amber holding up his flaming great axe. "Though it was just a club with a sharpened stone inset then." He admires the magical weapon in his hands.

X
To X he adds, "Yes. watch out for her tentacles. They hurt."

MIRA
And to Mira, he raises an eyebrow at the mention of her desire to rule. "Oh? You believe you are the one Thorn will place on the throne in the end?” He laughs, “Or perhaps you plan to marry the new king?” With a snort he downs his drink and pours a refill. You do note that Sakkarot certainly does not believe that he will be the one sitting on the throne.

“Thorn hold his plan close to his chest. But he does not share readily with the other knots. We each know what we need to know. I know the Ninth will break the watch wall so that I may lead my army into Talingarde. I know the Seventh will ensure I establish my foothold by assassinating the local military leaders. I know that the Second Knot is Thorn's personal body guards. And I know that in time the people of Talingarde will turn to an Asmodean leader who will save them from my horde. But that is all I know of the knots. I know nothing of the Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, or Eighth Knots.” He looks at his Drink. “Perhaps I have drank enough tonight. Nevertheless, I will ensure a portion of the population is spared for you. Provided you do not share what I shared or that I shared tonight.”



The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “X” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odinkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odinkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[Ionbound]

Mira laughs and smiles, responding, "Perhaps, perhaps. Certainly, I am under no illusions that I am the one Thorn wants on the throne; I suspect he is keeping that honor for someone more easily...Controllable. Still, as we've been frank with one another, I will not betray your trust if you do not mine. You have my word." She nods, then adds, "Back to a more sober note. I've seen the inside of Talingarde's military...What makes you think you'll win? Each knight has been training for...Perhaps not this exact moment, but something like this."

[archon_huskie]

MIRA

The Bugbear grins. "Faith. Human Woman. I have faith in Asmodeus, and in you. For each must play their role in this dicey game. As for the Numerous and Plentiful Combatants of Talingard, They have had advantage against Bugbears in the past due to superior armor, weapons and fortifications. All things you will negate."

He swirls his cup, then remembers that he decided not to drink anymore tonight. "Over the next week, more tribes will rally to my banner. I will promise them blood and give them steel. After that I will spend a week moving camp to a valley North of Balentyne. Then I will be poised to strike. I can hold my army together for another two weeks. After that, I expect desertions and squabblings to weaken the force. So I must have faith that you will open the gates of the Watch Wall before then. And you, have Thorn's faith else he would not have sent you."

[Ionbound]

Mira nods, "Well, the gate will be open...What happens after that is up to you and yours, though I trust that you will be able to do the job. Best of luck."

[CasualViking]

"It is best to wage war when your enemy doesn't know you are fighting". Caleb leans back.

[Zweanslord]

Amber looks at the axe and nods, certainly impressed by the change. She listens to the other discussion regarding cells and being the leader, sinking in thought for a moment about what may be in store for the future.

Snapping out of it, she directs her focus back at the plan. "Sounds smart." She comments to Caleb. "Best of luck indeed." She offers to the bugbear.

[archon_huskie]

As the conversation winds down, Sakkarot hands you a rocket. “Use this to signal my forces when you are ready for us to attack. Remember: Two weeks until we are in position. After that two weeks until the Horde suffers desertions and in-fighting. That's one month. Hail Asmodeus!”



Back on the ship. Odenkirk is uneasy. Bugbears are eyeing the ship and the tasty crew, but not brave enough to defy Sakkort and attack. “That leader is trouble. You can tell by the eyes. He's smart, plotting. Bugbears should not be smart.”

Now there is one task left to you this act: Slaying Odenkirk and crew. But when to strike?
A) Attack now with the bugbears on your side.

Advantage-Battle is a rout. No need to even run it.
Disadvantage – Bugbears take all the loot. And someone needs to spend an skill-point on Profession: Sailor and Knowledge: Geography. Trip takes 1d3+1 days
B) During the trip to Aldencross. Battle is run normally.

Advantage- you get the loot for yourself.
Disadvantage – Someone still must spend a skill-point on Profession Sailor and Knowledge: Geography Trip takes 1d2 days
C) Upon arrival to Aldencross. Battle is run normally.

Advantage- you get the loot. No need to waste skill points. Trip takes one day.
Disadvantage – no help from the horde.


The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “X” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odenkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odenkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[Ionbound]

Mira smiles famously at Odenkirk and replies, "Well then, we'd best be off, hadn't we? Before something untoward happens."

[CasualViking]

"Yeah, curse this solid land and open space, campfires and fresh food. Time to get splinters in the butt and feast on salted fish again", Caleb rubs his hands together as he boards the Frosthamar.

[archon_huskie]

Grumblejack is waiting for you after your meeting with Sakkarot. He has a few light wounds, but he seems to be happy. “Grumblejack has girlfirend.” he grins and says her name with a sigh. “Karlotta Bonegrinder. Me has to find her tasty human bones, maybe shiny elf teeth for necklace. And raven's eggs. They're her favorite for omelets and fortune telling.”

The trip is swift across the mist-shrouded Lake Tarik under the cover of darkness. Throughout the journey, Odenkirk complains about not getting paid enough. He sails to a point on the southern shore only a cuple of hours from the Tower Balentyne and the small town of Aldencross.

As the ship reaches the shore, the time to attack comes.


The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “X” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odenkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odenkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[CasualViking]

Caleb leans his longspear against the side of the ship as he goes to fetch the wrap of ivory and other treasures. With the wrap under one arm, he extends the other to Odenkirk. "Pleasure sailing with you, Captain. Should you be available, we will certainly think of you again".

Caleb will use the handshake to initiate a grapple against Odenkirk: [roll0]. [roll1]. In addition, he has pre-cast Advanced Scurvy , which the touch will deliver. Fort save DC 15 negates, otherwise Odenkirk is fatigued (-1 atk and damage, -1 AC, -1 CMB, -2 CMD, and no rage).

[Farmerbink]

As the ship approaches shore, the Half-Orc seeks a few moments of solitude from the sailors. In private, he voices an incantation of his Draconic bloodline and exhales as he feels the infinitely thin barrier of force spring into existence around his person. "No sense making it easy," he mumbles to himself as he returns to the deck. He eschews the opportunity to make himself useful once more, instead drawing his blade and almost lovingly tending to its oiling and cleanliness.

As Caleb sets aside his spear, signaling the attack, the Half-Orc turns his attention to the captain. He takes only a moment to assess the positions on the deck, choosing the nearest sailor as his first target. Stepping closer, he tightens his grip on the blade. With no warning whatsoever, he brings it crashing down towards the unprepared sailor's neck.

X (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746)
M CE Half-Orc Sorcerer, Level 3, Init 1, HP 17/24, Speed 30
AC 16, Touch 11, Flat-footed 15, CMD 15, Fort 4, Ref 2, Will 2, CMB +4, Base Attack Bonus 1
Claws +4 (1d4+3, x2)
MW Falchion +5 (2d4+4, 18-20, x2)
No armor (+1 Dex)
Abilities Str 17, Dex 13, Con 17, Int 11, Wis 8, Cha 20
Light sensitivity
+1 damage vs good celestials
+4 saves vs fear
Condition Mage Armor: +4 AC, ~3 hours remaining
1st level spells: 6/7
Claws: 8/8

[roll1] falchion, vs flat-footed AC?
[roll0] CC (23+, x2)
[roll2] damage
[roll3] crit bonus

[archon_huskie]

[roll0]

Unfortunately Odenkirk makes his fort save. Which also means his CMD is still too high for Caleb's grapple. As X attacks, He gets mad as he realizes the betrayal. Kargeld Odenkirk cries out. “You want my ship, do ye? I killed my brother to take her and I’ll kill all of you to keep her!” Kargeld then rages.
[roll1]
[roll2]
[roll3]
[roll4]
[roll5]
[roll6]
[roll7]
[roll8]

[Ionbound]

Mira sighs, steps up, and draws her blade, attempting to run Odenkirk through from behind, replying, "Not at all. And this brings me no joy, for what it's worth. But it's been decided that you must die, and die you shall. I'd advise not making this ugly.

Initiative: [roll0]

Attack: [roll1]
Damage: [roll2]

[Zweanslord]

Amber shrugs for a moment as the moment of betrayal is upon the ship. Having nothing witty to say, she instead decides to simply act.

Fire rushes from her hands, rolling over some of the hapless sailors near her.

Initiative: [roll0]
Burning Hands, fire dmg: [roll1] DC 15 reflex save for half dmg

[archon_huskie]

Surprise Round
Caleb shakes Odenkirk's Hand initiating combat. He shakes off the Advanced Scurvy because he's had it before and doesn't mind it anymore. (but Because Mira says she is attacking from behind Odenkirk, I have positioned her giving Caleb a flanking bonus. Caleb's Grapple is now successful! Odenkirk is surprised and so I do not give him an AoO against Caleb.)

Amber casts burning hand on Sailors Salmon and Brown. They are engulfed in flames.
[roll0] Fail
[roll1] Fail

Mira efficiently strikes Odenkirk from behind causing 6 damage

Irene stabs Sailor Brown with her javelin. The Sailor cannot stand the combination of flames and a puncture wound to his gut. He falls to 0hp.
[roll2]
[roll3]

Grumblejack smacks Sailor Olive with his club.
[roll4]
[roll5]

X slashes Sailor Olive for 10 damage. Between the Half-Orc and the Ogre, the sailor collapses to the deck. -1hp.

First Round Initiative Order
Sailor Salmon's turn
Amber's turn
Sailor Grey's turn
Sailor Olive's turn
Sailor Black's turn
Sailor Brown's turn
Mira's turn
Caleb's turn
X's turn
Irene's turn
Grumblejack's turn
Odenkirk's turn



The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “X” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odenkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odenkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne (One month)
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[archon_huskie]

First Round

Sailor Salmon's turn
Salmon (not pink) decides to get away from the flaming devil girl. He takes his move to flank Mira and strike at her.
[roll0] Mira twists and evades the sword thrust effortlessly.
[roll1]

Amber's turn

Sailor Grey's turn
[roll2] miss Grumblejack catches the arrow on his shield.
[roll3]

Sailor Black's turn
[roll4] Grumblejack lets the sword poke him. It doesn't break his skin. He roars back in defiance.
[roll5]

Mira's turn
Caleb's turn
X's turn
Irene's turn
Grumblejack's turn
Odenkirk's turn



The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “X” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odenkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odenkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne (One month)
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[Ionbound]

Mira draws back her blade and swipes at Odenkirk's neck, aiming to end the man before he can even react.

Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

[Zweanslord]

Amber rolls her eyes at the sailor running away. Looking around, she wished the targets were better clumped to be caught in the fire. But well, they aren't, so she moves besides Grumblejack and unleashes a wave of fire at just one sailor: Sailor Black.

Move 10ft down.

Burning Hands at Sailor Black!
Fire Damage: [roll0]
DC 15 half damage

[Farmerbink]

Satisfied with his handiwork, the Half-Orc turns his attention to their erstwhile captain. Without a word, he steps up beside the barbarian and slashes downward with his blade.

X (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746)
M CE Half-Orc Sorcerer, Level 3, Init 1, HP 17/24, Speed 30
AC 16, Touch 11, Flat-footed 15, CMD 15, Fort 4, Ref 2, Will 2, CMB +4, Base Attack Bonus 1
Claws +4 (1d4+3, x2)
MW Falchion +5 (2d4+4, 18-20, x2)
No armor (+1 Dex)
Abilities Str 17, Dex 13, Con 17, Int 11, Wis 8, Cha 20
Light sensitivity
+1 damage vs good celestials
+4 saves vs fear
Condition Mage Armor: +4 AC, ~3 hours remaining
1st level spells: 6/7
Claws: 8/8

[roll0] falchion, vs Odenkirk
[roll1] CC (23+, x2)
[roll2] damage
[roll3] crit bonus

[CasualViking]

Caleb lifts the captain off his feet in a bear hug, and starts squeezing the life out of the man. As he does so, he looks him straight in the eyes. "I've shifted heavier loads than you, Pipsquak", he grunts.

Check to maintain grapple [roll0], damage [roll1].

[archon_huskie]

First Round Complete
Sailor Salmon's turn
Salmon (not pink) decides to get away from the flaming devil girl. He takes his move to flank Mira and strike at her.sword strike*- (1d20+6)[12]*Mira twists and evades the sword thrust effortlessly.*

Amber's turn
Amber rolls her eyes at the sailor running away. Looking around, she wished the targets were better clumped to be caught in the fire. But well, they aren't, so she moves besides Grumblejack and unleashes a wave of fire at just one sailor: Sailor Black.
He burns.

Sailor Grey's turn
Grey shoots arrow at Grumblejack*- (1d20+2)[9] miss Grumblejack catches the arrow on his shield.*

Sailor Black's turn
Black swings a sword at Grumblejack*- (1d20+4)[5]*Grumblejack lets the sword poke him. It doesn't break his skin. He roars back in defiance.

Mira's turn
Mira draws back her blade and swipes at Odenkirk's neck, aiming to end the man before he can even react. She connects and does 9 damage

Caleb's turn
Caleb lifts the captain off his feet in a bear hug, and starts squeezing the life out of the man. As he does so, he looks him straight in the eyes. "I've shifted heavier loads than you, Pipsquak", he grunts. His squeeze does 8 non lethal.

X's turn
Satisfied with his handiwork, the Half-Orc turns his attention to their erstwhile captain. Without a word, he steps up beside the barbarian and slashes downward with his blade.* He connects and does 8 damage

Irene's turn
Irene has been watching the sailors this trip. She is certain that despite their manliness bravado she stronger than them physically. She test this by charging Sailor Grey intending to push him off the ship.
[roll1] Sailor grey lands in the cold freezing waters.

Grumblejack's turn
Grumblejack joins Amber in attacking Sailor Black.
[roll2]
[damage=1d8+5

Odenkirk's turn
The Captain wants to draw his Greataxe, but he can't as it is a two handed weapon. So he must try to break Caleb's grapple first.
[roll3] The barbarian captain manages to pull Caleb's arm's apart. He gets out of the bear hug and draws his great axe.


The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “X” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odenkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odenkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne (One month)
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[archon_huskie]

Fixing Grumblejack's damage roll
[roll0] Black has taken 15 damage and has 1 hp left.

Sailor Grey Fortitude save vs. Cold
[roll1] He can do nothing but tread water or hold onto a rope this round.

[Farmerbink]

Face to face with an armed foe for the first time in this skirmish, the sorcerer wastes no time in trying to put the man down. Once more his blade rises. Once more, it falls.

X (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746)
M CE Half-Orc Sorcerer, Level 3, Init 1, HP 17/24, Speed 30
AC 16, Touch 11, Flat-footed 15, CMD 15, Fort 4, Ref 2, Will 2, CMB +4, Base Attack Bonus 1
Claws +4 (1d4+3, x2)
MW Falchion +5 (2d4+4, 18-20, x2)
No armor (+1 Dex)
Abilities Str 17, Dex 13, Con 17, Int 11, Wis 8, Cha 20
Light sensitivity
+1 damage vs good celestials
+4 saves vs fear
Condition Mage Armor: +4 AC, ~3 hours remaining
1st level spells: 6/7
Claws: 8/8

[roll0] falchion, vs Odenkirk- too bad he's not grappled anymore.
[roll1] CC (23+, x2)
[roll2] damage
[roll3] crit bonus

[Zweanslord]

Amber tosses an acid orb in hopes of downing Sailor Black.

Ranged Touch Attack: [roll0]
Acid Damage: [roll1]

[Ionbound]

Mira takes the momentum from her thrust to cut back across Odenkirk's body, looking to sever his spine, before turning to face Sailor Salmon to block any incoming strikes.

[roll0]
[roll1]

[archon_huskie]

First Round Complete
Sailor Salmon's turn
Salmon tries to strike again. It is the culture of his people that though he is out matched, he must not be slaughtered like sheep. He has to continue fighting if he can.
[roll0]
[roll1]

Amber's turn
Amber tosses an acid orb in hopes of downing Sailor Black.
Acid and fire burns do not mix well and Sailor Black is down.

Sailor Grey's turn
[roll2] Grey is able to move this round and attempts to swim to the front of the ship and towards shore.
[roll3]

Mira's turn
Mira takes the momentum of her trust to cut back across Odenkirk's body, looking to sever his spine, before turning to face Sailor Salmon to block any more incoming strikes. Odenkirk continues to take the punishment the ninth knot is dealing him.

Caleb's turn
I'll give another day and then next round.

X's turn
Face to face with an armed foe for the first time in this skirmish, the sorcerer wastes no time in trying to put the man down. Once more his blade rises. Once more, it falls

Irene's turn
Irene watches Sailor Grey. Taking action only if she needs to make certain he stays in the water.

Grumblejack's turn
Seeing that Black is down, Gumblejack turns his attention to Salmon. He walks up and smacks him with his club.
[roll4] Grumblejack smacks the remaining sailor in the face.
[roll5] He is down and unconscious.

Odenkirk's turn
Focused on the one who tried to give him advanced scurvy, and the one who had been wrestling with him, the captain swings his greataxe at Caleb. He has continued to endure the punishment given to him. he has not gone down yet as his body drips with blood from lacerations.
[roll6] miss.
[roll7]


The Nessian Knot
The Frosthamar (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1k2n9-giugxe_ofjtX_1tz3_IQRT3pzfppiAM_7zZS_M/edit?usp=sharing) Amber (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297481) Caleb (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1297300) “X” the Sorcerer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296746) Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1296826) Irene (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1513752) Grumblejack (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1640098)




Protect the Frosthamar and its cargo.
Deliever munitions to Bug-bear chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe. Northern Coast of Lake Tarik
Go South to the town of Aldencross
Kill Odenkirk and crew. Burn the Frosthamar with no survivors
Reclaim Odenkirk's payment for your own.
Infiltrate Balentyne (One month)
Kill Balentyne's Commander
Open the gates of Balentyne for the horde.
Break clay seal to contact Cardinal Thorn

[archon_huskie]

Sailor Grey's swim check dc 10
[roll0] He makes his swim check so he can move half his swim speed as he takes lethal cold damage.

[CasualViking]

Caleb draws his mace and swings it in a two-handed grip. [roll0], damage [roll1].