IC The Pirate Dream: Sliced Heart

[hannahbbug3]

Piscine desperately tries to regain his focus and take control of the winds again, but as it was, he is being tossed about so much that focus is impossible - and on top of that, he's still feeling quite sick to his stomach. He grapples for something to hold on to once again.

Spoiler: OOC

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Acrobatics - (1d20+10)[16]
Realized he gets an extra +2 because of a trait!

[rs2excelsior]

Vigo dangles from the rope a moment, twisting it around his hand to make sure he isn't going to fall. He sheathes his sword and begins pulling himself back up the rope, keeping an eye on the opposing ship in case they got closer.

Spoiler: OOC

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Athletics check to climb: (1d20+7)[11]
Since Vigo has the Climb package from the Athletics sphere, he can climb at half speed without taking penalties, instead of one quarter.

[Bansheexero]

Eralia contemplates jumping into the ocean to perhaps climb aboard the enemy ship below, but given distance and speed, she declined knowing it would be beyond her capabilities. She retains her anchoring position to steady herself as the winds pick up.

[CWater]

This time the rocking causes Asvard to lose his balance and he stumbles to the starboard railing, just managing to grab a hold of it and stop his movement before it would have taken him overboard. He notices another pirate hanging on the other side, tightly holding onto a rope which is the last thing preventing him from taking a dive into the restless waters. Asvard recognises him as Tybalt, the Quartermaster's shifty helper.

Vigo dangles from the rope a moment, twisting it around his hand to make sure he isn't going to fall. He sheathes his sword and begins pulling himself back up the rope, keeping an eye on the opposing ship in case they got closer.

Spoiler: OOC

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Athletics check to climb: [roll0]
Since Vigo has the Climb package from the Athletics sphere, he can climb at half speed without taking penalties, instead of one quarter.

Unfortunately the violent swinging prevents Vigo from getting good holds of the rope and he's left where he started for the moment. He is however fairly certain he won't suddenly fall.

Piscine desperately tries to regain his focus and take control of the winds again, but as it was, he is being tossed about so much that focus is impossible - and on top of that, he's still feeling quite sick to his stomach. He grapples for something to hold on to once again.

Spoiler: OOC

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[roll0]
Realized he gets an extra +2 because of a trait!

Piscine manages to clamber back into the crow's nest, holding onto the edge for balance. The hostile winds are starting to relent a little though the sea is still tumultuous. From his position he has a good view to the other ship which is getting closer and on its deck cannons are being readied to fire.

Eralia contemplates jumping into the ocean to perhaps climb aboard the enemy ship below, but given distance and speed, she declined knowing it would be beyond her capabilities. She retains her anchoring position to steady herself as the winds pick up.

Eralia follows the other ship intently as it closes in the distance. She estimates that on its current course it will pass the Gall Seeker at 200 ft. distance. Should she wish to swim over, her best chance would be at that moment, just when it's in the best firing position.

Hesti slides over the deck and helps drag the Gun Master back to the right side of the railing. The Captain doesn't care to give her time to breathe and gather herself, "Waltya!! I want those cannons loaded! NOW!! Abrayus, get crossbows ready to shoot! Weather mages! Will you do something about this mad swinging?! And Ignace, how about you help out FOR ONCE?!! Ironskin steadies herself at the helm, directing the ship as much as she can.

Spoiler: OOC

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The rocking is a little less violent for the moment and you can act normally.* The enemy ship is around 500 ft. away at this time. You have 4 rounds before it gets into optimal firing position, please let me know what you wish to do in this time. Some options: Help preparing the cannons, take cover, ready a ranged weapon (crossbows are available), help fellow pirates that are struggling to stay onboard, do magic. Or whatever you would like.

*Except for Tybalt, as he's hanging over the railing on the starboard side, he needs to make an Acrobatics or Athletics check to climb back onto the deck. If successful, this could take only one round.

[Bansheexero]

Scanning the deck for some tool to use, Eralia finds a rope attached to a grappling hook. She grabs it as she dives off the edge of the ship, planning to use it to board the enemy vessel.

Spoiler: OoC

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Statistically this is a dumb idea, especially with her low Athletics score. But she has a predatory mindset and has not "fed" in a while, so reason starts to go out the window in favor of sating her "hunger." If she fails, assuming the Gall Seeker fires back, a few enemy sailors may fall into the water for her.

[hannahbbug3]

As the ship steadies a little bit more, Piscine decides to get down onto the deck, where he'll hopefully be more useful than his botched attempts and magic have been today. He swings a leg over the side of the crow's nest and starts climbing down carefully to the deck.

Spoiler: OOC

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Acrobatics - (1d20+10)[11]

EDIT: oh my god Piscine

[Thunder999]

Deciding that he clearly can't leave it to anyone else, Asvard attempts to seize control of the winds himself.

Spoiler: OOC

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(1d20+3)[9] against a DC of 11+the other guy's caster level to gain control

[CWater]

Scanning the deck for some tool to use, Eralia finds a rope attached to a grappling hook. She grabs it as she dives off the edge of the ship, planning to use it to board the enemy vessel.

Spoiler: OoC

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Statistically this is a dumb idea, especially with her low Athletics score. But she has a predatory mindset and has not "fed" in a while, so reason starts to go out the window in favor of sating her "hunger." If she fails, assuming the Gall Seeker fires back, a few enemy sailors may fall into the water for her.

Fellow pirates stare in surprise as Eralia voluntarily jumps overboard and starts swimming away from the Seeker, estimating where she can catch up with the other ship.

Spoiler: Eralia

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Do you swim at or below the surface?

As the ship steadies a little bit more, Piscine decides to get down onto the deck, where he'll hopefully be more useful than his botched attempts and magic have been today. He swings a leg over the side of the crow's nest and starts climbing down carefully to the deck.

Spoiler: OOC

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[roll0]

EDIT: oh my god Piscine

Spoiler: Piscine

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Good thing you went for climbing down instead of attempting a rope swing. Also fortunately for you, skill checks don't autofail and the rigging doesn't have a high climb DC.

However, it will take him all 4 rounds to get down to the deck.

Still shaky about the wild magic backlash, Piscine almost loses his grip thrice on the way down and has to stop to steady himself every time. This makes his descent painfully slow.

Deciding that he clearly can't leave it to anyone else, Asvard attempts to seize control of the winds himself.

Spoiler: OOC

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[roll0] against a DC of 11+the other guy's caster level to gain control

Unfortunately the deck is still rocking too much for Asvard to concentrate on wresting the control of the winds.

Waltya orders the nearby pirates to start loading the cannons and runs herself to the new big cannon they took from the merchant ship yesterday. Abrayus is overseeing the distribution of crossbows, as well as shouting orders to do what is possible to steady the ship.

Spoiler: OOC

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Everyone except Piscine still have time to take actions before the other ship is in position to fire. I would recommend at least Tybalt to remove himself from outside the railing as he is currently even more on the line of fire than on the main deck. :P

[aReallyGreatAxe]

Tybalt holds on to the rope as if his life depends on it- which, technically, it does. But staying around dangling wouldn't lead to any change in the situation, so he leaves the security of his somewhat good handhold and tries to pull himself back to the Gall Seeker's safely.

Spoiler: OoC

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Let's see about climbing back up....

Athletics: (1d20+5)[11]

[Bansheexero]

After diving in, Eralia swims to the surface, grappling rope in hand, ready to attempt to board the enemy vessel.

Spoiler: Athletics Roll

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Getting this out of the way for when the ship passes close enough.
Athletics (1d20+3)[10]
Climb (1d20+3)[8]

Edit: Derring-Do increased both rolls to 12, rolled it on OoC thread to avoid a double post

[rs2excelsior]

Confident that he won't fall from where he is and not really willing to loosen his anchor point again given how slick the rope is, Vigo just hangs on, waiting for the opposing ship to get close enough to swing over.

[CWater]

Tybalt holds on to the rope as if his life depends on it- which, technically, it does. But staying around dangling wouldn't lead to any change in the situation, so he leaves the security of his somewhat good handhold and tries to pull himself back to the Gall Seeker's safely.

Spoiler: OoC

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Let's see about climbing back up....

Athletics: (2d6)[2]

Tybalt's feet slip on the wood as he desperately tries to clamber back onto the deck. His efforts are far from graceful and he almost loses his grip at the last second, but in the end he manages to pull himself to safety. Or well, to a less precarious situation at least.

Confident that he won't fall from where he is and not really willing to loosen his anchor point again given how slick the rope is, Vigo just hangs on, waiting for the opposing ship to get close enough to swing over.

The enemy ship sails closer but it doesn't seem to be planning to get too close at this time. And the Gall Seeker is not yet stable enough to begin pursuit, or even turn to dodge. Once the other ship reaches its position at 200 ft. distance its cannons fire a barrage at the pirate ship!

Spoiler: OOC

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Vigo is above the firing line, but Tybalt, Piscine and Asvard take 2d6 damage, Reflex save DC 14 to halve.

Rolling damage separately because I like rolling. :J
Tybalt: (2d6)[2]
Piscine: (2d6)[5]
Asvard: (2d6)[11]

Pirates shout and some scream in pain as they're hit by shrapnel and everyone can feel the ship rock when the side takes hits. One unlucky crewmember suffers a direct hit from a cannonball aimed too high and the impact flies him overboard to the port side.

Waltya groans when her side is pierced by a piece of the railing. "FIRE!!!", the Gun Master shouts and those cannons that the crew had managed to get ready return fire.

"CAN I HAVE SOME CONTROL ON THIS SHIP??!!!", the Captain roars, not flinching even when stray scraps of wood fly in her direction, "Riggers!! Get up to the sails, I want this ship moving!!"

After diving in, Eralia swims to the surface, grappling rope in hand, ready to attempt to board the enemy vessel.

Spoiler: Athletics Roll

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Getting this out of the way for when the ship passes close enough.
Athletics (2d6)[2]
Climb (2d6)[5]

Edit: Derring-Do increased both rolls to 12, rolled it on OoC thread to avoid a double post

The sea elf eyes the approaching ship like a shark watching its prey. The waves it makes are no issue for her, water has been her home for longer many sailors have been alive. Eralia sees cannons fire, filling the deck with smoke, and Gall Seeker's return shots tear open the ship's side. She flings her grappling hook up and it attaches to one of the newly made holes. She begins to climb the slippery surface and is halfway up when a sailor notices her. "Hey!", she shouts and points a crossbow at Eralia.

Spoiler: Sailor attacks Eralia

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Attack: (1d20+4)[13]
Damage: (1d8)[6]
As you're movement is limited, you don't get your Dexterity bonus against this attack.

Please make another Climb check if you want to get the rest of the way onto the deck.

[Bansheexero]

Eralia watches as the shot is a near miss, she is spurned on to continue climbing. Her eyes are dilated and her mouth is watering as she closes in on her prey.

Spoiler: OoC

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Climb check [roll]1d20+3]/roll]

*Edit: roll was 13, done on OoC, this post has a typo

If roll (before modifiers) is less than 10, use last panache point for Derring-Do (1d6)[1] and if natural 6 add (1d6)[2] (can continue up to 4 more times)

This is kind of a waste of Panache, but she really, REALLY wants to kill them

[aReallyGreatAxe]

Tybalt winces as the splinters kicked up by the shot pepper his side. As death in the form of an enemy ship looms, he's struck by a nonsensical feeling of being grateful. At least he wasn't a vampire, wasn't wood fatal to them or something?

And then the Captain's calling- well, he was no rigger, but he agreed with getting this ship moving as quickly as possible, and knew his knotwork as well as any sailor. He runs to the nearest ropes and starts climbing as the ship bucks and rolls from impact and cannon recoil.

Spoiler: OoC

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Reflex save DC 14: (1d20+5)[24]


I have rolled some checks here in case they are needed, if you'd prefer to do it some other way, that's fine!

Athletics: (1d20+5)[23]
Profession(sailor): (1d20+3)[16]

[CWater]

The side is slippery, but Eralia climbs up the rest of the way onto the deck, towards the sailor who's looking increasingly frightened and shouts to her comrades that they're being boarded. She manages to fire another crossbow bolt at the sea elf before the pirate reaches her.

Spoiler: Sailor attacks Eralia

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Crossbow: (1d20+4)[7]
Damage: (1d8)[3]
As before, no Dex bonus against this attack.

Eralia starts her next turn on the deck right next to this sailor. A few others have been alerted by her shouts, but in general the deck is busy and chaotic.

Despite being under cannonfire, the pirates of Gall Seeker are used to danger and know what they're doing. Tybalt joins the others in carrying out the captain's orders. While he's no rigger monkey, he still knows which ropes to pull at what time and how to be generally useful. The Gall Seeker turns sharply to face the enemy ship and starts drifting towards it. The hostile winds have faded and while the waves remain tumultuous, this is no concern for the experienced pirate crew, and their ship starts to gain speed.

"Prepare for attack!", Ironskin shouts from behind the wheel, "Hah, they should've run when they had the change."

Waltya runs over to the large new cannon, grinning disturbingly. Ignace has managed to drag himself to the bow of the ship and rubs his hands together while muttering arcane words.

Spoiler: OOC

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If there are any preparations you'd like to do before combat, this is the time.

[Bansheexero]

Brandishing her Falcata, Eralia swings with an upward arc into the sailor standing before her.

Spoiler: Attack

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Eralia takes the attack action, (1d20+9)[22]
Crit (19-20)? (1d20+9)[12]
Damage (1d8+5)[6] plus 3 precision damage and bleed 1
If Crit add [2d8+10] to damage[/roll]

[CWater]

Brandishing her Falcata, Eralia swings with an upward arc into the sailor standing before her.

Spoiler: Attack

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Eralia takes the attack action, (1d20+4)[12]
Crit (19-20)? (1d6+1)[6]
Damage [roll2] plus 3 precision damage and bleed 1
If Crit add [2d8+10] to damage[/roll]

The weapon cuts deep into the sailor who backs away, barely staying on her feet and reloads her crossbow. Another sailor runs towards Eralia a cutlass in hand and swings at her.

Spoiler: Sailor 2 attacks Eralia

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Cutlass: (1d20+4)[12] (charge)
Damage: (1d6+1)[6]

After this it is Eralia's turn. A couple of other crew members have noticed her appearance, but have not yet been able to react to it.

[Bansheexero]

Eralia somewhat annoyed the sailor did not go down on her first strike, she takes another swing, hoping to cut a death through the enemies.

Spoiler: Eralia's attack

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Eralia takes the attack action, (1d20+9)[25]
Crit (19-20)? (1d20+9)[21]
Damage (1d8+5)[11] plus 3 precision damage and bleed increases to 22
If Crit add (2d8+10)[23] to damage

If she kills said sailor, she uses a move action to engage the next closest sailor

[CWater]

Eralia somewhat annoyed the sailor did not go down on her first strike, she takes another swing, hoping to cut a death through the enemies.

Spoiler: Eralia's attack

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Eralia takes the attack action, (1d20+4)[22]
Crit (19-20)? (1d8)[2]
Damage (1d20+5)[11] plus 3 precision damage and bleed increases to 22
If Crit add (1d6+1)[6] to damage

If she kills said sailor, she uses a move action to engage the next closest sailor

Spoiler: OOC

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Ah, not having a tactical map has caused a minor confusion. The first sailor with the crossbow stepped away from Eralia, and it was a different one that charged at her. I interpret her actions so that she attacks the one in front of her face and then moves to be next to her original target. The second sailor is dropped by a single hit.

The poor man that dared to charge Eralia falls to her blade without even touching her. A moment after he's fallen the pirate closes in on her first target who is fumbling with her crossbow. Pale from the bloodloss she takes another step back and fires at Eralia point blank, then quickly loads another bolt.

Spoiler: Sailor 1 attacks Eralia

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Crossbow: (1d20+4)[22]
Damage: (1d8)[2]

Two other enemies rush at Eralia, one of them looks better armoured than your regular sailor and carries himself with the confidence of a fighter. He lets the common sailor charge at the pirate while he positions himself advantageously and approaches more cautiously.

Spoiler: Sailor 3 attacks Eralia

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Mace: (1d20+5)[11] (charge)
Damage: (1d6+1)[6]

Warrior 1 doesn't attack this round, but he's adjacent to Eralia.

Behind them the Gall Seeker is getting closer, Ironskin and Abrayus shouting at the crew to get ready. The Gunmaster laughs behind the new cannon and aims a shot at the enemy ship. A fiery explosion erupts at the bow, burning wood, rope and flesh.

Spoiler: Eralia

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Since you're unfortunately also in the line of fire, please make a Ref save DC 11 or take (2d6)[4] fire damage. Success negates the damage.

Ignace finishes his spell and a ball of fire flies over the waves and hits the other ship's quarterdeck covering it in a fierce inferno. "And that's for breaking my bottle, bastards!", the wizard shouts, holding on to the railing for support.

Spoiler: OOC

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Gall Seeker is less than 100 ft. to the other ship now and will get very close next round. If you wish to swing over or assist in the boarding by throwing a grappling hook or take any other actions at the start of combat, you are welcome to post them.

[Bansheexero]

Taking a grazing hit from a crossbow bolt, Eralia attempts to duck and cover as the cannon's shot hits the enemy vessel.

Spoiler: OoC

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Eralia Reflex save (1d20+7)[15]

As the explosion rocks the ship, Eralia focuses her attention at the sailor who charged her.

Eralia somewhat annoyed the sailor did not go down on her first strike, she takes another swing.

Spoiler: Eralia's attack

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Eralia takes the attack action, (1d20+9)[21]
Crit (19-20)? (1d20+9)[27]
Damage (1d8+5)[11] plus 3 precision damage and bleed 1
If Crit add (2d8+10)[20] to damage

[rs2excelsior]

Vigo tightens his grip on the rigging, steadying himself as the Gall Seeker draws closer to her prey. Swinging onto the deck worked last time--and Eralia seemed like she could use a hand, and that was a quick way onto the deck.

Spoiler: OOC

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Athletics check: (1d20+7)[19]
Going to try and swing close to where Eralia is.

[hannahbbug3]

Piscine continues to slowly climb down the rigging, not wanting to make any more blunders on his way down. First the weather, now I almost slip, feckin great...

[Thunder999]

As they draw in to that 100ft range Asvard picks the closest enemy sailor and opens fire with a blast of ice.

Spoiler: Attack+Damage rolls

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(1d20+8)[17] to hit touch for (4d6+5)[19] cold damage, DC 17 fort save vs 1 round of stagger on hit

[aReallyGreatAxe]

Tybalt learned his lesson about boarding the last time...
obviously all this bad luck and nearly falling off ships had been because he'd been trying to climb around as a normal human being. Either that or Virnil was hating him more than usual.

Once he manages to climb down from where he'd been helping, Tybalt tests his cursed luck again.
Whether success or failure results, he decides to board with the whole press of the crew... less chance of taking an unplanned swim.

Spoiler: OoC

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Why not!
I do believe that's a full-round action that calls for a concentration check.
(1d20+2)[14] vs DC 15 to assume hybrid form.
EDIT: Ha! so close, yet so far. Virnil really does hate him, excellent.

[CWater]

Taking a grazing hit from a crossbow bolt, Eralia attempts to duck and cover as the cannon's shot hits the enemy vessel.

Spoiler: OoC

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Eralia Reflex save (1d20+8)[11]

As the explosion rocks the ship, Eralia focuses her attention at the sailor who charged her.

Eralia somewhat annoyed the sailor did not go down on her first strike, she takes another swing.

Spoiler: Eralia's attack

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Eralia takes the attack action, (1d20+2)[14]
Crit (19-20)? (1d20+4)[21]
Damage (1d20+1)[3] plus 3 precision damage and bleed 1
If Crit add (1d20+3)[5] to damage

The savage falcata cuts through another sailor and his body falls to Eralia's feet.

Vigo tightens his grip on the rigging, steadying himself as the Gall Seeker draws closer to her prey. Swinging onto the deck worked last time--and Eralia seemed like she could use a hand, and that was a quick way onto the deck.

Spoiler: OOC

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Athletics check: (1d20+8)[11]
Going to try and swing close to where Eralia is.

Vigo lands gracefully on the main deck, next to the ship's cannons. He sees Eralia fighting on the forecastle to his right, up the stairs.

"Cannons ready for another volley before they hit us!", shouts a man to Vigo's left. Unlike the regular crew, he's dressed in better leather armour and carries a professional sword at his side.

As they draw in to that 100ft range Asvard picks the closest enemy sailor and opens fire with a blast of ice.

Spoiler: Attack+Damage rolls

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(1d20+8)[11] to hit touch for (1d20+2)[14] cold damage, DC 17 fort save vs 1 round of stagger on hit

One of the better dressed officers is hit by the frost and clutches their chest, badly hurt.

From the corner of his eye Asvard notices the girl Sorry, who has again come to watch the battle, climbing to sit on the bowsprit.

Tybalt learned his lesson about boarding the last time...
obviously all this bad luck and nearly falling off ships had been because he'd been trying to climb around as a normal human being. Either that or Virnil was hating him more than usual.

Once he manages to climb down from where he'd been helping, Tybalt tests his cursed luck again.
Whether success or failure results, he decides to board with the whole press of the crew... less chance of taking an unplanned swim.

Spoiler: OoC

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Why not!
I do believe that's a full-round action that calls for a concentration check.
(1d20+8)[11] vs DC 15 to assume hybrid form.
EDIT: Ha! so close, yet so far. Virnil really does hate him, excellent.

Tybalt tries to call upon his inner beast, but with all the cannon fire and general cacophony around him all he can manage is to have his claws twitch a little. Tsk tsk. He can almost hear the goddess of luck taunting him.

Piscine continues to slowly climb down the rigging, not wanting to make any more blunders on his way down. First the weather, now I almost slip, feckin great...

Piscine lands on the deck in time for the main assault.

"Ready the grappling hooks!!", shouts Abrayus and waves his large axe in the air threateningly at the enemy.

Spoiler: Initiative time!

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Eralia: (1d20+8)[11]
Piscine: (1d20+2)[14]
Vigo: (1d20+4)[21]
Asvard: (1d20+1)[3]
Tybalt: (1d20+3)[5]

Ironskin: (1d20+5)[10]
Abrayus: (1d20+2)[9]
Frin: (1d20+6)[20]
Sorry: (1d20+2)[22]
Ignace: (1d20-1)[11]
Hesti: (1d20+3)[14]
Waltya: (1d20+4)[5]
P1-P13: (1d20+2)[10]
Rest of the pirates will go last.

Officers: (1d20+3)[10]
Warriors, group1: (1d20+7)[25]
Warriors, group2: (1d20+5)[15]
Sailors, group1: (1d20+3)[10]
Sailors, group2: (1d20+1)[3]

[CWater]

As the second sailor falls, the warrior next to Eralia lunges to attack.

Spoiler: W1 attacks Eralia

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Longsword: (1d20+5)[12]
Damage: (1d8+4)[8]

The one near Vigo spins around and draws his weapon. "Prepare to fire!", he shouts, and other commanders echo the command, urging the sailors to work faster. Vigo finds himself in the heat of melee, and a longsword cuts to his side!

Spoiler: W3 attacks Vigo

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Longsword: (1d20+6)[23]
Damage: (1d8+4)[9]

Both Vigo and Eralia see more fighters rushing towards them across the deck, blades drawn.

Spoiler: Map

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Different browns separate the decks, the darker the higher they are. (With the exception of the bowsprits, which are a little lower than their respective forecastles.)
Black squares have cannons in them, so you can't run or charge through them, but can otherwise move normally. Cannons can provide cover.
Grey squares indicate supply piles and clutter, cost 2 to move through.
Yellow squares indicate stairs.
Light orange squares mark both the doors.
Blue represents the sea, obviously.

The ship on top is the enemy and the lower the Gall Seeker.

Named people are marked by the first one or two letters of their name.
Ss are enemy sailors.
Ws are enemy warriors, better armored (and presumably more skilled) than sailors.
Os are better dressed enemy officers. O3 was badly injured by Asvard.
Ps are pirates (I won't mark them all while still on Gall Seeker, it'd get too crowded).

[Bansheexero]

Eralia advances in a clear trance, her eyes dilated from the smell of blood. She is almost completely lost in her bloodlust as her mouth shows her shark-like teeth even more prominently. She works her way forward, like a shark, slicing at the next sailor with her scarlet-stained blade. Her movements are seemingly languid, as if she is drunk off of the killing.

Spoiler: Eralia's attack

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Eralia moves to the closest enemy and takes the attack action, (1d20+9)[19]
Crit (19-20)? (1d20+9)[28]
Damage (1d8+5)[13] plus 6 precision damage (spending a Panache Point. If enemy dies, I regain it though) and bleed 1
If Crit add (2d8+10)[12] to damage

[hannahbbug3]

Still reeling a bit, Piscine nonetheless wants to be useful in the fight. Maybe, that way, he won't get his hide tanned by the captain when all of this is over... He moves up towards the edge of the ship's railing, preparing himself to either board the enemy ship or fight off any potential boarders that try to cross onto theirs, trident at the ready.

[rs2excelsior]

Vigo reels from the slash, delivered before he'd had time to properly assess his situation. Quickly regaining his footing, he drops into a fighting stance. "So that's the way we're going to play it, eh?" He squares up and unleashes a dizzying attack, changing direction mid-thrust and attempting to catch his opponent off-guard.

Spoiler: OOC

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Move action: feint action (fast feint talent)
Bluff check: (1d20+8)[25]

Standard action: attack
Attack: (1d20+7)[10]
Damage: (2d4+1)[6] plus 1 bleed (blooded strike-Duelist sphere) plus (1d6)[1] precision damage if the feint was successful (fatal strike--Fencing sphere)
If the feint and the attack are both successful, Vigo will apply the Wide Open exploit talent which gives the target -2 AC until the end of Vigo's next turn.

[CWater]

Vigo reels from the slash, delivered before he'd had time to properly assess his situation. Quickly regaining his footing, he drops into a fighting stance. "So that's the way we're going to play it, eh?" He squares up and unleashes a dizzying attack, changing direction mid-thrust and attempting to catch his opponent off-guard.

Spoiler: OOC

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Move action: feint action (fast feint talent)
Bluff check: (1d20+4)[7]

Standard action: attack
Attack: (1d8+2)[5]
Damage: (1d20+5)[10] plus 1 bleed (blooded strike-Duelist sphere) plus (1d8+4)[6] precision damage if the feint was successful (fatal strike--Fencing sphere)
If the feint and the attack are both successful, Vigo will apply the Wide Open exploit talent which gives the target -2 AC until the end of Vigo's next turn.

The feint is skillful, but unfortunately the attack itself bounces off the warrior's armour.

Frin aims a crossbow at the same enemy Asvard had frozen. The bolt hits the target in the throat and they collapse onto the deck.

Two more trained fighters approach Eralia. "Pirate scum!", one of them shouts, "We'll feed you all to Ulmia's sharks!" A morningstar and a spear are aimed at her. However, the warriors are clearly not used to fighting on a swinging deck and the attacks are easy to dodge.

Spoiler: W8 and W9 attack Eralia

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W8
Morningstar: (1d20+4)[7]
Damage: (1d8+2)[5]

W9
Longspear: (1d20+5)[10]
Damage: (1d8+4)[6]

A row of crossbowmen stand up from behind the railing and shoot at the pirates. Cursing follows as the bolts hit arms and shoulders, even Hesti is grazed by one. A frown visits the stoic bosun's face and they back away from the railing and then run back, making a mighty leap from one ship to the other and landing right next to the shooters.

Still reeling a bit, Piscine nonetheless wants to be useful in the fight. Maybe, that way, he won't get his hide tanned by the captain when all of this is over... He moves up towards the edge of the ship's railing, preparing himself to either board the enemy ship or fight off any potential boarders that try to cross onto theirs, trident at the ready.

Piscine steps into the space vacated by Hesti, ready to attack once they make contact.