Second Darkness [Shadow in the Sky] (IC)

[lostsole31]

Others can join in, but no secret passageways at this level can be found even with a deep-in look.

[meemaas]

Visto takes the lead, heading down the ladder before everyone else. If the ladder feels rickety to him, he'll call back to his allies to wait for him to get to the bottom before they go. Once he makes it down to the bottom, he'll call out to the rest, while keeping his senses peeled for anything of note.

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Visto will make sure that 2E is invested into his wings, so he can hopefully use them if the ladder breaks.

[lostsole31]

Visto descends into the darkness. The light above little helps lighting below, other than being able to look up to see the indirect light from Sol's sunrod. After 20', Visto finally descends to the bottom, but can't really see the bottom.

What now?

[meemaas]

While listening carefully, Visto will call up to his Friends. "Friends, the ladder is safe for one person. Visto will keep watch down here while Friends climb down." He keeps his focus on sounds, since he can't see very well right now.

[lostsole31]

Does Visto step away from the ladder so a friend climbing down doesn't kick him in the head accidentally?

[meemaas]

Of course Visto steps away. He doesn't want his friend to get hurt coming down the ladder.

[lostsole31]

Everyone up above hears a loud splash!

Surprise Round ...

S23: That one larger splash now includes a second splash.

S12: Something slams into Visto's chest and takes a bite out of him for 7.

Round One ...

R1T23: From another direction, Visto gets bit in the belly for 8.

R1T15: Ozzy, what do you do? What do you direct Ginny to do? There is obviously something distressing going on down there.

[bcool999]

Ozzy

Ozzy will approach the edge and shine the light pouring from his eyes and mouth down towards where Visto was. "Ginny, go help Visto out." Ozlech says as he examines what Visto faces below.

Spoiler: OOC

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Move Action: Move to edge (avoiding blocking access to the ladder)
Redirect the light from White Rider's Sash towards bottom of the hole.

Direct Ginny to Fly down the now lit up hole to help Visto.

[lostsole31]

R1T15: Ozzy will approach the edge and shine the light pouring from his eyes and mouth down towards where Visto was. "Ginny, go help Visto out." Ozlech says as he examines what Visto faces below.

Spoiler: Ozzy

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Visto is in a sizeable pool of water, and there is splashing in the water near Visto, though he can't put eyes on target as the bright light is reflected back rather than penetrating.

There is a telepathic response...

Spoiler: Ginny >>> Ozzy

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"Two creatures in the water. Some type of subterranean fish? I dunno."

R1T14: Apophis delays, looking anxiously at Rod.

R1T13: Sol steps out over the ladder and down, getting to the bottom of the ladder below and to the side. He calls up, "Limited space at the bottom! Visto is getting attacked in the water by something!"

R1T12: One of the water creatures swims around Visto so he is now surrounded. He gets bit in the head by something for 6.

R1T11: Rod, what do you do? What do you have Apophis do?

[AggressiveBread]

Rodriguez begins chanting furiously as he shouts an order to Apophis. ”Apophis, try to pounce on one from up here! As long as you hit him he’ll break most of the fall if you can’t see em’ starting climbing down!” Rodriguez will make his way closer to the ladder, trying to get a look into the hole.

Spoiler: OOc

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MA: move to the edge of the hole, leaving space for others to climb down.
SA begin raging song.

[lostsole31]

R1T11: Rodriguez begins chanting furiously as he shouts an order to Apophis. ”Apophis, try to pounce on one from up here! As long as you hit him he’ll break most of the fall. If you can’t see em’, starting climbing down!” Rodriguez can't get close to the ladder, and just looking down from where he is doesn't offer much as the sinkhole itself cuts off what one can see.

R1T10: Apophis moves to the ladder, climbs down to the bottom, and opens a space at the bottom.

R1T8: Visto, you are "disoriented" ... which is the underwater version of "prone." Also, you are underwater just below the surface. What do you do?

Eric on deck (do you take the raging song?), bogey in the hole ...

[meemaas]

Visto will do his best to climb back onto solid ground, and if possible, stand up.

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All actions will be used to get back to where he can stand, and stand. If he somehow has the ability to move once standing, he'll also take a move action to go up in the air some where he can't get attacked.

[lostsole31]

R1T8: Visto does his best to right himself in the water, first, but before doing so he is attacked from both sides for his trouble. His back gets bitten for 4, and something gnoshes on his right shoulder for 7. He still manages to right himself, but then he tries to swim to the surface. Being a creature of the air and not being strong, however, is evident as he sinks now. Visto is also finding that he needs to be careful so as not to run out of air. Luckily, when he landed in the water, his wings had furled out enough to give him a momentary gasp and re-influx of a full lungs' worth of breath ... and while he can't swim, Visto can hold his breath far better than his peers.

R1T4: Eric, what do you do? Do you take the raging song?

Bogey on deck, Ozzy/Ginny in the hole ...

[silphael]

"Yoohoo, water fight !"

Eric jumps in the water after taking a deep breath, trying to get close to some creatures.

Spoiler: OOC

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So jump toward the water. Once in there, taking Inner Sphere Stance (+2 AC, +2 Will), then attempt Strike the Hourglass on one enemy. (Will save DC 15 or be staggered).

Attack - (1d20+7)[18]
Damage - (1d8+3)[11]

[lostsole31]

R1T4: "Yoohoo, water fight!" Eric calls before stepping to the edge, taking a deep breath, and jumping into the water where it didn't seem to be as much churning.

Though he jumps feet-first, it is a controlled jump, so when he lands he only takes 3 NL + disoriented, but at least he doesn't expel his air. His body harmlessly impacts Visto directly beneath him! Eric finds himself being flanked by two fishes AND disoriented (underwater version of prone) and is unable to take up a stance but lashes out wildly at one of the bitey-fish.

End Round One, Begin Round 2 ...

R2T23: Eric gets bit in the left shoulder for 5, and then smacked in the head by a tail for 2.

R2T15: Ozzy, it is lonely up here now. What do you do? Ginny does not have eyes on target.

Sol on deck, bogey in the hole ...

[bcool999]

Ozlech

Ozzy climbs down the ladder. He adjusts his Essence away from defense into offence and prepares to spear whoever dares attack the party.

Spoiler: OOC

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Move Action: Descend ladder.
Swift Action: 2 E from Abjurer's Ring to LPSoL giving it +2d6 damage and +5' reach
Standard Action (If not used to complete the descent): Ready an attack if a foe is in range or enters range before next turn.
Attack: (1d20+10)[19] Damage: (1d4+2)[4] v good or (1d6+2)[7] v neutral or (1d8+2)[10] v evil + (2d6)[4]

[lostsole31]

R2T15: Ozzy turns around and steps onto the ladder. He feels a wave of vertigo throwing him off as he looks between his feet below him at the scene, and realizes he is a bit higher up than expected. After giving a mind to akashic defense, he tepidly begins to climb down the ladder.

Spoiler: Ozzy

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You didn't say you were attempting an accelerated climb, which is good, because your first Climb check would have had you falling if you tried. As it is, you stalled out on the first attempt, and then got 5' down on the next try.

As that is happening, Ginny flies over the pool and informs Ozzy.

Spoiler: Ginny >>> Ozzy

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"Okay, two big fish attacking Eric, who might have fallen on Visto? I can't see Visto anymore. But they're all underwater right now."

R2T13: Sol, who can't swim, delays ...

R2T12: Eric gets bit in the belly by a second fish for 5, and then its tail hits him in the knee for 6.

R2T11: Rod, do you continue your raging song? What do you do? You don't really have a good handle on the battle below the surface of the water other than a lot of churning and splashing from your vantage.

Apophis on deck, Visto in the hole ...

[AggressiveBread]

Rodriguez will move to the ladder and start climbing down if he can, continuing to chant as he goes.

Spoiler: OOC

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Use both actions to move to the ladder and start climbing down.
FA: continue raging song

[lostsole31]

R2T11: Rodriguez moves to the ladder and gets onto the ladder at the top, but can't move past Ozzy who is right below him.

R2T10: Apophis continues to take the raging song, adjusts his position on the tiny "beach" and jumps into the water, being sure to swim at the top to keep hearing the song. He is unable to land a good bite on the fishy nearest him.

R2T8: Visto, you are no longer "disoriented," but you aren't doing a good job of swimming as you are 10' below the surface, and now Eric is directly above you, as well as fishies to each side and Apophis to another side. You can't get the benefit of the song here. What do you do?

Eric on deck, Silver on deck ...

[meemaas]

Visto will do his best to try to get up to the surface again. If he can get his head above the water, he'll try to get to some solid ground to keep himself up, if he can't get up on it.

[lostsole31]

R2T8: Visto actually does a good job of getting out from under anything else, but in doing so he opens up attack from both of the fish. He gets bit by both fish for 12 total. Visto keeps trying to swim, this time to get towards the surface, and fails miserably. He sinks another 5' with the only benefit is he is now too far from the fish for them to attack unless they give chase.

R2T4: Eric, you are currently 5' below the surface and unable to benefit from the warbles of Rod's raging song that is barely heard. You are being flanked by two fish-like creatures. Visto is no longer underneath you, but to the side and out of reach. You are "disoriented," which means you suffer all the penalties of being prone until you spend a MA to right yourself. The two fish just attacked Visto and their attention is on him, so you should be safe if you should try that. You are currently holding your breath. What do you do?

Fish to the south on deck, Ozzy/ Ginny in the hole ...

[silphael]

Taking back a grasp of the surroundings, before finally taking his defensive stance, Eric unleashes his ancestral thirst for blood at one fish.

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Move action to orient myself. Swift action to enter inner sphere stance (+2 Will, +2 AC), standard action, Thirsty Axe Strike.

Attack - (1d20+7)[21]
Damage - (1d8+3)[8] gains as much THP.

[lostsole31]

R2T4: Eric rights himself, trying to get into a defensive stance - but discovering that he doesn't know how to effectively do that in the water. Still, he unleashes his ancestral thirst for blood at the fish closer to the wall. As with his failure to adopt a stance underwater, his weapon is not made for aquatic combat. He manages to poke his target for 4, but that is more of intuitive combat than any good martial technique, and Eric feels no benefit for his efforts as he then sinks 5' (10' below surface).

End Round 2, Begin Round 3 ...

R3T23: The other fish, the one to that is more in open water, bites down at Eric's upper left arm for 4, and then hits the dhampir ineffectually with its tail.

R3T15: Ozzy, you are 15' up on the ladder. Do you accept the raging song? What do you do?

Fish to north on deck, Rod in the hole ...

[bcool999]

Ozlech

Drawing strength from Rod's song, Ozzy tries to climb down the rest of the way and spear a fish.

Spoiler: OOC

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FA: Accept raging song
Move Action: Accelerated Climb to get down the rest of the way
Climb: (1d20)[13] (+1 from raging song and accelerated climb not included)
Swift Action: Aura of Misfortune stance
If successful, Attempt to attack a fish if it is in range.

Attack: (1d20+10)[17]
Damage: (1d4+1)[2] or (1d6+1)[2] or (1d8+1)[2] + (2d6)[8] Sanctified Akashic (Damage increase from Raging song not applied)

[lostsole31]

R3T15: Drawing strength from Rod's song, Ozzy quickly climbs down the rest of the way, gets into a stance that spells doom for his enemies, and then tries to spear the closest fish. He thinks it might be in range, but the punching the spear into water doesn't hit anything ... either because the fish is too fast; the refraction threw off Ozzy's expectation of its depth; or normal refraction threw off his precision; or a combination of these factors. Ginny circles over the water, unable to really contribute.

R3T13: Sol, standing next to Ozzy, comes out of delay to move to the other side of the lake to let light wash over the whole cavern and to give Rod a space to go to when he gets down.

R3T12: The fish to the north bites Eric in the neck for 8 and follows up with a tail slap to his upper arm for 7.

R3T11: Rod, you are currently doing your raging song. You are at the top of the ladder. What do you do?

Apophis on deck, Visto in the hole ...

[AggressiveBread]

Continuing to chant powerfully, Rodriguez will start making his way down the ladder as far as he can go. Stopping above Ozzy if he’s still on the ladder. He shouts to his eidolon.”Get in close, the spirits can make good work of the fish!” Rodriguez looks for an area of solid ground that isn’t underwater.

Spoiler: OOC

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FA:maintain raging song
Ma: start climbing down the ladder
SA continue climbing as far as possible trying to reach solid ground
Climb check:[roll]1d20+10[/roll]
Also a reminder that everyone with the raging song has the spirit totem rage power.

[AggressiveBread]

Okay here’s the climb since that didn’t work

Spoiler: Climb check

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(1d20+10)[29]

[lostsole31]

R3T11: Continuing to chant powerfully, Rodriguez will start making his way down the ladder as far as he can go. He shouts to his eidolon.”Get in close, the spirits can make good work of the fish!” Rodriguez looks for an area of solid ground that isn’t underwater, though he is standing as close as he can right now to the action underwater.

R3T10: Apophis spirals his coils to tread water, but remains on the surface for the raging song before making a quick dart underwater to bite the nearby fish for 10, and now grabbing it. Something happens as this is going down, and it looks like Apophis might be bleeding (4 bleed) from mouth). At this point, to maintain a hold, Apophis is at the surface but his head is underwater.

R3T8: Visto, you are at a depth of 15'. Eric is adjacent to you (5' above and to the side). What do you do?

Eric on deck, Grabbed fish in the hole ...

[meemaas]

Visto will continue to try to swim to the surface. He feels very uncomfortable under the water as it is, and doubly so since there's fighting going on

[lostsole31]

R3T8: Visto continues to try to swim to the surface. He feels very uncomfortable under the water as it is, and doubly so since there's fighting going on. He panics and tries to go as fast upwards as possible, expelling too much air for the effort, and sinking another 5', now out of reach of Eric.

R3T4: Eric, you are currently at a depth of 10', with the fish on either side of you, 5' above you. You realize your unfamiliarity with the terrain completely botches stances and maneuvers, and without keeping an eye to swimming each round (a MA), you will just continue to sink. What do you do?

"Silver" on deck, Ozzy in the hole ...