PRP: The Laughing Anna
The Laughing Anna
Standard Plot
Moonshadow (Monk 4), Munch (Barbarian 3 / Sorceror 1), Seadhna (Sorceror 2), and Zarr (Fighter 5) sign up to provide protection to a merchant ship sailing to Veyshan.
Piracy has been on the rise along the coastal waters of Veyshan, prompting many merchant captains to hire on additional manpower to protect against boarders. One of the great lures of these jobs is the chance to travel, and often times the ship is unmolested on its journey, resulting in essentially a free trip and easy work.
Captain Elijas of the Red Jay has signed you on to guard his men and cargo during its journey down to the Sea of Shattered Swords. As merchant vessels go it's a little bit on the small side, with just a crew of eleven and a modest hold filled with mechanical components built in Alexandrian forges. Reasonably valuable, though not as easily fenced as most trade goods go. Elijas is a middle-aged man who has managed to keep some of his youthful looks intact, with only a slight hint of grey in his black hair, and no wrinkles yet upon his face. The rest of his crew is an assortment of cousins and professional sailors that seem to be old hands at this, as they have things underway pretty quickly once you're aboard.
<OOC> Colrick says, "Free RP as we set sail to adventure."
Munch crouches silently near the fore of the ship, waiting with a stillness that few non-golems can manage. The barbarin overheard some tale about albatross, and now is determin to catch one for himself. At least it's kept him from pestering the sailors for fresh fish.
Travel by sea is a new and novel experience, and one that the scarlet Makar, Zarr, finds himself relishing fiercely. "And see?" he adds, totally for his companion's benefit. "Over the rail, and at the head....grrr. Fore of the ship? It is red! Good luck, swift fortune, and a sharp bite to prove our enemies foolish!" He grins fiercely, bright whites gleaming in warrior's pleasure. "And fish! All the fish one can eat!"
Seadhna bounces onto the ship pausing only for a moment on the land to look at the boat with trepidation, but that moment is over quickly and soon he is on board and moving toward the bow to set himself up close to a railing incase this trip is like his last on the water.
Moonshadow is on the ship already and is already using it for her balance regime. Of course, she's just a smidge distracted at the fact that a sith'makar seems to be unintentionally trying to make a guy sea sick. She chuckles lightly, but then watches Seadhna as he bounds to the bow. Interesting.....
"Be sure to keep your belongings stowed down below; the waters can get rough once we're out of the Inmost Sea." Elijas comments as he steps away from the helm, leaving his first mate to take over. "We've some netting and bags below for it all. Otherwise, you're free to move about, just listen to the crew when they tell you something." he adds, gesturing with a cane at the men busily tending to the two masts.
Not *intentionally*, but Makar are already known for their... unusual eating habits. And one who works the forges to literally have a cast-iron stomach...!
Zarr barely notices when his "companion" flees from one side of the ship to the other (presumably to heave his poor stomach out), but it does leave the stalwart Makarr releshing the sea wind across his scales. Even the fact it is cool does nothing to dampen his spirit as he turns, nodding towards the captain as he moves to the binding cords holding together metal and plate. "It shall be done, Ship Leader!" he answers, tail lashing in unaccustomed cheer as he throws himself into stowing cargo and belongings, regret vanished as surely as the crack of sunrise across the horizon.
Munch carries nothing but the axe on his back, and the metal which makes his skin. Which if you look close (perhaps -too- close) even the axe is held in place with a light covering of skin/flesh. It's a golem thing, try not to think about it too much.
Moonshadow says, "I usually carry what I need on me, Captain. But thank you." It seems she cerries little on her. However, she does chuckle at Zarr, while the sea air blows through her long hair. She takes a deep breath and looks at her hands for a moment. She does wish to protect the ship."
Seadhna nods once at the captains words but since he only has one pack over his shoulder and the rest of his gear is strapped to him he does not move from his comfy spot. He is not throwing up yet but it is clear from the way he looks over the railing that he is sure it will not be long before he is.
The eldest of the crew, a white-haired half-orc sailor by the name of Trefth, keeps a close eye on the others as they finish their work on the sails. "Triple-check everything, I want us able to outrun anything. Even the mists if that tale is true." he grumbles to the men.
After some time, Zarr emerges from below decks after a moment with a sharp breath of air, looking much the better. Apparently not as comfortable below the deck as above it, the Makar strides forward, back to the railing with a rumble of lizardkin pleasure. "I cannot believe you would give up the sea for the sky, when one can have all of this." A gesture carries out towards the oceans, relaxed ease soothing the fire in his frame. He glances towards Seadhna, rumbling quietly. "Tis glory, yus?"
Munch snaps foreward, the bottom of his jaw splitting open into a wide maw filled with spinning metal 'teeth'. A swift snap, a spray of blood and feathers, and the golem raises a fist in triumph. "Got one!" Sailor: "Actually, that was a seagull, not a-*murph!*" Second, slightly green sailor: "Young one! Quite typical. They're pretty much all the same. Excuse us, duties to attend!" The second sailor drags the first away, hand still firmly over the other's mouth.
Moonshadow looks over towards the half-orc and tilts her head. But she looks over towards Zarr as he emerges. She makes her way over and smiles. "Not everyone can handle the sea. Present company excepted of course but.......and then she stares at Munch. "Munch.....you don't need to kill the seagulls."
Seadhna nods to Zarr "It is glory yes, but I think I would rather be in the sky that sounds fun." He watches as the Golen eats a seagull with great interest then nods to Moonshadow "I hope that I will be better equiped to handle the sea this time since my first time on the sea I got to know the fish near the boat real well."
<OOC> Colrick says, "Lemme know when you're good for a fast-forward :)"
<OOC> Seadhna is good :)
<OOC> Moonshadow is good.
<OOC> Zarr is good. Otherwise, is also good with making Seadhna turn various shades of green. ;3
Munch blinks innocently, a small click with each shuttering of the metallic lids. "People get upset if I eat them alive. Not very tastey anyway. But eating an albatross is for luck!"
<OOC> Munch is good to FF
The hours pass, with dinner being served in the form of a stew and bread, with plenty of rum and other spirits to wash it down. Some fish were caught earlier, but the cook apparently botched cleaning them so badly he had to toss the remains overboard, along with many a jest from his crewmates. Still, the meal was filling if not particularly exciting, and the crew seems plenty friendly towards all of you once a few drinks are in them.
After the meal, everyone returns to their posts on deck, but the mood is relaxed. The sunset is beautiful over the water, casting a red hue across the waves to the west. Unfortunately you do not have long to enjoy that sight, as fog thickens in the air at a significant rate. “That’s odd, we didn’t see any fog ‘head of us.” comments one of Elijas’ younger cousins, a boy barely into his mid-teens, who has been helping with the menial jobs. He looks to his elders, who seemingly look a bit confused at the suddenness of it, but eventually return to their tasks. Trefth looks a bit unnerved, judging from the whitening of his knuckles as he grips the rail and gazes into the mist.
It really is incredibly thick, not even the red glow of the sun can be seen now.
Moonshadow didn't really drink all that much with the sailors. However, while she watches the sunset and preparing for her prayers, she blinks as she notices the fog. When she notices Tefth, she walks over towards him. "Something tells me you've been in this sort of thing before....."
Munch enjoys the offered meal, and espically the rum, cleaning his plate with a long black tongue. As the strange fog falls, the golem goes quiet, pacing the deck restlessly, stubby wings upon his back twitching in anticipation of... whatever is to come.
Seadhna eats sparingly and does not imbibe the rum at all, and as soon as he finishes he returns to his perch in the Bow of the ship. As the fog rolls in he looks around with a smile that is dropped as he hears the sailors talk of it's oddness. He turns back to look out to the sea watching for anything in the fog.
Spoiled fish? Perish the thought! Zarr seems determined to match Munch bite for chomp (and envious of those buzzsaw teeth), but the competition is spirited and good-natured. For a Makar. Water glistens as he tears another hunk from the eel one of the fishers managed to bring up, content with all the world as he gazes into the sun's sinking depths.
The rum helps. Immensely. And whatever Seadhna doesn't drink...!
It takes quite a while for the shift in the crew's atmosphere to reach him, but reach it does. Curiosity as he glances around, then a questioning flick of the eyes towards the mist cloaking in. "Hssst..." Seadhna pages: I can do that instead then, and did you want a perception roll for the looking into the fog?
GAME: Seadhna casts Detect Magic.
Trefth lifts a gnarled hand to nervous scratch at his cheek where a scar runs to his jaw. "I've heard of a fog bank that can devour a crew, leaving naught but an abandoned ship to coast into the shore." he states with a tired voice. "Heard it a few too many times for m-." he says, cut off as the sails noisily shift and go slack. It seems the wind has died down to nothing.
Looking up and seeing the sails go slack, Moonshadow takes a slow and deep breath. "I'm going to guess that isn't good." She says before starting to walk towards the main mast. "trust your instincts, Trefth." She says softly as she slowly closes her eyes.....simply to listen.
Seadhna continues to look out into the fog that is getting ever closer to the ship, after a few moments he begins to quietly chant making a few subtle hand motions as he does so. His eyes begin to faintly glow a deep blue as he finishes his chant, "There is magic out there in the fog, I'm just not sure where yet." He states quietly for anyone close to him to hear.
Munch continues to pace quietly, peering out into the fog, some internal device clicking softly in.... anticipation? Annoyance? It's not a happy noise, whatever the case.
Zarr glances quizzically as the wind slowly stills, and the moment of blissful eternity ends. Anger rekindles for the Makar, and his crest rises with a rattle of metal, a soft hiss. Anger like fire, like flame-- the worst of things aboard a vessel, but focused into a growl of annoyance from the Sith.
"Something comes?" he asks the captain quietly, staring out into the rising fog.
<OOC> Colrick says, "Perception rolls, if you please :)"
GAME: Moonshadow rolls perception: (16)+10: 26 GAME: Seadhna rolls perception: (13)+4: 17 GAME: Zarr rolls Perception: (6)+0: 6 GAME: Munch rolls perception: (20)+6: 26
Elijas has been calm so far, puffing away on a pipe as he reclines near the helm. "Trefth neglects to mention that those sailors were mad men." he says in casual dismissal.
Munch suddenly pauses, stubby wings lifting in alertness, body tense. The golem makes no sound, just points. Towards the faint shadow of a ship, comming closer.
Moonshadow says, "I don't think Trefth is a mad man." She says before gesturing towards the silouhette of an approaching ship. "Raise an alarm is you must, Trefth. But you're not mad.""
The deep blue glow continues as Seadhna turns to look to the east, "The magic is that way," He states pointing in the direction he is facing, "And it is getting closer." This is said a little louder then his last statement.
Zarr peers. Glances at associates. Turns back to mist. Peers more!
"...are you certain you are not mad?" the Makar asks earnestly, staring at the impenetrable bank of fog. Hopelessly!
Indeed, it is a ship, and approaching far quicker than it should given the lack of wind. Soon it is close enough to make out the details. The three-masted vessel is quite literally in tatters, bearing catastrophic holes in its hull that have been patched up by something that looks like tarp from this angle. Also the sails are a patchwork quilt of different colours and textures, and the top of the middle mast bears a jagged splinter where the crow’s nest once was. Blackened swathes on the wood which could be scorch marks or poorly-applied tar further stain the ship. Of it’s crew, little can be seen but silhouettes, some more distinct than others, though one appears to be holding up a lantern.
<OOC> Seadhna says, "now that the ship is fully visable I will drop the detect magic and cast mage armor, Okay?"
<OOC> Colrick says, "Sure :)"
GAME: Seadhna casts Mage Armor.
Moonshadow says, "I don't think that's madness talking." She says to Zarr. "I think we need to prepare for a fight here." Thankfully, she doesn't need to get anything......."
As the worn vessel creaks into view, Zarr tilts his head in curiosity. Living in Alexandria has affored some time to see ships come and go, yet none so poorly maintained. Zarr stares for a moment, finally snorting with a soft rumble. "Deadthings," he growls, muttering blackly. Clawed fingers twitch along his sides, tailtip quivering with silent promise. "Worthless deadthings. Living would not allow their vessel to become so shabby." Without plated mail, but still bearing the terrible weapons of his trade-- twin gauntlets slide over his hands, whispers of death made metal and iron and flesh.
As the ship gets closer the glow fades from Seadhna's eyes, his left hand raises to a leather thong around his neck as his right makes arcane motions and he begins to chant anew. Before long a slightly glowing siut of armor forms around him then fades from sight, even unseen though the armor stays to protect the Lucht Siuil man.
Munch peers paciently, nodding to Zarr. "Likely. But can hope for a live 'master' behind them."
The vessel makes a ninety-degree turn, coming about parallel to the Red Jay, and stopping unnaturally. From this distance the details are much clearer. Zarr’s words were prophetic, for that isn’t tarp covering up the holes in the hull; it’s skin. The most prominent span of it bears what looks like an elven male face, stretched into a silent scream. Similarly the sails are also stitched together hide of various creatures, ranging from fair skin to colourful Sith-Makar hides. The lantern-bearing crewman of the ship is not bearing a lantern; that orange glow is coming from the silhouette’s eye socket. “Flesh, blood, bone, and cargo.” booms a raspy voice. “All is forfeit.”
Elijas utters several prayers to different deities, as he pointlessly tries turning the helm; without wind to fill the sails, the Red Jay barely even shifts an inch to the side. The crew is a shambles; some heading down below, others looking for anything they can swing as a weapon, but none of them looking anywhere near calm and professional.
Munch is a professional. Not all that calm, though. Cheerful anticipation might be more accurate. "Okay! I've no intrest in your cargo, but if you want to forfit your flesh, blood, and bone, I accept your swift surrender!"
Moonshadow smiles to Munch's bravado. "You can try, but you won't succeed." She says balling up her hands into fists. She needs no weapons....her body IS a weapon.
Zarr is not calm. Not beneath the surface, carved of crimson and fury and molten as the setting sun. "I have never shed blood upon the waters of Mother Ocean," he hisses, a growl of hungry promise. Blades shimmer in the evening light as he raises their blades, glittering in the sunrise. "But for not that, I shall avenge worn kin. Come, and be the first to die!"
Seadhna smiles as the demands comeforth and are responded to, "You don't want flesh, blood or bone." He calls back "There is not much there and well, I'm kinda using it a the moment so well, umm, you can't have it."
"Bravado." retorts that voice, the figure with the glowing eye lifts what appears to be a book, which he opens and consults. "Souls be forfeit as well, crew of the Laughing Anna to be." he adds, closing the book and putting it away.
<OOC> Colrick says, "perception checks again" GAME: Moonshadow rolls perception: (16)+10: 26 GAME: Zarr rolls Perception: (13)+0: 13 GAME: Seadhna rolls perception: (19)+4: 23 GAME: Munch rolls perception: (20)+6: 26
<OOC> Colrick says, "Alright, time to +init :)" GAME: Seadhna rolls initiative: Roll: 8 + Bonus: 2 = Total: 10 GAME: Moonshadow rolls initiative: Roll: 16 + Bonus: 3 = Total: 19 GAME: Zarr rolls initiative: Roll: 12 + Bonus: 3 = Total: 15 GAME: Munch rolls initiative: Roll: 12 + Bonus: 3 = Total: 15
Current Initiative Order ====
19 Moonshadow
16 Skeletal
15 Munch
15 Zarr
10 Seadhna
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<OOC> Colrick says, "Moonshadow, Seadhna, and Munch may act on this surprise round. One standard or move action. Let me just set the stage real quick."
As the crew takes some inspiration from your confidence, they begin to gather up tools and weapons for the inevitable confrontation. Elijas seems to be no warrior though and stays close to the helm. Yet the Laughing Anna and its mysterious crew does nothing. This pause is interrupted as the wooden deck creaks from the entrance of three figures that pull themselves up from the opposite side. Covered in the tattered remains of clothing and armour, they are skeletons with bits of flesh hanging awkwardly from their bones. Each wields a sword and dragonspitter, levelling first their firearms upon those that spoke in defiance. "A sailor's word is but a knife he cuts himself with; silence serves best." one utters, the other two nodding in agreement.
<OOC> Moonshadow says, "how close are they?" <OOC> Colrick says, "The skeletons are 30' away, on the left side of the ship. I'm assuming all of you approached the right side since that's where the Laughing Anna is. The crew are interspersed everywhere." <OOC> Seadhna is still right up in the bow of the ship. <OOC> Moonshadow says, "I move for the closest skeleton. and I can easily make it." <OOC> Colrick says, "Except for the halfling, who is king of the world" <OOC> Colrick says, "Okay, so move action up to it" <OOC> Moonshadow says, "Yup." <OOC> Colrick says, "Now for the boarders..." GAME: Colrick rolls 1d20+7: (19)+7: 26 <OOC> Seadhna says, "Does Munch and I still get surprise round before the skeletons?" <OOC> Seadhna says, "Or are they included in the surprise round?" <OOC> Moonshadow is thinking the skeletons go before them in the surprise round. <OOC> Colrick says, "they're included." <OOC> Colrick says, "AC, Moonshadow?" <OOC> Moonshadow says, "AC of 19." <OOC> Seadhna says, "Okay sorry for the interuption :)" GAME: Colrick rolls 1d8+3: (6)+3: 9 GAME: Colrick damaged Moonshadow for 9 points. 23 remaining. GAME: Colrick rolls 1d20+5: (17)+5: 22 GAME: Colrick rolls 1d20+5: (12)+5: 17 <OOC> Colrick says, "AC of the rest of you?" <OOC> Moonshadow will brb, Colrick. <OOC> Zarr oofs! "Surprise = Flat-footed, so.... 10. :/ <OOC> Seadhna says, "With the Mage armor mine is 17" <OOC> Zarr says, "12 with Natural Armor!" GAME: Colrick rolls 1d8: (2): 2 GAME: Colrick damaged Zarr for 2 points. 52 remaining. <OOC> Colrick just needs from Munch next :) <OOC> Munch says, "Ac20" GAME: Colrick rolls 1d8: (6): 6 GAME: Colrick damaged Munch for 6 points. 31 remaining. <OOC> Munch should likely heal from last adventure before taking damages. :/ GAME: Colrick damaged Munch for -99999 points. 50 remaining. GAME: Colrick damaged Munch for 6 points. 44 remaining.
The skeletal boarders let loose a fusilade from their dragonspitters, ending the eerie calm of the fog with thunderous cracks. The crew, terrified already by the sight of the dead sailors assaulting their ship, dive for cover rather than react like warriors. The two shots land true on the Sith-Makar and War Golem. However the third forgets his firearm and swings his cutlass instead, landing a scarlet gash on Moonshadow as she closes the distance. "Butchery is hallowed work by all, save for lambs and pigs." utters another, prompting again a nod.
<OOC> Colrick says, "Munch is next :)" <OOC> Munch says, "Draw axe, whatever sort of action that is." <OOC> Colrick says, "Normally move, unless you have quickdraw. You can also do as part of a move, if you wish." <OOC> Munch says, "As part of move, heading for the skeleton's then. idealy the one who shot me." <OOC> Colrick says, "Okay, pose it. Next, Zarr" <OOC> Colrick says, "Er, wait, not Zarr" <OOC> Zarr says, "Surprise round! Nothing I can do. X3" <OOC> Zarr grins! <OOC> Colrick says, "Seadhna, you're up. Zarr can't act this round." <OOC> Seadhna will magic missile the darkness... (Darkness = skeleton that shot at Zarr) GAME: Seadhna rolls 1d4+1: (1)+1: 2
Munch makes a puffing noise much like a desersive snort. "I'm no sailor, I'm Munch." Pulling his blade free from its spot on his back, the golem moves towards his attacker, ready to splinter bone. Not quite understanding the undead banter, he inquires "Which are you, lamb or pig?"
GAME: Seadhna casts Magic Missile. <OOC> Colrick says, "Okay, pose it. Now, top of the round. Moonshadow, a talking skeleton just slashed you with a cutlass." <OOC> Moonshadow says, "Flurry with a ki point spent." GAME: Moonshadow rolls weapon1: (20)+7: 27 GAME: Moonshadow rolls weapon1: (3)+7: 10 GAME: Moonshadow rolls weapon1: (18)+7: 25 <OOC> Colrick says, "Two hits" <OOC> Moonshadow says, "and I'm sure skeletons can't be critted." <OOC> Colrick says, "Lemme double check"
Moonshadow moves to one skeleton and Munch to another leaving the third out in the open. Seadhna begins to chant again the Draconic worlds rolling off his tongue as his right hand makes arcane gestures. Before long a small sapphire ball of force forms and shoots out to strike that third skeleton.
<OOC> Colrick says, "You can crit undead. And sneak attack them too." <OOC> Moonshadow roll to confirm. GAME: Moonshadow rolls weapon1: (6)+7: 13 <OOC> Colrick says, "Nope." GAME: Moonshadow rolls 2d6+6: (6)+6: 12 <OOC> Colrick says, "Quite a lot of bone crunching there! Pose it. Now for the skeletons" GAME: Colrick rolls 1d20+7: (5)+7: 12 GAME: Colrick rolls 1d20+7: (13)+7: 20 GAME: Colrick rolls 1d8+3: (1)+3: 4 Huh? (Type "help" for help.) GAME: Colrick damaged Moonshadow for 4 points. 19 remaining. GAME: Colrick rolls 1d20+7: (17)+7: 24 GAME: Colrick rolls 1d8+3: (5)+3: 8 GAME: Colrick damaged Munch for 8 points. 36 remaining.
Moonshadow is extremely quick. as the skeletons start to stand upon the deck, Moonshadow goes after one of the skeletons, taking a scimitar in the gut for her actions. However, she retaliates with a pair of punches and a kick, with one of the punches missing. She seems to do a bit of damage.
The skeletons are unflustered by the bravery of the hired adventurers, making short steps away from the railing as they now duel entirely with their cutlasses. The one that took the brunt of Moonshadow's fists finds itself unable to land a hit, but it's comrade cuts her again. Munch's advance is met by a blade as well, biting into his artificial body. "Mock not what is not understand, lest foolishness lay you low." intones a third, again a round of nods.
<OOC> Colrick says, "Munch, you're up :)" <OOC> Munch says, "rage, axe swing, enraged Bite" <OOC> Colrick says, "Roll it :)" GAME: Munch rolls 1d20+7+2: (6)+7+2: 15 <OOC> Colrick says, "Miss" GAME: Munch rolls 1d20+6+2-4: (4)+6+2+-4: 8 <OOC> Colrick says, "And also miss" <OOC> Colrick says, "Zarr, you are no longer caught off guard :)" <OOC> Zarr says, "Three skellies aboard?" <OOC> Colrick says, "Yup" <OOC> Zarr also punts keyboard. No spelling tonight! <OOC> Zarr says, "CHARGE. Whichever one can be reache.d" <OOC> Zarr says, "Moonshadow's, preferably!" <OOC> Colrick says, "Okay, roll it"
"Blah blah big words blah." Munch returns the attack with a swing of his own and a swift snap of his teeth, neither attack finding bone to splinter.
GAME: Zarr rolls 1d20+8+2: (3)+8+2: 13 <OOC> Zarr says, "14, after Weapon Training thrown in. Oy." <OOC> Colrick says, "Still not enough, unfortunately" <OOC> Zarr nods! <OOC> Colrick says, "Seadhna!" <OOC> Seadhna says, "magic missile the same skeleton." GAME: Seadhna rolls 1d4+1: (1)+1: 2 GAME: Seadhna casts Magic Missile.
Zarr shares Munch's misfortune as he turns, a snarl spilling from his lips. The wound is minor, buit his response is raking claws, ripping at the air as he twirls, rushes the enemy. A roar of rage splits the air, but does no damage as iron claws rake along shielding blade's strength.
<OOC> Colrick says, "Okay, pose it. Top of the 3rd round (counting surprise as 1st). Moonshadow!" <OOC> Moonshadow says, "flurry again, no ki point." GAME: Moonshadow rolls weapon1: (20)+7: 27 GAME: Moonshadow rolls weapon1: (20)+7: 27 <OOC> Colrick says, "!!!" GAME: Moonshadow rolls weapon1: (16)+7: 23 <OOC> Zarr applaud! <OOC> Colrick says, "So 1 crit, 1 normal hit." <OOC> Moonshadow doesn't know if that's two crits or what. XD <OOC> Moonshadow laughs. <OOC> Colrick says, "Oh, was the 2nd roll confirm for the 1st? or your other attack?" <OOC> Moonshadow says, "So it's 3d6+6?" <OOC> Moonshadow says, "other attack." <OOC> Colrick says, "roll to confirm the 2nd then" GAME: Moonshadow rolls weapon1: (1)+7: 8 <OOC> Colrick says, "Okay, so still just 1 crit and 1 hit :)" <OOC> Moonshadow says, "3d8+6?" <OOC> Moonshadow messed up the damage roll on the first one.
Seadhna continues the chant flowing easily from one spell to the next, his motions continue almost making it look like the small man is dancing with his hands as another sapphire blue ball of force flys out to strike the same skeleton as last time. A small chip may have broken off of the skeleton but little damage was visibly done.
<OOC> Colrick says, "+2 damage bonus normally?" <OOC> Moonshadow says, "+3 damage normally." <OOC> Colrick says, "3d8+9" GAME: Moonshadow rolls 3d8+9: (9)+9: 18 <OOC> Colrick says, "You have crushed the skeleton in the manner to which you are accostomed."
Moonshadow is able to duck underneath the skeleton's strike, and while she's hit from behind, she still hit the skeleton with a crushing spinning backfist, to follow with an axe kick that cuts the skeleton in half and breaks it apart. NOW she turns her attention towards the other skeleton that Zarr just engaged.
GAME: Colrick rolls 1d20+7: (9)+7: 16 GAME: Colrick rolls 1d20+7: (13)+7: 20 <OOC> Colrick says, "Zarr, what's your current AC?" <OOC> Zarr says, "-2 from charge, so 13." GAME: Colrick rolls 1d8+3: (6)+3: 9 GAME: Colrick damaged Zarr for 9 points. 43 remaining.
The remaining two don't even acknowledge their comrade's destruction, instead focusing on the two immediate threats. Munch's defenses are not so easily pierced, but the second manages another cut on the Sith-Makar. "Bones to bone ash, but the soul is lashed to the mast." utters a voice from the destroyed remains of the skeleton, again the remainder nod. Behind you, three more of the Laughing Anna's 'crew' clamber up onto the deck, readying their dragonspitters and cutlasses. "Back to the Laughing Anna, Jerald Steck; your service is not over, nor ever will it be." booms the voice of the ghastly ship's Captain.
<OOC> Colrick says, "Munch!" <OOC> Munch says, "Swing and bite again!" <OOC> Colrick says, "Roll it :)" GAME: Munch rolls 1d20+7+2: (2)+7+2: 11 GAME: Munch rolls 1d20+6+2-4: (6)+6+2+-4: 10 <OOC> Colrick says, "Not your lucky day :(" <OOC> Munch says, "...." <OOC> Colrick says, "Zarr!" <OOC> Zarr says, "Fight Defensive, Flank with Moonshadow--DESTROY ENEMY. Two attacks." <OOC> Colrick says, "two weapon fighting?" <OOC> Zarr says, "Yep!" <OOC> Colrick says, "Roll it :)" GAME: Zarr rolls 1d20+7+2: (3)+7+2: 12 GAME: Zarr rolls 1d20+7+2: (16)+7+2: 25 <OOC> Colrick says, "1 hit" GAME: Zarr rolls 1d6+6: (5)+6: 11 <OOC> Colrick says, "What weapon are you using again?"
Munch attacks again, jaws snapping, but these undead foes are a bit unnerving. Again his efforts catch nothing more than a spare shred of rotten flesh.
<OOC> Zarr says, "Orcish War Claws." <OOC> Colrick says, "Okay, they seem less effective against bone, but you still make some cuts and splinters on them" <OOC> Zarr nods! <OOC> Colrick says, "Seadhna!" <OOC> Seadhna says, "Is the ship's captain of the Laughing Anna in view?" <OOC> Colrick says, "He is. About 100' away" <OOC> Seadhna says, "Okay magic missile him then." GAME: Seadhna rolls 1d4+1: (2)+1: 3
Zarr weaves in with Moonshadow's destructive onslaught. As she steps in from one angle, the Makar moves in from another; one blade lashes through the air, while the second proves more adept.. Bone splinters beneath the vicious strike, but without organs to form living tissue, much of the brutal blow's promise is wasted. Zarr simply snarls; he continues the onslaught without yielding.
<OOC> Colrick says, "Roll to pierce spell resistance" <OOC> Colrick says, "Oops, no SR" <OOC> Colrick says, "it hits" <OOC> Colrick says, "Moonshadow, 2 are remaining near you, 5' away each. Also 3 more arrived, 25' away from you on the other side." <OOC> Moonshadow says, "can I move to flank one on the other side of Zarr?" <OOC> Colrick says, "Yup, though you'll need more than a 5' step to do it"
Seadhna hears the undead ships captain calling out to his skeletal crew and turns his attention on him. As the draconic words roll from the small man's tongue another ball of force is made and directed to fly over and smack a new foe.
<OOC> Moonshadow says, "That's fine. I'm gonna try a stunning fist on it." <OOC> Colrick says, "Ok" GAME: Moonshadow rolls weapon1: (10)+7: 17 <OOC> Colrick says, "Miss" <OOC> Moonshadow missed putting in the flank bonus.....so that would be 19. <OOC> Colrick says, "Still a miss, unfortunately" GAME: Colrick rolls 1d20+7: (1)+7: 8 GAME: Colrick rolls 1d20+7: (16)+7: 23 GAME: Colrick rolls 1d8+3: (3)+3: 6 GAME: Colrick damaged Zarr for 6 points. 37 remaining. GAME: Colrick rolls 1d20+5: (16)+5: 21 GAME: Colrick rolls 1d20+5: (19)+5: 24 GAME: Colrick rolls 1d20+5: (8)+5: 13 GAME: Colrick rolls 1d8: (6): 6 GAME: Colrick rolls 1d8: (5): 5 GAME: Colrick damaged Moonshadow for 6 points. 13 remaining. GAME: Colrick damaged Munch for 5 points. 31 remaining.
The two skeletal crewman continue their duel, managing again to draw blood on Zarr. Behind you all, the three new boarders steady themselves as they lift their dragonspitters and fire, striking Moonshadow and Munch from the book, but narrowly missing Zarr. The undead captain turns his baleful orange eye upon the halfling. "Seadhna, your soul shall be added to the ledger." that rasping voice declares.
<OOC> Colrick says, "Munch :)" <OOC> Colrick says, "Er, from the back, not the book." <OOC> Munch says, "Swing and bite again. Hopefully with better results" <OOC> Colrick says, "Roll away" GAME: Munch rolls 1d20+7+2: (18)+7+2: 27 GAME: Munch rolls 1d20+6+2-4: (2)+6+2+-4: 6 <OOC> Colrick says, "Well, 1 hit is better than before :)" GAME: Munch rolls 1d12+4+2: (5)+4+2: 11 <OOC> Colrick says, "Less effect than you'd like, but some damage done" <OOC> Colrick says, "Zarr" <OOC> Zarr says, "Defense to offense-- two attacks, full combat."
Munch rumbles in annoyance as another round hits him. His axe finds bone, splintering a few ribs, but the foe remains standing. For now.
GAME: Zarr rolls 1d20+9+2: (6)+9+2: 17 GAME: Zarr rolls 1d20+9+2: (20)+9+2: 31 <OOC> Zarr says, "Threat." GAME: Zarr rolls 1d20+9+2: (13)+9+2: 24 <OOC> Colrick says, "1 crit" GAME: Zarr rolls 2d6+12: (8)+12: 20 <OOC> Colrick says, "Your skeleton is now crucially lacking the parts to stay upright, pose it." <OOC> Colrick says, "Seadhna! You pissed off the captain" <OOC> Seadhna says, "Just pissed off... Well then another Magic Missile at him then :)" GAME: Seadhna rolls 1d4+1: (2)+1: 3 GAME: Seadhna casts Magic Missile. <OOC> Colrick says, "Moonshadow, there's but one skeleton left near you, but 3 more behind."
Gunfire explodes from behind, and Zarr barely dodges the lethal slug in time to recieve another slashing blow from his opponent. The Makar returns the blow in kind, however; from his crouched path, the Scarlet swings his blade in a terrible arc, striking bone and leg, taut flesh and moldering sinew. Ivory chips explode as the Makar rises, and Zarr snarls with a wicked grin at his collapsing opponent.
<OOC> Moonshadow is gonna stick with the skeleton I'm attacking. <OOC> Colrick says, "Roll it" <OOC> Moonshadow says, "Flurry with flank bonus." GAME: Moonshadow rolls weapon1+2: (14)+7+2: 23 GAME: Moonshadow rolls weapon1+2: (12)+7+2: 21 <OOC> Colrick says, "Hit and hit" GAME: Moonshadow rolls 2d8+6: (13)+6: 19 <OOC> Colrick says, "Ribcage and skull are smashed in, but it remains a threat" GAME: Colrick rolls 1d20+7: (17)+7: 24 GAME: Colrick rolls 1d8+3: (6)+3: 9 Huh? (Type "help" for help.) GAME: Colrick damaged Zarr for 9 points. 28 remaining.
Moonshadow isn't looking all that great. She's been shot more times than she can count, but she remains focused upon the skeleton in front of her. It's met with a roundhouse kick to it's skull, smashing it's head in, then a reverse side kick to crush it's ribcage. The only bad part is, it still doesn't go down.
Seadhna has found a new target that is seemingly getting rather upset at the An Lucht sorcerer. It is at the undead captain that he directs another ball of force which smacks it with a slight thunk. "My soul is mine and I have not added it to any ledger or given you the right to do so!" He calls back answering the statement made.
The second crewman is laid low. "Kilun Var, return to the helm." booms the captain. The third continues without pause, yet again focusing single-mindedly on the Sith-Makar, adding another cut to his collection. The three boarders behind the group do not bother reloading, instead advancing on the group. Two unfortunate crewmen of the Red Jay, cowering near the mast, are cut down in their path as they move up to the three of you. "Patience, Seadhna; you shall serve in the galley soon enough." comes the voice of the captain, seemingly unfazed at the impacts. Truthfully, you didn't even see him flinch.
<OOC> Colrick says, "Munch, there's 1 in front, and 3 behind now" <OOC> Munch says, "Take down the front." GAME: Munch rolls 1d20+7+2: (11)+7+2: 20 GAME: Munch rolls 1d20+6+2-4: (4)+6+2+-4: 8 <OOC> Colrick :( Sorry, no hits <OOC> Colrick says, "Oh wait" <OOC> Colrick says, "it's flanked right now" <OOC> Colrick says, "1 hit" <OOC> Munch says, "I had forgotten that as well" GAME: Munch rolls 1d12+4+2: (11)+4+2: 17 <OOC> Colrick says, "it definitely lost some bones from that one, but still stands" <OOC> Colrick says, "Zarr" <OOC> Zarr says, "Complete Munch's work. Full attack on the flankee." <OOC> Colrick says, "Slash away :)" GAME: Zarr rolls 1d20+9: (8)+9: 17 GAME: Zarr rolls 1d20+9: (16)+9: 25 <OOC> Colrick says, "1 hit" GAME: Zarr rolls 1d6+6: (2)+6: 8
Munch swings with a growl, ripping free a few ribs, but failing to crack the spine, glancing towards the distant captain, he growls. "Shut it, or back up your words and come where I can bite you."
<OOC> Colrick says, "It's still on its feet, but not looking good... not that it looked really good before" <OOC> Colrick says, "Seadhna" <OOC> Seadhna says, "one last magic missile" GAME: Seadhna rolls 1d4+1: (4)+1: 5 <OOC> Colrick says, "On the captain?" <OOC> Seadhna says, "yes" GAME: Seadhna casts Magic Missile.
Zarr times his strikes to the Warforged's own; he too slashes at the spine, but though the strike is near perfect, it is overextended. The metal of his blade barely nicks the bone, returning with a sanrl frustration to the primed position.
<OOC> Colrick says, "Moonshadow, you're up" <OOC> Moonshadow says, "is that skeleton in front of me still up?" <OOC> Colrick says, "It is, barely" <OOC> Moonshadow says, "Flurry with flank." GAME: Moonshadow rolls weapon1+2: (20)+7+2: 29 GAME: Moonshadow rolls weapon1+2: (5)+7+2: 14 GAME: Moonshadow rolls weapon1+2: (6)+7+2: 15 <OOC> Moonshadow says, "bleh." <OOC> Colrick says, "1 hit, normal one" GAME: Moonshadow rolls 1d8+3: (4)+3: 7 <OOC> Colrick says, "Destroyed, though not as spectacularly as the other ones"
Seadhna's eyes flash blue as a last ball of energy forms beside him, with the point of a finger it flies out and strikes the captain with a solid thwack. "Oh you don't want me in the gally I can't cook, or see over most tables." He shouts with a laugh.
GAME: Colrick rolls 1d20+7: (10)+7: 17 GAME: Colrick rolls 1d20+7: (3)+7: 10
While still not looking quite well, Moonshadow is still able to produce som nasty kicks. She smashes the skeleton with the first kick, with the second kick being somewhat....superfluous....
The three march in unison towards you, as the comrade before you falls. "Erin Tull, back to the crow's nest with you." announces the captain. Two of the new skeletons take stabs at skewering Moonshadow and Munch, but each don't manage to draw blood. The third peels off from the group and heads for Seadhna, aiming to corner him at the bow.
<OOC> Colrick says, "Munch" <OOC> Munch says, "Turn and try my luck on a new target. Should be okay for a bit yet, but what round are we into?" <OOC> Colrick says, "Hmmm... lemme doublecheck" GAME: Munch rolls 1d20+7+2: (12)+7+2: 21 GAME: Munch rolls 1d20+6+2-4: (8)+6+2+-4: 12 <OOC> Zarr says, "Four, I think? Surprise, miss charge, hit once, hit once. By my count." <OOC> Colrick says, "Sixth" <OOC> Colrick says, "Surprise, and now we're at the 5th normal" <OOC> Munch says, "Am guessing neither hits." <OOC> Colrick says, "First hits" GAME: Munch rolls 1d12+4+2: (12)+4+2: 18 <OOC> Colrick says, "Sorry, was checking rounds again" <OOC> Colrick says, "Powerful hit, it's standing tho" <OOC> Colrick says, "Zarr" <OOC> Zarr says, "Going after the one moving towards Sead. Charge I presume!" <OOC> Colrick says, "You can, roll it :)" GAME: Zarr rolls 1d20+11+2: (11)+11+2: 24 <OOC> Colrick says, "hit" GAME: Zarr rolls 1d6+6: (4)+6: 10
Munch buzzes in annoyance, swinging round to smarsh his blade into a skeleton's shoulder, his teeth skipping off the collarbone with little effect. "These are starting to annoy me."
<OOC> Colrick says, "A little damage" <OOC> Colrick says, "Seadhna, there's a skeleton before you, and it would like to skewer you" <OOC> Seadhna says, "It is in attack range?" <OOC> Colrick says, "Yup" <OOC> Seadhna says, "free action activate claws then attack with each hand." <OOC> Seadhna says, "flanking with Zarr?"
"Agreed," Zarr growls, a glance picking up the sletal crewman, moving to menace the sorcerer. As the one before him falls, he springs into action, crossing the deck with smooth deadly grace, striking up and across the undead horror's back with a slashing strike. Not enough to turn the monster away, but perhaps enough to lend advantage!
<OOC> Zarr thumbsup! <OOC> Colrick says, "Do it :)" <OOC> Colrick says, "Yup, flanking" GAME: Seadhna rolls 1d20+4: (8)+4: 12 GAME: Seadhna rolls 1d20+4: (5)+4: 9 <OOC> Colrick says, "No hits" <OOC> Colrick says, "Moonshadow, you're up" <OOC> Moonshadow says, "I have another skklie on me, don't I?" <OOC> Moonshadow says, "skellie." <OOC> Colrick says, "Yup, you and munch each have one" <OOC> Moonshadow says, "flurry, with ki point." GAME: Moonshadow rolls weapon1: (10)+7: 17 GAME: Moonshadow rolls weapon1: (6)+7: 13 GAME: Moonshadow rolls weapon1: (10)+7: 17 <OOC> Colrick says, "miss, miss, miss :("
Seadhna is confronted with a skeleton about to attack him and a charging Zarr and does not faint as any good sorcerer should. Instead he flexes his hands causing each of his fingers to grow into claws and swings at the skeleton. If his claws hit anything but air he would be surprised but he could not tell because he seemed to have sneezed and closed his eyes while attacking.
Moonshadow's really looking bad now, and the injuries are catching up to her. Now, she turns towards the new skeleton that she is facing, and sighs softly, trying to get in three good hits.....but missing all of them.
GAME: Colrick rolls 1d20+7: (8)+7: 15 <OOC> Colrick says, "AC, Seadhna?" GAME: Colrick rolls 1d20+7: (8)+7: 15 GAME: Colrick rolls 1d20+7: (2)+7: 9 <OOC> Seadhna says, "17 with mage armor." <OOC> Seadhna says, "brb"
The skeletal boarders act much more fluidly once their swords weave through the air, not at all like mindless corpses. However it does them no good against Moonshadow and Munch; though injured, both put up a good defense. The skeleton on Seadhna utters a curse in Elvish - with a female voice - before narrowly missing him with her cutlass.
<OOC> Colrick says, "Munch!" <OOC> Munch says, "Once more into the fray, with axe and tooth to lead the way! ...or something" GAME: Munch rolls 1d20+7+2: (19)+7+2: 28 GAME: Munch rolls 1d20+6+2-4: (2)+6+2+-4: 6 <OOC> Colrick says, "The axe works, not so much the bite" GAME: Munch rolls 1d12+4+2: (11)+4+2: 17 <OOC> Colrick says, "Axe works quite well, you are victorious" <OOC> Colrick says, "Zarr!" <OOC> Zarr says, "Slicity! Full attack." GAME: Zarr rolls 1d20+11: (4)+11: 15 GAME: Zarr rolls 1d20+11: (4)+11: 15 <OOC> Colrick says, "Sorry, 2 misses" <OOC> Colrick says, "Seadhna, back yet? :)" <OOC> Seadhna is back <OOC> Seadhna says, "claw time 2" <OOC> Colrick says, "You're up. Miss Skeleton is not happy"
Munch swings, his axe thunking into spine as his teeth skip off shoulder bone again. Wrenching the blade free with a splintering crack that snaps the spine and fells the skeleton, the golem peers towards the foul captain. "Ya know, now that I think on it, these bone aren't given much choice, yeah? Think I'll save my ire for the guy giving orders."
Zarr's onslaught continues, with less than spectacular results. Frustration begijns to mount as the Makar warrior continues his attack-- to no avail, as skitter claws of metal scrape from rusted armro, and long-dead bone.
GAME: Seadhna rolls 1d20+4: (4)+4: 8 GAME: Seadhna rolls 1d20+4: (7)+4: 11 <OOC> Colrick says, "Sorry, no hits" <OOC> Colrick says, "Moonshadow, there is but one skeleton left before you, and one that Zarr and Seadhna are fighting together." <OOC> Moonshadow says, "flurry with ki point." GAME: Moonshadow rolls weapon1: (12)+7: 19 GAME: Moonshadow rolls weapon1: (10)+7: 17 GAME: Moonshadow rolls weapon1: (12)+7: 19
Seadhna is not troubled by the lack of combat skill he shows but continues to flail wildly with his claws. His eyes do not close this time but he is still unable to actually strike the bone rack infront of him.
<OOC> Colrick says, "Sorry, all miss :(" Moonshadow is starting to have trouble seeing, and her fighting prowess is starting to suffer. GAME: Colrick rolls 1d20+7: (17)+7: 24 GAME: Colrick rolls 1d8+3: (8)+3: 11 GAME: Colrick damaged Moonshadow for 11 points. 2 remaining. GAME: Colrick rolls 1d20+7: (11)+7: 18 GAME: Colrick rolls 1d8+3: (2)+3: 5 GAME: Colrick damaged Seadhna for 5 points. 6 remaining. <OOC> Moonshadow wonders if this counts as a plotmaster plot.
"Werren, to the chains; you have not earned your keep as crewman." booms the captain, prompting a wailing cry of "Noooooo-" from the skeletal remains, before it is suddenly cut off. It's comrade has more luck in making Moonshadow bleed, as does the unfortunate Elvish lass that menaces Seadhna.
<OOC> Colrick says, "You mean can I kill players?" <OOC> Moonshadow nodnods. <OOC> Colrick says, "... I don't know. I'm not a plotmaster, I just helped out of altruism. An altruism delivered through skeletal stabs to your body, but still altruism." <OOC> Zarr :( <OOC> Zarr bleeds tiny, crocodile tears. <OOC> Colrick says, "Anyways, while I find that out... Munch!" <OOC> Munch says, "One up locally, and one with Zaar and Seadhna upon it, yes?" <OOC> Colrick says, "It's not death consent, whirl has confirmed that. I can only cause pain and misery, but not end it permanently for you." <OOC> Colrick says, "Yup." <OOC> Moonshadow snaps fingers. "all right." <OOC> Munch says, "Move to flank the local, and then smash." <OOC> Colrick says, "Roll it!" GAME: Munch rolls 1d20+7+2+2: (5)+7+2+2: 16 GAME: Munch rolls 1d20+6+2+2-4: (18)+6+2+2+-4: 24 <OOC> Colrick says, "Omg, the bite actually hit" GAME: Munch rolls 1d4+3+2: (3)+3+2: 8 <OOC> Munch had to look up damage... <OOC> Colrick says, "Hmm, one sec" <OOC> Munch says, "Oh, hey, i did the bonus wrong. Total of plus 3 to the roll" <OOC> Colrick says, "So only 6 damage?" <OOC> Munch nods <OOC> Colrick is now trying to determine the damage type of a bite <OOC> Colrick says, "It's either P, or B and P" <OOC> Munch says, "In that I can't help. Looked, doesn't say." <OOC> Zarr says, "Go with unversal then." <OOC> Colrick says, "Ah, all of them!" <OOC> Colrick says, "You crunch some bones" <OOC> Colrick says, "Zarr!" <OOC> Colrick says, "Remember, you guys are flanking, so +2" <OOC> Zarr says, "Add to damage! Two attacks." GAME: Zarr rolls 1d20+11: (3)+11: 14 GAME: Zarr rolls 1d20+11: (3)+11: 14 <OOC> Colrick :( <OOC> Colrick says, "Seadhna?" <OOC> Seadhna says, "2 claws" GAME: Seadhna rolls 1d20+4: (10)+4: 14 GAME: Seadhna rolls 1d20+4: (18)+4: 22
Munch turns to the skeleton still standing, his axe swinging thru where a belly should be without effect, but his grinding teeth splintering part of the shoulder. "If this proves to not be your ill, then I appoligize from what harm this may bring." He says, speech unaffected by having a mouth full of bone splinters.
<OOC> Colrick says, "You forgot the +2, but doesn't matter, only the last hits" GAME: Seadhna rolls 1d3: (3): 3 <OOC> Colrick says, "Unfortunately you fail to do any noticeable damage to her bones" <OOC> Seadhna says, "I have an attack of 1d20+2 normally" <OOC> Colrick says, "Oh! Nm"
For himself, Zarr says nothing. Only the song of metal matters, the crash of steel against bony defenses and clashing metal.
<OOC> Colrick says, "Moonshadow, you're up... though barely" <OOC> Moonshadow says, "Flurry on the skeleton again. with ki point." GAME: Moonshadow rolls weapon1: (10)+7: 17 GAME: Moonshadow rolls weapon1: (13)+7: 20 GAME: Moonshadow rolls weapon1: (5)+7: 12 <OOC> Colrick says, "+2 for flanking, so the 2nd hits." GAME: Moonshadow rolls 1d8+3: (1)+3: 4 <OOC> Moonshadow stares.
Seadhna tries again swinging his claws at the elven dead woman and looks surprised when one hits. "Just re-die already!" He shouts in Sildanyari as his claws rake along her thigh bones.
<OOC> Colrick says, "You broke a minor bone that only a doctor can pronounce the name for"
Looking worse than before, Moonshadow is starting to draw ragged breaths. She summons her ki for another flurry of attacks, but only one attack grazes the skeleton.
GAME: Colrick rolls 1d20+7: (5)+7: 12 <OOC> Seadhna says, "and bite is B, P, and S as far as the pathfinder wiki I found says." GAME: Colrick rolls 1d20+7: (20)+7: 27 GAME: Colrick rolls 1d20+7: (16)+7: 23 <OOC> Colrick says, "Oh boy..." <OOC> Seadhna dies... GAME: Colrick rolls 2d8+6: (12)+6: 18 GAME: Colrick damaged Zarr for 18 points. 10 remaining.
"That which cannot be freed cannot die." The elvish skeleton intones, as she casually ignores the harmless halfling, and swings her sword in a surprisingly fast arc as she spins around, leaving Zarr with a nasty wound. Moonshadow's assault on her skeletal adversary keeps it busy and unable to land a solid hit.
<OOC> Colrick says, "Munch!" <OOC> Munch says, "Is just the one left?" <OOC> Colrick says, "2... one on moonshadow, 1 on on zarr" <OOC> Munch says, "Okay, hit the one on Moonshadow then, flanking if I may" <OOC> Colrick says, "Roll it!" GAME: Munch rolls 1d20+11: (14)+11: 25 GAME: Munch rolls 1d20+5: (10)+5: 15 <OOC> Colrick says, "Hit and miss" GAME: Munch rolls 1d12+6: (1)+6: 7 <OOC> Colrick says, "It's still up, but wobbly" <OOC> Colrick says, "Actually, that didn't do much at all to it, you've knocked off another namely bone" <OOC> Colrick says, "*nameless" <OOC> Colrick says, "Zarr, the skeleton has turned on you" <OOC> Zarr says, "Full Attack! Again. X3" GAME: Zarr rolls 1d20+9: (3)+9: 12 GAME: Zarr rolls 1d20+9: (11)+9: 20 <OOC> Colrick says, "2 misses :(" <OOC> Colrick says, "And Seadhna?" <OOC> Seadhna says, "2 claws again." GAME: Seadhna rolls 1d20+4: (17)+4: 21 GAME: Seadhna rolls 1d20+4: (14)+4: 18 <OOC> Colrick says, "One hit" GAME: Seadhna rolls 1d3: (1): 1 <OOC> Colrick says, "Again, no effect"
Munch turns to face a new foe, blade nicking across some splintered part, but nothing structually vital. Grumbleing, the golem suddenly hisses loudly, several vents opening in his skin to release a pungent, unplesant, but not particularly harmful cloud of exhaust gases, the golems muscles visibally deflating in the process. "....oh balls."
<OOC> Colrick says, "Moonshadow, you're up. Your opponent still stands." <OOC> Moonshadow says, "flurry with ki point again." GAME: Moonshadow rolls weapon1: (13)+7: 20 GAME: Moonshadow rolls weapon1: (5)+7: 12 GAME: Moonshadow rolls weapon1: (20)+7: 27 GAME: Moonshadow rolls weapon1: (10)+7: 17 <OOC> Colrick says, "With flank, the first hits as well. And the 3rd is just a normal hit"
Seadhna shouts at the elven skeleton as she attacks Zarr "Hey watch where you are swinging that thing!" He then claws at the back of her legs doing little more then polishing her leg bones with the hand that actually comes in contact with her.
GAME: Moonshadow rolls 2d8+6: (7)+6: 13
Zarr's anger only rises, a snarling reply suddenly springing from his lips. "Wretched thing. You are not female; worthless to face me!"
...And then it turns, drawing a hiss from raked lungs. "Finally....."
<OOC> Colrick says, "Consigned it's soul back to the ship, pose it" GAME: Colrick rolls 1d20+7: (12)+7: 19 <OOC> Colrick says, "Zarr, just to doublecheck, your AC was 17?" <OOC> Zarr says, "16, actually. Fire away!" GAME: Colrick rolls 1d8+3: (5)+3: 8 GAME: Colrick damaged Zarr for 8 points. 2 remaining.
Despite all of her Wounds, Moonshadow is still in the fight. After being in a kneeling position, she jumps into the air, hitting with the first kick to it's skull, smashing it, but the second kick misses the skull. However, it's the palm strike that she with that breaks the skeleton. She takes a deep breath and groans as she skeleton collapses.
"Owert, the rigging calls." booms the captain, as Moonshadow's skeleton lays shattered on the deck. "Useless motes of life! You do nothing to stop this!" the elvish skeleton shrieks, showing far more passion than the others as her blade whirls with flourish and skill, scoring another nick on the Sith-Makar.
<OOC> Colrick says, "Munch" <OOC> Munch says, "Move to attack the elf thingy and swing." <OOC> Colrick says, "Roll it" GAME: Munch rolls 1d20+7-2: (5)+7+-2: 10 <OOC> Colrick says, "Miss" <OOC> Colrick says, "Zarr?" <OOC> Zarr says, "Double attack. One more time!" GAME: Zarr rolls 1d20+9: (9)+9: 18 GAME: Zarr rolls 1d20+9: (13)+9: 22 <OOC> Colrick says, "1 hit" GAME: Zarr rolls 1d6+6: (4)+6: 10 <OOC> Colrick says, "It has lost a rib or two"
Munch turns, moving towards the remaining skeleton. The golem's steps are slow, awkward, and lacking in power, but not lacking in purpose. The blades edge just touches the undead foe, but fails to bring any harm to it's standing.
<OOC> Colrick says, "Seadhna, your tiny claws don't seem to be doing much, what do you do?" <OOC> Seadhna says, "can I pull a holy water and throw it at her without provoking an AoO?" <OOC> Colrick says, "You can 5' step away first" <OOC> Seadhna says, "I figured that situated in the bow like I am I would not have the option of a 5' step"
Zarr's blades slash and weave in a last, frenzied onslaught of blades. Splinters of bone fly, but his opponent does not fall. "Watch us!" he growls, eyes blazing as he fights with savage defiance.
<OOC> Colrick says, "Hmm, true... you could only move to the side, which would still put you in the threatened zone" Whirlpool has arrived. <OOC> Colrick says, "Whirlpoops has arrived. Everyone's dice now rolls 1's." <OOC> Seadhna says, "so claw claw it is at least I can keep a flanking bonus for Zarr" <OOC> Zarr says, "From me, actually. Tis fighting me directly!" <OOC> Colrick says, "Roll it" GAME: Seadhna rolls 1d20+4: (2)+4: 6 GAME: Seadhna rolls 1d20+4: (14)+4: 18 <OOC> Colrick says, "miss and miss" <OOC> Colrick says, "Moonshadow, one skeletal crewman remains, and she's angrily attacking Zarr." <OOC> Moonshadow says, "I go after it then. with stunning fist." <OOC> Colrick says, "Okay, roll it" <OOC> Moonshadow says, "however, in case it decides to attack me, I'm going to use combat expertise and a ki point, if I can....to raise my AC to 24." GAME: Moonshadow rolls weapon1-1: (4)+7+-1: 10 <OOC> Moonshadow says, "and I miss. bleh." <OOC> Colrick :( GAME: Colrick rolls 1d20+7: (6)+7: 13 <OOC> Moonshadow punches whirlpool on the shoulder.
Seadhna may be small and may have no real knowledge of fighting but that does not stop the An Lucht man from trying to distract the elven skeleton. He swings his claws at her back again and misses again but he does distract her as she easily dodges his attacks.
Seeing one last skeleton remaining, Moonshadow makes her way for it. However, her injuries are making her see double, but she still uses her ki and her intelligence to fight defensively, which doesn't help her stunning blow.....which misses.
"I see naught but futility! I am still bound!" the skeleton shrieks, her blade avoided by Zarr this time as she aggressively pushes her attack. "Quila Whitebrook, you overstep." booms the Captain, prompting a wailing shriek of pain from her, her undead body wracked as the sounds of chains rattle about her.
<OOC> Colrick says, "Munch, one pained skeleton before you" <OOC> Munch says, "Sorrta feel sorry for it.... but not enough to stop trying to place an axe it it's skull. Can I get Flanking?" <OOC> Colrick says, "You can" GAME: Munch rolls 1d20+7-2+2: (1)+7+-2+2: 8 <OOC> Colrick offers up Whirl's shoulder for punching. <OOC> Zarr PAUNCH. <OOC> Colrick says, "Zarr, the skeleton seems distracted..." <OOC> Zarr says, "Full Defense. Pressing my luck otherwise."
Munch sighs, and swings again, his blows lacking a fair bit of force. Metal man is tired, and out of juice for this battle.
<OOC> Colrick says, "Okay, that's +4 AC?" <OOC> Colrick says, "Yup, +4" <OOC> Colrick says, "Seadhna, wat do? :)" <OOC> Zarr says, "+2 shield (Thanks to 2-Wnp Defense), and +4 Dodge--- AC: 21." <OOC> Seadhna says, "Is she distracted enough to be able to holy water her?" <OOC> Colrick says, "Looks like it" <OOC> Seadhna says, "Okay pull and throw holy water flask at her." <OOC> Seadhna says, "ranged touch attach with flanking right?"
You paged Whirlpool with '2 groups of 3 skeletal champions, staggered arrival so that most of the 1st group was down before the 2nd showed up. I added dragonspitters to their arsenal, for one round of shooting (but no reloading). I think it was near the edge of their limits, but they've almost got the last one down.'
<OOC> Colrick says, "Yup" GAME: Seadhna rolls 1d20+6: (6)+6: 12 <OOC> Colrick says, "Well, flanking doesn't help" <OOC> Colrick says, "On ranged" <OOC> Zarr absolutely must collapse now. Full defense for the duration! <OOC> Seadhna says, "so 10 then" <OOC> Colrick says, "Still a hit, roll damage" GAME: Seadhna rolls 2d4: (8): 8 <OOC> Colrick says, "Need to go, Zarr?" <OOC> Zarr noms all about. Flees sleepward! "Unfortunately. Tomorrow still a full day for me." Zarr has disconnected. <OOC> Colrick says, "Thanks for enduring for so long! I- missed" <OOC> Colrick says, "The skeleton's bones react very badly to the holy water, and it collapses"
GAME: You clear initiatives. GAME: Colrick has cleared initiatives.
Seadhna uses the Elven skeletons distraction to his advantage pulling out a flask of holy water and launching it onto her. The flask breaks causing the liquid to splash all over her bones which start to smoke and melt. If a skeleton could have a look of surprise surely she would have one as she returns to a dead state.
"Quilla Whitebrook, to the chains." the captain booms, prompting one less pitful wail before her soul is swept away from the skeletal remains. That just leaves the captain himself, and the crew assembled upon the deck. "Forfeit... in due time." he says resignedly, and steps away from the railing. The Laughing Anna's patchwork sails are filled with an unseen wind, and it begins to move once again, heading outwards from the fog that envelops the Red Jay.
Munch sighs, and raises his axe, pointing it at the undead Captain. The blade wobbles, the golem unable to hold it steady, but he points none the less. "You. You want me to join your crew? Then you send a written invation, and you ask. And then you wait for a reply. May be a while, I'd have to find something properly foul to eat before I wipe my ass with it."
GAME: Seadhna used a Holy water.
Moonshadow falls to a knee, but is clearly going to make it. However, she does give the one finger salute to the departing captain. "Nothing in my monk's code says I can't do that to something that can't do it."
As the ghost ship begins to sail away Seadhna smiles a bright smile and waves "Please have a nice long safe trip far far away from here!" He yells then continues "And please don't come back!"
Elijas peers over the helmsman's wheel, quietly observing the departure of the ghastly ship. As its silhouette is swallowed up by the fog, the mists begin to roll away and thin. The sun has set, leaving a crescent moon in the sky to illuminate the deck of the Red Jay. "It's... over?" he whispers, as if afraid to speak too loud.
Munch sighs again, and stretches slowly, replacing his axe upon his back once more, flecks of skin tighting to hold the haft in place. "For now. I don't know much about such things, but we'll not see that ship again this trip. Some other day, some other trip? I don't know. But if we do, we'll fight again."
Moonshadow says, "It's over, thankfully." She groans out as she returns to her feet. "Munch is right....for now." She says as she slumps against one of the railings.....exhausted."
The rest of the journey is quiet, both from lack of incidence and from the crew's own weariness from what they lived through. The two that were cut down from the second set of boarders were given a burial at sea, adding another somber quality to the trip. Your return trip to Alexandria was not aboard the Red Jay, as some members of the crew refused to sail again upon it, declaring it cursed. Short on crew, you made your way back on a sturdy galleon delivering spices to Rosalia and Alexandria, this time not encountering anything on the way back.