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Thread: The Savage Tide [IC]
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2013-05-07, 07:24 PM (ISO 8601)
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Tom clambers down and tests his frost breath to see what effect, if any, it has on the weeds...
"Do Driderettes buy their legwarmers in bulk?"
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2013-05-08, 12:25 AM (ISO 8601)
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Where the captain spits, vegetation definitely is destroyed, but doesn't really go anywhere. Curious, Darrius steps into the weeds ....
... only to find he steps onto the weeds, vice into. It is a strange, sucky, wet, surface. But if you try, you will find it will hold your weight.
Tom's breath is like bad frost on plants and has a slosh-ice effect on the little pools swirling around them.20MAR2024: Completed reading Paizo's Pathfinder Campaign Setting: The Worldwound (2013, Jacobs, Keith, et. al.).
28JAN2024: Completed reading TPK Games' The Deductionist (2013, Everhart). This source is authorized for playtest.
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2013-05-08, 06:45 AM (ISO 8601)
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"This is indeed cursed, maybe we should have tried our hands at those cliffs." Sadi laughed and looked back at the weeds. "Looks like we are in for a long night."
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2013-05-08, 05:28 PM (ISO 8601)
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Tom scowls as the weeds easily support his weight. Nobody was just going to hack their way through this with a machete or two... It would take a small army of lumberjacks with axes and saws to clear a half mile path in any reasonable time...
"A long night? And then some... I wonder how we convince the nice weedy people not to suck our eyeballs out while we work?""Do Driderettes buy their legwarmers in bulk?"
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2013-05-08, 10:24 PM (ISO 8601)
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The olive-skinned first mate, Mr. Kahir, says, "We don't."
He looks to Darrius. "Captain, I'm sure from what we know and what we've seen that a monstrosity as well-known as this has the advantage when it comes to attrition. Looking at the other ships is proof of this. I recommend we set up an away team to scout as we can, starting with that hulk a couple hundred yards away. If there is a mother, and her children come out at night. I think that means she is vulnerable in the day, even if only a little bit. We can't hack our way out, so let's hack our way in."20MAR2024: Completed reading Paizo's Pathfinder Campaign Setting: The Worldwound (2013, Jacobs, Keith, et. al.).
28JAN2024: Completed reading TPK Games' The Deductionist (2013, Everhart). This source is authorized for playtest.
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2013-05-09, 02:18 AM (ISO 8601)
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"Well said," says the captain, "and poetic at the last point. You have the ship, Mr. Kahir.
"Mr. Cohen, you will assist me on this mission. Bring Sister Desiria, Sadi, and Tom. You can bring Shouting Tree if you'd like since he is your man-servant, though I don't know how his new kitty will handle this terrain."
Once assembled, "Take only what you think you will really need. I am worried that we might yet be fooled about weight in this place. Sister Desiria, you don't know how to swim, but we should be okay. I or the doctor should be able to help you if something happens."
SpoilerI guess OOC so we know what you change or leave on the ship.Last edited by PSinger; 2013-05-09 at 02:19 AM.
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Curse of the Crimson Throne: Duana Essert(Zeta), & Fathi (Phi) and Hülya (Eta) Sharif of House al-Din
Legacy of Fire: Water Prince Rafiq Karim
Rise of the Runelords: Keghart Valdemar & Valbard the Velociraptor
Savage Tide: Rabbi Eliezer "Lazer" Whuraili Cohen ben Mordechai of Clan Ironoath of Oriadeth
Serpent's Skull: Harsk! (yes, that one)
Shattered Star: Lilim
Strange Aeons: Dorn
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2013-05-09, 02:43 AM (ISO 8601)
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Mr. Cohen says, "Shouting Tree will come, but he won't bring his companion in this mess."
SpoilerOkay, so what are people taking with them?20MAR2024: Completed reading Paizo's Pathfinder Campaign Setting: The Worldwound (2013, Jacobs, Keith, et. al.).
28JAN2024: Completed reading TPK Games' The Deductionist (2013, Everhart). This source is authorized for playtest.
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2013-05-09, 08:29 AM (ISO 8601)
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DESIRIA
Most of what I have is essential to what I do, but fortunately, that still amounts to little in terms of encumbrance. I should be okay.
SpoilerBringing all magic items, obviously, plus her vials of antitoxin, holy water, holy symbol, healers kit, spell component pouch.#GoreMutualarejerks
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2013-05-09, 09:30 AM (ISO 8601)
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"Whenever we are ready to leave then." Sadi offers, checking the cover on his Bardiche.
SpoilerNothing left behind.Last edited by Bladehunter217; 2013-05-09 at 09:43 AM.
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2013-05-09, 10:46 AM (ISO 8601)
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"I'm ready..."
SpoilerMagic items/weapons, belt pouch items, rope+grappling hook, canteen."Do Driderettes buy their legwarmers in bulk?"
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2013-05-10, 09:15 PM (ISO 8601)
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Darrius thinks for a minute. "On second thought, Mr.
KaltiKahir, you're with us. You have some skill against plant creatures. Mr. Cohen, leave Shouting Tree aboard.
"Well, let's go, and may the sea protect us from this blight."
Captain Darrius is the first to drop down to the spongy weed-walk below.
SpoilerSorry, Kalti is the name of one of my characters in another game.Last edited by PSinger; 2013-05-13 at 01:02 AM.
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Curse of the Crimson Throne: Duana Essert(Zeta), & Fathi (Phi) and Hülya (Eta) Sharif of House al-Din
Legacy of Fire: Water Prince Rafiq Karim
Rise of the Runelords: Keghart Valdemar & Valbard the Velociraptor
Savage Tide: Rabbi Eliezer "Lazer" Whuraili Cohen ben Mordechai of Clan Ironoath of Oriadeth
Serpent's Skull: Harsk! (yes, that one)
Shattered Star: Lilim
Strange Aeons: Dorn
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2013-05-13, 02:35 AM (ISO 8601)
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The team sloshes its way across the wet, weedy sea mat to the wreck. The wreck is strangled with weeds and vines, almost as if immense green claws hold the ship in their grasp. In many places the caravel, a ship hauntingly similar to the Sea Wyvern, has been torn apart by the vegetation's rampant growth. A plate near the stern gives the vessel's name - Rage.
The caravel lies 200 yds from the Sea Wyvern, her hull crushed and her decks listing perilously to port. Walking across the sargasso is unnerving - the dampness, the disorientation of walking on unsure ground, and the strange currents in the puddles that swirl around your feet, almost as if the fronds of the weed itself were stirring.
Mr. Cohen, free of the frondy floor as he flies, calls back: "Seems like there was some battle on deck. I don't see anything intrinsically dangerous, however."
As you board the ship, the timbers of the deck are rotting, and squelch nastily underfoot as you board the ship. Ship beams have been ruptured by the vines, which cling to every surface. As you explore the ship, you will note signs of combat - a swath of dried blood, a broken rapier's blade lodged in the mast, or signs of frantic fortification.
The upper deck is wreathed in slippery seaweed and swaths of what appear to be thick green mucus. Although almost everything has been smashed, the remains of three dozen burnt torches and an upturned cauldron that seems to have recently been filled with oil are still visible.
Mr. Kahir scrapes away at the mucus and the vines. "It seems that in many spots, the wood appears to have been partially burnt."
The hatch leading to the lower decks has been smashed.20MAR2024: Completed reading Paizo's Pathfinder Campaign Setting: The Worldwound (2013, Jacobs, Keith, et. al.).
28JAN2024: Completed reading TPK Games' The Deductionist (2013, Everhart). This source is authorized for playtest.
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2013-05-15, 03:09 AM (ISO 8601)
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Captain Darrius says, "I'll go in first, with Underhill following fast. Desiria, Mr. Kahir, and Fleggins, wait for us to give a safety call. Dr. Cohen, fly up to the crow's nest to look out for any external trouble."
Darrius looks in, and goes in as carefully as he can, looking out for any surface hazards such as weak boards, holes, dangerous wood sticking out to impale anyone, etc.Current Games
Curse of the Crimson Throne: Duana Essert(Zeta), & Fathi (Phi) and Hülya (Eta) Sharif of House al-Din
Legacy of Fire: Water Prince Rafiq Karim
Rise of the Runelords: Keghart Valdemar & Valbard the Velociraptor
Savage Tide: Rabbi Eliezer "Lazer" Whuraili Cohen ben Mordechai of Clan Ironoath of Oriadeth
Serpent's Skull: Harsk! (yes, that one)
Shattered Star: Lilim
Strange Aeons: Dorn
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2013-05-15, 08:05 AM (ISO 8601)
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"Captain." Sadi nodded respectfully.
Last edited by Bladehunter217; 2013-05-15 at 08:05 AM.
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2013-05-18, 01:40 AM (ISO 8601)
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Tom frowns at the wreckage surrounding him, wondering just what kind of monsters did this. He flexes a clawed hand, measuring it against the deep scratches on the hatch...
This is why we can't have nice things.
He follows the captain below..."Do Driderettes buy their legwarmers in bulk?"
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2013-05-18, 04:07 AM (ISO 8601)
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The doors from the deck were barred with timbers, but to no avail, as they lay smashed herein along with a broken ballista. Although once the ship had lower decks, they have been completely filled with weed.
Folks get down below, with Sister Desiria needing much help. There is wreckage towards the stern.
"Captain's cabin," Mr. Kahir surmises.
Captain, any orders? Anyone else have any good input?20MAR2024: Completed reading Paizo's Pathfinder Campaign Setting: The Worldwound (2013, Jacobs, Keith, et. al.).
28JAN2024: Completed reading TPK Games' The Deductionist (2013, Everhart). This source is authorized for playtest.
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2013-05-18, 03:47 PM (ISO 8601)
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"Mr. Kahir, your and Sadi take the first burst into the room. Underhill and I will follow with Desiria, and I shall take the rear - looking forward and ready to spit if anything comes that way."
Current Games
Curse of the Crimson Throne: Duana Essert(Zeta), & Fathi (Phi) and Hülya (Eta) Sharif of House al-Din
Legacy of Fire: Water Prince Rafiq Karim
Rise of the Runelords: Keghart Valdemar & Valbard the Velociraptor
Savage Tide: Rabbi Eliezer "Lazer" Whuraili Cohen ben Mordechai of Clan Ironoath of Oriadeth
Serpent's Skull: Harsk! (yes, that one)
Shattered Star: Lilim
Strange Aeons: Dorn
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2013-05-18, 04:11 PM (ISO 8601)
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"At the ready sir." Sadi said, pulling a small ion stone from his bag and letting it float around his head. It burns with a heatless flame, acting as a torch that needs not be held. Whenever you please Kahir. Sadi smiles, offering Kahir to enter first, he moves to enter immediately behind, taking the leather guard off his Baradiche.
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2013-05-18, 06:40 PM (ISO 8601)
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DESIRIA
Desiria has her hand hovering at her spell pouch, ready to draw out whatever she needs in a hurry#GoreMutualarejerks
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2013-05-20, 01:17 AM (ISO 8601)
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Mister Kahir and Sadi burst into the area ... no door so much as wreckage piled as a poor barricade, and herein does indeed lie the captain's cabin. A large hole is in the floor, through which the green of the sargasso can be seen. Sadi misses it, but Mr. Kahir points it out, "Look there, the desk and the journal!"
As he says this, the others come in as well, and the XO points out what he sees.
A tattered journal lies on the edge of a table across the room. Unfortunately, the ship's deck has sunk, and the the journal now lies precariously perched at the table's edge. But just as soon as the group enters, the floorboards twist and buckle, sending the journal into the sargasso five feet below.
"If that journal gets wet, we might lose an important clue about what happened here!" clips Mr. Kahir.
Mr. Kahir concentrates for a second, drops down into the hole, and picks up the book before any water can really get to it. Even though the sargasso is watery down here, the xeph seems to do just fine standing atop it as if on dry land.
"Got it!"
Captain Darrius, that is when you notice that something seems terribly wrong about the very thick vines beneath Mr. Kahir's feet.
Surprise Round!
S-T7: A large vine reaches up and whallops Mr. Kahir in the leg for 15 (max!) damage and holds him fast, the vines spinning around quickly to ensnare him, constricting him for another 13 damage.
S-T5: Captain Darrius, what do you do?
SpoilerThis creature is an assassin vine, a semimobile plant that collects its own grisly fertilizer. This result reveals all plant traits.
Though unable to move at any great speed, these plants have a large reach and are dangerous enemies. As well as being capable of dealing nasty blows with the trunk of their vine, the construction of these vines allow them to grab and strangle their victims with ease.
Perhaps the most dangerous aspect of the assassin vine is its ability to animate all nearby plants. These plants entangle and trap victims within their range, allowing the assassin vine the luxury of finishing off one foe before having to deal with others. These creatures are also very resilient to extremes of temperature.Last edited by lostsole31; 2013-05-20 at 01:37 AM.
20MAR2024: Completed reading Paizo's Pathfinder Campaign Setting: The Worldwound (2013, Jacobs, Keith, et. al.).
28JAN2024: Completed reading TPK Games' The Deductionist (2013, Everhart). This source is authorized for playtest.
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2013-05-20, 05:05 PM (ISO 8601)
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"These things are big," says Darrius. "If we're not careful, it'll make the sargasso creep up and entangle us. Underhill, Desiria, they're resistant to heat and cold."
All of his essentia is removed from his sailor's bracers, and goes to his dissolving spittle instead. He leans back with his head, and then juts forward to lob a gob.
SpoilerRTA, into combat: (1d20+2)[6]
Damage, acid: (4d6)[14]Current Games
Curse of the Crimson Throne: Duana Essert(Zeta), & Fathi (Phi) and Hülya (Eta) Sharif of House al-Din
Legacy of Fire: Water Prince Rafiq Karim
Rise of the Runelords: Keghart Valdemar & Valbard the Velociraptor
Savage Tide: Rabbi Eliezer "Lazer" Whuraili Cohen ben Mordechai of Clan Ironoath of Oriadeth
Serpent's Skull: Harsk! (yes, that one)
Shattered Star: Lilim
Strange Aeons: Dorn
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2013-05-20, 05:58 PM (ISO 8601)
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Darrius' shot goes wide as he doesn't want to harm his team mate.
S0T4: The fun doesn't stop there as another large vine bursts forth towards Sadi at reach (10'). He gets hit full force in the chest for 15 damage and then it wraps around him, holding him fast.
S0T3: Yet another bursts forth towards Tom, but has trouble getting to him because of the other two.
Round One ...
R1T24: "Mr. Cohen!" shouts Mr. Kahir. "We're under attack by assassin vines! Get down here, now!"
Mr. Kahir manages to escape with pure brawn, and then tosses the logbook over the lip and onto the deck by the heroes, at Desiria's feet.
R1T18: Desiria, two of the vines have friendlies (Mr. Kahir and Sadi), and the other one attacked Underhill but not having done that, it flails around. Mr. Kahir is five feet down on the sargasso bed (which mainly is little more than much of these "assassin vines." Sadi is standing next to you.
What do you do?
Underhill on deck, followed by Sadi ...20MAR2024: Completed reading Paizo's Pathfinder Campaign Setting: The Worldwound (2013, Jacobs, Keith, et. al.).
28JAN2024: Completed reading TPK Games' The Deductionist (2013, Everhart). This source is authorized for playtest.
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2013-05-20, 06:34 PM (ISO 8601)
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DESIRIA
Desiria cannot fire on the ones held by the vine for fear of hitting team mates but she can fire on the one that didnt manage to wrap up Tom. She strikes with one of her magic missile spells.
Spoiler(3d4+3)[12]#GoreMutualarejerks
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2013-05-20, 06:49 PM (ISO 8601)
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R1T18: Desiria feels she cannot fire on the ones held by the vine for fear of hitting team mates but she can fire on the one that didnt manage to wrap up Tom. But these things seem to have some unknown ability to sense when a prey's guard is down and the open vine swings at her as she casts. It is a terrible attack, and she returns in kind with 3 magic missiles that hit for 12 force damage - a nice, solid, series of hits.
SpoilerYou no longer have to worry about randomly hitting a friendly in a grapple. Just take the -4 to hit for attacking into melee.
R1T12: Tom Underhill, what do you do? Kahir below, ungrappled. Sadi next to you, grappled. A vine that has attacked you and Desiria. And the logbook next to you at Desiria's feet.
Sadi Fleggins on deck ...20MAR2024: Completed reading Paizo's Pathfinder Campaign Setting: The Worldwound (2013, Jacobs, Keith, et. al.).
28JAN2024: Completed reading TPK Games' The Deductionist (2013, Everhart). This source is authorized for playtest.
Spoiler: Player Statusbcool999: On hiatus through 01APR2024.
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2013-05-20, 08:41 PM (ISO 8601)
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Tom lashes out with his spear, trying to sever the vine holding Sadi...
SpoilerAttack vine (1d20+7)[22]
Damage (1d6+3)[8]
Change aura from Senses to Toughness (DR/2)"Do Driderettes buy their legwarmers in bulk?"
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2013-05-20, 09:38 PM (ISO 8601)
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R1T12: Tom lashes out with his spear, trying to sever the vine holding Sadi, and stabbing it for 8 damage. At the same time, the increased clarity everyone has enjoyed diminishes, but the party's skin feels tougher.
R1T11.9: Sadi, you are being constricted by this vine. Your bardiche is too large to use effectively. What do you do?20MAR2024: Completed reading Paizo's Pathfinder Campaign Setting: The Worldwound (2013, Jacobs, Keith, et. al.).
28JAN2024: Completed reading TPK Games' The Deductionist (2013, Everhart). This source is authorized for playtest.
Spoiler: Player Statusbcool999: On hiatus through 01APR2024.
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2013-05-21, 09:42 AM (ISO 8601)
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Sadi reaches for his belt and pulls it off himself, it straightening and stiffening until it resembles a longsword. He slashed at the vine.
Spoiler(1d20+11)[20] dmg (1d8+5)[8]
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2013-05-22, 12:14 AM (ISO 8601)
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R1T11.9: Sadi reaches for his belt and pulls it off himself. It straightens and stiffents until it resembles a longsword. He slashes at the vine, hitting it for 8 damage.
R1T7: AV3 slams Mr. Kahir for 7 mod damage, then constricts him for 6 mod damage.
R1T5: Captain Darrius?Last edited by lostsole31; 2013-05-22 at 12:49 AM.
20MAR2024: Completed reading Paizo's Pathfinder Campaign Setting: The Worldwound (2013, Jacobs, Keith, et. al.).
28JAN2024: Completed reading TPK Games' The Deductionist (2013, Everhart). This source is authorized for playtest.
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2013-05-22, 12:30 AM (ISO 8601)
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"Stop trying to get out!" barks Captain Darrius. "Sure, you're strong enough, but use your mindblade. Otherwise, the thing slams you and crushes in the span of a few short seconds."
Darrius drops down into the hole, and then touches Mr. Kahir. The captain's belt glows brightly as some of the first mate's wounds close.
SpoilerAll three charges of healing belt: (4d8)[20]Current Games
Curse of the Crimson Throne: Duana Essert(Zeta), & Fathi (Phi) and Hülya (Eta) Sharif of House al-Din
Legacy of Fire: Water Prince Rafiq Karim
Rise of the Runelords: Keghart Valdemar & Valbard the Velociraptor
Savage Tide: Rabbi Eliezer "Lazer" Whuraili Cohen ben Mordechai of Clan Ironoath of Oriadeth
Serpent's Skull: Harsk! (yes, that one)
Shattered Star: Lilim
Strange Aeons: Dorn
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2013-05-22, 12:50 AM (ISO 8601)
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R1T5: "Stop trying to get out!" barks Captain Darrius. "Sure, you're strong enough, but use your mindblade. Otherwise, the thing slams you and crushes in the span of a few short seconds."
Darrius drops down into the hole, and then touches Mr. Kahir. The captain's belt glows brightly as some of the first mate's wounds close after 20 healing.
R1T4: AV2 continues to crush Sadi for 12 mod damage. Sadi is really starting to feel it.
R1T3: AV1 flails at the one that just speared him, but Tom is able to block the attack with his shield.
End Round 1, Begin Round 2 ...
R2T24: Mr. Kahir forms a longsword-like mindblade with lightning speed, he takes a brief amount of concentration, and then tries to cut with it. He just barely cuts into it, but when he does it does 8 damage.
R2T19: Dr. Cohen swoops in and lays a CSW on Sadi, fully healing him.
R2T18: Darrius and Mr. Kahir are both 5' down (and you could reach both). You and Tom are fine here, but Sadi is getting grappled; you are in-between both. Dr. Cohen is above Sadi.
What do you do?
Tom on deck, Sadi in the hole.20MAR2024: Completed reading Paizo's Pathfinder Campaign Setting: The Worldwound (2013, Jacobs, Keith, et. al.).
28JAN2024: Completed reading TPK Games' The Deductionist (2013, Everhart). This source is authorized for playtest.
Spoiler: Player Statusbcool999: On hiatus through 01APR2024.