Blackwood's Dogs — IC

Post by **ratwizard** » Fri Jun 19, 2015 9:05 pm

"We got a fight, lads!" Grommak shouts in excitement to his fellow Dogs as they react swiftly to the Cap'n's orders. Going into the upper gun deck, he helps out some of the more brutish crew to get the cannons and ammunition in check for the upcoming battle. He whistles a Serranaki tune as he works, one that he had heard in port once. Let's hope a melee breaks out. They don't call me a swashbuckler for nothing.

[SHOW]: Athletics check to help move the cannons into position: 5(1d20) +10 = 15+4=19

I had the wrong bonus cos I'm stupid

Post by **Namelessjake** » Sat Jun 20, 2015 5:08 pm

"You heard the captain, men. Look sharpish!" Darcell shouts, jumping up onto the side of the ship. Holding the rigging with one hand, he leans out over the waves trying to spot the Imardanian ship. "Those Imardanians don't realise it yet, but their ship is crewed by dead men. And we're the ones who're going to end their pitiful lives. Let's give 'em a good fight and show them why Blackwood's Dogs are the most feared crew on the Forelle Sea!" The Bard shouts from the railing of the ship, trying to spur on his shipmates.

[SHOW]: Diplomacy Check to rally the crew: 11(1d20) +18 = 29

Post by **Scratcherclaw** » Mon Jun 22, 2015 12:22 pm

With Darcell having taken care of a portion of the crew topdeck, Henri descends to the deck below, where he spots men lazing about. Approaching them, he says, "Alright men, get the Saint in a position to reach top speed. Captain's orders! We can't just abandon the rest of our crew when they're in trouble, now can we?" To sharpen the deal, he adds, "And if it's a job well done, then how about I crack open some of the finest wines the world can offer."

[SHOW]: Diplo to make crew work: 3(1d20) +16 = 19
Bluff to make them believe I'll give them some wine, which I won't: 19(1d20) +16 = 35

kalis5 · Post by **kalis5** » Mon Jun 22, 2015 12:55 pm

Liam looks at his comrades work before looking to the sails with a grumble.
Someone has to get those sails free and open before we can reach top speed. Might as well be me.

Liam rushes to the rigging on the side of the ship and starts climbing up the net like ropes, shouting as he goes, his voice focused and booming with magic.
"Come on men, we need these sails at full!"

[SHOW]: Athletics Check to climb the Rigging: 17(1d20) +10 = 27
Diplomacy using Suggestion: 1(1d20) +15 = 16

Post by **PureZaros** » Mon Jun 22, 2015 3:13 pm

Isabelle springs into action, nimbly following Liam up into the rigging. She quickly swings and leaps across the masts, adjusting the sails as they begin to furl down and fill with wind. "Haul away, boys! Let's show 'em how fast this thing can get!"

Looking to the horizon from her position high in the rigging, Isabelle tries to judge how long it will take the three ships to meet each other.

[SHOW]: Acrobatics to maneuver in the rigging: 28
Athletics to climb in rigging: 19
Perception check for gauging wind factor: 24
Perception check to gauge time before imardin ship meets aladorship, and how long until we get there: 28
Strength and Dexterity checks to trim the sails: 11, 13

Post by **Fialova** » Tue Jun 30, 2015 11:29 am

The crew is like clockwork with their preparations, the Vanguard no different from the rest. Darcell's words leave the men in high spirits, and itching for a fight, while Henri's kicks them into high gear with the sail preparations. The promise of wine from his personal collection helps.

A few follow Liam up the rigging, as most had already been up there after Henri's words. He and Isabelle both manage to climb with ease, though, try as she might, Isabelle is unable to work the sails into a position. The others pick up the slack, though, after being invigorated by the more charismatic men.

Back below deck, Grommak and the gun crew manage to get the cannons in position and loaded for the first volley. "Nothing to fear, men!" shouts the familiar voice of Baelgar, as he walks the length of the main gun deck, inspecting everyone's work. "We got a warship more powerful than that hunk of junk, and we've got surprise on our hands. Who's read to drown some Imardanians?" At this he lets out his loud, bellowing laugh, before grabbing one of the cannons and helping to push it into position.

[SHOW]: You can easily tell which position the sails need to be adjusted for to make the best use of the wind, despite not mustering the strength to actually move them yourself.

At its current speed, the navy vessel appears to be able to reach the merchant ship in about 3 more hours, and if the crew manages to get the sails in just the right position the Saint should be able to close in only shortly after.

[SHOW]: The first portion of the skill challenge was overall quite successful, though the sails are still not properly aligned to reach top speed and there are still many other things on board that could be done to improve the chase as well. Likewise, more could be done to set up the ship for combat. Now it's time for the second round of the skill challenge.

Post by **Namelessjake** » Tue Jun 30, 2015 12:48 pm

Still hanging from the edge of the ship, Darcell pulls out his spyglass and raises it to his eye. Now who are we coming up against, he wonders as he surveys the approaching vessel.

Afterwards he scans the rest of the horizon and surrounding seas, hoping to spot anything that could help or hinder the Saint in the chase.

[SHOW]: Perception check using Spyglass of Perception to survey the enemy ship for any weaknesses plus its own combat readiness: 2(1d20) +14 = 16

Perception check using Spyglass of Perception to spot anything in the sea for stuff (eg. rogue waves): 15(1d20) +14 = 29

Post by **Scratcherclaw** » Tue Jul 07, 2015 12:23 pm

As the ship begins to prepare itself for top speed and power, Henri mutters a brief prayer to Elys, asking for the odds to be in their favor. Who knows how good that'll do, with the government and Navy revering her more than I could ever do. Knowing that battle is imminent, Henri tries to remember the tactics used by the Imardanian Navy, hoping that the knowledge will help them counter the attackers.

[SHOW]: Religion to ask Elys for calm seas and strong winds: 2(1d20) +10 = 12

History check to know the sort of tactics employed by the navy: 15(1d20) +13 = 28

Post by **ratwizard** » Tue Jul 07, 2015 5:44 pm

Grommak walks the decks, checking over his comrades' scabbards and armor fittings to ensure they wouldn't encounter any problems that could have been solved by better preparation. The orc keeps an eye out for any trip hazards or other dangers aboard the top-deck while he does. He talks to a few of the men and women as he steps around, trying to gauge the morale of the Dogs.

[SHOW]: Perception to inspect the Dogs armor and weapons as well as hazards on the deck. Insight to gauge the mood and morale of his comrades. 7(1d20) +16 = 23; 3(1d20) +11 = 14

kalis5 · Post by **kalis5** » Tue Jul 07, 2015 7:56 pm

Liam's fingers nimbly start working at the ropes holding up the sails, glancing up every so often to watch the ship ahead of them.
Quite the turn of fate... Captain probably knows from the seer girl. No doubt he asked her of the position of the ship and how long until the perfect moment to strike would be. A lightning strike like that...

[SHOW]: Dexterity Check to Trim the Sails: 16(1d20) +5 = 21 Forgot the 1/2 level modifier, so +5 for 26.
Strength Check to Move sails: 10(1d20) +5 = 15

Post by **PureZaros** » Wed Jul 08, 2015 8:19 pm

"Hurry up, ya lazy louts!" Isabelle shouts around to the other sailors in the rigging, pointing out the angles and points they need to tie down. "We'll be gettin' there just in time if you lot can get yer act together!"

Jumping down from the rigging, she runs over to help some sailors move barrels of powder and ammunition into position.

[SHOW]: Diplomacy check to help the sailors cut the sails properly: 7
Well fuck
Strength check to help move things: 20

Post by **Fialova** » Sat Jul 11, 2015 8:35 pm

The crew ignores Isabelle's call to action, but still feels invigorated from the earlier words of Henri and Darcell. With the combined efforts of her and Liam, and well-organized group of others in the rigging, the Dogs manage to get the sails just right, and the Saint speeds ahead after the other two ships.

For a few hours you continue on, the sail crew working like clockwork to keep the sails trimmed while the gun crew prepares to assault the warship. Orson walks the deck, adding to the earlier efforts to keep spirits high, and Blackwood continues to shout orders from the helm. Eventually, as you are nearing your quarry, the Navy vessel finally catches up to the merchant ship and begins to fire.

Unsurprisingly there is no return fire, as the vessel had been only lightly armed and crewed by fewer than a dozen men. What does happen is a very sudden, very violent change in the seas directly surrounding the ship, which causes the accuracy of its crew to greatly suffer as they struggle to account for the sudden rapid oscillation they now face.

As you inch ever closer, a man on the top deck begins to shout back to the Saint. Figuring you for a passing patrol come to aid their pursuit, the man asks, "What are you doing? Flank them, not us! You're no help to us on that side!" He frantically waves his arms, trying to direct the Saint's course the other direction, but this stops as you approach even closer and he spots the faces on board, and their lack of uniforms.

"They're not ours!" the man shouts, as he turns to run back to his officers. Blackwood signals a man in the crow's nest, who takes aim and silences the man before he gets very far. The sound alerts the rest of the crew, who begins frantically trying to move things into position to begin defending themselves now from the port side. As they do, the Saint begins to turn into position, their starboard hull finally facing their prey.

"Alright, dogs!" Blackwood shouts from his place at the wheel. "Whose ready to sink some Imardanian bastards?" The crew cheers, eager for battle. "Then get to it, leave no man alive! Fire!"

[SHOW]: You can't really spot any weaknesses on the enemy ship, which you can now more clearly confirm is an Imardanian Navy vessel. You are, however, able to spot that the crew seems quite prepared for battle, albeit only on the starboard side, which is the side that will be facing Alador's ship.

Apart from that, the seas seem calm enough, though there are occasionally large waves off in the distance.

[SHOW]: You are able to clearly recall your training and the methods of the crew you were once apart of, it all rushing back as if you had only been drilling yesterday. The sailors not manning the cannons will be wielding their muskets in rows and launching volley after volley of gunfire as the cannons unleash volleys of cannonballs and chain shot. In the crow's nests will be sharpshooters, picking off important targets from above. The captain of the vessel will be at the helm, relaying orders and joining the fray should it come to closer combat.

[SHOW]: A few people's armor seems torn or otherwise damaged from the fight a few days prior, and some of their weapons could use sharpening and minor repairs, but for the most part the crew seems battle ready. Since the fight never spilled over onto the Saint, its deck seems fairly safe and even, the only hazards being well known amongst the crew and easily avoidable.

As for attitudes, you can tell that the general mood is excitement, eagerness to show up the navy, but other than that you know very little.

[SHOW]: Once more your preparations are successful, and you are able to reach the battle only shortly after it begins, the merchant vessel taking few hits before your own volleys begin. Now it's time to contribute to the long range fire, aiming to do as much damage to the navy vessel and its crew before boarding to finish the job.

Unlike the last skill challenge, this one has specific tasks that need to be accomplished. It will take multiple rounds, each round resulting in the Saint approaching ever closer to its quarry, before you finally board. The amount of successes you have in these rounds will determine the number of enemies you face, as well as the state of the deck when you board and the morale of the crew, so if you do well here things will be much easier later.

Tasks:
* Aim cannons - Perception Check
* Load cannons - Strength Check
* Musket shot - RBA with +2 proficiency bonus
* Demoralize enemy - Intimidate Check

You should attempt two tasks each round. It can be any combination of different tasks, but you cannot do the same one twice in the same round. If you have other tasks you think might be fitting, ask and I will consider adding them.

Post by **Scratcherclaw** » Sun Jul 12, 2015 7:24 pm

"Take out their men in the crow's nest!" Henri shouts to his comrades, having remembered the Navy's employed tactics. "And the musketmen will be in rows, so take them out quick and easy!" Turning towards the enemy ship, the aristocratic sailor yells out, "You lot should just keel over now, before this crew has a chance to gut you alive! You spineless sailors better say your prayers to Elys, or at least ask her to send your regards to your wives."

Wasting no time after his verbal assault, the pretty boy grabs a musket and, taking precise aim towards the crow's nest, fires upon the men within. "There. I've already started for you." the man says to his fellow pirates.

[SHOW]: Intimidate: 15(1d20) +12 = 27

Musket Shot RBA: 16(1d20) +17 = 33

Post by **Namelessjake** » Mon Jul 13, 2015 12:09 pm

"Fresh meat boys!" Darcell shouts to the rest of the Saint's crew, loud enough for the navy sailors to hear though. "You'll all make a lovely stew," he shouts this time directly at the other ship, throwing in a manic cackle for good measure. Cannibal pirates would certainly scare me. Although knowing Rhys it probably isn't far from the truth.

The Bard then jumps down from the side of the ship, deciding it perhaps isn't the safest place anymore. He runs over to the nearest canons to help aim them. Using his spyglass as a scope he trys the target the ship's guns to take them out of action. Being unable to return fire can be enough to make a ship surrender.

[SHOW]: Intimidate check: 15(1d20) +15 = 30

Perception check using spyglass of perception: 10(1d20) +14 = 24

Post by **ratwizard** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 1:58 pm

At Baelgar's commands, Grommak is on the gun-deck of the Salacious Saint and working himself to a sweat. "Time to show these fucks the true Dogs of these waters!" he cries out in excitement as he and his comrades follow the massive dwarf's orders.

The orc manhandles the cannonball and loads it well-enough before stepping back and aiming it from its firing porthole. With a quick spark, the well-aimed projectile careens towards the Navy vessel abreast the Saint. "Let's put 'em at the bottom of the goddamned sea!"

[SHOW]: Load and aim the cannons: 11(1d20) +10 = 21; 18(1d20) +16 = 34

Post by **PureZaros** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 7:23 pm

Isabelle roars along with the others, heaving cannonballs into the cannons and intermittently taking potshots at the enemy crew visible on the deck.

[SHOW]: Load cannons: 17
Musket them in the face: 25

kalis5 · Post by **kalis5** » Sun Jul 19, 2015 6:25 pm

Liam glides down a rope to the deck, holding his hand out for a musket before aiming and firing at a hapless sailor. With the musket empty he lets it fall to the deck, taking up position on one of the cannons as he angles it, preparing to fire the weapon.
"Need a loader over here! Aimed and ready!"

[SHOW]: Musket RBA: 20(1d20) +12 = 32
Aim Cannon: 15(1d20) +13 = 28

Post by **Fialova** » Tue Aug 11, 2015 10:10 am

Multiple of the enemy crew members fall to the musket shots of Henri, Isabelle, and Liam, while more still fall to cannon fire. A few on the top deck scatter at the sight of the Dogs up close, but most stand firm and return fire, hitting a few of the other crew members. All the while, the Saint inches ever closer, now in range of more specified forms of ammunition.

[SHOW]: The first round was overall quite successful, resulting in multiple casualties on the enemy's side, and decreased morale among the navy crew. Now for the second round, which is very similar to the previous round, though there will be some additional tasks available as you draw closer to your prey.

Normal Tasks:
* Aim cannons - Perception Check
* Load cannons - Strength Check
* Musket shot - RBA with +2 proficiency bonus
* Demoralize enemy - Intimidate Check

Special Tasks:
* Load and aim chain shot: Perception and Strength check
-- This special task is similar to the load and aim tasks above, though instead of aiming to weaken the hull you are aiming to take down one of the enemy ship's masts. Specify the mast you are aiming for, there are three.
* Load and aim cannister shot: Perception and Strength check
-- This special task uses a projectile designed to break apart and hit many people, and its primary use here is to take as many crew members down in one hit as possible.

You should either attempt two normal tasks each round, or one special task (which consists of multiple checks and actions). It can be any combination of the different normal tasks, but you cannot do the same one twice in the same round. If you have other tasks you think might be fitting, ask and I will consider adding them.

Post by **Namelessjake** » Tue Aug 11, 2015 12:01 pm

As the ship draws closer, Darcell makes his way over to a cannon. "Time to really thin their ranks," he says, pushing one of the Little Dogs out of the way. He loads the canon with powder before carefully sliding in a cannister shot. He takes his time lining up the canon with a large cluster of enemy crewmen before covering one ear and igniting the gunpowder via the touch hole.

[SHOW]: Load and aim cannister shot: 16 strength and 20 perception

11(1d20) +5 = 16; 9(1d20) +11 = 20

Post by **Scratcherclaw** » Tue Aug 11, 2015 3:54 pm

Responding to Liam's calls, Henri heaves a cannonball into the awaiting cannon. I hope he's still not drunk, or else this thing may end up way off course. Returning to the fray, he takes his musket and fires once more.

[SHOW]: Strength to load cannon (Ignore the description. I clicked the wrong S thing that was already there): 1(1d20) +10 = 11

Musket RBA: 11(1d20) +17 = 28

Post by **PureZaros** » Tue Aug 11, 2015 3:55 pm

"Haha! Let's bring their sails down on their heads!" Isabelle laughs madly. Grabbing a chainshot, she bushes past another crewmember, clumsily loading the cannon and aiming it towards the aft mast.

[SHOW]: Perception check: 21
Strength check: 11

Post by **ratwizard** » Thu Aug 13, 2015 6:46 pm

Feeling the strain of heavy lifting and exertion, Grommak breaks a sweat as he loads a cannister shot into one of the cannons on the starboard side. He aims it carefully, before igniting the fuse once again. "Get stuffed, you navy sons a' bitches!" he cries out, raucously.

[SHOW]: Load and aim cannister shot: (Strenth, Perception)9(1d20) +10 = 19; 9(1d20) +16 = 25

kalis5 · Post by **kalis5** » Tue Aug 18, 2015 12:05 pm

Once the cannon fires, Dirge calls out to one of the musket loaders, catching the musket he tosses him and firing on the opposing ships men, aiming for one trying to load a cannon and dropping him with a clean shot before tossing the musket back and aiming the cannon once more, preparing for the next shot.

[SHOW]: Musket Shot: 11(1d20) +12 = 23
Aim Cannon: 11(1d20) +10 = 21

Post by **Fialova** » Tue Aug 18, 2015 7:01 pm

The cannisters spray shrapnel all across the navy ship's deck, sending one after another falling to the floor in agony, while the others continue to pick individuals off with their muskets. As the crew continues to fight, the Saint inches ever close, near enough that it is almost time to board.

As the battle rages, one of the newer and less tested Dogs makes her way up from the lower decks, joining in with the Vanguard for the assault. Constance, some of you may remember her name being - an odd, dark woman whom few of the others trust. John shoots her a cold glance, but doesn't say anything. The Ice Man pays her no mind as he sends a shard of glacial glass into some poor sailor's chest. Marian looks like she is ready to shout something, when the Saint is rocked by cannon impact - the first the navy had mustered since you arrived. "Looks like they finally got their cannons moved," says Baelgar, as he fires his own off with a hearty laugh. "'Bout damn time!"

[SHOW]: The second round was also pretty successful, though Isabelle failed to hit one of the masts with her chain shot. Other than that there were many casualties, though morale remained the same. The third round will include even more possible tasks, as well as Sere's character, Constance, joining in for the final round of the skill challenge before becoming a normal member of the group for the upcoming battle.

Normal Tasks:
* Aim cannons - Perception Check
* Load cannons - Strength Check
* Musket shot - RBA with +2 proficiency bonus
* Demoralize enemy - Intimidate Check
* Prepare boarding plank - Strength or Athletics Check
-- The more placed in this final round of the skill challenge, the more there will be for use in the encounter to come.
* Duck behind something - Stealth Check
-- This will make it so you begin the encounter with total concealment, superior cover, and hidden statuses, but you will also be prone and lack line of sight to the enemy. (Note: this must be the last action you do, should you attempt it)

Special Tasks:
* Load and aim chain shot: Perception and Strength check
-- This special task is similar to the load and aim tasks above, though instead of aiming to weaken the hull you are aiming to take down one of the enemy ship's masts. Specify the mast you are aiming for, there are three.
* Load and aim cannister shot: Perception and Strength check
-- This special task uses a projectile designed to break apart and hit many people, and its primary use here is to take as many crew members down in one hit as possible.
* Swing to the navy ship deck: Athletics and Acrobatics check
-- This special task involves climbing the rigging and then swinging from a rope over to the enemy deck.

You should either attempt two normal tasks each round, or one special task (which consists of multiple checks and actions). It can be any combination of the different normal tasks, but you cannot do the same one twice in the same round. If you have other tasks you think might be fitting, ask and I will consider adding them.

Post by **ratwizard** » Tue Aug 18, 2015 7:36 pm

Grommak waits impatiently as the gap closes in. The agile orc ensures once more that his gear is strapped down well, before he climbs up onto the rigging with ease. Let's hope I don't end up in the drink like the drunkard, he thinks to himself. This part never gets any easier.

With a surging motion, he grabs hold of one of the ropes and swings his way toward the navy ship, trying to place a good spot to land. He doesn't feel as comfortable on the rope, towering above the carnage, and he mistimes his release.

[SHOW]: Swing to the Navy Ship: (Athletics and Acrobatics) 10(1d20) +14 = 24; 1(1d20) +14 = 15

Post by **Namelessjake** » Thu Aug 20, 2015 9:03 am

Darcell spots Grommak climbing the rigging and follows after the orc. He struggles on the rigging slightly. Grabbing a rope, he wraps it around his right foot, locking him in place on the rope before he lets go of the rigging. Swinging across he draws his sword and raises it, ready to hit the deck fighting.

[SHOW]: Swing to Navy Ship: (Athletics and Acrobatics) 3(1d20) +8 = 11; 11(1d20) +10 = 21

Post by **PureZaros** » Wed Aug 26, 2015 7:16 pm

Whooping with the other dogs as they draw closer to the enemy ship, Isabelle leaps into the rigging with Grommak and Darcell, easily scrambling up the net. Grabbing a hanging rope, she throws herself across the steadily closing gap, almost gracefully swinging across.

[SHOW]: BOARDING PARTY
Athletics check: 31
Acrobatics check: 31

Can I try and aim myself to land on one of the enemies on the other deck?

kalis5 · Post by **kalis5** » Fri Aug 28, 2015 1:51 pm

Liam grins as the enemy starts to fire their cannons. He makes his way up the rigging swiftly and nimbly, grabbing one of the ropes up there and swinging himself in a clean arc, avoiding the musket fire from the enemy ship before letting go and landing on the deck in a roll.

[SHOW]: Athletics: 15(1d20) +10 = 25
Acrobatics: 13(1d20) +10 = 23

Post by **Scratcherclaw** » Sat Aug 29, 2015 12:45 pm

Well there's some irresponsibility. Let's all swing to the other ship with no way back if things get bad. Shaking his head, Henri places down a boarding plank. With that taken care of, he picks up a musket once more and fires onto the enemy. Can't prove my superior marksmanship at close-range anyways.

[SHOW]: Athletics to put down plank: 6(1d20) +14 = 20

RBA: 19(1d20) +17 = 36

AdorablyDevious · Post by **AdorablyDevious** » Sun Aug 30, 2015 9:17 pm

Constance smiles softly as she moves up to the surface of the ship. She actually spreads her arms out a little bit, taking in the fresh air and the sounds of battle already filling her mind with wonderful ideas. She nibbles a little on her lower lip as she looks down towards the navy ship.

She gives a little sigh, lowering her body a little bit as she attempts to get herself into a more mission based mode. Now was the time to shine right? She had a mission, a purpose...it was time to fulfill it. "Hello everyone..." she says in an almost calm tone with just a hint of the psychopathic girl some people knew her as behind it. "Time to work..."

With a little crack of her neck, Constance moves towards one of the ropes of the rigging to swing toward the other ship without much of a word, nor much of a presence. Hopefully with the sound of battle and the sights of the other dogs, she could escape notice. A gleeful smile was on her face. It had been awhile since she's been allowed to actually taste blood on her blade...

[SHOW]: To Escape Notice: 6(1d20) +19 = 25
Athletics: 10(1d20) +13 = 23
Acrobatics: 11(1d20) +15 = 26

Attempting to land behind something, out of sight to start assassin shenanigans.

Post by **Fialova** » Thu Sep 03, 2015 6:25 pm

Encounter 3

Big John steps up with a second plank as the others swing across, dropping it between the ships. He glares at Constance as she approaches, eagerly leaping into the fray with the others, but says nothing. He instead turns his attention to the enemy seamen, some of whom have already noticed the giant of a man leering down at them.

As the vanguard lands on the deck one of the more fearless seamen rushes forwards, nicking Constance with his bayonet just enough for her to start to bleed.

Go: Grommak

[SHOW]: Liam, Isabelle, and Constance successfully leap to the other deck. Darcell and Grommak make it, but don't quite stick the landing and are left hanging from the side of the ship. At the start of each of their turns, until the are on their feet, they will need to roll a saving throw to prevent themselves from falling. Should they succeed, it is then a standard athletics check to climb DC: 20. It would be only one square distance traveled to get from the edge to on the deck.

Grommak: Uses Begin the Hunt to make Officer 5 his quarry, gaining +2 to hit him while he remains his quarry.

Seaman 4: moves to (-W, 11). Attacks Constance, 29 vs AC = hit for 6 damage. Constance takes ongoing 3 damage (save ends).

[SHOW]

[SHOW]: Forecastle: The enclosed structure at the front of the main deck, which can be entered from its door at (-X, 1), or moved on top of via staircases.

Aftcastle: The enclosed structure at the rear of the main deck, where the steering wheel is located. It can be entered from its door at (-X, 21), or moved on top of via staircases.

Planks: There are two of these, one spanning (-U, 12) to (-R, 12) and the other spanning (-U, 18) to (-R, 18). These are narrow and somewhat wobbly, and as such they must be crossed with caution. You can either treat them as difficult terrain and move across them slowly and cautiously, or you can try your luck at going a bit faster. The faster route requires an acrobatics check to balance while moving, DC: 25, but does not require you to move at half speed. Only one person can be on them at a time or they will collapse.

Railings: The railings of both ships can be walked on (squares that are half water, half railing on the merchant ship count as railing squares), but follow standard balance rules (DC: 25, move half speed on them).

Stairs: There are 4 staircases moving up to the tops of the forecastle and aftcastle, and all squares that are entirely stairs count as difficult terrain. The ones that are part stair, part railing follow the rules for railings.

Masts: The 3 masts, shown by large black circle, are impassable and provide cover. If a mast blocks your line of sight to a creature completely, it has superior cover from you, and vice versa.

Doors: There are 2 doors, at (-X, 1) and (-X, 21). These lead into either the forecastle or aftcastle, but are currently closed.

Grate: The large wooden grates that opens up to the lower decks can be opened by single person with a strength check DC: 30, by 2 people with a strength check DC: 20 each, by 3 people with a strength check DC: 15 each, or by 4 or more people with a strength check DC: 10 each. It can be walked on like any other part of the deck, with no penalty. The grates cover the narrow staircases which lead lower into the ship, and must be opened before one can descend deeper into the hold.

Wheel: The wheel turns the rudder, and thus the ship. Use with caution.

[SHOW]: Seamen: Imardanian seamen are masters of combat on the decks of ships, and receive extensive training in the art. They wear padded cloth and leather uniforms and primarily fight with muskets equipped with bayonets, or knives if closed in on.

Officers: While rank and file seamen are trained to be adept with their footwork and with their guns, officer training tends to be more involved, consisting both of martial training as well as spiritual training. Their connection with the Goddess endows them with abilities beyond that of normal men, which they use to devastating effectiveness in close combat.

Captain: Captains generally receive training meant for both officers and standard seamen, employing the tactics of both schools effectively in a fight to make them formidable foes worthy of their rank.

Jean-Claude Olivier: Jean-Claude is one of the Imardin Navy's most skilled marksmen, which has earned him a comfortable position as the marksmanship instructor at the Fort Ellis Naval Academy in Ellisport. One can only guess why he is accompanying the crew of the ship you are engaging.

[SHOW]: 31 Seaman 4 (-W, 11) | HP: 1/1 |
31 Grommak (-U, 10) | HP: 86/86 | Surges: 9/9 | AP: 1/1 | Begin the Hunt, hanging off the side (making a saving throw at the start of each turn to avoid falling)
30 Seaman 6 (-X, 14) | HP: 1/1 |
29 Seaman 1 (-X, 4) | HP: 1/1 |
28 Seaman 7 (-X, 16) | HP: 1/1 |
25 Officer 5 (-Z, 7) | HP: -4/?? |
24 Isabelle (-V, 19) | HP: 91/91 | Surges: 11/11 | AP: 1/1 |
23 Officer 1 (-W, 2) | HP: -4/?? |
23 Officer 6 (-Z, 15) | HP: -4/?? |
23 Seaman 2 (-X, 6) | HP: 1/1 |
23 Seaman 12 (-Z, 17) | HP: 1/1 |
23 Seaman 14 (-V, 22) | HP: 1/1 |
22 Captain (-Y, 23) | HP: -4/?? |
22 Seaman 13 (-V, 0) | HP: 1/1 |
21 Seaman 8 (-X, 18) | HP: 1/1 |
21 Liam (-V, 16) | HP: 75/75 | Surges: 9/9 | AP: 1/1 |
21 Constance (-V, 13) | HP: 58/64 | Surges: 8/8 | AP: 1/1 | ongoing 3 damage (save ends)
20 Seaman 3 (-X, 8) | HP: 1/1 |
19 Seaman 10 (-Z, 9) | HP: 1/1 |
19 Big John (-R, 18) | HP: 89/89 | Surges: 11/11 | AP: 1/1 |
17 Darcell (-U, 15) | HP: 79/79 | Surges: 10/10 | AP: 1/1 | hanging off the side (making a saving throw at the start of each turn to avoid falling)
17 Henri (-R, 12) | HP: 74/74 | Surges: 8/8 | AP: 1/1 |
15 Officer 3 (-X, -2) | HP: -4/?? |
15 Seaman 11 (-Z, 13) | HP: 1/1 |
14 Jean-Claude Olivier (-Z, 0) | HP: -4/?? |
13 Seaman 5 (-X, 12) | HP: 1/1 |
13 Seaman 9 (-Z, 5) | HP: 1/1 |
12 Officer 4 (-W, 25) | HP: -4/?? |
9 Officer 2 (-W, 20) | HP: -4/?? |

Post by **ratwizard** » Thu Sep 03, 2015 7:05 pm

With a hard grunt, Grommak slams into the side of the ship, knocking his breath out. He scrambles to grab onto the side, but can't get a grip. The orc's eyes go wide as he slips backwards, crashing into the water. Coughing but able to breath now, Grommak gingerly climbs his way toward the top with ease, pulling his blades as he nears the top. Way to make an entrance, I guess.

Hopping onto the deck, the bloodthirsty orc wastes no time as he slips toward the closest Imardanian grunt he sees. Drips of water flying through the air, Grommak whips his cutlass forward in a lunge, catching the man right in the torso with a lethal puncture. He crumples to the floor and Grommak turns to meet the eyes of the several men before him, ready to fire. "Oh, fuck."

[SHOW]: Saving throw to make it: 6(1d20) = 6

Fall into the drink.

Athletics to climb: 14(1d20) +14 = 28

Double-move: Climb and walk to -W10.

Minor: Off-hand Strike on Seaman 4. Hits AC 29, killing him.
Attack: 12(1d20) +17 = 29