Session 2: Soul of Winter

Mar 9, 2023 2:41 pm

Icebreaker

It has been a pair of days since you boarded the Icebreaker. Your time, though spent mostly on menial tasks surrounded by the monotonous endless sea, feels easier as you slowly get your sea legs. You are even starting to only notice the ever-present salty air and the northern cold winds if you think about it. The incident of the first night has been all but forgotten. The head count shows no one is missing, so the crew discarded it as some large fish in the darkness or a larger wave hitting the side of the ship.

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OOC:

Feel free to narrate your life on the boat, introduce any NPC's you met, investigation, suspicious and what you are/were generally up to. There might be some loose threads from the last session you may want to discuss in character.

Mar 10, 2023 2:14 am

After her first supper aboard the Icebreaker and over the passing days, Agna spends the majority of her time inside the ship's hold bickering with the ship's hired cook. The cook, a half-elf with an enormous belly, reciprocates with equal abandon. Shouts and clattering pans echo inside the kitchen, and each new meal brings with it an increasingly complicated menu - but one that no one dares complain about.

Eyes

Mar 10, 2023 3:02 am

Fizel, mostly keeping to himself for the first few days, was getting his sea legs again after having not been aboard a boat in several years. He knew chewing ginger root would help stave off the queezy belly. What he wasn't ready for was the boat lining up to 40 degrees. Talking to the captain, he was assured that the sea would calm once they got a little farther north, but then it'd start to get cold, then get colder. He said, "just when you're getting tired of the cold and tired of breaking ice off the deck and rails, it'll get colder." This didn't really bother Fizel too much. He knew going in that everyone took a turn breaking ice, except the captain of the boat. But, that's what made Captain Harkin great. He'd take a turn on deck, his men respected him much more because of it. I did notice he wouldn't take a turn at night, I asked him about during a private meal, he just laughed, ya gotta have some privilege as captain... I think he noticed, I didn't either but he never said a thing. The first three weeks went by pretty much without a hitch.

Mar 13, 2023 2:10 am

Izuhn continues to mingle with the crew, meeting other well traveled individuals and speaking broken bits of several new languages that he's heard. The real connection comes late at night though, when Izuhn watches the heavens go by and hears the beautiful call of the North stronger with each passing night.

He makes particular fast friends with the night watchman. He spends hours each night in the crows nest with him. Most moves by slowly and silently, but during particularly cloudy moments or moments of clear seas, the two discuss their mutual love for the open air and their respect for the fury of nature.

As the trip rolls on, the lines on Izuhn's face seem to deepen and one evening before dinner he discreetly speaks with each of his original two companions. "I need to speak with you all after dinner. Things have taken a turn."

Mar 13, 2023 2:43 am

Agna casts a dark look in the direction of the kitchen. "If we live long enough after days eatin' what that wretch considers fit for food," she sniffs. "Aye, after dinner then, ye can share what's sitting on your mind."

Icebreaker

Mar 13, 2023 3:25 pm

Icebreaker

OOC:

We have 3 new NPCs: the half-elf cook, captain Harkin and the night watchman

After the rough start, you start to get used to the sea as the two-masted ship sails without any incident. That is, without any other incident. Fizel, having previous experience sailing, quickly becomes comfortable enough to walk around, quickly meeting the captain, who he slowly gets to respect due to his practical, yet fair, approach to solving the daily problems onboard. Sometimes, he can even be seen taking the icebreaking duty, replacing the captain's "missing" night-shift.

Agna struggled the most, being used to the far more stable footing of the mountains. Altough she quickly found that the sea rations are little more than boiled potatoes and egg, old beer and biscuits far too hard to eat, something that was even worse than the sea itself for the orc. The half-elf cook excused himself with the deadly cold, which prevented them from taking more than a couple of poultry, and the lack of proper vegetables in the cold north. The fight between the two grew almost to mutiny level, but the crew mostly enjoyed the resulting improvements to the food, so no one did much about it, simply hoping both would survive the trip.

Izuhn, on the other hand, even though a dwarf, surprised everyone by feeling the most at home. He could be spotted out on the deck every cloudless night or even volunteering to watch duty up in the crow's nest, having not trouble mixing with the crew. If you didn't know better, it would almost seem that the dwarf was in an elven trance as he marveled at the endless moonlit sky. The strange feeling of being called north grew strong with each night, as if his return was promised in the stars.

OOC:

Well, since you did watch duty, why not give me a search roll RAAMtentacles before I move to the "fated dinner"?

Mar 13, 2023 4:06 pm

OOC:

Hoping for success!

OOC:

Got it!

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Rolls

Search - lv4, SR: 5-9 (f-1-c0) - (2d6)

(62) = 8

Icebreaker

Mar 14, 2023 2:35 pm

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Icebreaker

As usual, dinner is served around sunset, the now familiar ringing of the kitchen bell calling the crew when it is ready. Those not on duty make their way to the messdeck where you find the cook holding the small bell and anxiously looking at Agna, waiting to see her reaction.

OOC:

Lets do a "taste check" testlum. I'd say its a survival to identify the ingredients. the cook made is est meal yet! did he succeed?

Mar 14, 2023 10:58 pm

OOC:

Let's see.

Rolls

Survival - lv3, SR: 5-8 (f1-c0) - (2d6)

(15) = 6

Mar 15, 2023 1:44 am

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Mar 16, 2023 11:59 am

OOC:

Agna wouldn't know fancy food if it was right in front of her, so I went with this instead.

The line of sailors ahead of Agna dwindle as each collect their serving of the night's meal from the cook. When it comes to the her turn to give over her bowl, the half-elf gives her a mocking bow. "___," the man says in a string of fast-flying syllables that she fails to catch. "Just like they serve in Waterdeep - only the finest fare for you, madam."

What she receives in her hands looks like a bowl of steaming black mud. Agna narrows her eyes at the cook, who only bangs his ladle against the pot and shoos her away. At the dining table, she tests the goop's consistency with a stir before letting the spoon drop back into the bowl.

Mar 17, 2023 2:01 am

Izuhn sits across from Agna, absolutely devouring his portion of the steaming black mud. "Don't be shy Agna, dig in. This is the best the cook's done yet and I'm not too sure he's going to get any better."

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Rolls

Survival - lv4, SR: 5-9 (f-1-c0) - (2d6)

(56) = 11

Mar 17, 2023 2:06 am

OOC:

RIP Izuhn?

Mar 17, 2023 2:29 am

OOC:

Maybe so? If it's really that bad then maybe an Endurance roll would be in order. I rolled Survival for a taste test too and I failed so it tasted just fine to Izuhn.

Mar 17, 2023 2:43 am

OOC:

Or it might be perfectly fine and the roll wasn't needed... xD

Let's see how CESN adjudicates.

"Aye, at least you're right about the second part. If'n it's between this and starving..." She scrapes up a little of the mystery slop and sticks the spoon into her mouth.

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Icebreaker

Mar 17, 2023 11:06 am

Icebreaker

OOC:

Ahah, no need for me to adjudicate. Izuhn dies a painful death from food poisoning, turns into a zombie and starts the apocalypse XD But seriously you guys rolled and interpreted it which is the original point of the system so I'll just roll with it 👍

As Agna sits down with the "Waterdeep delicacy" the messdeck falls silent, waiting for her reaction. A faint cursing echoes through the deck the moment she drops the spoon, unimpressed with the meal. Though Izuhn's comment and the orc's reply to it lifts the crew's spirits and the entire room bursts into noisy laughter and chatter.

OOC:

Based on that, I'm going to say the entire "conflict" is a misunderstanding: the cook thinks Agna is a fancy food critic, but she just wants to eat something that looks edible. She's like looking for a steak in a vegetarian restaurant.🤣

Fizel Axebreaker

Mar 17, 2023 11:11 am

Fizel Axebreaker

Once the crew gets back minding their own food and you get out of the spotlight, Fizel who has been quietly sitting down eating the black mud turns to Izuhn. "You said you wanted to talk?" he looks intrigued by the other dwarf's cryptic message. "It better be about a turn towards us making some extra coin"

Mar 18, 2023 11:42 pm

OOC:

Zombie time it is. Let's do this! Izuhn promptly switches from munching on goop to munching on the nearest brain... JUST KIDDING!

Izuhn looks around to check that they aren't being listened in on and leans in to further the privacy of the group's conversation. "Aye, I need to share something and it isn't good news. I was reading the heavens a few nights ago and saw some things that were unusual. The longer I looked the more ominous things got. It is as if Winter itself is now set against us with a newly unleashed fury perhaps never seen before. This year's early onset may not be a coincidence. It seems something bigger may be at work here and I'm not the only one concerned."

Mar 19, 2023 12:05 am

"No good comes with meddlin' with the weather, if things are as you say." Agna grimaces. "Aye, bad news, but I can't see what we do about that. Not least until we know more. Them in the Dale'll still be needing this food we carry. Best we can do is keep an eye out."

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Mar 19, 2023 12:09 am

Izuhn sighs. "You're right, this shouldn't keep us from heading north. I'm worried what will come though, let's keep an extra caution about us and watch each other's backs."

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Fizel Axebreaker

Mar 20, 2023 7:31 am

Fizel Axebreaker

"Bah! People always talk about the weather" Fizel cuts with contempt "It's the North, it's cold. Nothing we mortals can do about that" He pauses to take a spoon of Waterdeep's finest "Winter or no Winter. I'm going North, the land of opportunity them call it".

He finishes his portion mostly in silence. Once done, he looks around the messdeck "Have you guys seen Captain Harkin? He should have come around to check the crew by now no?"

Mar 20, 2023 2:02 pm

Agna shakes her head. "You're the one who's been rubbin' shoulders with the man. S'you who knows his habits, not us. If you think it strange for him to not be here..."

Fizel Axebreaker

Mar 21, 2023 9:31 am

Fizel Axebreaker

Fizel looks at Agna surprised "Well, you need to know who you need to know to get ahead hein?" he smiles as he points at the still partially filled bowl in from of the orc. "You've been too busy fighting the cook to notice the captain comes down after his meal to check the crew?"

Mar 21, 2023 10:06 am

"That's what I said, ain't it? Don't go askin' something you know the answer to," Agna grumbles. She raps her spoon against the wooden bowl in irritation before standing. "If you want us to come with ye and check on the man, just say it straight."

Mar 22, 2023 1:59 am

"I've not seen anything out of the ordinary from him. Maybe he's got particularly caught up in ice breaking duty."

Fizel Axebreaker

Mar 22, 2023 9:16 am

Fizel Axebreaker

Fizel looks around for a moment "Maybe..." he agrees with Izuhn. "The winds are getting colder. Well, if you guys are staying up north for long, I can definitely watch your backs." he finally agrees to join the others before standing up. "Well I'm finished here. If all you're worried is about the bad weather, then I'll stretch my legs for a while and then call it a day."

OOC:

This was a private message, but Fizel saw a bit more when something fell on the water at the beginning of the trip. Not relevant, but that's why he is looking around on his own. He is also just unfriendly if I got that right from Eyes

Mar 22, 2023 9:46 am

Squinting at the dwarf, Agna straightens from the bench. "We might as well find the man, if you're worried. Ask him how much longer this boat ride's likely to last. Izuhn?"

Mar 23, 2023 8:58 pm

"Don't take things too lightly Fizel, you should know how cruel the 'bad weather' can be here." He shakes his head, whether because of Fizel or to clear his own head of fear even he doesn't know. "A ship needs a captain and it won't hurt to make sure we're still on course with all of these bad omens about."

Icebreaker

Mar 25, 2023 2:54 pm

Icebreaker

Fizel ignores Izuhn's warning about the weather, though it is clear that it was mostly to sound though, as his expression gave away some sort of understanding that "here" isn't called the Frozenfar for no reason. Curious by Fizel's remark on the captain's routine and worried by the bad omens in the stars, you make it to the deck once Agna managed to eat all she could tolerate. As you leave, Agna notices the cook eyeing her attentively.

Up on the main deck, you are welcomed by the freezing winds of the night. The temperature is palpably dropping as you move north.

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Mar 25, 2023 5:46 pm

"Bad things to come.." Izuhn mutters, observing the vast darkness of the empty sky.

Mar 25, 2023 11:33 pm

"Well, looks like the captain's still breathin'," Agna grunts. She watches the man converse with his sailors for a moment then turns away, looking for Fizel. "What were you worried about in the first place, then?"

Fizel Axebreaker

Mar 27, 2023 2:29 pm

Fizel Axebreaker

"Well then, lets see what business the captain has by the crow's nest". Fizel manages to articulate after mumbling something inaudible in response to Agna. He stops to look at Izuhn. "Another one of your omens? Anything more specific than is going to be cold?" he asks, unwilling to believe any of the so called "signs"

Mar 27, 2023 9:14 pm

"No, nothing specific this time. Just makes me uneasy to be under a sky with no stars."

Icebreaker

Mar 27, 2023 11:30 pm

Icebreaker

You are walking towards the captain while discussing the omens, when you notice the captain looking far into the night, guided by one of the crew members who is pointing somewhere in the endless sea.

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Mar 28, 2023 2:03 am

"Is it the ship!?!" Izuhn barely manages to cry out. "Something worse than cold weather might be coming to us. Agna, Fizel, be ready."

Mar 28, 2023 3:41 am

"Be helpful if some'un simply said what to be ready for," Agna mutters. Nevertheless, she follows the direction of the dwarf's gaze, trying to make out what the cause of alarm actually was.

Rolls

Search - lv5, SR: 5-10 (f1-c0) - (2d6)

(24) = 6

Cap'n Harkin

Mar 28, 2023 9:27 am

OOC:

Since search stands in for perception I'll go with "eavesdropping" :p

Cap'n Harkin

Agna is briefly confused as Izuhn mentions "the ship". Could there be a problem with the Icebreaker the dwarf was aware of? She quickly starts looking for clues out in the night, trying to figure out where the captain is looking. Though in the cloudy night it she can't see far, she hears the captain mention a ship ahead and after a while manages catch a glimpse of a shadowy silhouette in the dark.

"Ah Izuhn, you found your way back to us" the captain says as she notices you approach, quickly extending the greeting to Agna. "It seems that the ship you spotted earlier is not flying any banners. With the early winter, no ship has left north from Luskan and none is expected to return..." she looks at the nightwatchman. "Though it could have been one that was expected to have returned..."

OOC:

Quick OOC reminder that Luskan is ruled by ... ahem ... pirates

Mar 28, 2023 11:10 am

OOC:

Just confirming, Captain Harkin's a woman?

The orc turns her attention at Izuhn too at the captain's query, looking to make sense of whatever was going on.

Mar 28, 2023 11:52 am

testlum says:

Just confirming, Captain Harkin's a woman?

OOC:

That is a good point, I forgot the captain was the only named NPC -_-. Then I found that picture so now she is, captain Annie Harkin :D

Mar 29, 2023 1:06 pm

"Quite concerning. I'm not too familiar with ships, their routes, or their common behavior though. Does this ship seem like one that had gone missing? Could it have been commandeered and now flying no banners as to be secretive?"

"Last night I spotted another ship out in front of us slowly closing in. I thought nothing of it but the other watchmen seemed quite unsettled by it." Izhun adds to Agna as a quieter aside.

Mar 29, 2023 1:21 pm

RAAMtentacles says:

Last night I spotted another ship out in front of us slowly closing in

OOC:

Sorry I wasn't clear, but they are talking about the same ship

CESN says:

It seems that the ship you spotted earlier is not flying any banners.

Mar 29, 2023 1:22 pm

Agna folds her arms, turning her head to stare at the captain. "What's the captain think then? S'her ship and crew. They'd know better'n us whatever's going on." The shaman raises her voice. "Captain! Be we in harm's way?"

Mar 29, 2023 1:23 pm

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Cap'n Harkin

Mar 29, 2023 1:51 pm

Cap'n Harkin

The captain nods in agreement when Agna points out that this is her ship. "Indeed" she starts, looking into the horizon "It is our duty to see what is going on and if needed, rescue any cargo that may have been lost" He watchman laughs as she mentions "rescuing the cargo". She turns to both of you with a mischievous smile. "Well, would you be up for a little adventure? It might be worth the little delay"

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Mar 29, 2023 1:55 pm

"I worry about the deteriorating conditions but you're the captain here and I'll trust your instincts."

Mar 29, 2023 1:59 pm

"So long as we reach the Dale before the winter does," Agna mutters.

Cap'n Annie Harkin, the Red

Mar 30, 2023 11:37 am

Cap'n Annie Harkin, the Red

Captain Harkin is thrilled. It's not like you are really looking forward to it, but you didn't say no, and that's all she needed to not hear! She starts barking orders to change direction and prepare for a salvage operation. She mostly disregards your worries but, after awhile, she takes a moment to reassure you. "Doesn't worry lads, winter is already here. You are not going to miss it!" She gives you a childish smile as she goes off to make sure all the crew is ready.

Mar 30, 2023 11:43 am

"Salvaging a derelict ship is a new one for me. At least our journey has been eventful right?" Izuhn makes a weak attempt at a laugh, trying to cover up his nerves at the situation before them. Bad omens, empty ship, open water. Not a good combination. He'll be greatful to be on land again.

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The Soul of Winter

Mar 30, 2023 11:53 am

The Soul of Winter

It takes you most of the night for the other ship to come in insight. As dawn breaks, you start to notice the details of the looming, shattered hulk. The crew immediately starts to whisper about the extensive damage. "Horrible storm. Tidal wave. Disrespected the Gods. Aliens" all sort of theories are put forward to explain the damage. As you listen to the crew, it becomes clear to you that even the fact that the ship is afloat is surprising.

Whatever hit the ship was strong enough to carry off the masts, sails, and rigging. Its figurehead, once a majestic angel in flight, has be hacked and disfigured into a deformed horror. The vessel list noticeable to port, evidence that the stabilizing ballast has shifted, thought the incline doesn't appear severe enough to make moving on the deck hazardous. The ship rides-low in the water, implying that the bilge and possibly the lowest deck are flooded. It looks like the Soul of the Winter might sink during the next tenday or so.

Mar 30, 2023 12:39 pm

Agna, seeing the glint of avarice in Captain Harkin's eyes, makes a low sound of exasperation. She stands on deck as the crew scurry to-and-fro at the captain's behest, ready to board the derelict ship. Averse as she was to the idea, Agna resigns herself to accompany the captain when the boarding began, lest they ended up short a captain for the remainder of the journey. Foolhardy she might be, but Captain Harkin could hardly be replaced while the Icebreaker was in open water.

Cap'n Harkin

Mar 31, 2023 12:24 pm

Cap'n Harkin

Once the preparations for the salvage have begun, captain Harkin approaches you again. "Given the state of the ship..." she points to the heavily damaged Soul of Winter "... we'll be sending out a small scouting party to quickly sweep the deck, check the structural stability, and find out if there are any survivors." She points at some of the two sailors reading a rowboat to launch. "I can't order a full boarding before guaranteeing the safety of my crew".

Having heard Izuhn's comment she smiles and adds. "If you'd like the full experience, be my guest."

Mar 31, 2023 2:30 pm

Izuhn looks at Agna, the question already written on his face. "What do you think?"

Apr 1, 2023 11:59 pm

"We won't be gettin' on til the captain's had at least a peek," Agna replies. "Let's get it over with, eh? Fizel, you comin'?"

The Soul of Winter

Apr 2, 2023 9:33 am

The Soul of Winter

[ +- ] The Soul of Winter

Fizel smiles at Agna's question. "Well, we can't have that cargo ship just sink without helping now can we?"

It becomes clear to you that motivation is interpreted in a different way on the high seas as the captain is pleased with your answer, despite your lack of conviction. In no time, the sailors bring you ropes and grappling hooks and show you one of the ferries for you to board.

Once it is all ready, you are lowered to the sea and taken to the derelict. The sailors rowing stop to check for ways in and notice that there are no portholes or any other large opening. They point up and let you know that you will have to scale the algae-slick hull to the main deck of the quarter deck.

OOC:

And while you do it, give me a strength check with a +1 bonus from the grappling hooks. Another crew will pick the "other landing" but it's not really that relevant

Apr 2, 2023 10:18 am

With a grimace, Agna wraps her hands around the cords of rope. She inhales the salt-tinged air and begins to pull.

Rolls

Strength - lv3, SR: 5-8 (f1-c0) - (2d6)

(51) = 6

Apr 2, 2023 11:36 am

This is definitely more than Izuhn bargained for, hanging out over open water on the side of a slimy ship. He's here now though so time to make the best of it. He heaves his grappling hook up towards the ship's deck and latches on. He shortly begins pulling himself slowly and cautiously up the ship's side, eventually reaching the top without any issues.

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Rolls

Strength - lv4, SR: 5-9 (f-1-c0) - (2d6)

(26) = 8

The Soul of Winter

Apr 3, 2023 12:44 pm

The Soul of Winter

You manage to climb the slippery surface of the ship's hull with no problem, despite the initial doubts. You make it up to the main deck, where you witness the damage to the structure first hand. The upper decks slope gently down towards the ship's port side and all that remains of the ship's masts are short wooden stumps. However, the double doors leading to the cabins fore and aft appear intact, as does the metal grate in the deck that offers access to the lower decks. Aside from the rhythmic creak of the ship's badly weathered timbers, all seems quiet at a first glance. You look up and see the Captain's party jumping into the quarterdeck. She quickly signals to let you know that all looks ok there.

OOC:

4 options: front and back cabins or going down (such a 3D adventure 🤣) or look around

[ +- ] 'map'

Apr 4, 2023 11:14 pm

"The back cabin usually holds the most valuable items that were in the captain's possession. In our case they might contain answers as well. I think it best that we begin there."

Apr 5, 2023 12:58 am

Agna nods, looking around the interior with a wary eye. "Lead on then. I'll keep behind ye."

Apr 5, 2023 1:53 am

Izuhn slowly and carefully advances towards the rear cabin, opens the door, and looks around before entering. If he sees nothing alarming then he'll continue inside the room to investigate.

The Soul of Winter

Apr 5, 2023 1:23 pm

The Soul of Winter

As a far traveled merchant, Izuhn immediately identifies where the captain's cabin should be located. Moving carefully, he finds the door unlocked, and opens it slowly.

The loud creaking of the weathered door dwarfs all other sounds, anticipating a rough stone altar, the center piece inside the cabin. Strange markings cover the altar, mud cakes the floor around it and humanoid skulls mounted on wooden spikes ring the wall above.

The corners of this room are piled with garbage and debris, crudely cut wooden logs, smashed furniture, torn sacks, shattered crates, and small piles of dried seaweed. As you step inside, you notice the staircase that descends from the southeast corner, and an acrid odor that fills the air.

OOC:

What do you do or search for? Roll whatever you think its suitable :D It's going to be fail forward, you get what you want but there will be a surprise on a failed roll (twist option)

[ +- ] 'map'

Apr 6, 2023 8:47 pm

Izuhn is startled at seeing the state of the room and the stone altar set up in the center of it. Seeing all the signs of cult activity at work, Izuhn detects magic before proceeding further.

OOC:

Depending on how this goes, Izuhn has some other things he might want to find.

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Rolls

Magic - lv6, SR: 5-11 (f-1-c0) - (2d6)

(32) = 5

Apr 6, 2023 9:07 pm

OOC:

ahaha players always picking the only option not in the book 🤣 you succeed so unless Agna messes up, you can definitely check other things.

Apr 7, 2023 12:15 am

OOC:

Eh sorry, am I supposed to roll too? Agna's not really looking for anything, just following Izuhn.

Fizel Axebreaker

Apr 8, 2023 5:57 pm

OOC:

No no, just in case you wanted to check something.

Fizel Axebreaker

As Izuhn walks inside the room, he becomes suspicious that something other than a storm may have happened here. He focus his senses on the weave trying to detect any vestiges of magical activity. Agna stands by the door checking what the dwarf is doing. "Looks like this ship got a good shaking eh?" Fizel comments as he catches up with the orc.

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Apr 8, 2023 6:47 pm

"Fizel, keep an eye on that staircase there if you don't mind. I think there's some magic at work here." Izuhm approaches the altar to try and decipher the symbols on it. "Agna, have you ever seen anything like this?"

Rolls

History - lv4, SR: 5-9 (f-1-c0) - (2d6)

(54) = 9

Umberlee Altar

Apr 8, 2023 7:17 pm

Umberlee Altar

Izuhn inspects the altar closely.

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Apr 8, 2023 7:56 pm

Realization coming to him before Agna's response, Izuhn blurts out. "That is the symbol of Umberlee." He says this while gesturing to a set of leftward and rightward curling waves. "She's the Queen of the Depths. Quite ferocious and temperamental. Sailors often try to appease her so that they have a safe voyage. That obviously didn't happen here. I wonder if this was set in before or after the damage to this ship."

Apr 9, 2023 3:08 am

Agna shakes her head. "Whatever happened 'ere, it won't bode well for us." The orc shaman makes a gesture encompassing their surroundings, then spits. "Did the cap'n answer ye earlier? Was this one o' them ships that belonged to Luskan?"

Scaly humanoid

Apr 9, 2023 8:43 am

Scaly humanoid

OOC:

YOu didn't fail any check do you are not surprised (no penalty)

"What's that?" Fizel suddenly shouts, looking at something moving within the debris.

You barely have time to notice what he means when you see 4 amputated rotting hands craw out of the broken furniture, while a horrific warped humanoid with barnacles and coral encrusted on its scaly skin, slowly stands up from the web of seaweed on the other side of the room.

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Apr 9, 2023 1:03 pm

Agna startles as the dwarf raises his voice in alarm. Her hands are empty, the quarterstaff stowed away in her cabin. Now she casts her eyes about, hunting for a suitable piece of wood or other broken furniture to use as a makeshift weapon.

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Rolls

Search - lv5, SR: 5-10 (f1-c0) - (2d6)

(42) = 6

Apr 10, 2023 4:58 pm

Izuhn isn't caught off guard but is still wide eyed at what is coming out of the wreckage. Quickly he throws his hands out and tries to bring light down on the warped scaly humanoid.

[ +- ] Moonbeam

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Rolls

Magic - lv6, SR: 5-11 (f-1-c0) - (2d6)

(51) = 6

Fish creature

Apr 11, 2023 9:18 am

Fish creature

Izuhn is quick to react. As the creature slowly stumbles his way, the moon peeks from behind the dark clouds and a beam of light shines right on the twisted humanoid, it's skin melting into a watery substance. Fizel jumps away from the magical light as the hands crawl in everyone's direction, while Agna manages to escape their grip and takes a wooden chair leg to use as an improvised club.

A fish-like creature with webbed feet, hands and ears, and a finned tail comes up the stairs to check what is going on. Seeing you, it shouts something as it grabs a fishing spear, preparing to throw it.

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OOC:

Sea spawn down, 4 Crawling Claw and 1 Sahuagin to go!

Remember that you are free to narrate how your roll's result looks like if you want :D

Apr 11, 2023 9:57 am

OOC:

What is a crawling claw? Nevermind, skipped over the above description.

While Izuhn concentrates on his spell, Agna imposes herself between the dwarf and the encroaching attackers. She hefts the broken chair leg, swinging at the disembodied claws as they fling themselves into the air.

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Rolls

Melee - lv3, SR: 5-8 (f1-c0) - (2d6)

(64) = 10

Apr 11, 2023 3:11 pm

Satisfied that the abomination before him is struck down, Izuhn throws his hands to the side and switches the moon's light onto the newly arrived Sahuagin. The light blinds the creature and it drops its spear before it can throw it. Whipping around in an attempt to block out the blinding light, it tumbles back down the stairs finding itself skewered and hanging from a hook meant to hang caught fish.

Fish man down!

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Rolls

Magic - lv6, SR: 5-11 (f-1-c0) - (2d6)

(34) = 7

Fish creature

Apr 11, 2023 3:41 pm

Fish creature

Agna attempts to fight off the rotting hands which surround her, continuously trying to grab the orc and push her to the ground. Unable to keep them away, one of the hand manages to climb the orc's leg when she is distracted.

OOC:

Twist fail: they got you now. If you don't solve the new problem, they will restrain you next and then the damage starts. -1 to your next action against the hand on your leg

Seeing the twisted humanoid melt under the moonlight, Izuhn quickly moves it to the fish like creature, blinding it just has the spear was thrown at Agna. Instead of the orc, the spear pierces one of the hands crawling to take advantage of the orc's weaker position. Stuck to the wooden plank, the hand pointless struggles to get itself free until it stops completely.

OOC:

Since the Sahuagin looks more like "the boss", I felt it was more cinematic to "switch the kill" to one of the hands.

Apr 12, 2023 12:06 pm

As the unnatural hand latches onto Agna, she relinquishes the makeshift club in favour of prying its clammy fingers away.

Rolls

Strength - lv3, SR: 5-8 (f0-c0) - (2d6)

(36) = 9

Apr 12, 2023 1:58 pm

Seeing Agna grappled and struggling to free herself from the hand's grip, Izuhn grabs up the club that she dropped and wallops the grappling hand stunning it just enough for her to loosen its grip and free herself.

OOC:

Help action to Agna, giving her a +1 and making her roll a success!

Apr 12, 2023 2:02 pm

OOC:

I think that's still a fail, since she gets -1 penalty from the hand's attack.

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Apr 12, 2023 2:14 pm

OOC:

Oh no, I didn't see that. Perhaps a different course of action then? I'm not sure how this would resolve. Is that action just wasted, would I roll to help, or should Izuhn do something else?

Apr 12, 2023 5:27 pm

OOC:

So a quick hack to get the -1 penalty is to check a wound box before rolling and then unchecking it :D

@RAAMtentacles the need for help was well spotted, but testlum is right. We can completely redo the action if you want to try something else.

You can always roll to help with the multiple helper's rules, where you also roll yourself (adding another -1 penalty from 1 helper). If you do that, I can even have Fizel join and help, but that requires a roll with a -2 penalty from 2 helpers.

Apr 13, 2023 2:05 am

OOC:

I'll go with another plan of action, disregarding the previous post.

Seeing Agna struggling to get free, Izuhn moves to try and eliminate what threat he can. He pulls the spear from the plank it is embedded in and thrusts towards one of the surrounding hands but not the one grappling Agna. He successfully skewers another hand, creating a kabob sort of effect on the spear.

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Rolls

Melee - lv3, SR: 5-8 (f-1-c0) - (2d6)

(62) = 8

Apr 14, 2023 12:18 am

Losing her balance with the monstrous hands grappling her, Agna topples onto the salt-crusted planks. She sputters with outrage. Unable to regain her footing, the orc settles for rolling over, hoping to squash the hand with her full weight.

Rolls

Strength - lv3, SR: 5-8 (f0-c0) - (2d6)

(51) = 6

Rotten hands

Apr 14, 2023 2:15 pm

Rotten hands

The three hands left manage to work together to trip Agna. Just as the orc falls, one of the hands is looses its grip and flies over close to Izuhn. The dwarf pulls the fish creature's spear and skews the free hand in no time.

The fish creature, seeing Agna fall, tries to gain the upper hand by taking out Izuhn with its claws.

OOC:

The Sahuagin attacking Izuhn is a sort of taunt move, making him a priority.

Realizing she won't be able to stand up as the hands are trying to restraining her, Agna starts to roll around the wooden floor, luckily managing to catch one in a bad position with enough pressure to crack its fingers.

Apr 18, 2023 8:52 am

OOC:

Just a quick summary of the situation. We have the Sahuagin attacking Izuhn (doesn't change anything, except hinting at the consequences of a fail) and one hand left trying to grab Agna. Once those are dealt with, the room looks empty.

Apr 18, 2023 9:08 am

Agna grabs hold of one of the wooden frames of the ship, pulling herself upright. She aims a hard kick at the last hand. Undeterred by its fallen brethren, the hand jerks aside before leaping at Agna and wrapping itself around her throat.

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Rolls

Melee - lv3, SR: 5-8 (f0-c0) - (2d6)

(22) = 4

Apr 18, 2023 2:53 pm

No longer able to ignore the direct presence of the Sahuagin, Izuhn grasps the spear and begins sparring with the creature. The two trade blows but Izuhn's armor protects him from the creature's claws. It proves less resistant to the spear though and suffers several deep gashes from the exchange. The creature lunges at Izuhn, intent on trying a more powerful and perhaps killing blow, only to find the spear lodged deep into its gut, suffering a killing blow itself.

Last edited April 18, 2023 2:56 pm

Rolls

Melee - lv3, SR: 5-8 (f-1-c0) - (2d6)

(23) = 5

Fizel Axebreaker

Apr 19, 2023 9:25 am

OOC:

agna rolled doubles below her skill level, so she gets an experience she can use for a +1 bonus on a future action. This could be noticing something about the hand behavior that will help you fight off the next one, or how to balance on something during high sea combat or anything else you find suitable she may have noticed.

Fizel Axebreaker

With only one severed hand left, Agna easily stands up. The hand quickly realises it can't pin down the orc and drop to the floor, changing strategy from restrain to kill as it jumps straight at Agna's throat.

As Agna struggles to breath from the surprisingly strong grasp of the hand, the scratching sound of the fish creature's claws hitting Izuhn armour's metal strips echoes trhough the room. After a quick exchange of blows, the dwarf manages to pierce the creature, it's scales unable to provide enough protection from the sharp spear.

Fizel quickly moves inside the room and grabs the remaining hand from Agna's neck, crushing it under his foot. As the room falls quiet, you look around, checking for any other hidden threats.

OOC:

Ok, that's it. No other visible threats inside this room. There's a lot or broken stuff around, stairs down from where the Sahuagin came from, and the door back to the deck where the captain was last time you saw her.

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Apr 19, 2023 12:32 pm

Agna coughs, rubbing at the raw skin where the hand had tried to throttle her. "We should join back with the captain. After that, I don't trust anything on this ship to be safe."

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Apr 20, 2023 8:35 pm

"I agree. She may have ran into similar difficulties."

As they're moving back, something terrible dawns on Izuhn. "Could the splash into the water have been one of those terrible creatures?"

Apr 21, 2023 1:36 am

"Might be at that. Can't do anything 'bout that now, though. One mess at a time, eh?"

Apr 21, 2023 2:04 am

"I'd hate to return to that same mess our our ship too. Let's keep an eye out, even back there."

Apr 21, 2023 4:02 am

"Aye. I'll be glad to set down on land again, away from all this nonsense. Fishmen!" Agna agrees.

Cap'n Harkin

Apr 22, 2023 10:15 am

Cap'n Harkin

While you're discussing possible connections between these fishpeople and the strange event early in your travel, you hear a loud scream and some quick sounds of battle. You rush outside (Fizel staying a little behind to check the room) to see one of the sailors stumbling out of the opposite door surrounded by wet algae. He falls motionless revealing another of those fishmen behind. Seeing you, the creature stops for a brief moment, just enough for a rapier to pierce where you'd assume it heart is.

"It looks like we have unexpected guests" The captain says as she notices you. Pulling her sword from the dead creature and immediately cleaning the blood like liquid from it. "The ship's not doing well. Will probably sink before we make to port. These timbers saw more than a simple storm. Some of the marks are from something else... something big." The surviving sailors quickly drag the wounded and lean them on the side of the ship, calling out the smaller rowboats for help.

OOC:

Only way now is down or out!

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Apr 22, 2023 10:44 am

"Let's leave and hurry it along to the bottom then," Agna says. "If the fishfolk and their watery goddess want this wreck, give it to her and we can be off in peace."

Apr 22, 2023 11:36 am

The Izuhn with any sort of sense agrees with Agna, it's time to go. The trader side of Izuhn on the other hand..... well, it doesn't see any harm in looking before they leave.

"What cargo were they carrying? Any idea what may be in the hold? If we're going to scuttle the ship then we may want that first."

Cap'n Harkin

Apr 24, 2023 1:30 pm

Cap'n Harkin

Captain Harkin looks at Agna, unimpressed by the orc's willingness to just let the ship sink. She quickly grabs the opportunity presented by Izuhn's uncertainty.

"In these waters? Has to be a merchant ship", she is quick to tell the dwarf. "Very few come this far north if not to try their luck selling the scrimshaw crafts, copper and silver and... some of them fine Battlehammer's weapons". She stops to look at Izuhn for moment, probably considering if he might be related to the dwarven clan.

Slowly, a greedy smile starts to show on her face. "I heard them dwarves have found some interesting new materials to play with. If true, coin will be flowing north once this winder is done." All the while she is waving her men to start removing the grate blocking the way to the lower deck

OOC:

You can leave of course, but convincing her to follow will be a persuasion with penalty for Izuhn (since he is not as keen)

Apr 24, 2023 2:57 pm

Agna folds her arms, equally irate at the captain's lack of concern. For the sake of time, she refrains from arguing - the captain's eagerness to sway Izuhn to her side made it clear how fruitless that would be. "It be all our heads you're gambling with, cap'n. Not just your own." the orc snaps. She lifts one hand to touch the dull stone tied with thong around her neck, ready to tear it off at the first sign of trouble.

Apr 24, 2023 10:01 pm

Izuhn is not lured so much by coin as he is the goods themselves. Not really a dwarf among dwarves, he's not got a special love for what the northern dwarves might forge. He can always make a trade but it isn't often that he can find a piece of history.

"Perhaps it wouldn't hurt to have a look. I don't think anything mundane is worth the danger of staying though."

Cap'n Harkin

Apr 26, 2023 9:01 am

Cap'n Harkin

"It surely won't hurt!" the captain assures Izuhn, despite the dead sailor just a few feet away. "Well, most cargo is likely mundane, but the folks up north may need it to make it through the long winter and..." she stops looking at the men removing the grate, an excited smile forming. "... we have a mystery to solve! Hey! What's taking so long?" The sailors look up and start complaining about how the grate is rusted shut.

You both notice that Fizel has not made his way to the main deck yet.

Apr 26, 2023 4:55 pm

Izuhn shuffles slightly. "Perhaps that's a sign that we had best be going..." He then notices the conspicuous lack of Fizel. "Agna, let's collect Fizel and then we can make our way back across. I've got an even worse feeling about this boat now."

Apr 26, 2023 11:35 pm

"Weren't he right behind us?" Agna glares at the empty space where the dwarf ought to have been standing. "Hope that one's not got gold between his ears from all that talk with the cap'n."

She turns and calls out his name. "Fizel! Where be ye?"

Fizel Axebreaker

Apr 27, 2023 8:29 am

Fizel Axebreaker

As you go back to the captain's cabin you spot Fizel quickly hiding something he found. He looks back as Agna calls for him. "Still here. Checking all this mess. You think there;'s more fishmen down there?".

OOC:

Ok, so it seems to me both of you want to make it back to the Icebreaker. You did not roll to persuade the captain, so she will stay and explore.

Apr 27, 2023 9:37 am

Agna gives a quick shake of her head, belatedly answering Izuhn's suggestion. "Better we stay together as one group with the cap'n. Don't want to lose her if she finds trouble here."

Apr 27, 2023 11:07 am

"At this point, I think there could be anything down there! Did you find anything worthwhile in here at least?" Izuhn sighs with weariness. "Aye, Agna. That's a fair point. Not much of a crew without a captain."

Fizel Axebreaker

Apr 27, 2023 3:40 pm

Fizel Axebreaker

"Nothing of value. Just a couple of coins and a ruined book". Without much interest, he waves the damaged pages of what could be a diary.

Cap'n Harkin

Apr 27, 2023 3:40 pm

Cap'n Harkin

You suddenly hear the metallic noise of something heavy fall on the main deck. "Perfect! Time to check that cargo!" You hear the overjoyed voice of the captain followed by loud footsteps. "You there! Get back to the Icebreaker and make sure they get seen by the cleric. We are going in!"

Apr 28, 2023 12:47 am

"We're comin' with you, cap'n." Agna retorts. "There's no one there to steer the ship if you get eaten by one o' the fishmen." So said, she moves to join the group moving to investigate the cargo.

The Soul of Winter

May 1, 2023 8:33 am

The Soul of Winter

The three of you join the others just in time to watch the first sailor climbing down the worn ladder into the lower deck. "There's something here captain!" you hear is voice echo as a second sailor starts to go down.

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May 1, 2023 10:02 pm

"Nothing dangerous I hope!?"

May 1, 2023 11:04 pm

"Wouldna count on that."

The Soul of Winter

May 2, 2023 8:15 am

The Soul of Winter

As you both wonder what is down there, you start hearing the echoed scuttling of something in the dark until... "Whaaaa? aaaaa Heeeelp..." you hear a loud noise of rusted metal crack followed by a splash on water. "You ok?" You hear the other sailor moving around checking his colleague as the captain decides to join them in the dark deck.

OOC:

Well done, and NPC just "disarmed" a trap for you :D

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May 2, 2023 8:33 am

"Think you can give some light down there, Izuhn? Like that trick o' yours," Agna asks the dwarf standing next to her. "Them's stumbling around in the dark like blind bats."

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May 2, 2023 10:18 am

"Excellent idea." Izuhn lifts his hands and bends the light of the moon down into the lower deck.

OOC:

I don't think the would require a roll but I'm happy to give one if you prefer.

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May 2, 2023 11:19 am

OOC:

no roll needed, you could have just said you light a torch as well, so it feels mostly RP. Eventually, you'd get it right :D

So... anyone going down or just giving the pirates sailors some help?

May 2, 2023 11:22 am

A newly lit path in front of him, Izuhn carefully descends into the lower deck. He keeps his wits about him and scans the area once arriving on the floor.

May 2, 2023 12:02 pm

Agna follows suit, clambering down and squinting before her eyes adjust to the artificial light.

The Soul of Winter

May 3, 2023 9:49 am

The Soul of Winter

As you climb down the unsteady ladder to join the others, Izuhn's moonlight illuminates the narrow corridors that connect, from a quick door count, at least four or five different rooms. The entire place is full of salt-smelling sea weeds, forming a wet and cold web that, though too weak to hinder your movements, make seeing anything in the dim light hard. You heard the scuttling of something around you, and even catch a glimpse at a small moving shadow on the wooden walls, but your attention is mostly drawn to the hole on the floor. Another metal grate seems to have stood here, now broken by the weight of the sailor who was searching the corridors. Izuhn's light shines down to the bottom deck to reveal the sailor standing up in a pool of freezing water.

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OOC:

So besides all the doors around (marked in red) you can try all sorts of checks: search, nature, religion, persuasion, etc :D

May 3, 2023 9:59 am

"You hurt o'er there? Anything broken?" Agna calls out to the unlucky sailor.

May 3, 2023 6:31 pm

Izuhn looks around the room for a rope. Finding a rope used for hauling cargo, he quickly uncoils it and lowers it through the hole. "Here! Grab on to this. We'll haul you out."

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Rolls

Search - lv4, SR: 5-9 (f-1-c0) - (2d6)

(32) = 5

May 4, 2023 12:12 am

As the sailor grabs hold of the rope and secures it around himself, Agna joins Izuhn in dragging the rope back up to safe ground.

Rolls

Strength - lv3, SR: 5-8 (f0-c0) - (2d6)

(42) = 6

Cap'n Harkin

May 4, 2023 4:08 pm

Cap'n Harkin

The sailor goes silent for a brief moment, staring somewhere beyond the edge of the dim light. "Pull me up! Pull me up! Quick!" he shouts in panic as he grabs the rope Izuhn lowered in a hurry. Agna is quick to react and pulls the rope as fast as she can. Being focused on her effort, the orc doesn't notice anything, but Izuhn sees the water from the flooded deck wave as the sailor jumps out of it and... the pattern doesn't look quite right...

As the sailor grabs the edge of the broken grate, Captain Harkin turns towards one of the corridors, stabbing the wooden wall in one swift movement. "Looks like we've got company." She swings her rapier, throwing another dead, rotting hand flat on the floor just as you both notice two humanoid shapes moving towards you from the narrow corridor.

May 5, 2023 12:02 am

"Always more," Agna snarls in disgust. She hooks her thumb over the stone hanging around her neck and tugs it loose. "Vokarr! A fight! We could use yer help over 'ere!" she continues, addressing the stone now sitting in her palm.

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May 5, 2023 1:15 am

Izuhn moves his light over to illuminate the shapes moving down the corridor.

Scaly humanoid

May 5, 2023 8:49 am

Scaly humanoid

As Izuhn moves his light to illuminate the shapes, the faint light is reflected on their wet scaly skin. You hear a scream of fear as one of the sailors falls flat on the floor as he is surprised by another fish creature who jumped from the ceiling. Captain Harkin quickly reacts, forcing the fish thing to back off the sailor. "Time to go!" She shouts as the two sailors start to fall back towards one of the doors.

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Vokarr the Eyebiter

May 5, 2023 9:03 am

Vokarr the Eyebiter

However, as soon as Agna calls on Vokarr a eerie cold quickly washes over the crowded corridor as the faint image of an orc warchief appears in front of the two scaly humanoids. Even before anyone can consider if the new arrival is just an illusion, he raises his great axe and cuts down both creatures in one strike.

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OOC:

Two more hands appear and there's one fish creature.

May 5, 2023 12:45 pm

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Agna turns around to berate the captain, before realizing the captain had already sounded the retreat. "Sense at last," she mutters. "Come on, Izuhn. You heard the cap'n. Time to get off this cursed thing. Vokarr! Guard us!"

May 6, 2023 2:37 pm

Eyes wide at the ghostly warchief before him, Izuhn nods his heads and runs after Agna. "Sounds like a plan to me!"

Pristess

May 8, 2023 10:22 am

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Pristess

OOC:

You follow the captain into trouble obviously!

As the Chieftain's spirit deals with all the creatures int he corridor, you all fall back into the next room. As you enter the room, you immediately notice the floor is covered with runes written in blood. A circle has been carved into the floor's wooden planks and seaweeds cover the walls and ceiling. Two humanoid-sized bundles attached to the ceiling writhe as hundreds of tiny crabs swarm over them.

In the middle of the carved circle, you see a unattractive priestess-looking woman flipping pages of a damaged book. She turns to you as you enter. "Blessed be Umberlee for guiding you here" she says, resting her eyes on Agna for a little too long, giving the orc a strange feeling of uneasiness.

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May 8, 2023 11:45 am

OOC:

Oh, I thought the captain was headed to one of the exits...

"Who the devil be you, woman?" Agna demands. "Be all this nonsense your handiwork? What do you want with us?"

Rolls

Intimidation - lv6, SR: 5-11 (f0-c0) - (2d6)

(33) = 6

Krell Grohlg

May 8, 2023 5:15 pm

OOC:

Agna gets another intimidation experience, but I'll say she is not completely intimidated, but she is definitely on the defensive. You'll need to raise that roll for that, but can use the experience you gained if you want.

Krell Grohlg

The woman looks at Agna, again just a second too long that she would need to. But this time, she takes a few steps back and turns her gaze down before speaking. After that, er eyes start to focus only on the others, as if she was measuring if they are as threatening as the orc. "You can call me Krell Grohlg" she says with a smile that reveals her crooked teeth. "Well, well, what nonsense is this you're talking about? This old ship has been ravaged by Umberlee's wrath. An old devout woman such as me couldn't have possible done this to a fully crewed ship." After a few words her gaze rest on Izuhn, as she decides to plea directly to the dwarf. "With you? I only want to be out of this place before it is too late. Maybe you can help me?"

May 8, 2023 11:30 pm

Agna spits. "How fool do you think we are? You sit in a bloody witch circle on a dead ship like nothing's strange, callin' us blessed of your watery goddess. Tell truth or that's the end o' our talk."

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Rolls

Intimidation - lv6, SR: 5-11 (f0-c0) - (2d6)

(25) = 7

May 9, 2023 1:49 am

"Seems to me the that the only way you'll be heading is down with this ship! What in blazes are you doing down here?" Izuhn stays close to the entrance of the room and keeps an eye on the woman.

Krell Grohlg

May 9, 2023 10:16 am

OOC:

That is a critical intimidation then

Krell Grohlg

Krell looks at Agna as she calls out her pretense. "She sent you to get it back didn't she? She thinks she can just freeze Umberlee's domain and get away with it?" The old woman shouts at Agna, infuriated by the orc's threatening attitude. She grabs the damaged book, its pages suddenly catching fire in a sudden instant of destruction. As the tiny crabs start to run away from the room, two scaly humanoid creatures crawl out of the bundles attached to the ceiling.

Krell Grohlg

May 9, 2023 10:23 am

Krell Grohlg

Krell drops all illusions, revealing her horrific appearance. The abysmally grotesque creature's pallid yellow skin with patches of green, slimy scales and bony protrusions is revealed, the stench of rotting fish quickly filling the room. Its piscine eyes are devoid of life with deep, black pupils surrounded by red. She smiles, shark-like teeth filling rows inside her mouth.

"What is... THAT THING!" one of the sailors shouts in panic, dropping his cutlass.

OOC:

Horrific appearance on everyone seeing her! I didn't think we have any willpower-like skill, so maybe... Insight check to see past the horror? Agna has +1 bonus from her intimidation. Failure means you are frighted.

As far as you can tell, there's 2 sea spawns and a very pissed sea hag to fight

May 9, 2023 10:30 am

"Whate'er you think I want, you can keep it and good riddance," Agna retorts. "Mad thing. Izuhn, you see where the cap'n went? I am goin' to drag the wretched woman OFF THIS SHIP!"

OOC:

Honestly I've had enough fighting for now. RAAM, you okay with running?

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Rolls

Insight - lv2, SR: 5-7 (f0-c0) - (2d6)

(14) = 5

May 9, 2023 10:52 am

"I've no idea where she went!" Izuhn exclaims, eyes widening with fear. He drops all pretense of bravery and begins to run in the opposite direction of Krell.

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Rolls

Insight - lv1, SR: 5-6 (f-1-c0) - (2d6)

(22) = 4

Krell Grohlg

May 10, 2023 12:07 pm

OOC:

Izuhn does get a level up from that double fail since 2 is above is current level :D

Agna turns to check Izuhn's reaction to her suggestion about finally getting out of this cursed ship. The dwarf however, is frozen, terrified by distorted horror in front of him. The sickening stench of the thing fills his lungs as his legs give away in a sudden weakness, as cold sweat drops from his forehead to be absorbed by his long dwaven beard.

Krell Grohlg

Krell glares at the screaming sailor, holding his gaze until he drops on the floor unconscious. Seeing the effect of such abomination, Izuhn panics and runs away into the first door he finds.

OOC:

Izuhn is frighted, though we can consider it only as an RP guideline. When you said "close to the entrance", I though you went around her to block the second passage as int he map below. Is that ok? This will sort of define where you run to :D

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May 10, 2023 1:46 pm

"Izuhn!" Agna shouts as the dwarf flees. "Keep yer head on straight! Stay together or we ain't leaving this wreck alive! Damn me," the shaman continues, noticing the sailor collapsed onto the sodden planks. A deep growl emanates from her throat. "Damn your blasted cap'n." She couldn't leave the man to die.

As she slowly backs away, Agna's attention catches onto a loose iron bracket on the wall. With a creak, the shaman wrenches it loose and brandishes it like a makeshift club.

OOC:

I'll make two rolls, Talk Sense (Magic) to try and calm Izuhn and Search to find another improvised weapon.

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Rolls

Magic - lv3, SR: 5-8 (f0-c0) - (2d6)

(35) = 8

Search - lv5, SR: 5-10 (f0-c0) - (2d6)

(51) = 6

May 10, 2023 1:57 pm

OOC:

I intended to stay on Agna's side for the 2v1 advantage but I'm okay to be on the other side too. I'm assuming that Agna's Talk Sense snapped Izuhn back to his senses though so not too much running?

Thing in the bowl

May 10, 2023 2:37 pm

Thing in the bowl

OOC:

That would work to calm down Izuhn. I can see Talk Sense working as Calm emotions. Ok, with Izuhn next to Agna, that means he would flee to the same narrow corridors they came from.

Izuhn flees back previous corridor, getting entangled by the dense web of seaweed, which prevents him to move too far giving time for Agna to talk some sense back into the dwarf. Staying together, yes, that is the best thing to do. The dwarf is released from his seaweed trap by the ghostly shape of the orc warchief, a vision which somehow further reassures him.

As he turns to join the others, he notices a strange snake like shape lifting itself out of the water in a bowl behind Agna. The orc is too distracted wrenching an iron bracket loose from the wall to notice it sneak up on her before the thing tries to encircle the orc.

Krell starts laughing maniacally as the two scaly creatures finally emerge from the hanging bundles and surround the sailor who is still standing. "Winter girl! You will be the perfect sacrifice for the Wavemother".

[ +- ] Situation summary

May 10, 2023 2:53 pm

Izuhn breathes out, letting the fight against the seaweed go and listening to Agna. "Watch out!" he cries, seeing the watery serpant coil around her.

He raises his hands with a purple glow, attempting to dispel whatever magic holds the snake together.

OOC:

Not sure if this will work or not but we'll see. Also, is there something special that Agna did to perform two actions in one turn?

Last edited May 10, 2023 2:54 pm

Rolls

Magic - lv6, SR: 5-11 (f-1-c0) - (2d6)

(61) = 7

May 10, 2023 3:07 pm

RAAMtentacles says:

Also, is there something special that Agna did to perform two actions in one turn?

OOC:

Nope, it's "not supposed to happen" but since it's free-form and the enemies' actions depend on the result (they don't roll), it's easy integrate it multiple actions in "one turn" so it's ok once in awhile.

The original ruleset did impose a penalty for rushing things, so you could do as many action as you wanted (similar to casting higher power spells), but I don't think that's specified for this game.

May 10, 2023 3:29 pm

OOC:

Ah, I can stick to single rolls if that's better! Didn't really think about it before I rolled.

May 10, 2023 3:34 pm

OOC:

Didn't bother me at all. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing out on half my turn and letting the team down! I like what CESN said, it fit the theme and I think it was fair so it's good with me.

Sea spawn

May 11, 2023 9:28 am

RAAMtentacles says:

Not sure if this will work or not but we'll see...

OOC:

This is such a grey area 😅 I'll accept that :D now... this is going to be a bit more of confusing foreshadowing...

Sea spawn

Agna reacts too late and is quickly restrained by the watery shape. Almost as a reflex, Izuhn raises his hands with a purple glow which is reflected on the elemental constrictor surface, dispelling the magic animating it. In an instant, the entire thing becomes nothing but water which falls on the orc. In the chaos, you notice a third scaly humanoid moving from out of the shadows and stabbing the old hag.

"What are you doing?" the woman screams, surprised at the strange turn of events, attacking the strangely agile humanoid, who manages to escape into the next room.

Cap'n Harkin,

May 11, 2023 9:42 am

Cap'n Harkin,

The strange creature opens the door, revealing the captain on the other room. She barely dodges it as she makes her way into your room, rapier in one hand, and small treasure chest on the other. "Party is over! Time to go!" she orders, the tone in her voice clearly suggesting something far worse is soon going to happen.

As if following her words, a strange silence falls on the ship. The scuttling of uncountable tiny crabs echoes through the humid rooms of the damaged ship, as the little creatures hide from something unseen. Suddenly, the ship shakes and tilts so violently, that you struggle to stay on your feet.

OOC:

Reaction roll from everyone to avoid being thrown around (prone)

[ +- ] Situation summary

May 11, 2023 9:58 am

"You!" Agna turns the full force of her glare onto the captain.

Rolls

Reaction - lv2, SR: 5-7 (f0-c0) - (2d6)

(36) = 9

May 12, 2023 8:42 am

OOC:

Feel free to describe the consequences of your rolls now. Boat shaking violently should be an easy one :D

May 12, 2023 10:20 am

"Now's not the time!" Izuhn stumbles but keeps his footing. "You two can kill each other back on the ship that isn't sinking!"

Last edited May 12, 2023 10:21 am

Rolls

Reaction - lv3, SR: 5-8 (f-1-c0) - (2d6)

(25) = 7

May 13, 2023 12:20 am

The pitching of the ship sends Agna stumbling. Despite her best efforts, she crashes onto the wooden floor. "Vokarr!" she roars at the bloodied chieftain spirit, raising a bruised arm to point at the hag. "More for you to fight!"

OOC:

What does falling down actually mean for Agna right now? I get that fiction-wise she's on the floor, but do I need to roll again to get her upright?

Emaciated creatures

May 14, 2023 11:25 am

Emaciated creatures

OOC:

Well, you need to make out of the ship, and you can't if you're prone. There is a secret counter now 😛

As Agna tries to regain balance, captain Harkin agrees with Izuhn and offers her a hand to stand up. As soon as the orc is stable on her knee, she sees Fizel run away from the same room the captain came from. "Run run! There's too many of them!"

Simultaneously, Vokarr shouts an orckish warcry and charges at Krell, but the hag manages to sneak out the door, dodging the slender and ghost-like creatures that rush into the room after Fizel, their presence quickly filling the room with the stench of death.

[ +- ] Situation summary

[ +- ] 'map'

Rolls

random attack - (1d2, 1d4)

1d2 : (2) = 2

1d4 : (4) = 4

May 14, 2023 12:32 pm

When the captain offers Agna an arm back up, she envelops the woman's hand inside her own. With a grunt, the shaman pulls herself upright again. "Thankee. Now," she says. "Let's grab them what's still alive and get out of this damn mess!"

Not letting go of the captain's arm, Agna approaches the collapsed sailor and casts a critical eye over him. Shock. She puts a heavy hand on his shoulder and gives him a rough shake. "Wake up, boy! It's time to go!"

Last edited May 14, 2023 12:32 pm

Rolls

Medicine - lv6, SR: 5-11 (f0-c0) - (2d6)

(52) = 7

May 15, 2023 12:02 am

"Grab him Agana. Quickly, up the stairs to the fore end of the ship." Izuhn urges the others forward, before going out last himself, pushing any opposition down. In his haste he winds up getting tangled again in the seaweed just outside the next door.

Last edited May 15, 2023 12:03 am

Rolls

Strength - lv4, SR: 5-9 (f-1-c0) - (2d6)

(12) = 3

May 15, 2023 12:27 am

OOC:

Hmm, I'd intended that the unconscious sailor merely be in shock and Agna realizing that (from the successful medicine roll) could get him awake and running by himself. Not sure if that's overstepping on the GM role if I decide the sailor's okay. @CESN?

Octopus

May 15, 2023 12:25 pm

OOC:

He was totally targeted by the sea hag's Death Glare. But even in D&D that only drop to 0 hit points, so I guess a medicine does stabilize the NPC even RAW :D

Octopus

Agna manages to to get sailor out of his shock and drag him out of the room as Izuhn keeps the way open for the others to run.

Once everyone is safe, the dwarf turns to follow, but gets stuck in the web of seaweed. Even as Vokarr cuts down one of the undead creatures, another one manages to make it close enough to Izuhn. Just as the dwarf desperately struggles to escape the seaweed trap and avoid the claws of the sickening creature, something more horrible reveals itself...

The source of the ship's instability becomes clear as a giant tentacle thrashes through the wooden walls of the ship, crushing the undead creature in an instant.

"Give him to me!" Captain Harkin shouts from the top of the ladder, pointing at the wounded sailor Agna just saved, before disappearing, thrown away like a doll, as the ship is thrashed again.

OOC:

Failure will be treated as "Push hard" fail forward. So Izuhn gets one fatigue. We can RP it as the effect of the ghast's Stench, even though dwarves have advantage xD

I'm going to need some other roll (anything you thing is fitting, but you can default to reaction). You are now back to the corridor with the ladder going up and a hole on the floor. If you fail, you fall on it to the bottom deck!!!

[ +- ] 'map'

May 17, 2023 2:07 am

Wasting no more time in the belly of a forsaken ship, Izuhn lunges towards the rope and hauls himself up to the top deck. Once topside, he plants his feet and prepares to draw up the rope for anyone else that needs help.

Last edited May 17, 2023 2:09 am

Rolls

Strength - lv4, SR: 5-9 (f0-c0) - (2d6)

(25) = 7

May 18, 2023 11:30 am

OOC:

Ok, Izuhn makes it to the top deck. Agna as advantage from his help if she wants to follow

May 19, 2023 12:56 am

With a grunt, Agna unwraps the wounded man's arm around her neck. She takes hold of the rope extending down into the hold and knots it as best as she can to the sailor's waist. "Haul this 'un up first, then come back fer me," she shouts. With no time to see if her instruction was being followed, the orc woman grabs the sharpest piece of wood she can see and drags it around her in a crude circle to ward off the approaching undead.

OOC:

I'll try Magic Circle.

Rolls

Magic - lv3, SR: 5-8 (f0-c0) - (2d6)

(54) = 9

May 19, 2023 12:58 am

OOC:

Using the help action would work here right?

May 19, 2023 8:37 am

OOC:

It would giver Agna the +1 she need yes :D So we're assuming the magic circle is interrupted maybe by the ship tilting as it sinks, but someone helps Agna just enough for her to finish it successfully. I can use Fizel for that or you can describe how Izuhn does it @RAAMtentacles

May 19, 2023 9:43 pm

Eyes focused intently on Agna, Izuhn watches as her magic circle nearly forms but is interrupted at the last moment. Using his experience at unweaving magic, he reaches out with magic of his own and reverses what he knows to knit the gap in her circle back together.

May 20, 2023 4:59 am

OOC:

Thanks for the assist!

Fizel Axebreaker

May 22, 2023 8:53 am

Izuhn quickly makes it up the ladder and helps Agna pull up the wounded sailor. The orc wastes no time and starts carving a magic circle, but the sea water start to fill the room as the ship quickly tilts port-side. Agna grabs the ladder to keep her balance, but the protection circle is unfinished at two undead creatures move closer to her.

Fizel Axebreaker

"Here, hold my hand" Fizel shows up next to Izuhn, dripping from his beard. As the dwarf helps Agna get out the narrow corridor, even though not familiar with the orc's magic, Izuhn divines the missing part of ritual and infuses the circle with enough magic to activate it. The creatures shriek as the protective magic burns their rotten skin, forcing them away and deeper into the dark flooded corridors.

As the three of you manage to catch your breath, you look around the slippery main deck. A few of the scaly creatures are still running away from the bottom deck, sliding into freezing cold waters as the ship slowly starts to turn over. You notice captain Harkin helping the remaining sailor to climb away from the sinking side. "Starboard everyone. The rowboats should be almost here for us!" She shouts at everyone to move "up" the tilted deck.

OOC:

port-side is close to the water, starboard-side (where help is coming from) is 10 feet above the freezing water. The deck is wet and slippery. The ghasts are gone! well thought on that one 🎉 The octopus is not doing anything else for now.

I'm going to up the stakes here. Failure (slipping) will throw you into the water, critical success (raise the roll for two successes) will safe everyone.

May 22, 2023 9:19 am

The unsteady motion of the sinking wreck sends a nauseous wave through Agna. She grits her teeth, willing the sensation to pass as the group make their way towards escape. Another wave slams into the ship, causing it to lurch, but the orc manages to press on without giving in to her discomfort.

Last edited May 22, 2023 9:20 am

Rolls

Endurance - lv4, SR: 5-9 (f0-c0) - (2d6)

(52) = 7

May 22, 2023 6:19 pm

Izuhn digs into the deck, boots on the ground and hands gripping any surface possible. However, his hands find no purchase and he begins to slip slowly down the deck. With a great effort he throws himself upwards, towards a handhold that might at least keep him on the deck. The very tips of his fingers grab hold and he's able to wrench himself upwards towards help.

OOC:

Raising the roll to try and stay out of the water.

Last edited May 22, 2023 6:27 pm

Rolls

Strength - lv4, SR: 5-9 (f0-c0) - (2d6)

(46) = 10

Strength - lv4, SR: 5-9 (f0-c0) - (2d6)

(41) = 5

Cap'n Harkin

May 23, 2023 8:52 am

Cap'n Harkin

The ship quickly sinks, the waves begin to break over it, sweeping one of the sailors into the cold sea. Agna manages to reach starboard (now the top!) but Izuhn was caught and slowly slipped down the deck, only managing to grab himself just as his feet touch the water. Agna immediately notices the two rowboats they came close enough for them to jump in, followed by a few others which are making their way from the Icebreaker.

"Man overboard!" Captain Harkin shouts as she checks everyone else. With a bold smile, she lets herself slides down into the water.

OOC:

Ok help is here and you can get out next "turn"! One sailor and the captain are int he water, on the opposite side of the rowboats.

May 23, 2023 12:58 pm

"What the devils be you doing, woman?!" Agna's impatience erupts into a coarse shout. She cups both hands around her mouth. "You there! Down in the boats! There's two in the water! Use your oars, damn you! Oars! Get them out of the there!"

Rolls

Persuasion - lv2, SR: 5-7 (f0-c0) - (2d6)

(65) = 11

Sea Hag

May 30, 2023 8:15 am

OOC:

I think RAAMtentacles is away for the moment so I'll just go with Agna's roll for now and wait a bit :D I'll have to re-read and update the story so far so this is the perfect time to do that 😅 So that is a persuasion fail... I'm going to go with the twist option here!

Sea Hag

As Agna gives up on the captain dramatic display of whatever games these sea people play, she turns instead to the rowboats, calling them to go around the sinking ship and rescue those who feel into the frigid waters. They stop and try to make out the orc's words in the mist of the chaos, when suddenly the rowboat tilts a little bit... The crew looks around, trying to keep their balance when it tilts a bit more aggressively, with one of the sailors loosing his balance. In that moment, Krell Grohlg jumps out of the water ambushing one of the rowboat's crew.

OOC:

The rowboats are close enough for Agna to try to jump

May 30, 2023 9:45 am

OOC:

Let's take a small hiatus then, since I won't be around too much in the coming week either.

Jun 11, 2023 1:50 am

Agna jumps, praying to land atop the rowboats thrashing on the water. The orc's heart thumps hard in her chest when she arcs through the air. Then her feet plants solidly on the rocking wood.

Last edited June 11, 2023 2:18 am

Rolls

Strength - lv3, SR: 5-8 (f0-c0) - (2d6)

(62) = 8

Jun 13, 2023 2:27 am

Oblivious to the action taking place on the other side of the ship, Izuhn continues to try and get further away from the water and climb towards the top of the listing vessel.

Slipping again, he gains no ground and if anything slides closer to the water. "What I wouldn't give for a good axe right now!"

Last edited June 13, 2023 2:29 am

Rolls

Strength - lv4, SR: 5-9 (f0-c0) - (2d6)

(31) = 4

Krell Grohlg

Jun 13, 2023 10:55 am

Krell Grohlg

Agna lands on the boat struggling for a few seconds to regain her balance. "Winter girl! You are going to the bottom of the sea with me!" Agna turns to see Krell Grohlg pushing one of the sailors our of the boat, ready to attack the orc.

OOC:

Last stand against with the hag!

Cap'n Annie

Jun 13, 2023 10:55 am

Cap'n Annie

In the mean time, Izuhn struggles to hold to the ship as the entire structur turns on it's own and starts to sink fast. "Jump! Jump! Get out of there before you are caught in the whirlpool!"

OOC:

Izuhn get +1 fatigue. One last check to stay out of the danger zone!

Jun 13, 2023 12:23 pm

"Keep yer bloody hands to yerself, witch!" Agna bellows. Snatching one of the oars discarded in the chaos, the shaman hefts it in her hands and swings it with all her might as the hag lunges forward. The blow misses, and Agna feels the wind being knocked out of her as she collides with the charging monster.

Last edited June 13, 2023 12:24 pm

Rolls

Melee - lv3, SR: 5-8 (f0-c0) - (2d6)

(65) = 11

Jun 13, 2023 12:52 pm

At the captain's words Izuhn finally realizes the futility of staying in the ship and switches from climbing to jumping. He plants his feet on the deck, lets go of his handhold, and launches out with his legs. Splashing into the water near the captain, Izuhn avoids the danger of the sinking ship at nearly the last moment.

Last edited June 13, 2023 12:57 pm

Rolls

Strength - lv4, SR: 5-9 (f1-c0) - (2d6)

(24) = 6

Octopus

Jun 14, 2023 8:27 am

Octopus

Izuhn manages to let go as the ship tilts, using the momentum to help jump as far away as he can. As he swims away, he notices the huge shadow of an underwater creature swimming towards the sinking ship. In no time, the octopus tentacles are back to embrace the Soul of Winter and drag it down to the bottom of the ocean.

After a few moments of complete calmness, the dwarf notices Agna fighting on the rowboat with Krell

Krell Grohlg

Jun 14, 2023 8:31 am

Krell Grohlg

OOC:

Agna get +1 fatigue. Fighting still going! Almost there!!!

As Agna lunges towards the creature, the waves created as the ship is dragged to its final resting place shake the rowboat and she looses her balance, giving Krell the opportunity to grab the oars and try to force the orc into the water

Jun 14, 2023 11:53 am

OOC:

Ah, I'd intended for Agna to whack the hag when the hag was charging her, not the other way around ^^;

Jun 14, 2023 1:17 pm

testlum says:

OOC:

Ah, I'd intended for Agna to whack the hag when the hag was charging her, not the other way around ^^;

OOC:

ahaha, I see what you mean now xD Well, we can retroplay that or, since you're both still standing, you can try to get that success :D

Jun 14, 2023 2:07 pm

OOC:

Let's play it back as Agna being charged. What happens after she gets knocked off balance?

Jun 14, 2023 2:42 pm

OOC:

You are struggling with the hag at the moment, both holding the oar, so whoever wins drops the other on the water :D

Jun 16, 2023 10:06 am

Struggling to keep her balance, Agna flails. Her hand manages to grasp roughly on the hag's ragged clothing. The orc pulls, trying to drag herself back to a steady footing.

Rolls

Strength - lv3, SR: 5-8 (f0-c0) - (2d6)

(64) = 10

Jun 16, 2023 12:46 pm

OOC:

That is another fail! Izuhn is watching... but helping won't be enough :(

Maybe @RAAMtentacles can narrate the results from the dwarf's perspective to include them into the action? :D

Jun 17, 2023 6:21 pm

All in the space of but a moment Izuhn's entire world turned upside down, rightside up, and is now in the process of being shaken violently. He was comfortable in the boat but finds that sea legs matter little when actually treading water. Most of his focus goes into keeping afloat until he watches a mass of tentacles drag the ship he was standing on down into the depths.

After the water settles, Izuhn watches Agna struggle mightily with the Sea Hag. "Agna! Your spirit!" he shouts between gasps for breath and sputtering of water. Seeing the two locked in battle and Agna perhaps on the losing end, Izuhn begins to thrash in her direction, trying to aid however he can.

Jun 18, 2023 2:11 am

Agna sputters as a draught of saltwater enters her mouth. The sea hag crows in triumph, claws latching onto the orc as it drags her down into the sea. Though the biting chill leaves little impression, the dark water closing over Agna's head sends her into a fit of panic. Lungs burning, she casts her gaze wildly all around to see if anything's there for her to grab hold of to haul herself above the waves again.

Rolls

Search - lv5, SR: 5-10 (f0-c0) - (2d6)

(24) = 6

Krell Grohlg

Jun 19, 2023 9:05 am

Krell Grohlg

As the hag drags Agna to the bottom of the ocean, the orc reaches the oar ring of the capsized boat. The creature lets go of her, surprised by the struggle. As Krell turns back to try again, the orc chieftain spirit heeds Izuhn's call and pushes the hag closer to the sinking ship, both being sucked by the vortex as the giant octopus takes its prize.

In the meantime, the extra lifeboats arrive, starting to take the survivors out of the water...

OOC:

Hag done, ship sunk, octopus happy. Only thing left to do is getting Agna out of the water and you guys can narrate as much as you want as we close this chapter :D

CESN sent a note to testlum

Jun 19, 2023 11:45 am

With a gasp, Agna's head breaks through the ocean surface. She drags in a deep lungful of air before letting it out in a bellow. "HARKIN! Ye better start gettin' us out of here. Right. Bloody. NOW!"

OOC:

That pretty much wraps up Agna's part for the chapter, unless RAAM would like to continue the scene.

Last edited June 19, 2023 11:45 am

Jun 19, 2023 11:56 am

Much like the waves around him, relief washes over Izuhn when he sees Agna resurface. As one of the lifeboats draws near to him, he begins to try and climb in and, after getting assistance from those manning the boat, finds himself lying on his back staring at the sky.

Izuhn is silent in contemplation on their way back to their original ship.

Icebreaker

Jun 20, 2023 8:58 am

Icebreaker

It looks like the entire ocean calms down once the Soul of Winter is gone. Nothing but quite wind and gentle waves remain after the chaotic and failed attempt to salvage of the damaged ship. In no time, the experienced crew manages find and rescue most of those that fell into the water, quickly making their way to the Icebreaker where frozen wet clothes are exchanged old dry olds, rum is shared to warm the body and the spirits and wounds are tended to. However, not before Captain Harkin checks everyone for the spoils.

A bit disappointed they didn't manage to recover much of value from the old ship, she claims all of it to pay for the ship maintenance and crew costs. There two items catch your interest: a ruined book Fizel found in the cabin where the altar was and the treasure chest the captain found when she conveniently disappeared from the fight.

OOC:

That's sort of a summary there. This was all confiscated by the captain (which doesn't mean you can't ask to check it). Anything your characters want to discuss before moving on?

Jun 20, 2023 9:33 am

OOC:

Agna doesn't care what the captain takes so long as they get moving again!

Jun 20, 2023 1:07 pm

After recovering enough from his horrible dip in the sea, Izuhn approaches Agna. "Almost makes you wish we'd get to the Dale faster eh?" The dwarf forces a laugh to try and cut some of the tension. "Have you seen that sea witch before? She seemed awful keen on you. And what about that spirit? Sure glad to have him save our skin a couple times."

Jun 20, 2023 1:29 pm

Agna snorts. "I've been pushing the captain to hurry since I put one foot on this boat. Not exactly happy without dry land underfoot yourself, are ye? That's the sane way to be," she mutters. The orc shakes her head and glowers over the rail at the ocean. "Never saw the hag before, and I don't care to again. Let that story stay drowned."

"And Vokarr is Vokarr. There's better stories to tell. Like you for one. What're you doing on this boat, yer own self?"

Jun 20, 2023 2:18 pm

"Life at sea is better than I thought. It's the open sky that keeps me grounded though, how's that for irony?" A smile crosses the dwarf's face. "Aye, let's hope the octopus keeps her where she belongs. Still though, I'm thankful for your friend Vokarr. I hope we can count on him again in the future."

"As for me, I'm here for a job. I'm supposed to be escorting what we're carrying on the ship here. You were there when Fizel and I signed the contract too remember?" Izuhn sighs and looks off into the northern sky. "Ah, that's just a job though. The real truth is that the Dale has been calling me home for some time now and I've finally got a chance to answer."

Jun 20, 2023 3:02 pm

Agna places a hand over her eyes at the dwarf's reply. "Here I be thinking you were of sound mind. Farther I get myself from the sea, the happier I'll be. And another trip back!" Agna's face darkens. "Might be that I'll stay in the Dale to avoid havin' to make another such crossing. Or at least til' I can board another ship not run by the Harkin woman."

Jun 20, 2023 4:54 pm

At this the dwarf bursts out laughing. "Now that I can agree with! If I come back south then we'll make sure to find a better way. Let's just hope that our luck holds better on land."

Jun 21, 2023 12:26 am

OOC:

Famous last words...

Jun 21, 2023 1:47 am

OOC:

At least he'll die in the homeland.

Icebreaker

Jun 21, 2023 10:10 am

RAAMtentacles says:

At least he'll die in the homeland.

OOC:

I'm not guaranteeing anything xD

Icebreaker

After the incident, the Icebreaker peacefully makes its way north up the Sword Coast, the threat of the octopus ever present in the crew's minds. The air grows colder and colder with each passing day, and bits of seaborne ice now regularly drifts past the ship throughout the day. Captain Harkin has been strangely absent from most of the time, barely leaving her cabin except for grabbing food and doing her check-up routine.

Rumors quickly spread. Some say she was wounded valiantly fighting off a giant beast, others claim she is trying to open a magic chest to keep it the treasure for herself. Some go as far as believing the treasure was cursed and she fell prey to some type of sorcery.

CESN sent a note to RAAMtentacles

With the captain's absence, the tension on board keeps increasing however, Fireshear, a large coastal mining town northwest of Luskan, is soon spotted which prevents whatever could have happened if you were on that ship for another day or two...

OOC:

and that's where Scene 3 starts :D You guys can discuss or investigate anything IC you want during "these last days". Let me know if anything needs clarification :D

Jun 22, 2023 1:55 am

CESN says:

OOC:

I'm not guaranteeing anything xD

OOC:

But you tease it all...

Izuhn is unsettled by the rumors circulating on the ship. The last thing anyone on this ship needs is to open some sort of pirate pandora's box. Even worse than that though would be to walk into a war between gods.

Shuddering at the thought, Izuhn waits past his watch to have time to consult the stars again. He's hoping to get a better glimpse of what lies ahead and hopes against hope that the doom he forsaw was fulfilled on the ship.

OOC:

Using Divination here. Izuhn also wants to try and consult with the captain but his conversation may change based on what he does or doesn't get here.

OOC:

@CESN, just a bump for this. No hurry, I know there's lots of work to be done.

Last edited June 26, 2023 7:46 pm

Rolls

Magic - lv6, SR: 5-11 (f1-c0) - (2d6)

(46) = 10

Winter

Jun 26, 2023 9:14 pm