Chat Logs
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 5:46 am
Session Start (Squall2551337:savagetides): Thu May 15 15:27:54 2008
[15:27] Laharl01: (ICLES)
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[15:28] ForSovietRussia: (THIS IS A TEST OF THE TANNHAUSER BROADCAST SYSTEM. IF THIS WERE AN ACTUAL POST, IT WOULD NOT BE IN ALL CAPS OR PARENTHESES)
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[15:32] ForSovietRussia: (Spot 20, currently at the wheel of the Wyvern)
[15:33] Squall2551337: (Spot 17, currently at Midship on the deck of the Wyvern)
[15:33] Zanaikin: (Spot 36, current on deck of the Wyvern, nyet to take off to hide aerial capability for now)
[15:33] judson256: (Spot 14, taking cover on the deck of the Wyvern)
[15:33] Laharl01: ((Spot 13, on the deck of the Wyvern))
[15:35] theonecag: Those who rolled below twenty can't make much out of the smoky chaos that has enveloped the harbor, but can tell the four greatships are heading directly for it.
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[15:36] theonecag: Those who rolled between 20-30 can tell that none of the dromonds or pinnacles have enterred the harbor, but instead approach the harbor, sailing by to attack the wall before breaking off.
[15:36] Squall2551337: Alexius expends his psionic focus while casting Inertial armor (1 PP) and then spends a move action to refocus (Concentration check 26)
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[15:37] theonecag: Those who beat 30 can tell that two of the greatships are altering their course a bit, and seem to be aiming towards the weaker sections of the wall.
[15:38] theonecag: At present, you currently about a mile from the opposing fleet.
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[15:39] theonecag: Demetrius: What are those two greatship off to the side doing?
[15:39] ForSovietRussia: Tannhauser activates his ring of arming, summoning his armor onto him and his shield onto his back. He leaves the light level of the glowing orb in the chest of his armor at no light.
[15:40] theonecag: Faerlan: Looks like they're heading for the weakened wall sections.
[15:40] theonecag: Demetrius: We can't possibly reach them in time.
[15:41] Squall2551337: ALexius: "If you can get me within a few hundred feet, I can get their attention."
[15:41] Zanaikin: Faina: Especially not when a number of their other ships seems to be coming in at us.
[15:41] Laharl01: Anton activates his ring of arming as well, calling his armor and shield into place. The Mental Blade still hangs at his waist, as no enemy is even near range yet.
[15:41] Laharl01: (Super ultra sexy transformation sequence GO!)
[15:42] Zanaikin: (Faina casts Mass Energy Resistance (Fire) on party [20 resist])
[15:42] Zanaikin: (casts Greater Mage Armor & Barkskin on self, sharing it with familiar companion)
[15:43] Zanaikin: (Spot: 43 for location of Wyverns)
[15:44] judson256: Devlan casts Sign on himself
[15:44] theonecag: Suddenly, a great roar is heard coming from the direction of the farthest ship on the port side. All aboard watch in terror as a Wyvern rider surge towards the pinnacle at the end of the formation.
[15:45] theonecag: Several spells are unleashed upon the foul creature, including a lightning bolt, which pierce both the wyvern and the rider.
[15:45] theonecag: Unfortunately, the trajectory is not in your favor, and the fallen beast lifelessly collides with the ships only mast, taking it down.
[15:47] theonecag: Faina can see two or three flying through the clouds of smoke in the harbor, and four guarding the greatships.
[15:47] theonecag: The formation is a half-mile from the enemy, and closing.
[15:49] theonecag: Demetrius: Prepare for Battle! (Activates auras, +2 AC, +5 to init)
[15:51] theonecag: The ship formations are now within three to four minutes of each other
[15:52] Zanaikin: (Faina casts invisibility on self, share with Familiar, then takes off from the Wyvern with Strelka)
[15:52] judson256: Devlan casts Water Breathing on the whole party, except Faina
[15:53] Zanaikin: (Faina then casts See Invisibility and Call Lightning)
[15:54] Zanaikin: (followed by Minor Image for an exact replica of her, concentrating it to take off from the Wyvern, move parallel to her on opposide side of formation)
[15:55] theonecag: (Initiatives)
[15:55] Laharl01: (19)
[15:56] Zanaikin: (20)
[15:56] Squall2551337: (Alexius Initiative: 19, 18 dex)
[15:56] Laharl01: (11dex)
[15:57] ForSovietRussia: (25 Initiative (rolled an 18), 16 Dex)
[15:57] ForSovietRussia: (correction, make that 26)
[15:57] judson256: (30 init, 16dex)
[15:59] theonecag: The ships are now within 1000ft.
[16:00] theonecag: The Sea Wyvern is being matched by a pinnacle with several terrifying spikes attached to the bow.
[16:01] Zanaikin: (casts Ghostly Reload on crossbow, drop Strelka close to the ship and casts Clairaudience by Tannhauser)
[16:02] Zanaikin: (nvm on the Clairaudience)
[16:02] theonecag: 900ft...
[16:03] theonecag: 800ft...
[16:05] Squall2551337: Alexius's eyes flare with chaotic energy as he releases psionice energy. A ball of electricity explodes on the bow of the nearest Dromond.
[16:06] Zanaikin: (Faina concentrates on the image, as it begin an aerial dash towards the enemy formation's left flank [400ft])
[16:06] Zanaikin: (meanwhile she direct Strelka to surge forward on the right flank by 400ft)
[16:09] Squall2551337: (Wild Surging Electric Energy ball. 77% enervation check, 22% Chaotic surge. 35 Electric damage, Ref save DC 22 for half
[16:10] Squall2551337: followed by a move action to regain psionic focus (Concentration 33)
[16:10] ForSovietRussia: (Knowledge (Geography) to remember underwater hazards in the area: 28)
[16:11] theonecag: The blast of electricity sores towards the approaching ship, hitting its front hull sections and sending wood and spikes blasting out in all directions. Followed by screams of terror. But the ship continues on its course.
[16:12] theonecag: Tanhauser knows that the closer to shore one is, the worse the danger, but at his present location, he's far away from such things.
[16:13] theonecag: 700ft...
[16:14] theonecag: Faina knows the pinnace class ship is normally armed with a ballista, and moves at about the same pace at a caravel.
[16:15] judson256: Devlan casts Invisibility on himself
[16:16] Zanaikin: (Faina's staying 400ft ahead of the current formation)
[16:16] Zanaikin: (*allied formation, i should say)
[16:17] theonecag: 600ft...
[16:17] ForSovietRussia: Tannhauser orders his crew to load the bombard
[16:17] theonecag: Faerlan: Been ready for the last 5 minutes, sir.
[16:18] theonecag: 500ft...
[16:19] Zanaikin: (spot: 40)
[16:20] theonecag: Faina notices that on board each of the greatships, glowing circles have formed, Even from here, she can tell their magic is fiendish in nature.
[16:20] ForSovietRussia: Tannhauser pulls down his tinted goggles as his eyes begin to flare blue.
[16:20] Zanaikin: (Faina concentrates on her image to move forward, soaring past the enemy's left flank on a close attack vector within 50ft of the enemy ships)
[16:21] Zanaikin: (spellcraft: 36, know(planes); 12 untrained)
[16:21] theonecag: A blast of eldritch power catches it on its pass. Destroying it.
[16:22] theonecag: Faina know's that its definitely a summoning ritual of some sort, and based on the feedback, its certainly going to be something from the Lower Planes.
[16:23] Zanaikin: (Faina makes the appropriate reaction from the enemy lightning bolt regarding the image)
[16:23] Zanaikin: (save to disblief: will DC 16)
[16:23] theonecag: 500ft...
[16:23] theonecag: ((400ft...))
[16:24] Zanaikin: (Faina reliquishing control over the image, its last command being to fly about the enemy's flanks in close proximity and firing at them [last 2 rounds])
[16:25] theonecag: The ship's crew go to attack it, but then act as though be ordered to ignore it.
[16:25] Zanaikin: (she then dashes too the enemy's right flank, staying within 150ft of the enemy, and fires off a fireball towards the center of the enemy's right dromond)
[16:26] theonecag: A great blast of fire erupts onto the deck, resulting in flaming crewmen falling overboard.
[16:26] Zanaikin: (invisibility dispelled auto, 33 fire damage centered on enemy ship, making sure targeting catches rigging, sails, on deck ropes and such)
[16:26] theonecag: Just as Faina moves in, two blasts of infernal power fly towards her.
[16:26] ForSovietRussia: Tannhauser gives the order to fire the bombard and ballistas when the ship comes into range.
[16:27] theonecag: Faerlan: No, really? I was thinking we'd invite them over for a pint.
[16:28] theonecag: Faerlan: ...sir.
[16:32] theonecag: The first of he blasts flies low, but the second is a dead on hit, exploding in a blast of fire. (20 fire damage, roll a reflex save)
[16:32] Zanaikin: (spot: 43 for positions of the originator of those 2 casters)
[16:33] theonecag: As soon as the blasts go off, to particularly evil men in black and red robes materialize near the helm.
[16:35] theonecag: Some of the rigging has caught on fire aboard the ship Faina fireballed.
[16:35] theonecag: 300ft...
[16:37] Zanaikin: (Faina casts Raging Flame on the dromond she set alight, and tells Strelka to steer away from the frontal units at double speed [to 350ft out]...)
[16:39] Zanaikin: (...towards the rear dromond, maintaining range of 300ft from it)
[16:39] theonecag: The flames intensify, and more flaming bodies fall over the side. Also, the fire is climbing the main mast.
[16:41] theonecag: At 200ft feet, ranged projectiles begin to be exchanged between the two fleets.
[16:42] theonecag: A large flaming projectile is lauched from the far left enemy dromond, hitting the water line of a friendly caravel is blast of flame.
[16:42] theonecag: Panic ensues as the ship begins to take on water.
[16:43] Zanaikin: (Faina urges Strelka to move closer to the rear Dromond to within 180ft, where she discharges a shatterfloor at the ship's right side)
[16:44] theonecag: As per the last one, two eldritch blasts fly up at Faina as she passes over, both scoring direct hits.
[16:44] Zanaikin: (change: discharge at ship's fore mount, centered around the mount and catching all the front hull within its 15ft radius area)
[16:46] Zanaikin: (damage: 27 sonic to any creatures in area, completely pulverizes any wooden planking)
[16:46] theonecag: (24 damage from the first, 25 from the second)
[16:49] theonecag: The spell Faina casts seems to have been dispelled.
[16:50] Zanaikin: (Faina curses, clutching the wounds dealt by those eldritch attacks, tells Strelka to break off with a hard right at max speed...)
[16:50] theonecag: Strelka doesn't object.
[16:50] Zanaikin: (... and turning Strelka towards the Dromond's side for additional cover)
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[16:53] Squall2551337: Releasing more energy, Alexius hurls 5 balls of electric energy at the nearest Pinnacle.
[16:53] Squall2551337: (Overchanneled Energy Missle, Augmented to 11PP. 89% Chaotic Surge= Maximized. Each ball does 77 Electric damage, Ref save DC 27 for half) Targets are waterline sections of the hull.
[16:54] Squall2551337: followed by a move action to refocus (Concentration check: 34)
[16:55] theonecag: The very fabric of reality seems to be jaunted as Alexius' blast slams into the hill of the opposing vessel...
[16:55] theonecag: After taking moderate damage from the last attack, the hull sections of the ship simply explode causing the ship to take on a massive wave of water...
[16:56] theonecag: Causing the ship to effectively "buck", launching much of the crew into the sea.
[16:57] theonecag: ((Pause for description))
[17:00] theonecag: When the remaining ships from both formations reach 200ft, the helmsan of every vessel begin to make a hard turn to the right (or left, respectively) so as to have every ship matched with its partner.
[17:00] theonecag: The coordination is uncanny, but ship damage leaves several gaps along the line.
[17:00] theonecag: The Sea Wyvern finds itself matched with the fore half of a burning dromond, and the aft half of a pinnace.
[17:01] Laharl01: (17)
[17:01] judson256: (17)
[17:01] ForSovietRussia: (26)
[17:01] Squall2551337: (17)
[17:02] Zanaikin: (listen: 31)
[17:02] ForSovietRussia: (correction, that should be 23)
[17:02] theonecag: (19 or less) You hear only the havoc of battle.
[17:03] theonecag: (20-30) You hear heavy and ferocious grunting from the below deck of the dromond.
[17:05] theonecag: (30+) A distant, but distinct shrill pierces the battlefield. you're not sure what it is, but you know its coming from the direction of the greatships.
[17:05] theonecag: Once the line of opposing ships is formed, the various crewmen at the ready proceed to open fire with the various siege weapons.
[17:06] theonecag: Everything from ballista bolts to firebombs is launched between the two forces, and they draw closer.
[17:08] theonecag: The dire ballista itself takes fire at the enemy pinnacle firing two silverly blue bolts that turn to lightning bolts in mid-lfight. Raking the crew of the ships with deadly electricity.
[17:08] theonecag: Faerlan, through all of this doesn't move. He seems to be waiting for somethings
[17:13] judson256: Devlan, his spells still out of range, does nothing
[17:14] theonecag: Demetrius draws a brilliant rapier and steps own from the helm, ready to meet the challenges ahead.
[17:16] ForSovietRussia: Tannhauser pulls his hat firmly onto his head with one hand, keeping the other on the wheel.
[17:20] Zanaikin: (Faina turns Strelka around on a course back at full speed towards the engagement line...spot 39 for any mages on the two ships engaged with wyvern)
[17:21] theonecag: Faina fails to see any of the black robed men, but two large winged creatures do catch her eye. They're not wyverns, but, rather, they look like large, distorted vultures.
[17:22] judson256: ((spot 15))
[17:22] theonecag: Delvan sees the chaos of war.
[17:25] Zanaikin: Faina flies towards the Sea Wyvern, flying overhead the approaching enemy pinnace at 180ft, and casts Resinous Tar on its forward weapon mount.
[17:26] theonecag: Another blast flies towards Faina, but this is too short.
[17:26] Zanaikin: (Swift concentration: Faina lets off a called lightning towards the caster of the blast)
[17:27] Zanaikin: (11electricity, DC18, targeting light starts just about the caster and smashes into the hull beneath him)
[17:30] theonecag: The blast catches him unprepared. Though still standing, and not very damaged, he looks quite shook up.
[17:35] ForSovietRussia: Tannhauser shouts, "Dieter! Blast the pinnace!"
[17:38] Squall2551337: "Sure thing Tan." Off goes another Electric Energy Missle aimed at the side of the Pinnacle that's facing the Drummond, including the weapon mount on that side.
[17:40] Squall2551337: (Overchanneled 11PP Electric Energy Missle 81% Chaotic Surge: Maximized. 77 electric per target Ref save DC 27 for half)
[17:42] theonecag: Another great blast of electricity is launched at an enemy vessel. The resulting explosion renders the already tarred ballista useless, and deal severe damage to the hull sections near the waterline.
[17:42] theonecag: It's still afloat, but it won't last long under these conditions.
[17:44] Laharl01: Anton draws the Mental Blade and prepares to cut any incoming grappling lines.
[17:45] theonecag: At 100ft, another wave of siege machines fire upon each other. The Sea Wyvern, having mostly eradicated its opposing siege machines, largely skips the barage.
[17:47] theonecag: The aligned caravel behind the Wyvern is not so lucky, after finally patching the whole at the water level from the fire bomb, takes a direct hit from another one to the main mast.
[17:47] theonecag: The top half falls forward, taking out the forward sails, thusly causing a blanket of sail and fire to cover the crew.
[17:48] theonecag: Pained screams are heard as the sailors desperately tries to evade the burning sails.
[17:49] theonecag: Meawhile, the dire ballista fire two shocking bolts out again, which proceed to score direct hits on the waterline of the opposing pinnace.
[17:50] theonecag: The vessel, already damaged from psionic electricity, begins to slip beneath the waves.
[17:50] theonecag: The Dromond opposing you, damaged though is may be manages to fire a single flaming bolt from its aft ballista.
[17:51] theonecag: The bolt, while cutting a few security lines, is largely ineffective. As the meager fire damage fails to damage the rigging entirely.
[17:52] judson256: Devlan again does nothing, his spells still out of range
[17:52] judson256: ((spot: 20)
[17:52] Squall2551337: (Spot 16)
[17:52] Zanaikin: (spot: 44)
[17:53] ForSovietRussia: ((spot 16)
[17:53] Laharl01: (...8)
[17:55] theonecag: (15 or less) The chaos of battle distracts you.
[17:56] theonecag: (16-20) You see the other dromond that was behind the formation lining itself up, parallel to you.
[17:57] theonecag: (21-25) You again catch a glimpse of the vulture-esque creatures, who seem to be heading straight for you.
[17:57] Laharl01: (...7)
[17:57] judson256: ((listen: 24)
[17:57] Squall2551337: (16)
[17:57] ForSovietRussia: (19)
[17:57] Zanaikin: (listen: 31)
[17:58] theonecag: (<20) The chaos of blah, blah, blah...
[17:59] theonecag: (>20) You suddenly hear a resounding crashing sound, as though a very large object smashed into a wall or something...
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[18:00] theonecag: Faina looks over in the direction of the sea ships and notices, strangely, that one of them has come to a sudden halt. The front of the ship looks like it hit a wall...
[18:01] ForSovietRussia: ok
[18:01] theonecag: ((BREAK))
[21:16] theonecag: ((RESUME))
[21:17] theonecag: Demetrius draws a dagger, and watches as the dromond draw's closer...
[21:24] Zanaikin: (either me or tries to fire mounted weapons at ship)
[21:26] Zanaikin: (Faina flies away from pinnace and into range of the Dromond currently on fire, keeping 180ft out and readying to Call lightning upon anyone who attacks...)
[21:29] theonecag: As you fly up, you hear the large shrill again, and notice that the two vulture like creatures are heading straight for you. You put them at less than 20 seconds away.
[21:30] judson256: ((spot 18))
[21:30] ForSovietRussia: (Spot: 8...)
[21:31] theonecag: Delvan can hear the shrill, but he can't quite pinpoint the location, as the smoke from the burning dromond continues to hinder his vision.
[21:31] ForSovietRussia: Tannhauser shapes his sword in one hand and continues to keep the other on the wheel.
[21:31] judson256: ((Know[planes] check: 25))
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[21:33] theonecag: Delvan is about 90% sure that the creature is a demon known as a Vrock. He knows that this demon particularly enjoys melee combat, and is capable of emitting a a shriek so loud it leaves you physically paralyzed.
[21:34] judson256: "The Crimson Fleet appears to have summoned flying demons to aid the battle," Devlan tells those still on the ship
[21:34] judson256: "Be ready for anything"
[21:35] theonecag: Random Crewmember: Demons! How in the hells are we supposed to fight demons!?!?
[21:36] theonecag: Demetrius: Steady men. Look to your wits, not your fears.
[21:37] judson256: "The power of righteousness will send them back to the Abyss from whence they came."
[21:37] judson256: "Either the power of righteousness or a big fucking sword"
[21:38] theonecag: Alexius remembers that demons tend to be weakest against his favorite element...
[21:39] ForSovietRussia: "Someone ask for a sword?" Tannhauser says as he raises his blade into the air, increasing the light level of the glowing orb in his armor's chest.
[21:39] Squall2551337: "How about an big fucking ball of electricity?" Alexius says with a smirk
[21:39] judson256: "It'll do."
[21:43] Squall2551337: "Well, lets get ready for a big one then" Alexius says as his skin begins to Flare with power, shifting and warping the colors around him, making him harder to pinpoint.
[21:43] Squall2551337: (standard action to activate psychoactive skin,)
[21:45] Zanaikin: (Anton maintains his stance at the left side of the ship (dromond side), readying against any attempt to board)
[21:46] theonecag: Finally, after much anticipation, the two formations close. A final volley from the the remaining siege engines is issued.
[21:47] theonecag: The caravel behind you is struck again at the water level, and given the panic spreading throughout the brew, it probably won't make it out of this one.
[21:49] theonecag: The opposing dromond again fires desperately at your rigging, but this time a weapons malfunction causes the entire ballista to rip itself a part, throwing massive splinters in the eyes of the crew operating it.
[21:50] theonecag: From the stern, two blasts fly up at Faina...
[21:51] theonecag: The first missing by about 10 yards, the second, another direct hit.
[21:51] theonecag: (24 magic damage)
[21:52] theonecag: ((IGNORE LAST 2 POSTS)
[21:53] Zanaikin: (Faina calls lightning down upon the first one. 15 electricity dmg, DC 18)
[21:53] theonecag: The misses completely, the second smacks into the side of Strelka. (24 damage to Strelka).
[21:53] theonecag: The warlock doesn't look shaken by the damage at all.
[21:55] theonecag: Shortly after this brief exchange, the two lines of ships finally converge. A large crashing sound is heard as the two groups of ships slam into each other, side to side.
[21:56] theonecag: Crews on both sides immediately surge at one another, as a bloodbath ensues.
[21:56] theonecag: Yet, this is not the case for wyvern.
[21:57] theonecag: The damage to main mast had slowed the opposing dromond down enough that it and the Sea Wyvern were evenly lined up now.
[21:58] theonecag: As the two ships slammed into each other, a small force of pirates leaped over to fight her crew, but this wasn't what caught your attention.
[21:58] theonecag: As soon an the ships met, a particularly loud half-orc yelled "Pull!!!"
[21:59] theonecag: On cue, the two grating on the main deach of the dromond were pulled away, and two huge, hulking Minotaurs rose up, and made to join the battle.
[21:59] theonecag: Faerlan: Now! Fire!
[22:00] theonecag: BOOM! A direct hit, causing one of the minotaur's heads to simply disappear...
[22:02] theonecag: Meanwhile, the rear dromond continued to sail parallel to the Sea Wyvern.
[22:03] judson256: ((spot = 20))
[22:03] Squall2551337: (Spot=5)
[22:03] Zanaikin: (Faina spot: 46) (Anton spot: 14)
[22:04] ForSovietRussia: (8)
[22:05] theonecag: (<25) Yep, just chaos again...
[22:07] theonecag: (>25) You notice that two of the greatships are heading straight for walls at an uncanny pace.
[22:07] theonecag: Meanwhile a 3rd is moving at the same unreal speed towards the harbor. On its tail are two Dromonds who are firing on the remaing artillery on the walls.
[22:09] judson256: Devlan casts a Rapid Summon Monster IV to summon a Celestial Lion to his side
[22:09] judson256: with a deafening road, the lion pounces forward onto the minotaur
[22:09] judson256: roar*
[22:12] theonecag: The celestial lion leaps forward, only to be taken out by a furious swing from the minotaur's greataxe.
[22:12] theonecag: Headless, the creature began to dissipate.
[22:14] theonecag: Demetrius, undaunted by the minotaurs counter, turns into a whirling fury of bladed death. Bursts of electricity flash as he cuts down 3 pirates in a torrent of sharpened steel.
[22:17] ForSovietRussia: Tannhauser releases the wheel and grabs his shield with that hand. Running towards the pirate on the steps, he swings his sword at the foe.
[22:18] theonecag: Faerlan jumps and grabs the wheel before things get too out of hand.
[22:18] theonecag: Faerlan: Damned fool!
[22:18] ForSovietRussia: "Did you want to be skewered by the pirate!"
[22:18] Squall2551337: "At's the spirit captain! Why you spoiling the fun Faerlan?"
[22:19] ForSovietRussia: (Attack (not charging): 32)
[22:19] theonecag: Faerlan: *grumble, grumble, kids, grumble*
[22:21] ForSovietRussia: (Damage: 13 and 16 electricity)
[22:22] theonecag: The pirate manages to charge right into your sword. Cries of pain ensue as the electricity surges through his form. You reflexively kick his burnt remains overboard when he finally expires.
[22:23] Zanaikin: (Faina tells Strelka to move away from the battle towards the rear, 100ft back, while casting CLW, sharing it with her mount [11pts])
[22:23] Squall2551337: "Nice enegy choice Tannhauser!"
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[22:29] Squall2551337: "Lets try and sink another ship! Down with the Dromonds! Ha ha!" Alexius shouts as a 20' radius burst erupts on the side of the Dromond paralelling our course, captruing the weapon mount facing the Wyvern.
[22:33] Squall2551337: (Wild Surged Electric Energy Ball. 76% Enervation, 55% Chaotic Surge= Empowered. DC 23 Ref for half, 72 electric damage)
[22:33] theonecag: The fore catapult explodes.
[22:34] Zanaikin: (Anton slashes at the nearest pirate with his falcion: attack 32, crit confirm 32, crit damage: 24)
[22:35] theonecag: The pirate wheels around spraying his allies with blood, and drops to the ground.
[22:36] Zanaikin: (Anton attacks another nearby with a second slash: attack 26, damage: 22)
[22:36] theonecag: Another pirate is felled.
[22:38] theonecag: The minotaur, rage in its eyes (not the class ability), steps over onto the Sea Wyvern, crushing a pirate under its foot, and sweeping wildly at Captain Demetrius
[22:38] theonecag: who dodges the attack easily.
[22:41] theonecag: Two more blasts of abyssal fury are launched at the crew of the Sea Wyvern.
[22:42] theonecag: The first aimed at the psion, who's shifting visage causes the blast to miss, and the second catching something near the mast, but not the mast itself. (Delvan takes 18 damage)
[22:45] theonecag: The Vrocks continue their course towards Faina. Even from here, she can see the rage in their eyes.
[22:46] judson256: ((Spot: 10))
[22:46] Squall2551337: (Spot 20)
[22:46] ForSovietRussia: (Spot 18)
[22:49] Zanaikin: (spot: 38)
[22:49] Zanaikin: (and spot: 4)
[22:49] theonecag: (<10) You see... a battle!
[22:50] theonecag: (10-20) You notice that the main mast on the burning dromond has taken severe damage and is beginning to break at the deck.
[22:51] theonecag: (>20) You notice that the two warlocks on the stern of the ship are looking at the mast, and then looking at the main deck of the Wyvern, and seem rather happy about something...
[22:52] theonecag: The undamaged dromond alters its course, and begins to close with the burning dromond.
[22:54] judson256: Devlan casts again, and a second Celestial Lion bursts out of midair, already leaping towards the warlock that hit its master
[22:55] judson256: ((2 Claws: 26 and 29; Bite: 21; 2 Rakes: 30, 18))
[22:57] theonecag: One moment, you see a warlock with a smile quickly draining from his face. The next, he disappears to be replaced by torn clothes and body parts, while his friend looks on in horror.
[23:00] theonecag: Demetrius, after dodging his foe's attack, executes an elegant sidestep past a pirate and proceeds to unleash another whirlwind of sharpened steel.
[23:00] theonecag: Afterwards, the minotaurs steps back, recoiling from electricity burns, and a missing left arm...
[23:03] ForSovietRussia: "Faerlan, stay on the wheel!" Tannhauser shouts as he runs down the stairs to attack the pirate at the bottom of the stairs.
[23:03] theonecag: Faerlan: Aye sir!
[23:04] ForSovietRussia: (Attack roll: 35 (roll of 19, crit). Crit Confirm: 26)
[23:04] ForSovietRussia: (21 slashing, 18 electricity)
[23:05] theonecag: Another burnt corpse is kicked overboard...
[23:08] Zanaikin: (Faina turns Strelka about and strides forward to attack, while she casts a Splinterbolt spell and fires two razor shards at the Vrocks. Attacks: 19, 30, crit confirm 23)
[23:10] Zanaikin: (the Vrock takes 30 points of magical piercing damage as one shard grounded into him. Strelka then lounges forwards at him with one claw: attack 27, 6dmg)
[23:12] theonecag: The shard flies true and cuts into the fell creatures wing. Strelka manages a claw attack before the creature begins to loose altitude.
[23:13] theonecag: It flies directly through the Sea Wyverns Main sail, and into the sea.
[23:13] theonecag: ((CUT SCENE!!!))
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[23:15] theonecag: There is then a moment of pause, as the remaining vrock and Faina close upon each other. The rage in its eyes meeting her steely gaze...
[23:18] Zanaikin: (Faina quickly reorganizes her thoughts, her next chant came out at near instantaneous speed, and her hand blasts a ray towards the Vrock at point blank range)
[23:19] Zanaikin: (Rainbow Beam, 6=sonic dmg, 2AP burn for stunt +4/+4d6)
[23:20] Zanaikin: (attack: 18 touch, damage: 35 sonic)
[23:21] Zanaikin: (Strelka performs a quick turn in midair, spin about 180 degrees in a returning attack against the Vrock, and lashes out with his claw, attack: 28)
[23:21] Zanaikin: (damage: 6)
[23:22] Zanaikin: (damage: 21 instead)
[23:22] theonecag: Though to you it went by almost in slow motion, the rest of the world heard a quick blast of sonic energy, followed by an insane 180 degree flip by Strelka.
[23:23] theonecag: In the end, Faina and her mount were facing the opposite direction, and another vrock was loosing altitude.
[23:24] theonecag: This one, much to Tanhauser's dismay, flew through the aft sail before joining its brother in the sea.
[23:28] Squall2551337: Drawing energy from the cognizance crystal in his left glove, Alexius gestures at the top of the flaming Mast, shooting of a Sonic blast.
[23:30] Squall2551337: (Wild Surge Energy Push (Sonic), 23ranged touch, 7% (just missed) Enervation, 19% (normal) Chatoic Surge, 6 Sonic damage)
[23:30] theonecag: The gamble is a success, the mast follows over in the opposite direction of the Sea Wyvern.
[23:32] Squall2551337: "Ha ha, what now you damned warlocks?"
[23:32] theonecag: Warlock: *grumble, grumble, kids, grumble*
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[23:41] Laharl01: Anton points the Mental Blade at the minotaur. "Now you die, foul beast." He then levels the falchion at it and sprints at it, slashing fiercely. (Leading the Attack)
[23:41] Laharl01: (natural 20, confirm roll 25)
[23:42] Laharl01: (28 damage)
[23:44] theonecag: You surge towards the minotaur, who feebly attempts to swing its greataxe at you but misses terribly. It seems almost relieved when your falchion makes a keen cut vertically through its skull.
[23:44] theonecag: It falls forward, lifeless.
[23:45] theonecag: A wave of panic spreads over the reaming pirates...
[23:45] theonecag: The remaining warlock mutters something, and disappears.
[23:46] Laharl01: (listen: 6)
[23:48] Zanaikin: (devlan: 14)
[23:49] Squall2551337: (7)
[23:49] ForSovietRussia: (17)
[23:50] theonecag: Tanhauser hears lots of splashing, followed by what sounds like something clawing into the hull of the ship, and its getting louder...
[23:50] Zanaikin: (spot: 30)
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[23:51] theonecag: Faina hears a large crashing sound coming from the direction of Sasserine, but the smoke from the dromond and other vessels obscures what caused it.
[23:52] theonecag: On a somewhat darker note, she does see the two vrocks climbing up the side of the ship...
[23:54] theonecag: The Dromond his by the electric blast is less almost alongside the burning dromond.
[23:57] Zanaikin: (the celestial lion looks around for a second before pouncing upon the helmsman of the opposing dromond. Attacks: claws: 22 & 17, bite: 14, rakes: 24 & 25)
[23:57] theonecag: The helmsman is torn to pieces.
[00:00] theonecag: Demetrius drops another 2 pirates.
[00:03] ForSovietRussia: Tannhauser moves up to the pirate backing away from him and bashes him with the flat of his blade.
[00:03] ForSovietRussia: (Attack Roll: 33-4 (nonlethal) = 29
[00:03] theonecag: He collapses, but is still breathing.
[00:05] Squall2551337: "Good, let them surrender. Remember, I was once on their side, and found the truth."
[00:07] Zanaikin: (Faina surges Strelka forwards towards the wyvern's left side, shouting down "DEMONS CLIMBING PORT SIDE HULL!")
[00:08] Zanaikin: (she then calls down another bolt of lightning towards the closest Vrock, carefully aiming it not to damage the hull; 13 electricity, DC18)
[00:09] theonecag: The vrock shrills in pain, but continues climbing.
[00:10] Zanaikin: (spot: 41)
[00:10] theonecag: Nothing by smoke and haze...
[00:11] Squall2551337: (Alexius delays untill the Vrocks crest the rail)
[00:14] Laharl01: Anton dramatically flicks a few drops of blood off the Mental Blade, then shouts "You're next!" at the half-orc as he unleashes a furious slice at him (Vanguard Strike, Deep Impact, PA -4).
[00:14] Laharl01: (attack 29(threat, touch), confirm 30)
[00:16] Laharl01: (29 damage, all allies get a +4 to attack him (melee/ranged) until my next turn)
[00:18] theonecag: The half-orc reals from the damage, and, on cue, 4 members of the Sea Wyvern crew step forth, plunging cutlass, dagger, and rapier into his chest.
[00:18] theonecag: Blood spraying forth from his gut, the pirate falls over, dead.
[00:18] Laharl01: Anton shouts encouragingly, "Well done, men!"
[00:19] theonecag: They give him a rousing "HUZZAH!
[00:20] theonecag: Then, Faina looks on the deck, and to her horror, notices a black clad figure darting across the deck towards Alexius.
[00:21] Zanaikin: (con check: 4)
[00:23] theonecag: Faina, caught totally offguard watches the figure get within inches of Alexius, and, for a brief, stop.
[00:23] theonecag: To Alexius he whispers, "I am Oragi, and you are my 10th victim."
[00:24] Squall2551337: "Oh yeah, we'll see about that."
[00:25] theonecag: Then, in an instant, a longknife is heading towards his neck.
[00:27] Squall2551337: (Fort save 22)
[00:27] theonecag: You manage to move a bit, and blade cuts into you chest. It's then that you realize that his black blade is dripping with poison.
[00:28] theonecag: He slices your chest with his weapon, but you resist the poison (22 damage).
[00:29] Squall2551337: (Immediate action for Resilience, 4PP to prevent 20 damage)
[00:30] theonecag: He then vanishes without a trace.
[00:31] Squall2551337: "I'm not impressed, whoever you are."
[00:31] Zanaikin: (spot: 47)
[00:31] theonecag: Faina notices that he turned invisible and ran into the aft cabin.
[00:32] Zanaikin: Faina shouts down "HE WENT IN THE AFT CABIN!"
[00:32] theonecag: Shortly after, 3 blasts of eldritch power were launched into the fray...
[00:32] Zanaikin: Faina: *cough cough* ...
[00:34] theonecag: One barely misses Anton, the other two are direct hits on Alexius.
[00:35] theonecag: (16, and 24 magic damage)
[00:35] theonecag: Three sporadically placed warlocks materialize.
[00:35] theonecag: Shortly after, both of the vrocks climb over the side of the ship...
[00:36] theonecag: The first one proceeded to emit a piercing shreik.
[00:37] Laharl01: (Fort 22)
[00:39] Squall2551337: Fort: 14, AP boosted to 19)
[00:41] Zanaikin: (Fort: 16)
[00:42] theonecag: Anton and Demetrius remain recoil, but resist the shrieks powerful note. Everyone else is stunned with shock. (yep, you're all stunned).
[00:44] theonecag: The second vrock moves up, and does emits a similar shriek.
[00:45] Laharl01: (28)
[00:45] ForSovietRussia: (31)
[00:46] theonecag: Anton remains resilient, and Tanhauser just as sturdy, but Demetrius fails to resist it this time around.
[00:47] theonecag: After the shrieking finishes, those who can still act hear Faerlan through the chaos...
[00:47] theonecag: Faerlan: Sir! Permission to break away from the enemy ship!
[00:47] ForSovietRussia: Tannhauser shouts back "Permission granted!"
[00:48] theonecag: With that, the Sea Wyvern breaks formation, and begins sailing away from the burning dromond.
[00:48] theonecag: Just as it does, the burning dromond is swarmed by a horde of the creatures you saw on Dagger Eye...
[00:50] Zanaikin: (Devlan tries to concentrate, but his head was too busy spinning and his eyes still seeing stars)
[00:50] Zanaikin: (the lions, see new enemies arise from nowhere, pounces upon the nearest foe)
[00:51] theonecag: The Lion manages to take one down, but is quickly swarmed...
[00:51] theonecag: Demetrius, is stunned...
[00:53] ForSovietRussia: Tannhauser moves to the closest vrock and slashes at the foul vulture like creature.
[00:54] ForSovietRussia: (Attack roll: 30)
[00:55] ForSovietRussia: (Damage: 13 Slashing (magic, lawful) and 13 electricity)
[00:56] theonecag: The creature tries to swing at you, but misses. You move in, and strike it. Most of the weapon damage seems to be ignored, but the electricity still goes through.
[00:56] Zanaikin: (Faina does best to keep her concentration from being distracted by strange happenings of the other vessel)
[00:56] Zanaikin: (she calls down another lightning at the Vrock hit last rnd, targetting just high above to strike only his upper body to avoid damaging the ship)
[00:56] Zanaikin: (13 electricity, DC18)
[00:57] theonecag: The Vrock is shaken again by the strike, and shrills in pain.
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[01:01] Laharl01: Anton shifts over next to the creature that's being pounded on and, hoping to give Tannhauser some relief, swipes at it with the Mental Blade.
[01:01] Laharl01: (attack 24)
[01:02] Laharl01: (13 physical damage, 2 divine damage, Tannhauser heals 18 HP)
[01:02] Laharl01: (That was a Revitalizing strike, I just forgot to declare it since I'm tired)
[01:03] theonecag: A black arrow shoots our from the aft cabin at Alexius.
[01:04] theonecag: The vrock takes little damage from the strike.
[01:05] theonecag: The arrow strikes dead on. (18 damage)
[01:06] theonecag: In the haov of the battle, a fireball explodes in the air above water. There are two splashes in the water, but not visable objects hit the sea.
[01:07] theonecag: Shortly thereafter, a halfling mage materializes as he flies by...
[01:08] theonecag: Faina Watches two burnt warlocks fall into the water.
[01:09] theonecag: A single eldritch blast flies by Faina, but misses.
[01:09] theonecag: A warlock materializes 100ft from her.
[01:10] theonecag: As the first vrock begins to act, the stunning effect ends.
[01:10] theonecag: It lashes out at Alexius...
[01:12] theonecag: It unleashes an assault of natural attacks. In end, both claws, a bite, and a talon fin their targets...
[01:14] theonecag: (9, 9, 9, and 8 damage)
[01:14] Squall2551337: (immediate action to ignore the 8 for 2PP)
[01:15] theonecag: ((RETROACTIVE CUTSCENE))
[01:15] Zanaikin: (Devlon uses snaps his fingers towards Alexius, he heals 8dmg)
[01:16] theonecag: The stun effects ends just as Alexius can feel the creature approaching him from behind...
[01:18] Squall2551337: "Not this time you foul beasts." Alexius mutters as he turns, releasing a font of powerful electric energy at both of the Vrocks
[01:20] Squall2551337: (Spot 19)
[01:21] Squall2551337: (change targets: the vrock attacking me and the ninja)
[01:24] Squall2551337: (2AP stunt Wild Surge Energy Missle, DC 30 Ref for half, Enervation 94% Chaotic Surge 30%: Half damage)
[01:25] Squall2551337: (23 damage)
[01:26] Squall2551337: (2 AP to reroll Chaotic surge: 31% still half damage)
[01:28] theonecag: The sudden burst catches both the vrock and ninja off-guard. The vrock, already weakened, falls dead to the ground. While Oragi recoils from wracking pain. His screams giving away his location...
[01:28] Squall2551337: "Yeah, bet that hurt. Still think i"m the victim Oragi?"
[01:30] Laharl01: Anton pulls back the Mental Blade and slams it down on the vrock with a roar. (Mountain Hammer, 1AP stunt).
[01:31] Laharl01: (24 attack roll)
[01:31] Laharl01: (20 damage)
[01:33] theonecag: The force of the blow drives the vrocks beak into the deck, an it appears to be stuck...
[01:34] theonecag: Oragi runs frantically back into the cabin.
[01:35] theonecag: Another eldritch blast slams into Faina. (17 damage)
[01:35] theonecag: ((IGNORE LAST))
[01:35] theonecag: The warlock diappears.
[01:37] theonecag: The remaining vrock spends its turn pulling its head out of the deck.
[01:38] theonecag: Your halfling lobs a fiery orb at the remaining warlock. It summarily bursts into flame, and drops from the sky,.
[01:42] theonecag: Demetrius tumbles next to the vrock, and makes a clean stab at the creatures upper chest.
[01:42] theonecag: With a burst of electricity, the creatures falls dead.
[01:43] theonecag: ((BREAK))
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Session Close (savagetides): Fri May 16 01:44:13 2008
[15:27] Laharl01: (ICLES)
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[15:28] ForSovietRussia: (THIS IS A TEST OF THE TANNHAUSER BROADCAST SYSTEM. IF THIS WERE AN ACTUAL POST, IT WOULD NOT BE IN ALL CAPS OR PARENTHESES)
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[15:32] ForSovietRussia: (Spot 20, currently at the wheel of the Wyvern)
[15:33] Squall2551337: (Spot 17, currently at Midship on the deck of the Wyvern)
[15:33] Zanaikin: (Spot 36, current on deck of the Wyvern, nyet to take off to hide aerial capability for now)
[15:33] judson256: (Spot 14, taking cover on the deck of the Wyvern)
[15:33] Laharl01: ((Spot 13, on the deck of the Wyvern))
[15:35] theonecag: Those who rolled below twenty can't make much out of the smoky chaos that has enveloped the harbor, but can tell the four greatships are heading directly for it.
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[15:36] theonecag: Those who rolled between 20-30 can tell that none of the dromonds or pinnacles have enterred the harbor, but instead approach the harbor, sailing by to attack the wall before breaking off.
[15:36] Squall2551337: Alexius expends his psionic focus while casting Inertial armor (1 PP) and then spends a move action to refocus (Concentration check 26)
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[15:37] theonecag: Those who beat 30 can tell that two of the greatships are altering their course a bit, and seem to be aiming towards the weaker sections of the wall.
[15:38] theonecag: At present, you currently about a mile from the opposing fleet.
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[15:39] theonecag: Demetrius: What are those two greatship off to the side doing?
[15:39] ForSovietRussia: Tannhauser activates his ring of arming, summoning his armor onto him and his shield onto his back. He leaves the light level of the glowing orb in the chest of his armor at no light.
[15:40] theonecag: Faerlan: Looks like they're heading for the weakened wall sections.
[15:40] theonecag: Demetrius: We can't possibly reach them in time.
[15:41] Squall2551337: ALexius: "If you can get me within a few hundred feet, I can get their attention."
[15:41] Zanaikin: Faina: Especially not when a number of their other ships seems to be coming in at us.
[15:41] Laharl01: Anton activates his ring of arming as well, calling his armor and shield into place. The Mental Blade still hangs at his waist, as no enemy is even near range yet.
[15:41] Laharl01: (Super ultra sexy transformation sequence GO!)
[15:42] Zanaikin: (Faina casts Mass Energy Resistance (Fire) on party [20 resist])
[15:42] Zanaikin: (casts Greater Mage Armor & Barkskin on self, sharing it with familiar companion)
[15:43] Zanaikin: (Spot: 43 for location of Wyverns)
[15:44] judson256: Devlan casts Sign on himself
[15:44] theonecag: Suddenly, a great roar is heard coming from the direction of the farthest ship on the port side. All aboard watch in terror as a Wyvern rider surge towards the pinnacle at the end of the formation.
[15:45] theonecag: Several spells are unleashed upon the foul creature, including a lightning bolt, which pierce both the wyvern and the rider.
[15:45] theonecag: Unfortunately, the trajectory is not in your favor, and the fallen beast lifelessly collides with the ships only mast, taking it down.
[15:47] theonecag: Faina can see two or three flying through the clouds of smoke in the harbor, and four guarding the greatships.
[15:47] theonecag: The formation is a half-mile from the enemy, and closing.
[15:49] theonecag: Demetrius: Prepare for Battle! (Activates auras, +2 AC, +5 to init)
[15:51] theonecag: The ship formations are now within three to four minutes of each other
[15:52] Zanaikin: (Faina casts invisibility on self, share with Familiar, then takes off from the Wyvern with Strelka)
[15:52] judson256: Devlan casts Water Breathing on the whole party, except Faina
[15:53] Zanaikin: (Faina then casts See Invisibility and Call Lightning)
[15:54] Zanaikin: (followed by Minor Image for an exact replica of her, concentrating it to take off from the Wyvern, move parallel to her on opposide side of formation)
[15:55] theonecag: (Initiatives)
[15:55] Laharl01: (19)
[15:56] Zanaikin: (20)
[15:56] Squall2551337: (Alexius Initiative: 19, 18 dex)
[15:56] Laharl01: (11dex)
[15:57] ForSovietRussia: (25 Initiative (rolled an 18), 16 Dex)
[15:57] ForSovietRussia: (correction, make that 26)
[15:57] judson256: (30 init, 16dex)
[15:59] theonecag: The ships are now within 1000ft.
[16:00] theonecag: The Sea Wyvern is being matched by a pinnacle with several terrifying spikes attached to the bow.
[16:01] Zanaikin: (casts Ghostly Reload on crossbow, drop Strelka close to the ship and casts Clairaudience by Tannhauser)
[16:02] Zanaikin: (nvm on the Clairaudience)
[16:02] theonecag: 900ft...
[16:03] theonecag: 800ft...
[16:05] Squall2551337: Alexius's eyes flare with chaotic energy as he releases psionice energy. A ball of electricity explodes on the bow of the nearest Dromond.
[16:06] Zanaikin: (Faina concentrates on the image, as it begin an aerial dash towards the enemy formation's left flank [400ft])
[16:06] Zanaikin: (meanwhile she direct Strelka to surge forward on the right flank by 400ft)
[16:09] Squall2551337: (Wild Surging Electric Energy ball. 77% enervation check, 22% Chaotic surge. 35 Electric damage, Ref save DC 22 for half
[16:10] Squall2551337: followed by a move action to regain psionic focus (Concentration 33)
[16:10] ForSovietRussia: (Knowledge (Geography) to remember underwater hazards in the area: 28)
[16:11] theonecag: The blast of electricity sores towards the approaching ship, hitting its front hull sections and sending wood and spikes blasting out in all directions. Followed by screams of terror. But the ship continues on its course.
[16:12] theonecag: Tanhauser knows that the closer to shore one is, the worse the danger, but at his present location, he's far away from such things.
[16:13] theonecag: 700ft...
[16:14] theonecag: Faina knows the pinnace class ship is normally armed with a ballista, and moves at about the same pace at a caravel.
[16:15] judson256: Devlan casts Invisibility on himself
[16:16] Zanaikin: (Faina's staying 400ft ahead of the current formation)
[16:16] Zanaikin: (*allied formation, i should say)
[16:17] theonecag: 600ft...
[16:17] ForSovietRussia: Tannhauser orders his crew to load the bombard
[16:17] theonecag: Faerlan: Been ready for the last 5 minutes, sir.
[16:18] theonecag: 500ft...
[16:19] Zanaikin: (spot: 40)
[16:20] theonecag: Faina notices that on board each of the greatships, glowing circles have formed, Even from here, she can tell their magic is fiendish in nature.
[16:20] ForSovietRussia: Tannhauser pulls down his tinted goggles as his eyes begin to flare blue.
[16:20] Zanaikin: (Faina concentrates on her image to move forward, soaring past the enemy's left flank on a close attack vector within 50ft of the enemy ships)
[16:21] Zanaikin: (spellcraft: 36, know(planes); 12 untrained)
[16:21] theonecag: A blast of eldritch power catches it on its pass. Destroying it.
[16:22] theonecag: Faina know's that its definitely a summoning ritual of some sort, and based on the feedback, its certainly going to be something from the Lower Planes.
[16:23] Zanaikin: (Faina makes the appropriate reaction from the enemy lightning bolt regarding the image)
[16:23] Zanaikin: (save to disblief: will DC 16)
[16:23] theonecag: 500ft...
[16:23] theonecag: ((400ft...))
[16:24] Zanaikin: (Faina reliquishing control over the image, its last command being to fly about the enemy's flanks in close proximity and firing at them [last 2 rounds])
[16:25] theonecag: The ship's crew go to attack it, but then act as though be ordered to ignore it.
[16:25] Zanaikin: (she then dashes too the enemy's right flank, staying within 150ft of the enemy, and fires off a fireball towards the center of the enemy's right dromond)
[16:26] theonecag: A great blast of fire erupts onto the deck, resulting in flaming crewmen falling overboard.
[16:26] Zanaikin: (invisibility dispelled auto, 33 fire damage centered on enemy ship, making sure targeting catches rigging, sails, on deck ropes and such)
[16:26] theonecag: Just as Faina moves in, two blasts of infernal power fly towards her.
[16:26] ForSovietRussia: Tannhauser gives the order to fire the bombard and ballistas when the ship comes into range.
[16:27] theonecag: Faerlan: No, really? I was thinking we'd invite them over for a pint.
[16:28] theonecag: Faerlan: ...sir.
[16:32] theonecag: The first of he blasts flies low, but the second is a dead on hit, exploding in a blast of fire. (20 fire damage, roll a reflex save)
[16:32] Zanaikin: (spot: 43 for positions of the originator of those 2 casters)
[16:33] theonecag: As soon as the blasts go off, to particularly evil men in black and red robes materialize near the helm.
[16:35] theonecag: Some of the rigging has caught on fire aboard the ship Faina fireballed.
[16:35] theonecag: 300ft...
[16:37] Zanaikin: (Faina casts Raging Flame on the dromond she set alight, and tells Strelka to steer away from the frontal units at double speed [to 350ft out]...)
[16:39] Zanaikin: (...towards the rear dromond, maintaining range of 300ft from it)
[16:39] theonecag: The flames intensify, and more flaming bodies fall over the side. Also, the fire is climbing the main mast.
[16:41] theonecag: At 200ft feet, ranged projectiles begin to be exchanged between the two fleets.
[16:42] theonecag: A large flaming projectile is lauched from the far left enemy dromond, hitting the water line of a friendly caravel is blast of flame.
[16:42] theonecag: Panic ensues as the ship begins to take on water.
[16:43] Zanaikin: (Faina urges Strelka to move closer to the rear Dromond to within 180ft, where she discharges a shatterfloor at the ship's right side)
[16:44] theonecag: As per the last one, two eldritch blasts fly up at Faina as she passes over, both scoring direct hits.
[16:44] Zanaikin: (change: discharge at ship's fore mount, centered around the mount and catching all the front hull within its 15ft radius area)
[16:46] Zanaikin: (damage: 27 sonic to any creatures in area, completely pulverizes any wooden planking)
[16:46] theonecag: (24 damage from the first, 25 from the second)
[16:49] theonecag: The spell Faina casts seems to have been dispelled.
[16:50] Zanaikin: (Faina curses, clutching the wounds dealt by those eldritch attacks, tells Strelka to break off with a hard right at max speed...)
[16:50] theonecag: Strelka doesn't object.
[16:50] Zanaikin: (... and turning Strelka towards the Dromond's side for additional cover)
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[16:53] Squall2551337: Releasing more energy, Alexius hurls 5 balls of electric energy at the nearest Pinnacle.
[16:53] Squall2551337: (Overchanneled Energy Missle, Augmented to 11PP. 89% Chaotic Surge= Maximized. Each ball does 77 Electric damage, Ref save DC 27 for half) Targets are waterline sections of the hull.
[16:54] Squall2551337: followed by a move action to refocus (Concentration check: 34)
[16:55] theonecag: The very fabric of reality seems to be jaunted as Alexius' blast slams into the hill of the opposing vessel...
[16:55] theonecag: After taking moderate damage from the last attack, the hull sections of the ship simply explode causing the ship to take on a massive wave of water...
[16:56] theonecag: Causing the ship to effectively "buck", launching much of the crew into the sea.
[16:57] theonecag: ((Pause for description))
[17:00] theonecag: When the remaining ships from both formations reach 200ft, the helmsan of every vessel begin to make a hard turn to the right (or left, respectively) so as to have every ship matched with its partner.
[17:00] theonecag: The coordination is uncanny, but ship damage leaves several gaps along the line.
[17:00] theonecag: The Sea Wyvern finds itself matched with the fore half of a burning dromond, and the aft half of a pinnace.
[17:01] Laharl01: (17)
[17:01] judson256: (17)
[17:01] ForSovietRussia: (26)
[17:01] Squall2551337: (17)
[17:02] Zanaikin: (listen: 31)
[17:02] ForSovietRussia: (correction, that should be 23)
[17:02] theonecag: (19 or less) You hear only the havoc of battle.
[17:03] theonecag: (20-30) You hear heavy and ferocious grunting from the below deck of the dromond.
[17:05] theonecag: (30+) A distant, but distinct shrill pierces the battlefield. you're not sure what it is, but you know its coming from the direction of the greatships.
[17:05] theonecag: Once the line of opposing ships is formed, the various crewmen at the ready proceed to open fire with the various siege weapons.
[17:06] theonecag: Everything from ballista bolts to firebombs is launched between the two forces, and they draw closer.
[17:08] theonecag: The dire ballista itself takes fire at the enemy pinnacle firing two silverly blue bolts that turn to lightning bolts in mid-lfight. Raking the crew of the ships with deadly electricity.
[17:08] theonecag: Faerlan, through all of this doesn't move. He seems to be waiting for somethings
[17:13] judson256: Devlan, his spells still out of range, does nothing
[17:14] theonecag: Demetrius draws a brilliant rapier and steps own from the helm, ready to meet the challenges ahead.
[17:16] ForSovietRussia: Tannhauser pulls his hat firmly onto his head with one hand, keeping the other on the wheel.
[17:20] Zanaikin: (Faina turns Strelka around on a course back at full speed towards the engagement line...spot 39 for any mages on the two ships engaged with wyvern)
[17:21] theonecag: Faina fails to see any of the black robed men, but two large winged creatures do catch her eye. They're not wyverns, but, rather, they look like large, distorted vultures.
[17:22] judson256: ((spot 15))
[17:22] theonecag: Delvan sees the chaos of war.
[17:25] Zanaikin: Faina flies towards the Sea Wyvern, flying overhead the approaching enemy pinnace at 180ft, and casts Resinous Tar on its forward weapon mount.
[17:26] theonecag: Another blast flies towards Faina, but this is too short.
[17:26] Zanaikin: (Swift concentration: Faina lets off a called lightning towards the caster of the blast)
[17:27] Zanaikin: (11electricity, DC18, targeting light starts just about the caster and smashes into the hull beneath him)
[17:30] theonecag: The blast catches him unprepared. Though still standing, and not very damaged, he looks quite shook up.
[17:35] ForSovietRussia: Tannhauser shouts, "Dieter! Blast the pinnace!"
[17:38] Squall2551337: "Sure thing Tan." Off goes another Electric Energy Missle aimed at the side of the Pinnacle that's facing the Drummond, including the weapon mount on that side.
[17:40] Squall2551337: (Overchanneled 11PP Electric Energy Missle 81% Chaotic Surge: Maximized. 77 electric per target Ref save DC 27 for half)
[17:42] theonecag: Another great blast of electricity is launched at an enemy vessel. The resulting explosion renders the already tarred ballista useless, and deal severe damage to the hull sections near the waterline.
[17:42] theonecag: It's still afloat, but it won't last long under these conditions.
[17:44] Laharl01: Anton draws the Mental Blade and prepares to cut any incoming grappling lines.
[17:45] theonecag: At 100ft, another wave of siege machines fire upon each other. The Sea Wyvern, having mostly eradicated its opposing siege machines, largely skips the barage.
[17:47] theonecag: The aligned caravel behind the Wyvern is not so lucky, after finally patching the whole at the water level from the fire bomb, takes a direct hit from another one to the main mast.
[17:47] theonecag: The top half falls forward, taking out the forward sails, thusly causing a blanket of sail and fire to cover the crew.
[17:48] theonecag: Pained screams are heard as the sailors desperately tries to evade the burning sails.
[17:49] theonecag: Meawhile, the dire ballista fire two shocking bolts out again, which proceed to score direct hits on the waterline of the opposing pinnace.
[17:50] theonecag: The vessel, already damaged from psionic electricity, begins to slip beneath the waves.
[17:50] theonecag: The Dromond opposing you, damaged though is may be manages to fire a single flaming bolt from its aft ballista.
[17:51] theonecag: The bolt, while cutting a few security lines, is largely ineffective. As the meager fire damage fails to damage the rigging entirely.
[17:52] judson256: Devlan again does nothing, his spells still out of range
[17:52] judson256: ((spot: 20)
[17:52] Squall2551337: (Spot 16)
[17:52] Zanaikin: (spot: 44)
[17:53] ForSovietRussia: ((spot 16)
[17:53] Laharl01: (...8)
[17:55] theonecag: (15 or less) The chaos of battle distracts you.
[17:56] theonecag: (16-20) You see the other dromond that was behind the formation lining itself up, parallel to you.
[17:57] theonecag: (21-25) You again catch a glimpse of the vulture-esque creatures, who seem to be heading straight for you.
[17:57] Laharl01: (...7)
[17:57] judson256: ((listen: 24)
[17:57] Squall2551337: (16)
[17:57] ForSovietRussia: (19)
[17:57] Zanaikin: (listen: 31)
[17:58] theonecag: (<20) The chaos of blah, blah, blah...
[17:59] theonecag: (>20) You suddenly hear a resounding crashing sound, as though a very large object smashed into a wall or something...
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[18:00] theonecag: Faina looks over in the direction of the sea ships and notices, strangely, that one of them has come to a sudden halt. The front of the ship looks like it hit a wall...
[18:01] ForSovietRussia: ok
[18:01] theonecag: ((BREAK))
[21:16] theonecag: ((RESUME))
[21:17] theonecag: Demetrius draws a dagger, and watches as the dromond draw's closer...
[21:24] Zanaikin: (either me or tries to fire mounted weapons at ship)
[21:26] Zanaikin: (Faina flies away from pinnace and into range of the Dromond currently on fire, keeping 180ft out and readying to Call lightning upon anyone who attacks...)
[21:29] theonecag: As you fly up, you hear the large shrill again, and notice that the two vulture like creatures are heading straight for you. You put them at less than 20 seconds away.
[21:30] judson256: ((spot 18))
[21:30] ForSovietRussia: (Spot: 8...)
[21:31] theonecag: Delvan can hear the shrill, but he can't quite pinpoint the location, as the smoke from the burning dromond continues to hinder his vision.
[21:31] ForSovietRussia: Tannhauser shapes his sword in one hand and continues to keep the other on the wheel.
[21:31] judson256: ((Know[planes] check: 25))
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[21:33] theonecag: Delvan is about 90% sure that the creature is a demon known as a Vrock. He knows that this demon particularly enjoys melee combat, and is capable of emitting a a shriek so loud it leaves you physically paralyzed.
[21:34] judson256: "The Crimson Fleet appears to have summoned flying demons to aid the battle," Devlan tells those still on the ship
[21:34] judson256: "Be ready for anything"
[21:35] theonecag: Random Crewmember: Demons! How in the hells are we supposed to fight demons!?!?
[21:36] theonecag: Demetrius: Steady men. Look to your wits, not your fears.
[21:37] judson256: "The power of righteousness will send them back to the Abyss from whence they came."
[21:37] judson256: "Either the power of righteousness or a big fucking sword"
[21:38] theonecag: Alexius remembers that demons tend to be weakest against his favorite element...
[21:39] ForSovietRussia: "Someone ask for a sword?" Tannhauser says as he raises his blade into the air, increasing the light level of the glowing orb in his armor's chest.
[21:39] Squall2551337: "How about an big fucking ball of electricity?" Alexius says with a smirk
[21:39] judson256: "It'll do."
[21:43] Squall2551337: "Well, lets get ready for a big one then" Alexius says as his skin begins to Flare with power, shifting and warping the colors around him, making him harder to pinpoint.
[21:43] Squall2551337: (standard action to activate psychoactive skin,)
[21:45] Zanaikin: (Anton maintains his stance at the left side of the ship (dromond side), readying against any attempt to board)
[21:46] theonecag: Finally, after much anticipation, the two formations close. A final volley from the the remaining siege engines is issued.
[21:47] theonecag: The caravel behind you is struck again at the water level, and given the panic spreading throughout the brew, it probably won't make it out of this one.
[21:49] theonecag: The opposing dromond again fires desperately at your rigging, but this time a weapons malfunction causes the entire ballista to rip itself a part, throwing massive splinters in the eyes of the crew operating it.
[21:50] theonecag: From the stern, two blasts fly up at Faina...
[21:51] theonecag: The first missing by about 10 yards, the second, another direct hit.
[21:51] theonecag: (24 magic damage)
[21:52] theonecag: ((IGNORE LAST 2 POSTS)
[21:53] Zanaikin: (Faina calls lightning down upon the first one. 15 electricity dmg, DC 18)
[21:53] theonecag: The misses completely, the second smacks into the side of Strelka. (24 damage to Strelka).
[21:53] theonecag: The warlock doesn't look shaken by the damage at all.
[21:55] theonecag: Shortly after this brief exchange, the two lines of ships finally converge. A large crashing sound is heard as the two groups of ships slam into each other, side to side.
[21:56] theonecag: Crews on both sides immediately surge at one another, as a bloodbath ensues.
[21:56] theonecag: Yet, this is not the case for wyvern.
[21:57] theonecag: The damage to main mast had slowed the opposing dromond down enough that it and the Sea Wyvern were evenly lined up now.
[21:58] theonecag: As the two ships slammed into each other, a small force of pirates leaped over to fight her crew, but this wasn't what caught your attention.
[21:58] theonecag: As soon an the ships met, a particularly loud half-orc yelled "Pull!!!"
[21:59] theonecag: On cue, the two grating on the main deach of the dromond were pulled away, and two huge, hulking Minotaurs rose up, and made to join the battle.
[21:59] theonecag: Faerlan: Now! Fire!
[22:00] theonecag: BOOM! A direct hit, causing one of the minotaur's heads to simply disappear...
[22:02] theonecag: Meanwhile, the rear dromond continued to sail parallel to the Sea Wyvern.
[22:03] judson256: ((spot = 20))
[22:03] Squall2551337: (Spot=5)
[22:03] Zanaikin: (Faina spot: 46) (Anton spot: 14)
[22:04] ForSovietRussia: (8)
[22:05] theonecag: (<25) Yep, just chaos again...
[22:07] theonecag: (>25) You notice that two of the greatships are heading straight for walls at an uncanny pace.
[22:07] theonecag: Meanwhile a 3rd is moving at the same unreal speed towards the harbor. On its tail are two Dromonds who are firing on the remaing artillery on the walls.
[22:09] judson256: Devlan casts a Rapid Summon Monster IV to summon a Celestial Lion to his side
[22:09] judson256: with a deafening road, the lion pounces forward onto the minotaur
[22:09] judson256: roar*
[22:12] theonecag: The celestial lion leaps forward, only to be taken out by a furious swing from the minotaur's greataxe.
[22:12] theonecag: Headless, the creature began to dissipate.
[22:14] theonecag: Demetrius, undaunted by the minotaurs counter, turns into a whirling fury of bladed death. Bursts of electricity flash as he cuts down 3 pirates in a torrent of sharpened steel.
[22:17] ForSovietRussia: Tannhauser releases the wheel and grabs his shield with that hand. Running towards the pirate on the steps, he swings his sword at the foe.
[22:18] theonecag: Faerlan jumps and grabs the wheel before things get too out of hand.
[22:18] theonecag: Faerlan: Damned fool!
[22:18] ForSovietRussia: "Did you want to be skewered by the pirate!"
[22:18] Squall2551337: "At's the spirit captain! Why you spoiling the fun Faerlan?"
[22:19] ForSovietRussia: (Attack (not charging): 32)
[22:19] theonecag: Faerlan: *grumble, grumble, kids, grumble*
[22:21] ForSovietRussia: (Damage: 13 and 16 electricity)
[22:22] theonecag: The pirate manages to charge right into your sword. Cries of pain ensue as the electricity surges through his form. You reflexively kick his burnt remains overboard when he finally expires.
[22:23] Zanaikin: (Faina tells Strelka to move away from the battle towards the rear, 100ft back, while casting CLW, sharing it with her mount [11pts])
[22:23] Squall2551337: "Nice enegy choice Tannhauser!"
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[22:29] Squall2551337: "Lets try and sink another ship! Down with the Dromonds! Ha ha!" Alexius shouts as a 20' radius burst erupts on the side of the Dromond paralelling our course, captruing the weapon mount facing the Wyvern.
[22:33] Squall2551337: (Wild Surged Electric Energy Ball. 76% Enervation, 55% Chaotic Surge= Empowered. DC 23 Ref for half, 72 electric damage)
[22:33] theonecag: The fore catapult explodes.
[22:34] Zanaikin: (Anton slashes at the nearest pirate with his falcion: attack 32, crit confirm 32, crit damage: 24)
[22:35] theonecag: The pirate wheels around spraying his allies with blood, and drops to the ground.
[22:36] Zanaikin: (Anton attacks another nearby with a second slash: attack 26, damage: 22)
[22:36] theonecag: Another pirate is felled.
[22:38] theonecag: The minotaur, rage in its eyes (not the class ability), steps over onto the Sea Wyvern, crushing a pirate under its foot, and sweeping wildly at Captain Demetrius
[22:38] theonecag: who dodges the attack easily.
[22:41] theonecag: Two more blasts of abyssal fury are launched at the crew of the Sea Wyvern.
[22:42] theonecag: The first aimed at the psion, who's shifting visage causes the blast to miss, and the second catching something near the mast, but not the mast itself. (Delvan takes 18 damage)
[22:45] theonecag: The Vrocks continue their course towards Faina. Even from here, she can see the rage in their eyes.
[22:46] judson256: ((Spot: 10))
[22:46] Squall2551337: (Spot 20)
[22:46] ForSovietRussia: (Spot 18)
[22:49] Zanaikin: (spot: 38)
[22:49] Zanaikin: (and spot: 4)
[22:49] theonecag: (<10) You see... a battle!
[22:50] theonecag: (10-20) You notice that the main mast on the burning dromond has taken severe damage and is beginning to break at the deck.
[22:51] theonecag: (>20) You notice that the two warlocks on the stern of the ship are looking at the mast, and then looking at the main deck of the Wyvern, and seem rather happy about something...
[22:52] theonecag: The undamaged dromond alters its course, and begins to close with the burning dromond.
[22:54] judson256: Devlan casts again, and a second Celestial Lion bursts out of midair, already leaping towards the warlock that hit its master
[22:55] judson256: ((2 Claws: 26 and 29; Bite: 21; 2 Rakes: 30, 18))
[22:57] theonecag: One moment, you see a warlock with a smile quickly draining from his face. The next, he disappears to be replaced by torn clothes and body parts, while his friend looks on in horror.
[23:00] theonecag: Demetrius, after dodging his foe's attack, executes an elegant sidestep past a pirate and proceeds to unleash another whirlwind of sharpened steel.
[23:00] theonecag: Afterwards, the minotaurs steps back, recoiling from electricity burns, and a missing left arm...
[23:03] ForSovietRussia: "Faerlan, stay on the wheel!" Tannhauser shouts as he runs down the stairs to attack the pirate at the bottom of the stairs.
[23:03] theonecag: Faerlan: Aye sir!
[23:04] ForSovietRussia: (Attack roll: 35 (roll of 19, crit). Crit Confirm: 26)
[23:04] ForSovietRussia: (21 slashing, 18 electricity)
[23:05] theonecag: Another burnt corpse is kicked overboard...
[23:08] Zanaikin: (Faina turns Strelka about and strides forward to attack, while she casts a Splinterbolt spell and fires two razor shards at the Vrocks. Attacks: 19, 30, crit confirm 23)
[23:10] Zanaikin: (the Vrock takes 30 points of magical piercing damage as one shard grounded into him. Strelka then lounges forwards at him with one claw: attack 27, 6dmg)
[23:12] theonecag: The shard flies true and cuts into the fell creatures wing. Strelka manages a claw attack before the creature begins to loose altitude.
[23:13] theonecag: It flies directly through the Sea Wyverns Main sail, and into the sea.
[23:13] theonecag: ((CUT SCENE!!!))
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[23:15] theonecag: There is then a moment of pause, as the remaining vrock and Faina close upon each other. The rage in its eyes meeting her steely gaze...
[23:18] Zanaikin: (Faina quickly reorganizes her thoughts, her next chant came out at near instantaneous speed, and her hand blasts a ray towards the Vrock at point blank range)
[23:19] Zanaikin: (Rainbow Beam, 6=sonic dmg, 2AP burn for stunt +4/+4d6)
[23:20] Zanaikin: (attack: 18 touch, damage: 35 sonic)
[23:21] Zanaikin: (Strelka performs a quick turn in midair, spin about 180 degrees in a returning attack against the Vrock, and lashes out with his claw, attack: 28)
[23:21] Zanaikin: (damage: 6)
[23:22] Zanaikin: (damage: 21 instead)
[23:22] theonecag: Though to you it went by almost in slow motion, the rest of the world heard a quick blast of sonic energy, followed by an insane 180 degree flip by Strelka.
[23:23] theonecag: In the end, Faina and her mount were facing the opposite direction, and another vrock was loosing altitude.
[23:24] theonecag: This one, much to Tanhauser's dismay, flew through the aft sail before joining its brother in the sea.
[23:28] Squall2551337: Drawing energy from the cognizance crystal in his left glove, Alexius gestures at the top of the flaming Mast, shooting of a Sonic blast.
[23:30] Squall2551337: (Wild Surge Energy Push (Sonic), 23ranged touch, 7% (just missed) Enervation, 19% (normal) Chatoic Surge, 6 Sonic damage)
[23:30] theonecag: The gamble is a success, the mast follows over in the opposite direction of the Sea Wyvern.
[23:32] Squall2551337: "Ha ha, what now you damned warlocks?"
[23:32] theonecag: Warlock: *grumble, grumble, kids, grumble*
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[23:41] Laharl01: Anton points the Mental Blade at the minotaur. "Now you die, foul beast." He then levels the falchion at it and sprints at it, slashing fiercely. (Leading the Attack)
[23:41] Laharl01: (natural 20, confirm roll 25)
[23:42] Laharl01: (28 damage)
[23:44] theonecag: You surge towards the minotaur, who feebly attempts to swing its greataxe at you but misses terribly. It seems almost relieved when your falchion makes a keen cut vertically through its skull.
[23:44] theonecag: It falls forward, lifeless.
[23:45] theonecag: A wave of panic spreads over the reaming pirates...
[23:45] theonecag: The remaining warlock mutters something, and disappears.
[23:46] Laharl01: (listen: 6)
[23:48] Zanaikin: (devlan: 14)
[23:49] Squall2551337: (7)
[23:49] ForSovietRussia: (17)
[23:50] theonecag: Tanhauser hears lots of splashing, followed by what sounds like something clawing into the hull of the ship, and its getting louder...
[23:50] Zanaikin: (spot: 30)
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[23:51] theonecag: Faina hears a large crashing sound coming from the direction of Sasserine, but the smoke from the dromond and other vessels obscures what caused it.
[23:52] theonecag: On a somewhat darker note, she does see the two vrocks climbing up the side of the ship...
[23:54] theonecag: The Dromond his by the electric blast is less almost alongside the burning dromond.
[23:57] Zanaikin: (the celestial lion looks around for a second before pouncing upon the helmsman of the opposing dromond. Attacks: claws: 22 & 17, bite: 14, rakes: 24 & 25)
[23:57] theonecag: The helmsman is torn to pieces.
[00:00] theonecag: Demetrius drops another 2 pirates.
[00:03] ForSovietRussia: Tannhauser moves up to the pirate backing away from him and bashes him with the flat of his blade.
[00:03] ForSovietRussia: (Attack Roll: 33-4 (nonlethal) = 29
[00:03] theonecag: He collapses, but is still breathing.
[00:05] Squall2551337: "Good, let them surrender. Remember, I was once on their side, and found the truth."
[00:07] Zanaikin: (Faina surges Strelka forwards towards the wyvern's left side, shouting down "DEMONS CLIMBING PORT SIDE HULL!")
[00:08] Zanaikin: (she then calls down another bolt of lightning towards the closest Vrock, carefully aiming it not to damage the hull; 13 electricity, DC18)
[00:09] theonecag: The vrock shrills in pain, but continues climbing.
[00:10] Zanaikin: (spot: 41)
[00:10] theonecag: Nothing by smoke and haze...
[00:11] Squall2551337: (Alexius delays untill the Vrocks crest the rail)
[00:14] Laharl01: Anton dramatically flicks a few drops of blood off the Mental Blade, then shouts "You're next!" at the half-orc as he unleashes a furious slice at him (Vanguard Strike, Deep Impact, PA -4).
[00:14] Laharl01: (attack 29(threat, touch), confirm 30)
[00:16] Laharl01: (29 damage, all allies get a +4 to attack him (melee/ranged) until my next turn)
[00:18] theonecag: The half-orc reals from the damage, and, on cue, 4 members of the Sea Wyvern crew step forth, plunging cutlass, dagger, and rapier into his chest.
[00:18] theonecag: Blood spraying forth from his gut, the pirate falls over, dead.
[00:18] Laharl01: Anton shouts encouragingly, "Well done, men!"
[00:19] theonecag: They give him a rousing "HUZZAH!
[00:20] theonecag: Then, Faina looks on the deck, and to her horror, notices a black clad figure darting across the deck towards Alexius.
[00:21] Zanaikin: (con check: 4)
[00:23] theonecag: Faina, caught totally offguard watches the figure get within inches of Alexius, and, for a brief, stop.
[00:23] theonecag: To Alexius he whispers, "I am Oragi, and you are my 10th victim."
[00:24] Squall2551337: "Oh yeah, we'll see about that."
[00:25] theonecag: Then, in an instant, a longknife is heading towards his neck.
[00:27] Squall2551337: (Fort save 22)
[00:27] theonecag: You manage to move a bit, and blade cuts into you chest. It's then that you realize that his black blade is dripping with poison.
[00:28] theonecag: He slices your chest with his weapon, but you resist the poison (22 damage).
[00:29] Squall2551337: (Immediate action for Resilience, 4PP to prevent 20 damage)
[00:30] theonecag: He then vanishes without a trace.
[00:31] Squall2551337: "I'm not impressed, whoever you are."
[00:31] Zanaikin: (spot: 47)
[00:31] theonecag: Faina notices that he turned invisible and ran into the aft cabin.
[00:32] Zanaikin: Faina shouts down "HE WENT IN THE AFT CABIN!"
[00:32] theonecag: Shortly after, 3 blasts of eldritch power were launched into the fray...
[00:32] Zanaikin: Faina: *cough cough* ...
[00:34] theonecag: One barely misses Anton, the other two are direct hits on Alexius.
[00:35] theonecag: (16, and 24 magic damage)
[00:35] theonecag: Three sporadically placed warlocks materialize.
[00:35] theonecag: Shortly after, both of the vrocks climb over the side of the ship...
[00:36] theonecag: The first one proceeded to emit a piercing shreik.
[00:37] Laharl01: (Fort 22)
[00:39] Squall2551337: Fort: 14, AP boosted to 19)
[00:41] Zanaikin: (Fort: 16)
[00:42] theonecag: Anton and Demetrius remain recoil, but resist the shrieks powerful note. Everyone else is stunned with shock. (yep, you're all stunned).
[00:44] theonecag: The second vrock moves up, and does emits a similar shriek.
[00:45] Laharl01: (28)
[00:45] ForSovietRussia: (31)
[00:46] theonecag: Anton remains resilient, and Tanhauser just as sturdy, but Demetrius fails to resist it this time around.
[00:47] theonecag: After the shrieking finishes, those who can still act hear Faerlan through the chaos...
[00:47] theonecag: Faerlan: Sir! Permission to break away from the enemy ship!
[00:47] ForSovietRussia: Tannhauser shouts back "Permission granted!"
[00:48] theonecag: With that, the Sea Wyvern breaks formation, and begins sailing away from the burning dromond.
[00:48] theonecag: Just as it does, the burning dromond is swarmed by a horde of the creatures you saw on Dagger Eye...
[00:50] Zanaikin: (Devlan tries to concentrate, but his head was too busy spinning and his eyes still seeing stars)
[00:50] Zanaikin: (the lions, see new enemies arise from nowhere, pounces upon the nearest foe)
[00:51] theonecag: The Lion manages to take one down, but is quickly swarmed...
[00:51] theonecag: Demetrius, is stunned...
[00:53] ForSovietRussia: Tannhauser moves to the closest vrock and slashes at the foul vulture like creature.
[00:54] ForSovietRussia: (Attack roll: 30)
[00:55] ForSovietRussia: (Damage: 13 Slashing (magic, lawful) and 13 electricity)
[00:56] theonecag: The creature tries to swing at you, but misses. You move in, and strike it. Most of the weapon damage seems to be ignored, but the electricity still goes through.
[00:56] Zanaikin: (Faina does best to keep her concentration from being distracted by strange happenings of the other vessel)
[00:56] Zanaikin: (she calls down another lightning at the Vrock hit last rnd, targetting just high above to strike only his upper body to avoid damaging the ship)
[00:56] Zanaikin: (13 electricity, DC18)
[00:57] theonecag: The Vrock is shaken again by the strike, and shrills in pain.
[01:01] *** ForSovietRussia has left the chat.
[01:01] Laharl01: Anton shifts over next to the creature that's being pounded on and, hoping to give Tannhauser some relief, swipes at it with the Mental Blade.
[01:01] Laharl01: (attack 24)
[01:02] Laharl01: (13 physical damage, 2 divine damage, Tannhauser heals 18 HP)
[01:02] Laharl01: (That was a Revitalizing strike, I just forgot to declare it since I'm tired)
[01:03] theonecag: A black arrow shoots our from the aft cabin at Alexius.
[01:04] theonecag: The vrock takes little damage from the strike.
[01:05] theonecag: The arrow strikes dead on. (18 damage)
[01:06] theonecag: In the haov of the battle, a fireball explodes in the air above water. There are two splashes in the water, but not visable objects hit the sea.
[01:07] theonecag: Shortly thereafter, a halfling mage materializes as he flies by...
[01:08] theonecag: Faina Watches two burnt warlocks fall into the water.
[01:09] theonecag: A single eldritch blast flies by Faina, but misses.
[01:09] theonecag: A warlock materializes 100ft from her.
[01:10] theonecag: As the first vrock begins to act, the stunning effect ends.
[01:10] theonecag: It lashes out at Alexius...
[01:12] theonecag: It unleashes an assault of natural attacks. In end, both claws, a bite, and a talon fin their targets...
[01:14] theonecag: (9, 9, 9, and 8 damage)
[01:14] Squall2551337: (immediate action to ignore the 8 for 2PP)
[01:15] theonecag: ((RETROACTIVE CUTSCENE))
[01:15] Zanaikin: (Devlon uses snaps his fingers towards Alexius, he heals 8dmg)
[01:16] theonecag: The stun effects ends just as Alexius can feel the creature approaching him from behind...
[01:18] Squall2551337: "Not this time you foul beasts." Alexius mutters as he turns, releasing a font of powerful electric energy at both of the Vrocks
[01:20] Squall2551337: (Spot 19)
[01:21] Squall2551337: (change targets: the vrock attacking me and the ninja)
[01:24] Squall2551337: (2AP stunt Wild Surge Energy Missle, DC 30 Ref for half, Enervation 94% Chaotic Surge 30%: Half damage)
[01:25] Squall2551337: (23 damage)
[01:26] Squall2551337: (2 AP to reroll Chaotic surge: 31% still half damage)
[01:28] theonecag: The sudden burst catches both the vrock and ninja off-guard. The vrock, already weakened, falls dead to the ground. While Oragi recoils from wracking pain. His screams giving away his location...
[01:28] Squall2551337: "Yeah, bet that hurt. Still think i"m the victim Oragi?"
[01:30] Laharl01: Anton pulls back the Mental Blade and slams it down on the vrock with a roar. (Mountain Hammer, 1AP stunt).
[01:31] Laharl01: (24 attack roll)
[01:31] Laharl01: (20 damage)
[01:33] theonecag: The force of the blow drives the vrocks beak into the deck, an it appears to be stuck...
[01:34] theonecag: Oragi runs frantically back into the cabin.
[01:35] theonecag: Another eldritch blast slams into Faina. (17 damage)
[01:35] theonecag: ((IGNORE LAST))
[01:35] theonecag: The warlock diappears.
[01:37] theonecag: The remaining vrock spends its turn pulling its head out of the deck.
[01:38] theonecag: Your halfling lobs a fiery orb at the remaining warlock. It summarily bursts into flame, and drops from the sky,.
[01:42] theonecag: Demetrius tumbles next to the vrock, and makes a clean stab at the creatures upper chest.
[01:42] theonecag: With a burst of electricity, the creatures falls dead.
[01:43] theonecag: ((BREAK))
[01:43] *** Laharl01 has left the chat.
Session Close (savagetides): Fri May 16 01:44:13 2008