30 – Elemental #1 – (Near Death) - Confused – Attacks Sanne twice, two hits for 20 damage
26 – Aeranduil (64/64) –Attack Elemental #1, 2 hit for 18 damage before DR
End of Combat
The babbling of the elemental abruptly ceases, it appears to scan its surroundings then savagely attacks Sanne, striking her twice and opening up several tears in her clothing and lacerations along her torso.
Almost simultaneously, the elven archer has already launched the first arrow of his next volley, it impacts the creature mere moments after its attack, followed shortly by the second and third arrows. The elemental wavers a moment, then silently dissipates into nothing.
Used my DM's prerogative and didn't have you use an AP for the riposte, as it would have been complete overkill (thing had 4 hp left after your crit) And you'll need those AP's soon enough.
Used my DM's prerogative and didn't have you use an AP for the riposte, as it would have been complete overkill (thing had 4 hp left after your crit) And you'll need those AP's soon enough.
DM
Quite. There's a reason why her 9th level build had Heroic Spirit; she burns through APs pretty quickly in combat.
"I am not an expert on these things," Sanne says when the last of the elementals has been destroyed. "But these creatures are usually summoned, are they not? I've flown this route quite a few times, and attacks by elementals are not a regular occurance."
And one should hope that little display erased any doubts they had of my competence. With a blade, anyway.
Due to your insanely high Knowledge (The Planes) modifier, you happen to remember this passage from a text you perused in an old bookshop in Sharn:
"The presence of free-roaming elementals is one of the mysteries of the Thunder Sea. Some sages claim that the Xen'drik cataclysm spread manifest zones far beyond the continent, drawing water, air, and storm elementals from Lammania and Kythri. Whatever the reason, the elementals are angry and aggressive when encountered in the region, and they are especially hostile towards any bound-elemental vessels."
Yoggrith looks around deck at the banged-up forms of many of the sailors and party members and he says in a quiet voice. "Gather together and I will infuse your bodies with The Shadow's blessing. I will use the power He has given me and pray that we face no other hardships tonight."
OOC: Yoggrith will use whatever remaining spell power he has to heal people back to full. Both party members and any sailors who need it.
Aeranduil brushes a stray lock of copper colored hair out of his eyes, and peers around the ship. Seeing the threats vanquished, the elf lowers his bow. He moves to join his companions and find out what they have to say about the attack.
__________________ -Rhun
"I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge - myth is more potent than history - dreams are more powerful than facts - hope always triumphs over experience - laughter is the cure for grief - love is stronger than death." -Robert Fulghum
Due to your insanely high Knowledge (The Planes) modifier, you happen to remember this passage from a text you perused in an old bookshop in Sharn:
"The presence of free-roaming elementals is one of the mysteries of the Thunder Sea. Some sages claim that the Xen'drik cataclysm spread manifest zones far beyond the continent, drawing water, air, and storm elementals from Lammania and Kythri. Whatever the reason, the elementals are angry and aggressive when encountered in the region, and they are especially hostile towards any bound-elemental vessels."
DM
Doesn't this kind of fall under something that an experienced airship officer would know?
Quite. There's a reason why her 9th level build had Heroic Spirit; she burns through APs pretty quickly in combat.
"I am not an expert on these things," Sanne says when the last of the elementals has been destroyed. "But these creatures are usually summoned, are they not? I've flown this route quite a few times, and attacks by elementals are not a regular occurance."
And one should hope that little display erased any doubts they had of my competence. With a blade, anyway.
Voadam lands on the deck and retracts the wings into his boots "Elemental attacks are not a regular occurrence but I have read of them. At first I worried about the power of the summoner of these, but upon reflection I think they were uncontrolled elementals. Elementals are not native to the mortal plane and usually manifest here due to magics. Summoning takes a lot of power to bring a relatively small elemental under your command though. These were too big to have been summoned by normal magics. The presence of free-roaming elementals is one of the mysteries of the Thunder Sea. Some sages claim that the Xen'drik cataclysm spread manifest zones far beyond the continent, drawing water, air, and storm elementals from Lammania and Kythri. Whatever the reason for their presence, I have read that the elementals are angry and aggressive when encountered in the region, and they are especially hostile towards any bound-elemental vessels. This seems to comport with the nature and behaviour of the ones that attacked us. "
Doesn't this kind of fall under something that an experienced airship officer would know?
drothgery
I'd say that Dalwir and Sanne would be aware that there are an abnormal amount of unbound elementals in the Thunder Sea area that are naturally occuring, but unaware as of the origin or reasons why.
Aeranduil raises an eyebrow at the wizard's words. "Indeed. We shall have to keep out eyes open for any more such surprises." Turning to survey the injured, the elf continues. "What of the butcher's bill?
__________________ -Rhun
"I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge - myth is more potent than history - dreams are more powerful than facts - hope always triumphs over experience - laughter is the cure for grief - love is stronger than death." -Robert Fulghum
Morika drops back down on the deck as her wind-made wings flitter back to the ether from whence they came.
"Now that was fun," she says savagely, and several more lightning bolts crackle in the air around the ship in echo of her emotions. "Now which one of you lot is dying or dead? Mother Morika's tough love will patch you back together," she calls out to the entire crew and party.
OOC:
Spoiler:
Morika's just going to let fly her last few bolts just in the air, for a cool effect.
Satisfied with Voadam's answer regarding the attacks, and recalling that they had been known to happen time to time in her experience, Sanne barely waited long enough for Morika or Yoggrith to heal her before thanking them and aiding the captain with his crew. They had done well today.
If this were her ship, she would have a steward to handle repairing her House uniform from the damage it took in the battle. If a captain took care of things like that for herself, she would never have time to run the ship. But as it was, she would have to do it herself or beg use of the Captain's. At least she had a spare.
Dressed only in his undergarments, a green sash with a spell component pouch hanging from it, and his magical boots, the silver bearded Voadam says "We are secure for the present. I will retire now to attempt to recuperate the magical energies I have expended." and heads back down to his hammock.
The crew lets out a loud cheer as the last elemental is destroyed.
Dalwir and Isolda both continue leading the cheers from the crew for a moment, then tell them to get the ship back in order and prepare to set sail once more.
After the ship has begun to pick up speed, he turns to your assembled group.
"You have my thanks -- without your assistance, I would have lost my entire crew. You have my sincere gratitude."
Turning to Sanne,"Your expertise with a blade is remarkable -- our house is blessed to have you in the skies."
"I had heard reports of a elemental sightings from other captains, but, to be honest, I've never seen those of such size before."
"Please, feel free to return to your bunks and get some well deserved rest, I pray that I do not need your services on the rest of the trip."
The rest of the night passes without any further activities.
Breakfast is prepared and everyone is found to be reaching for seconds.
The day passes, and then the next. You cannot remember when you have eaten this well, or enjoyed such fine weather. Miles upon miles of flat ocean passes beneath you, with the crew occasionally shouting out -- "Sahuagin", as they spy a sentry on the wavetops below. Luckily, the airships are pretty much immune to whatever machinations the evil sea dwellers have.
The crews spirits rise as they anticipate reaching Stormreach once more -- the bustling nightlife sets their tongues a-wagging of possible hopes for further exploits. Several tall tales are bantered back and forth between the various crew members about the last time they knocked back a few flagons at the tavern in town.
OOC: You're about 2 hours out of Stormreach. The time it close to midday.
Aeranduil packs and gathers his gear, and then head's to the foredeck to survey what lies ahead.
__________________ -Rhun
"I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge - myth is more potent than history - dreams are more powerful than facts - hope always triumphs over experience - laughter is the cure for grief - love is stronger than death." -Robert Fulghum
As the others began to gather to watch the approach, Ipshivi spoke quietly- by now most of the group ought to have grown used to her soft voice issuing from the seemingly empty air. "So, have any of you been here before, or have any contacts here? Or do we just head over to the House enclave like they told us to?"
As the others began to gather to watch the approach, Ipshivi spoke quietly- by now most of the group ought to have grown used to her soft voice issuing from the seemingly empty air. "So, have any of you been here before, or have any contacts here? Or do we just head over to the House enclave like they told us to?"
"I should think so. I've been here for trade and profit more than a few times before." Sanne says.
Aeranduil shakes his head no at Ipshivi's question "I've never before laid mine eyes upon the jungles of Xendrik, nor visited the city of Stormreach. This is new ground to me."
__________________ -Rhun
"I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge - myth is more potent than history - dreams are more powerful than facts - hope always triumphs over experience - laughter is the cure for grief - love is stronger than death." -Robert Fulghum
The halfork shakes his head while looking off towards the horizon. "I have not seen these shores either, although my Lord was born here. I have heard his stories about this land many times in the past however."
Dressed in his black robes the silver-haired wizard says "I have not yet walked its streets, but from the crew's tales it sounds to be a lively port to berth in. What can you tell us of it Sanne, Yoggrith?"
And you'll need those AP's soon enough. 
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