Adventure: Lord Byron's High-Seas High-Stakes (DM: Tenchuu, Judge: H.M.Gimlord)

[johnmeier1]

On the boat

Wil aids Hergunna in the ritual. This will make our day more effective, whatever comes.

When they arrive

Wil looks out at the town puzzled. After listening to the captain and his fellows he nods. It seems that we are hunting, but for what no one can say. He tries to move silently down towards to dock, but his armor rattles as he keeps to the sides of buildings and moves up the stairs nearby.

[sblock=OOC] We could use the ritual, especially since everyone is moving quickly for stealth (-5 normally) so this should cancel that out. We can always buy components with party funds.
Double move: O14
Stealth 1d20+8=13
Perception 1d20+9=25
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[renau1g]

"Ok, Kane show you he is quietest everyones be careful, it's quiet....too quiet." the bugbear says, taking out his large waraxe, his treasure from the dragon battle. He quickly moves across the open area and begins moving up the stairs, trying his best to move without making the wood groan in protest to his heavy weight.

Seeing Wil in front of him Kane whispers, "Ok musicman, stay behind Kane, there might be more dragon's that eat us here"

[sblock=Kane Hiding]
Here's how Kane moves quietly...

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv-sKP17xTw&feature=related]YouTube - Kronks Mission.[/ame][/sblock]

[sblock=ooc]
Kane will draw his +2 axe (minor) and double move to O13, hoping to get cover from the stonewall there.

stealth (1d20+12=22)
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[sblock=ministats]Kane Male Bugbear Barbarian 4
Initiative: +6, Passive Perception: 12, Passive Insight: 12, Senses: Low-light
AC:21, Fort:19, Reflex:18, Will:14
HP:53/53, Bloodied:26, Surge Value:13, Surges left:10/10
Action Points: 1
Powers:
Howl of Fury
Whirling Rend
Furious Assault
Hunter's Quarry (Ranger MC)
Whirling Lunge
Whirling Frenzy
Brutal Slam[
Shrug it Off
Swift Panther Rage
Rage of the Crimson Hurricane
Vanguard Weapon

Important Stuff:
+1d8 damage when charging (only using the Vanguard weapon though). Cool stuff happens when he bloodies or kills a bad guy

Conditions:

Full sheet: L4W:CS:Kane - L4W Wiki [/sblock]

 

[ryryguy]

[sblock=Ritual]Ok, I didn't roll for the ritual because others just started moving ashore immediately. Assuming it's not too late, here's a roll:

Nature check (for ritual) (1d20+11=27) That grants +5 to Stealth.

As for the -5 for moving more than 2 squares, that's true but I'm not sure if Tenchuu wants to apply it, since combat hasn't really started (I don't think). Out-of-combat stealth can be a little looser at the DM's option... it could be that we're all just moving slower and taking longer to get to our destinations.

Let's also keep in mind, we're unlikely to completely surprise anyone, as the first mate already whistled loudly on arrival. This is more about maneuvering for tactical advantage. [/sblock]

 

[Tenchuu]

Wil and Hergunna looked around, and spotted an orange cloth hanging out one of the closed windows in the harbor building.

Carolina peered into the warehouse doors. Inside it was very dark; no light source except the light from the open door. It also appeared to be mostly empty.

As they proceeded, the adventurers were somewhat startled as the silence was broken by a nearby barking dog. It barked aggressively, like when trying to scare something away.

[sblock=Mechanics]
Please proceed.

Dark barking sound came from the other side of the stairs-house (J18 Building)

Harbor Building with orange cloth in window is at Y26.

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Wil Rando: O14 40/40 HS 10/10 AP 1 MW 2/2
Hergunna: N9 46/46 HS 9/9 AP 1,
Kane: O13 53/53 THP 0/5 HS 10/10 AP 1,
Kruk: R12 61/61 THP 0/13 HS 12/12 AP 1,
Carolina: U17 39/39 HS 7/7 AP 1

Enemies:
???
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[H.M.Gimlord]

Searching among the dead, Wil and Hergunna both found keepers. [sblock=Ryry]We're going to pretend Carolina didn't push your armor into the sea, if that's okay with you. [/sblock]

Approved .

[sblock=Encounter 1 Treasure & XP Summary submitted for approval]
Treasure
Wil Rando: L5 Power Jewel
Hergunna: L5 Enduring Beast Armor
Note: These items are owed from last adventure. Everyone will get their treasure next encounter.

EXPERIENCE
First Encounter
- 1 Pirate 1st Mate (Reskinned Amreth Gaunt), L6 Elite Skirmisher (Leader) 500XP [FONT=&quot]-[/FONT] 1 Captain Smargat, L8 Elite Skirmisher 350XP
[FONT=&quot]-[/FONT] 3 Pirate Archers (Reskinned Chevkos's Crossbowman*), L6* Artillery 225XP
[FONT=&quot]-[/FONT] 1 Pirate Quartermaster (Reskinned Waterdeep Street Thug), L7 Soldier 300XP
[FONT=&quot]-[/FONT] 1 Human Javelin Dancer, L6 Skirmisher 250XP
[FONT=&quot]-[/FONT] 3 Pirate Thugs, L8 Minion 88XP
*Customized to make encounter 2-attack power an at-will. Was L4.
Total EXP: 2339 XP x 2 = 4678 XP
Each Player: earned 935 XP
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Approved (sorry for the delay)

 

[dimsdale]

Kruk moves forward up the stairs and heads toward the sound of the barking dog. "This is probably a trap, but I'm a sucker for them. I'll try my best to be quiet!" Kruk chuckles and then moves foward with battleaxe and shield out, ready to strike if necessary.

[sblock=ooc]
no gridlines on map

Kruk double moves up the stairs and two the left placing him right behind the two barrels by the west side of the building.
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[Tenchuu]

[sblock=gridlines]Oops. That's the second screw up. The first time I posted the map, it showed all the enemies! If you do a refresh, you should see an updated version of the map with gridlines. The zoom level will be different though; Maptool doesn't save the zoom level when you close it.[/sblock][sblock=dimsdale]
Would you be so kind as to update your post with a grid location? Sorry about the mix-up.[/sblock]

 

[johnmeier1]

Wil moves around the opposite side of the building from Kruk.

[sblock=OOC] Stealth 1d20+9=13 IC hates me today
Double move to M24
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[renau1g]

[sblock=Tenchuu]
Couple questions:

1) How high up is the cliff that the stairs lead up? Just curious the athletics DC should Kane decide to climb.

2) Are there any windows on this side of teh house? If so, what location(s). Any on the second floor (if a second storey) [/sblock]

 

[Tenchuu]

[sblock=R1's Questions]
1) How high up is the cliff that the stairs lead up? Just curious the athletics DC should Kane decide to climb.
A: Ten feet high

2) Are there any windows on this side of teh house? If so, what location(s). Any on the second floor (if a second storey)
A: 2-story house. 3 windows per level on the south side. 1 window per level no the east and west sides.

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