LEGENDS OF HAWAIKI - Prologue

[Tonguez]

Inititive Order as listed (16)

Puna Tani (16)

Puna Tani soon closes the gap and when he feels that he is close enough to act begins his invocation.

These people are under my protection, furious one. Although this may be your place, it is NOT your time! Go feed your anger elsewhere. BEGONE!

The aitua grimaced savagely at Puna Tani's words, unwilling to give up its post and its meal. Thrashing and squirming it lunged up to grab the nearest victim only to be knocked back by the force of Puna Tani's invocation.
Spinning about the aitua dived and disappeared down into the center of the vortex dragging a one of the swimmers down with it

Mou (11)
Mou remains close to the rock avoiding the pull of the current. She watches as Lani makes her dive back into the water and calls her distress to the other porpoise, her father, that has appeared in the bay responding to her cries.

(ooc Argent - Mou and the other Porpoises actions are up to you)

Lani (8)
Lani is able to clear the worst of the whirlpools current and enters the water near its edge. The two swimmers are still struggling but approaching you so that the nearest could be close enough to grab within a few strokes.You also note the presence of the Dolphins in the water and that of Puna Tani approaching.

Suddenly the the water churns savagely and the second of the two swimmers struggling to escape the current fails and is dragged down fast beneath the waves...

The Whirlpool (8)
The two struggling to escape continued with each stroke to escape the malevolent pull of the whirlpool as it churned and sucked at them hungrily.
The Swimmer Anura fought desperately even as he felt the strngth being sapped from his limbs, suddenly the pool began to boil savagely and he was dragged down into the vortex so quickly that he did not have time to react or even scream...

Tatiki (7)
By the time Tatiki comes about the rock the Whirlpool has begun to subside but is current is still pulling at the bodies of those within its steadily reducing reach. You see Lani is there and others in the water beside her and beyond her...

Wai (6)
The Vaka makes is way steadily forward and you are poised ready with your rope, as Maeharoa and the others deftly bring it up alongside the rock and you see the situation of Lani and one swimmer still within the whirlpools current, another two swimmers safely behind Lani yet obviously tired, and the more distant form of the Nukuhau swimmer at the farside of the whirlpool

Tu-Ru (5)
Spinning about you see that your foot has become entangled in a thick strand of seaweed, though you can not understand why it should act like this when you have waded through such weed with no problem many times before. Thats when you see the Hiva swimmer rear up out of the water his face is twisted
"you'll not beat me O'punga" he spits malevolently...

Hiva Swimmer (4)
The Hiva swimmer reared up out of the water his face is twisted
"you'll not beat me O'punga" he spits malevolently as he steps forward

His hands are still in the water so you can not see if they contain anything, nonetheless he does not look at all friendly...

OOC: Mirthcard has indicated that the DM should make all of the rolls behind the scenes, only informing us of the actual die result if something especially horrible or heroic happens.
Thats okay with me - does everyone want me to handle the dice work? If you still want to do your own rolling thats good too (let me know and I wont step on your toes)

 

[Seonaid]

Lani pulls herself through the water, going for the swimmer she thinks she can save. She will grab the swimmer and then try to get out of the area.

[I prefer you roll on things that are uncertain, where I shouldn't know the DC. I don't mind rolling swim checks and such, but random spot checks and listen checks, etc., should be rolled by the DM so we don't know there's something out there we might have known about . . . if that makes sense.

On a side note, I will be gone for a couple of days, but I'll be able to post on Thursday at the earliest. If things move along while I'm gone, Lani will attempt to save this swimmer, then the other, and then anyone else who might be in distress. If she can't, she will save herself and do whatever else she can to help, which probably will be nothing. She is carrying no weapons or tools.]

 

[wolff96]

Wai braces himself in the boat to the best of his ability and then casts the rope out as soon as he is in range.

With any luck, he thinks to himself, I can get it between Lani and the other swimmer and we can pull them all out safely.

As the prow slices the water at teh edge of the whirlpool and the rowers begin to backpaddle powerfully to stop the boat from being sucked in, Wai casts forth his line.

 

[Argent Silvermage]

OOC: is there any way I can get an entangle to work in the area of the vortex? I'm sure the vortex itself would not be effected but some seaweed grabbing the swimmers and preventing them from being drawn any further away might help.

Mou and Porpa (her father): Both will follow Lani making sure she is safe and aid in her rescue of the swimmer.
Swim checks: Mou 16+ 11: 26 Aid Lani: 8+3=11
Porpa 11+8=19 Aid Lani: 15+3= 18

Tatiki: will wait until you answer my question before acting.

 

[Tonguez]

OOC: is there any way I can get an entangle to work in the area of the vortex? I'm sure the vortex itself would not be effected but some seaweed grabbing the swimmers and preventing them from being drawn any further away might help.

ooc Entangle - we can only try but I'm sure theres some kelp or something growing around the base of the rock which might work.

Will post full reply when everyone has responded

 

[Argent Silvermage]

Calling upon the spirits of mother sea. Tatiki calls the plants in the area to grow and ensnare the swimmers caught in the vortex.
"They will not be able to reach the surface for air but we will have time to rescue them hopefuly." He says more to himself then anyone.

 

[Guest 11456]

Tu-Ru scrambles to stand to his feet. As he keeps a close watch on the Hiva swimmer's moves he tries to break free of the odd acting seaweed. then he goes into a fighting stance, ready for anything the Hiva swimmer wishes to dish out.

OOG: DM rolling everything is always better. Makes the game flow smoother. It also makes the players feel more like it is a story rather then a RPG.

 

[Mirth]

Puna Tani

The aitua grimaced savagely at Puna Tani's words, unwilling to give up its post and its meal. Thrashing and squirming it lunged up to grab the nearest victim only to be knocked back by the force of Puna Tani's invocation. Spinning about the aitua dived and disappeared down into the center of the vortex dragging a one of the swimmers down with it

No! That wasn't supposed to happen! Puna Tani screams to himself as he sees the swimmer dragged under. What do I do now? Treading water, the shaman hits on an idea and sends out a summons to a particular creature of the sea...

OOC: Casting Summon Nature's Ally II (casting time: 1 full round) to request the aid of a squid. Once it arrives at the beginning of next round, casting Speak with Animals (casting time: 1 action) to tell it to rescue the swimmer. I feel like Aquaman

 

[Mirth]

OOC: I'll be out of town on vacation until Wed. Sept. 18th. Feel free to autopilot my character if need be.

 

[Tonguez]

Puna Tani
Allowing your mind to settle you send out seeking for the creature you desire, watching the pulse and flow of the living spirits around you.
Finally beneath a rocky shelter at the edge of the reef you find a large feketoro its eye turns to contemplate the strange glowing in the water before it responds and glides forth on a jet of bubbles...

Lani with Mou and Popa
It is not long before you reach the swimmer and move to assist. The vortex is subsiding and you have no problem resisting the remnant pull of the current. Moreover the two porpoises are with you and provide assistance as required. The lost swimmer cannot be seen but at least the one will be safe and with help it should not be too difficult to ensure all the exhausted swimmers reach the shore

The Whirlpool
The Vortex is subsiding, the pull of its current lessening for all those on the surface but nonetheless below the surface it still extends deep towards the seafloor. Tossing and spinning, disorientated and gasping for breath Anura struggles his whole being crying out in pain and confusion as his arms and legs flail about in desperation

Tatiki
Although much of the kelp and seaweed in the direct vicinity was torn up by the whirlpool still the sheltered sides of the rock have life yet clinging them. The plants soon respond to your call pushing against the churning currents. A few of the weaker plants are torn out and sucked down the gaping maw of the whirlpool but a few strands hold, including the long and tough kelp.

Wai
The vaka moves quickly into position Maeharoa and the others holding it steady against the rocking of the waves. Wai stands ready with the rope taking his aim but just as he is about to toss the rope the vaka rocks causing the rope to go astray and leaving Wai precariously off balance …


Tu-Ru
The Hiva Swimmer grins and his eyes narrow as you take up your stance. Standing chest deep in the water,he stares at you for a moment, his eyes seem to glow yellow and then he spins around and dives back into the water.

(ooc assume you have a readied action to take and AoO if you so choose)

(ooc all: Sorry about the delay everybody its been a busy week!)