Oops. Forgot the dex check.
[1d20+1]=16+1=17
The Maiden's Bounty
Re: The Maiden's Bounty
“Civilized men are more discourteous than savages because they know they can be impolite without having their skulls split.” - Conan
Re: The Maiden's Bounty
"Yet avarice is numbered among the sins, but stupidity omitted." ~ Farnum, Deadwood
Splinters fly, as the ships embrace for their cheek to cheek dance. The Maiden's ballista had been aimed for the Corsair's mizzenmast but the sudden meeting of ships caused it to fly off course as one of the pirates aboard the Corsair grabbed two of his fellows, intending to force them to jump the span onto the Maiden. The two actions meet in unison, with the center pirate catching the brunt of the ballista's fury sending him flying upward dragging his two friends behind, though his grip on them quickly loosens and they fall to the Corsair's deck with a crash. The center pirate continues his ascent, his arms and legs flailing like a rather clumsy bird in flight. That flight is quickly ended as the ballista hits the mast causing the pirate ship to lurch once more this time dipping away from the Maiden.
Both ships rock and waves splash over the railings of each, causing unsteadiness from the occupants of both ships though many keep their balance.
Niserie is outlined by falling ash from the burning sails above her and she fires twice at the Mayfly and the woman proves as difficult to hit as her namesake would be with a missile. The woman keeps her balance and shouts to one of her crew, "STODDS TAKE THE WHEEL!" She then leaps aboard the ship as Mave fires her bow, the first shot hitting the woman in midair. She snarls as the arrow hits and she lands on both feet and pulls her cutlass and a buckler with a skull and bones painted on its face. She then starts running towards Nis.
Both Thena and Brynne tumble but quickly rise as Jacinthe who has stayed upright (as any good crusader should) leaps to Aeryn's side and begins to bind his wounds.
Captain Lando tries to rally his sailors to their defense but drops on his ass as the ship rolls. Likewise the witch LeCrux lets out a scream as she falls and rolls toward the railing on the opposite side of the ship. She screams for help as one hand tries to keep a grip on rail.
Several of the Maiden's sailors stand close to Torvik and numerous pirates follow their leader and leap aboard the Maiden, as Torvik's crossbow sends one back over the rail as it hits and knocks him into the sea between the two ships. At the sight of the pirates leaping aboard, Bramsey screams and begins to run away...though his destination seems uncertain.
The half-orc snarls at Dorian, "There is no light for you, only darkness and pain!" But the words barely escape his mouth as Dorian delivers a devastating cut to the half-orc's thigh. Then the ship trembles and Dorian, Athan and the half-orc all fall and begin to roll towards the railing on the opposite side before slamming into the railing which cracks under the pressure leaving all scrambling to stay aboard the ship.
Thunder rolls and lightning lights the whole scene as the two ships swerve towards the storm that has engulfed the other pirate ship.
Splinters fly, as the ships embrace for their cheek to cheek dance. The Maiden's ballista had been aimed for the Corsair's mizzenmast but the sudden meeting of ships caused it to fly off course as one of the pirates aboard the Corsair grabbed two of his fellows, intending to force them to jump the span onto the Maiden. The two actions meet in unison, with the center pirate catching the brunt of the ballista's fury sending him flying upward dragging his two friends behind, though his grip on them quickly loosens and they fall to the Corsair's deck with a crash. The center pirate continues his ascent, his arms and legs flailing like a rather clumsy bird in flight. That flight is quickly ended as the ballista hits the mast causing the pirate ship to lurch once more this time dipping away from the Maiden.
Both ships rock and waves splash over the railings of each, causing unsteadiness from the occupants of both ships though many keep their balance.
Niserie is outlined by falling ash from the burning sails above her and she fires twice at the Mayfly and the woman proves as difficult to hit as her namesake would be with a missile. The woman keeps her balance and shouts to one of her crew, "STODDS TAKE THE WHEEL!" She then leaps aboard the ship as Mave fires her bow, the first shot hitting the woman in midair. She snarls as the arrow hits and she lands on both feet and pulls her cutlass and a buckler with a skull and bones painted on its face. She then starts running towards Nis.
Both Thena and Brynne tumble but quickly rise as Jacinthe who has stayed upright (as any good crusader should) leaps to Aeryn's side and begins to bind his wounds.
Captain Lando tries to rally his sailors to their defense but drops on his ass as the ship rolls. Likewise the witch LeCrux lets out a scream as she falls and rolls toward the railing on the opposite side of the ship. She screams for help as one hand tries to keep a grip on rail.
Several of the Maiden's sailors stand close to Torvik and numerous pirates follow their leader and leap aboard the Maiden, as Torvik's crossbow sends one back over the rail as it hits and knocks him into the sea between the two ships. At the sight of the pirates leaping aboard, Bramsey screams and begins to run away...though his destination seems uncertain.
The half-orc snarls at Dorian, "There is no light for you, only darkness and pain!" But the words barely escape his mouth as Dorian delivers a devastating cut to the half-orc's thigh. Then the ship trembles and Dorian, Athan and the half-orc all fall and begin to roll towards the railing on the opposite side before slamming into the railing which cracks under the pressure leaving all scrambling to stay aboard the ship.
Thunder rolls and lightning lights the whole scene as the two ships swerve towards the storm that has engulfed the other pirate ship.
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Re: The Maiden's Bounty
Torvik doesn't even waste time shaking his head as Bramsey flees like a fool. Reloading to prepare for another shot before likely having to switch to melee with these boarding pirates he fires at the next pirate in line.
Light Crossbow [1d20+1]=20+1=21 [1d4]=4 dmg
Light Crossbow [1d20+1]=20+1=21 [1d4]=4 dmg
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Thena
Righting herself, she makes way with haste to LeCrux and pulls her up.
Righting herself, she makes way with haste to LeCrux and pulls her up.
Anall nathrack uthos bethos doss yell yenva. -Merlin
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Bryne
Bryne looks for the nearest foe who is a clear shot so she doesn't risk hitting one of her allies.
SC Bow [1d20+2]=1+2=3 [1d20+2]=8+2=10 to hit [1d6]=3 [1d6]=6 damage
Natural 1 on the first shot.
Bryne looks for the nearest foe who is a clear shot so she doesn't risk hitting one of her allies.
SC Bow [1d20+2]=1+2=3 [1d20+2]=8+2=10 to hit [1d6]=3 [1d6]=6 damage
Natural 1 on the first shot.
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Nis weaves a quick spell of protection and diversion over herself as the enemy leader approaches.
Chan eil nàmhaid fhathast airson dòrn teann,
Ach tha e a 'dol air falbh mar cheò sgapte.
Dè nach robh tuilleadh a 'coinneachadh ris an t-sùil,
Agus feumaidh feart a bhith air an tionndadh an dàrna taobh ...
The Elf weaves her witchery to evade the Mayfly then moves to assist the Sea-Witch in regaining her hold
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Nis casts Sanctuary on herself. Enemies wishing to target her save vs spell or they lose track of Nis and cannot attack her. If they make the save they can act normally. Cast time/ speed 4
Chan eil nàmhaid fhathast airson dòrn teann,
Ach tha e a 'dol air falbh mar cheò sgapte.
Dè nach robh tuilleadh a 'coinneachadh ris an t-sùil,
Agus feumaidh feart a bhith air an tionndadh an dàrna taobh ...
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Nis casts Sanctuary on herself. Enemies wishing to target her save vs spell or they lose track of Nis and cannot attack her. If they make the save they can act normally. Cast time/ speed 4
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Mave
Mave whirls about bow still in hand and aimed at the Mayfly, trying to draw her attention, says, "I'm not done with yet pesky fly!"
1st shot [1d20]=3 damage [1d6]=4
2nd shot [1d20]=8 damage [1d6]=1
Mave whirls about bow still in hand and aimed at the Mayfly, trying to draw her attention, says, "I'm not done with yet pesky fly!"
1st shot [1d20]=3 damage [1d6]=4
2nd shot [1d20]=8 damage [1d6]=1