"It's time to make your choice. Tribute, or diiiieeeee."

((OOC for the life of me I can't figure out how to access the map, any suggestions?))

(There should be a map link button the Dm can give us that is an I on the bottom of the maps. According to something I jsut read.)

This should be it: https://www.dndbeyond.com/games/5926751

((OOC excellent, that linked worked))

Same. Thank you.

Sqall stands in front of the creature and assumes a fighting stance.

We will not pay you tribute, I would prefer we not fight but we will if we must.

(Readies action to attack if approached.)

Bert, stands up straight and whips his mouth with the sleeve of his jacket, Listen love, I'm sure back where your from you're a real fine catch, but up here, you're just another slimy fish to be gutted and cleaned - casting Vicious Mockery  4 pts

Ok then everyone. Here we go. First Combat!!!

(I'm using DnD Encounters, so that automatically roles you initiatives for you (including your +#'s) if that's fine with everyone? I just find it makes the effectiveness quicker and easier.

Here's turn order & rolls for initiative:

23 - Bert Dewey

21 - Crew

19 - Kaelen Shadowstride

17 - Koya

15 - Kuhkay Fleetfoot

15 - Squall                  When multiple players/monsters have the same initiative, I'm just going with whoever posts first

12 - Captain

4 - Merrows

Whatevers easiest for you.

Oh also:

Suddenly, 4 Merrows of similar size leap out of the water onto the boat, prepared for battle.

 As they land on the deck, two of them leap onto Kaelen.

Kaelen, please make two Dex 12 saving throws, taking 1d4 for each failed.

((OOC how do you do combat, would you like us to post our action in turn and resolve them before moving to the next or all of us post our actions and you post the resolution all at once? Also, does that count as my action for the first turn of combat?))

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((OOC how do you do combat, would you like us to post our action in turn and resolve them before moving to the next or all of us post our actions and you post the resolution all at once? Also, does that count as my action for the first turn of combat?))

 We'll post in order of Initiative. If a monster or NPC is next, wait for me, but if it's a bunch of players in order (like it is for most of you) just go ahead and post your action.

You don't have to wait for me to post the resolving of your actions. I'm on here pretty often, so I should catch it before anything else happens.

Also yes, I'd say that counts as your action for the first turn of combat, as you rolled the highest Initiative, but you can still make your bonus action if you want.

Dex saves: 14 and 18

Kaelen successfully dodges both the Merrows and unleashes his readied Sneak Attack on Merrow C with his shortsword.

To Hit: 25, Damage: 8 + 1 from Sneak attack

Bert, using his bonus action will move more toward the center of the ship, maybe updated, draw his rapier and dagger

Quote from Deconblu >>

Bert, stands up straight and whips his mouth with the sleeve of his jacket, Listen love, I'm sure back where your from you're a real fine catch, but up here, you're just another slimy fish to be gutted and cleaned - casting Vicious Mockery  4 pts

 That hits.

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Dex saves: 14 and 18

Kaelen successfully dodges both the Merrows and unleashes his readied Sneak Attack on Merrow C with his shortsword.

To Hit: 25, Damage: 8 + 1 from Sneak attack

 That definitely hits XD

Crew C, D, & E will converge on Merrow B, barraging it with Scimitar attacks.

Attack: 15; Damage: 6

Attack: 4

Attack 8

Crew A attacks Merrow D with a Scimitar

Attack: 14; Damage: 4

Crew B also attacks Merrow D, but attacks with a Light Crossbow

Attack: 14; Damage; 4

23 - Bert Dewey (8/8)

21 - Crew (0 dmg)

19 - Kaelen Shadowstride (10/10)

17 - Koya (10/10)

15 - Kuhkay Fleetfoot (11/11)

15 - Squall (10/10)

12 - Captain (0 dmg)

4 - MerrowA (4 dmg); MerrowB (6 dmg); MerrowC (9 dmg); MerrowD (8 dmg); MerrowE (0 dmg)

Kaelen you're up.                                 Also, just wanted to point something out roleplay wise in combat. On the map, you can see that Kaelen and Herbert are blocked off from the rest of the ship by Merrows C & D. Unless you kill one of them, or use a skill to pass them, they will block your path, preventing you from moving elsewhere on the ship.

Kaelen lashes out with another sneak attack on Merrow C with his shortsword since it is distracted by Herb being within 5 feet. He then uses his bonus action to attack (C if still alive, D if not) with his off-hand dagger.

Shortsword: to hit=21, damage= 7 + 6 from sneak attack

Dagger: to hit= 17, damage= 4

Just to let you know, when attacking with a weapon as a bonus action, you don't use your modifier, so it'd be a straight d20. It hits anyway, but just letting you know for the future.

Both attacks hit.

Koya, you're up.

Koya will turn to Merrow E and make an attack with their greatsword.

To hit: 18

Damage (rolled in an external dice roller, I'm not sure how to get the Great Weapon Fighting rerolls on here):  13