Troubles in Paradise

(Didn't realize we had talked to this guy for that long. Regardless he would have grown in size before hitting it. Still, if a 27 doesn't break it down, then not sure what 'blunt' object is going to do more, as that is like a battering ram hitting it. Doesn't make much sense if blunt objects break through, but a blunt shoulder, with the strength of a giant behind it, does not.)

(The time was spent for room searching, healing up and talking to the turtle. Enlargement is noted, then Davis has 1 Enlarge self left (plus the current one). It is a category of "breaking down" not "pushing away" aka "attack" with cutting and piercing not working. No doubts, with time and with enhanced strength the barrier will be broken to pieces, of course.)

It did not take too long for Davis with his enormous strength now to break through the growing corals. At least five feet thick barrier was fighting back, though, trying to repair the damage. Getting everyone through the hole while breaking the closing wall again and again took quite some time. But ten-fifteen minutes later everyone got to the - now dark - path between two halves of the ship. Here corals behaved themselves and the party could take a breath.

(I am fine with him not breaking through, just want it known he would have gone to large-size prior to his hitting the thing with his shoulder.)

Bouncing off the things blocking the exit, Davis steps back and strikes with his glaive...

Attack: 18 Damage: 13
Attack: 19 Damage: 17
Bonus (bashing) Attack: 27 Damage: 9

Add 3 to the bonus attack if it hits, as well as an extra 4 bashing from his patron.

It did not take too long for Davis with his enormous strength now to break through the growing corals. At least five feet thick barrier was fighting back, though, trying to repair the damage. Getting everyone through the hole while breaking the closing wall again and again took quite some time. But ten-fifteen minutes later everyone got to the - now dark - path between two halves of the ship. Here corals behaved themselves and the party could take a breath.

Nameless one slips through the hole in the coral and glances around. She crouches in the shadows best she can. "Thanks Davis," she mutters.  "What now do you think? Those invisible seals are disconcernting. I don't suppose you guys want to try hiding here and getting some real rest? I could use it after that last battle."

Hansel needs a rest too.

"You want to sleep... down here?  After a pretty prominate death threat?" Yusko asks.  "Well maybe if we find a descent place to hide first."

Nameless girl shrugs, "Seems like as good an idea as rushing into another battle to the death without resting. If she was eager to kill us, I think we wouldn't have been left by ourselves in that room."

"If we need a rest, then let's find a place to take one." Davis says with a nod. "Better to go against those when we are at full strength, not when we are weakened."

Vadok squeezed through the closing hole with everyone else and curiously listened to the discussion. "It seems to me," slowly and thoughtfully informed the old turtle others, "that you are about to enter a battle." He looked around and (slowly) shook his head. "It is sadly dark in here." Big slightly clawed hands waved a few times, the turtle blinked and smiled. "This is better. Where was I? Ah, yes, the battle. And you want some rest... I have a feeling, that creature, which name sadly keeps escaping my mind, that creature, I say, knows the place too well for you to hide anywhere." (another slow head shake) "I can probably create a Sanctuary... by the powers granted to me. We could rest in there. I am sure. The creature will not touch us. But ... it will know where we are and it will be ready, I am afraid." He nodded to himself "Yes, yes, that I can do."

The Nameless girl looked to the turtle, "Alright, sounds good. It seems like it's going to know where we are and have this battle where it chooses at any rate. I'd rather do so well rested. Thank you."

Vadok looked left, tilted his head, shook it, then looked right, shook it again disapprovingly, sighed and finally announced. "It is a bit too tight, I hoped to give us more space... Do you think we can return to that inhospitable room? No? Well, I guess that would have to do then."

He stretched his hands wide and began chanting. After a few moments of the - surprisingly pleasant and melodic, fitting more a fey than a turtle - singing a bubble began to form around the group in the passage between the ships. It stopped every time the transparent (at least from the inside) wall was hitting a wall or a rock but ended up forming an oddly shaped structure, protruding into the room where the group fought little sahuagins (for that the bubble had to push away the alarm veil) and a bit into each half of the ship. The water was pushed away as well and you suddenly found yourself standing (on quite the wobbly legs) on the damp sand, feeling again the full weight of the armour, the weapons and your own bodies.

"I am glad to see the magic have not left me." The old turtle headily sat on the sand. "Though my strength did, I am afraid. I might need some rest too now." 

The creature's words were not surprising coming from someone who'd give an ultimatum. After a little tantrum, they 'slam the door' behind them. Trudie would chuff. She could breath easier, sort of, knowing that she dodged that bullet. Then again...

Old Trudie would eventually clue in, much too late, that the door wasn't just slammed shut, it had been growing and closing in on them. She was too busy musing over her own thoughts in her own little world to have made herself available to help during Davis' desperate attempts to break the door down. Surely there was something she had that could have made things easier for their determined Davis. But Vadok just kept chiming in, stealing her attention and apparently, every remaining brain cell with it.

Without noticing it, gran's lips and eyes were practically just slits having been pulled so far back from her uncontrollable grinning. Once again, she'd pick out words said from others to compile her own thoughts. Seals? Hide and seek? Then rest? He has his own Sanctuary? Breakfast at Vadoks! Oh my. Although she still had plenty of pep in her step, Trudie blinks, then nods a bit faster than usual in agreement.

The old tort would offer what she could to the situation in hopes she could ease the work load and contribute to rest and safety. She could always try to make friends with some locals, plant and animals alike, to help guard them or even come to their aid. She could contribute to Sugar and Spice's stealth suggestions. Trudie would offer to refresh Vadok's (underwater) breathing, should it be necessary, to help take the magical burden off his shoulders. She could even prepare a 'trap' closer to when they complete their rest and expect visitors.

(Tossing out spell thoughts for any tactical/group planning: Dispel Magic, Animal Friendship, Speak with plants/animals, Pass without a trace, Underwater Breathing, Entangle, Spike Growth, Wall of Thorns)

"Well, we should be safe here while we rest anyway." Davis said as he settled down, relaxing for the first time since they had left the ship. "As you say though, once this sanctuary is gone, we'll likely be right in the midst of a battle." He glances around at the group. "I cannot say, at least yet, what our tactical situation will be at that point. Will we be fighting here, as soon as the barrior goes down? Will they just build up their own defenses wherever they wished us to come to when they left us earlier? Will there be an army to fight, or just some ultra-powerful mermaid and her invisible pets?" He shrugs and leans back against a wall. "There is simply too many unknowns to set up a battle plan here and now. Hopefully we will have more information, prior to the actual combat, after we rest up."

Hansel can cast Guardian of Faith before combat, as well as Death Ward on someone.

During the battle he will probably just concentrate on Bless (or possibly Beacon of Hope or Spirit Guardians, whichever you think is more useful)

Then he'll just throw heals around or spam Guiding Bolt, as well as use Spiritual Weapon.

(Ok, people, let's do it! The fight begins. Everyone got long rest and got their Inspiration Point back.)

The hours passed uneventfully, whatever the creature was doing she was doing it quietly (or the membrane did not allow sounds to come through). Vadok deflated the protective sphere slowly, so water did not heat like a hummer, but eventually, you had to get back into that cold darkness. The old turtle made a point to let everyone get past the veil and you could move forward safely. Relatively safely - space felt much darker now, in fact, it was completely dark now when the corals no longer emitted any light. You were back to the relatively short tunnel vision. However, even with these limitations, you could see your welcoming committee. A few obvious drowners were standing in front of you, waiting to rush into the battle. The creature herself was nowhere to be seen, but you might remember the fact that most creatures here saw father than you do, and had other senses for orientation.

Roll Initiative!

Davis initiative: 9

Nameless One Initiative: 19

Hansel initiative: 9

...and casting Guardian of Faith and Death Ward (target: self) before leaving the dome. Both 8 hrs duration and non-concentration.

(Guardian of Faith is a stationary "creature", not an effect, you would need to place it in some square)