laid back apocalypse

Ebele's frustrations and fumbles catches the kalashtar off guard as he tries to keep them afloat while she tries clambering on top of him. "Just let me-- Yeouch! My hair!" He cries out, finally about to get ahold of her long enough for her to help hoist her back on deck. The druid takes in a deep breath. Never piss her off, never piss her off, never piss her off...

When he sees her hand reaching for him, he grabs it...

DC10 Ath: 8

(snort)

Even with trying to utilize one of the docks pillars to help boost him up, it still wasn't enough to get him back in the fight. "Shit's slippery as ****, jeesh!" 

(I can't remember if you said that trying to get back up would take action, but if it doesn't happen to, he would also cast cure wounds on Ebele again - 8. If it does then ignore this!)

Initiative
T'chal | PT(S) | Hawke | P&F | Kerric | Ebele | RB2 | Xalkas | RB1 | Reghys | PB2

Hawke flounders from the rocking waves, unable to maintain enough grip to pull his sopping frame up onto the dock. Though, still hanging on to Ebele’s helping hand, he’d able to pass on a hint of healing magic to the monk.

(I used Ebele’s turn to help him, so I know that used up her action. I believe climbing technically would be movement for Hawke. I’m thinking it uses your whole movement to fail, but can still use an action? More experienced people correct me if I’m wrong.)

Initiative
T'chal | PT(S) | Hawke | P&F | Kerric | Ebele | RB2 | Xalkas | RB1 | Reghys | PB2

Pete and his companion snicker to themselves as they witness the other river boat teams antics. Prepping yet another bolt, he takes aim for the shiny elf who’s not looking so hot.

On Kerric
Attack: 19 Damage: 12

Initiative
T'chal | PT(S) | Hawke | P&F | Kerric | Ebele | RB2 | Xalkas | RB1 | Reghys | PB2

Roll Call: Kerric
On deck: Ebele

(I think technically you can "Dash" for your action and get another 30 feet of movement, and if the DM let's you, then another kick at the can trying to climb up...)

Kerric:

With a nod of thanks to T'chal'fronack'zcinicker for the healing, the much-punctured elven warrior starts forward to engage the remaining enemies--when a crossbow bolt passes straight through his left thigh!  Barely holding on (thanks to that healing), Kerric moves up determinedly despite his many wounds and engages Pete with a vicious swing!

Argent Elven Curved Blade: Attack: 25 Damage: 14

"At least I gave as good as I got before he took me down," thinks Kerric, trying valiantly to keep his feet with multiple crossbow bolts sticking out of him.

OOC:  Saving reaction to parry...

Initiative
T'chal | PT(S) | Hawke | P&F | Kerric (BI) | Ebele | RB2 | Xalkas | Reghys | PB2

Kerric pressed forward through the pain, bringing himself toe to toe with Pete. With an accurate swing, the warrior cuts the thug deep, his elven blade slicing through any armour almost as if it were butter. Although bleeding from a massive gash, Pete still has plenty of fight left in him.

Initiative
T'chal | PT(S) | Hawke | P&F | Kerric (BI) | Ebele | RB2 | Xalkas | Reghys | PB2

Hawke gave it a good try, but soon learned it was definitely a lot harder than expected. Apple picking sure used up a lot of the druids lucky rolls strength. A snort mixed with a grunt would escape Ebele as she'd do her best to help the Kalashtar up onto the dock. He'd squirm a little more than necessary in his slipping, having the monk imagine the druid floundering like a soaked cat trying to get out of water.

Although Hawke was struggling, Ebele felt his magic surge through her sore limbs and mend her wounds further. She was able to take an even less laboured breath. He really provided her with a second wind. "Thank you." Her hand would squeeze his in gratitude. Then when the sound of Kerric taking a bolt reached her ears, her head would tilt in further concern when she'd hear him shuffle forward. Facing back to Hawke, the monks brows were raised in concern. Kerric was in trouble and needed help. Her mouth would quiver, really not wanting to abandon the druid after saving her. Exhaling a breath and giving Hawke's hand another squeeze, she'd quote a poster, imagining a panther instead of a kitten. "Hang in there!" Her lip would tug in a small smirk before giving his hand a pat and running off to where she heard Kerric's strike. He'd understand.

Ebele skids across the dock and onto the boat to find herself at Kerric's side. Rocking a little as she'd register her sea legs and feel for him, once she was balanced, the monk would pull out her healers kit. "I am here, Kerric." She'd repeat the same words he gave her. After shoving some herbs in her mouth to chew a poultice, nimble hands would feel for his most severe wounds, making the quickest assessments on the fly to begin tending and then patching the wounds. She was paying forward the healing, help and protection she received.

On Kerric
Action: Healer Healing 8 + additional HP equal to Kerric's maximum number of Hit Dice

Friendly Reminder: I believe Kerric still has a Bardic Inspiration from Reghys (1d6 one ability check, attack roll, or saving throw)

Initiative
T'chal | PT(S) | Hawke | P&F | Kerric (BI) | Ebele | RB2 | Xalkas | Reghys | PB2

The second river bandit would go wide eyed, not expecting the bloodied armoured elf to continue their way. He'd gulp wanting to take a step back, but Pete wouldn't allow it. Therefore the river bandit would exchange his crossbow for his scimitar. He felt forced to take his chances to try to find a weak point on the warrior to undo the bandaging his companion had done.

Attack 1: 20 Damage: 4
Attack 2: 9 Damage: 6

Initiative
T'chal | PT(S) | Hawke | P&F | Kerric (BI) | Ebele | RB2 | Xalkas | Reghys | PB2

Roll call: Xalkas

Map Update

Kerric:

"Thank you, Ebele," grunts Kerric as the pain from his thigh wound greatly recedes.  His focus on Pete, he does not dodge as well as he might otherwise, taking a shot from the cultist's scimitar.  He grunts in pain and prepares to parry the expected incoming blow from Pete.

OOC:  Kerric has regular inspiration and bardic inspiration, but I think it is not the bardic combat inspiration, or he would have added it to damage last round.  Don't worry, if he misses an enemy, Kerric will use some inspiration to try and defeat the enemy.

Xalkas stands there a moment trying not to laugh at the struggling Druid. ‘Clearly he has a better affinity for land than water.’ 

Bringing his focus back to the battle at hand he looks for the nearest piece of cover and moves for it should it be in range.

He would then lob a fire bolt at PT

 Attack: 13 Damage: 4

Initiative
T'chal | PT(S) | Hawke | P&F | Kerric (BI) | Ebele | RB2 | Xalkas | Reghys | PB2

Xalkas' bolt streaks over the water, biting the pirate thug in the arm.

Initiative
T'chal | PT(S) | Hawke | P&F | Kerric (BI) | Ebele | RB2 | Xalkas | Reghys | PB2

Roll call: Reghys

Seeing Ebele and Kerric team up to deal with the right-hand boat, Reghys swallows a building clump in their throat and charges at the left-hand boat, determined to keep Kerric and Ebele's flank secure.

"You're so rotten, I doubt you'd even serve as fishfood." Reghys was just trying to get a rise out of the pirate at this point, anything to help out the others. The satyr then positioned themselves at the cross of the piers, so as to provide a physical obstacle to any attacks towards the power- duo.

Initiative
T'chal | PT(S) | Hawke | P&F | Kerric (BI) | Ebele | RB2 | Xalkas | Reghys | PB2

PT Wis Save vs DC15: 12 
DA on next attack if failed. 

Initiative
T'chal | PT(S)(DA attack) | Hawke | P&F | Kerric (BI) | Ebele | RB2 | Xalkas | Reghys | PB2

The second pirate bandit was still salty from his last miss. He reloads and tries another shot against the mage.

On Xalkas
Attack: 14 Damage: 6 

Initiative
T'chal | PT(S)(DA attack) | Hawke | P&F | Kerric (BI) | Ebele | RB2 | Xalkas | Reghys | PB2

Roll call: T

Xalkas grimaces as he’s hit by another arrow. He makes a mental note to stay hidden behind better cover next time. (That only doesn’t hit if I’m in 3/4 cover. So I’ve deducted the hp unless ixi says I had sufficient cover)

Initiative
T'chal | PT(S)(DA attack) | Hawke | P&F | Kerric (BI) | Ebele | RB2 | Xalkas | Reghys | PB2

T'chal'fronack'zcinicker’s bolt strikes PB2 right in the eye socket, killing him on impact.

Xalkas moved towards a post for about half cover.

Initiative
T'chal | PT(S)(DA attack) | Hawke | P&F | Kerric (BI) | Ebele | RB2 | Xalkas | Reghys 

Pete narrows his eyes at the insult tossing Satyr. His ego was feeling a little bruised and he wanted to get back at them. He’d turn his attention back to the pair at his toes though. With a grumble in his throat, the thug would lash out with his blades against the armoured elf.

On Kerric
Attack 1: 15 Damage: 3 
Attack 2: 20 Damage: 6 
(Normally has advantage, rolling normal for DA from Reghys)

Initiative
T'chal | PT(S)(DA attack) | Hawke | P&F | Kerric (BI) | Ebele | RB2 | Xalkas | Reghys 

Roll Call: Hawke
Hoisting yourself up: DC10
Can ‘dash’ action as per Nathan’s suggestion for another roll if roll 1 fails... Assuming you don’t get a 1.
A 1 you fall in the water and have to DC10 to latch on again or get swept away a few feet. 

Kerric:

Parrying the second of the two strikes, Kerric manages to hang onto consciousness.

Reaction to Parry:  10

Kerric cleanly takes the blade meant for his neck and deflects it enough for it to travel harmlessly above his head.

 (Oh, apologies, I meant to bonus action healing word. If that's ok, then use this, if not, ignore....)

T'chal'fronack'zcinicker points at Kerric and says out loud, "Reminder that you're legally required to defend the group to the best of your ability. Or you would be if you'd just sign the paperwork!!  No slacking off!"  Healing word for: 8 healing.

Not being able to get back up the dock even with help frustrated the druid. They had to get back in there soon, but with him struggling to get up, he was half tempted to tell Ebele to forget him and get back in there. When the sound of another pained groan reached his ears, he opens his mouth to tell her to go, but he hesitates at her expression. A small chuff escapes him instead at her words of inspiration. 

"Save some action for me though, yeah?" He says just before she leaves him to rejoin the fight.

After a few moments, his brows furrow in determination, and the kalashtar gives another attempt in getting up the dock.

DC10 Athletics: 3

Those words of inspiration really did the trick for the druid apparently! 

Despite wanting to be able to get back in there as soon as he possibly could, Hawke decides this time around, he would take it a little slow and adjust his footing. Using all his upper body strength, he hoists himself up onto the dock without much else issue. He sucks in a breath at the accomplishment then digs into his rock pouch.

BA - Cast Magic Stone on three rocks

"Gonna need you leave that shiny elf alone!"

(I should be able to throw a rock at PT, but in case Hawke moves closer to get a better shot!)

Action - YEET! at PT - Attack: 14 Damage: 6

Initiative
T'chal | PT(S)(DA attack) | Hawke | P&F | Kerric (BI) | Ebele | RB2 | Xalkas | Reghys 

T'chal'fronack'zcinicker's 'friendly reminder' makes it to Kerric's elven ears. To think administration could bring a sense of relief so effective!

The tides turn, Hawke pulls through! Hoisting himself back up on the dock, he positions himself with Reghys. Taking a personally picked pebble, petnamed Peppe, the druid hopes to peg the lonely pirate thug.

Ting! Shploop.

Peppe gets deflected into the water, sinking to the bottom.

Map Update

(Pp: Peppe. Note: No rocks were harmed in this scenario.)

Initiative
T'chal | PT(S)(DA attack) | Hawke | P&F | Kerric (BI) | Ebele | RB2 | Xalkas | Reghys 

Pete's pretty peeved pointyear persevered, pressing his attacks once again.

On Kerric:
Attack: 11 Damage: 8
BA: 17 Damage: 5 

In Pete's haste he was sloppy and forgot about his companions at his side that could help him! There's a lesson he should be learning here.
(Lesson: There's no I in TEAM. Actuality: DM forgot advantage! So we're rolling with it ;) Happy Friday!)

Initiative
T'chal | PT(S)(DA attack) | Hawke | P&F | Kerric (BI) | Ebele | RB2 | Xalkas | Reghys 

Roll Call: Kerric
On Deck: Ebele

Kerric:

Buoyed by his friends’ persistence and encouragement, Kerric takes another swing at Pete after just barely deflecting his last two attacks.

Elven Curved Blade:  Attack: 10 Damage: 11

Initiative
T'chal | PT(S)(DA attack) | Hawke | P&F | Kerric (BI) | Ebele | RB2 | Xalkas | Reghys 

Kerric's strike cuts deep into Pete thigh, severely injuring the thug. His stance now wavered.

Initiative
T'chal | PT(S)(DA attack) | Hawke | P&F | Kerric (BI) | Ebele | RB2 | Xalkas | Reghys 

With the healing kit all packed away and all the voices she cares to hear are accounted for and still fighting Ebele takes a breather to listen. As she collects herself, she focuses in on  Kerric's movements that heavily wounded their foe. The blonde would adjust her stance, regripping and drumming her fingers along her staff. In order to strike true, she needed to find her balance on an occupied rocking boat.

Striving to fall into the rhythm of Kerric's steps, Ebele decides to push off, stepping around Pete and his familiar in a bit of a spin to get behind him and his companion. Using the momentum, she'd push through in a flurry and engage her ki. She aims her staff low to jab at Pete's newly wounded thigh. She follows up with a swift elbow to the back of a head. The monk would step twirl into a high kick.

Pete > RB2
(Being optimistic here.)

Feature: 1 Ki used - Flurry blows
Action: 9 Damage: 9
BA 1: 21 Damage: 4
BA 2: 13 Damage: 5
(Non-lethal intent with assumption someone may want to question.)

(Edited: Crit! He dead Jim.)

Ebele's staff strike hits a critical point in Pete's wound, causing him to bleed out beyond her control. He falls limp as her next strikes connect with the remaining pirate bandit, knocking him out cold just as he makes a lunge for Kerric.

Initiative
T'chal | PT(S)(DA attack) | Hawke | P&F | Kerric (BI) | Ebele | RB2 | Xalkas | Reghys 

Muttering to himself the only standing river bandit focusses all his remaining energy and efforts to try to carry out Pete's request to take out the elf.

On Kerric
Attack 1: 21 Damage: 6
Attack 2: 6 Damage: 5

Initiative
T'chal | PT(S)(DA attack) | Hawke | Kerric (BI) | Ebele | Xalkas | Reghys 

Roll Call: Xalkas
On Deck: Reghys then T'chal'fronack'zcinicker

Seeing that the battle was almost over with only one combatant standing and Kerric was just barely standing. Xalkas pulls out his diamond orb, spinning it in his hand. It begins crackling like lighting and he points at the last remaining foe as lighting leaps towards PT.

 chromatic orb (2nd level): 11 Lightning Damage: 25

Xalkas then advances towards the next pillar.