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by **Alchemic_Spider** » Sun May 15, 2011 12:22 pm

Jude Terror wrote:
"If these pirates do not surrender to us," the Weasel grins, "you're going to sink their ship."

I'm in.

by **snelss0** » Sun May 15, 2011 2:31 pm

Tommas eyes the ship as it appears on the horizon. He begins to study his spells for battle should it be needed. He then begins to meditate again, ready to be good for battle should the time come. When the ship gets closer and people start mentioning the fact it might be a pirate ship he remains calm. However there are some who are not calm.

"Remain calm folks" he simply says. "We aren't here for battle unless it comes upon us. These might be our rescuers even if it be in a brig." he nods and assesses the situation, looking for anything that may help them hide from cannon fire should they open up on the flotilla.

by **jeremiahvedder** » Sun May 15, 2011 2:56 pm

If cannons start shooting, there's almost no protection to be had on your flotilla.

The phrase "sitting ducks" seems pretty accurate.

Also, this is going to be very, very important: who here has Knowledge: Sailing, Profession: Fishing (or other maritime profession) or extensive experience on the open seas?

by **snelss0** » Sun May 15, 2011 3:34 pm

Tommas has had such experience but it wouldn't be enough to be represented by skill. He has been passenger on many ships of all sizes and shapes, but never really involved himself to the point of knowing ships and their parts.

When the ship is about 30 minutes out from the wreckage he will cast Mage Armor on himself and then restudy the spell slot.

by **S.F. Jude Terror** » Sun May 15, 2011 4:07 pm

The Weasel continues to consult with his evil garments, further expanding his convoluted but brilliant plan. First, he looks to Chanoc and Faolan. "Can either of you two oafs communicate with animals?"

Next, he orders some of his followers to gather the remaining two blankets not being used as his evil companion or as a fire pit and shape them into large sacks, fill the sacks with enough debris, preferably dry cloth and wood, to make them comfortably weighted for hurling twenty-five to thirty feet, and loosely tie them off with rope. If there is not enough dry material, he will use Prestigitation to dry it.

"Anyone here competent enough to cast the spell Grease?" he asks. "I had a dream recently that might soon be coming true."

As time permits in the planning and waiting, the Weasel will try to recover a spell slot or two (having currently used one 0 level slot on cleaning the water earlier, and possibly another drying the debris).

by **wideeyedactor** » Sun May 15, 2011 5:39 pm

"Weasel, I speak Draconic. Also, is there enough time to slap the portable hole onto the chest and have everyone run into that? The pirates see a chest, they bring the chest onboard the ship, we use it as a trojan horse of sorts and surprise them."

by **wideeyedactor** » Sun May 15, 2011 5:42 pm

"If there isnt enough time for that, someone giant me and I'll jump to their ship and smash well"

by **S.F. Jude Terror** » Sun May 15, 2011 5:50 pm

wideeyedactor wrote:"If there isnt enough time for that, someone giant me and I'll jump to their ship and smash well"

"There may yet be time for that, you lumbering brute, but I have a much more convoluted and therefore better plan of attack."

by **wideeyedactor** » Sun May 15, 2011 6:22 pm

"Weasel, if we traverse to their ship in secret, much more evil things can be done up close and in surprise. Why don't we combine our ideas and watch as they shart themselves out of fear and surprise when you lead us in an attack emerging from the chest. Plus, it will give us more time for you to form a convoluted and distinctly more evil plan."

by **jeremiahvedder** » Sun May 15, 2011 7:18 pm

snelss0 wrote:Tommas has had such experience but it wouldn't be enough to be represented by skill. He has been passenger on many ships of all sizes and shapes, but never really involved himself to the point of knowing ships and their parts.

When the ship is about 30 minutes out from the wreckage he will cast Mage Armor on himself and then restudy the spell slot.

That's good enough for you to be aware of and pass on the following warning: pirates who operate on the open seas aren't just random thugs in a boat, at least not all of them (and certainly not their captain). You don't know anything about this ship except her name (the Dark Water), the colors she's flying, the fact that she's fast and there's literally a boat-load of pirates beyond the twenty that Weasel was able to spot off the starboard (or right-hand) side.

And this, the most important nugget of information: these guys were probably following the S.S. Aria, meaning they were probably going to attack her at some juncture, which means they're not some run-of-the-mill, cookie cutter operation. These probably aren't the money-hungry chums sailing tiny little seas. These are ocean-dwelling pirates in a world full of boats similar to (though not quite as fancy) as the S.S. Aria. This boat would've been equipped to commit the crime of the century. So have some care in your plans to storm the deck.

by **jeremiahvedder** » Sun May 15, 2011 7:21 pm

Jude Terror wrote:"Anyone here competent enough to cast the spell Grease?" he asks. "I had a dream recently that might soon be coming true."

I think there are at least four of you who can cast first level spells, including the two Wizard NPCs.

by **wideeyedactor** » Sun May 15, 2011 7:46 pm

"Anyone for The Trojan Horse defense while we still can? Must I make an impassioned speech?"

by **bkthomson** » Sun May 15, 2011 9:01 pm

"Noi Jitat!" Yells Sabo as he sees the pirate ship on the horizon. Sabo hears Weasel request for the portable hole and makes his way over the crazy wizard. "I think I know what you have in mind, but we cannot take that ship if it is fully crewed, but we need to think of the safety of the people under your leadership."

Sabo looks around at the the people who many not be of use in a fight. "Split the boats, they can only go after one group, and if we give them a good enough bait we can lead the ship away." Sabo thinks for a minute taking everything in. "OK, my guess is you want to sink the ship, let's see if we can hold the destruction down to a minimum." Sabo puts up both hands as he can imagine what Weasel is going to say. "I know, I know its been a couple hours since you done damage to someone or something and you are getting itchy. So what if we can get along side the boat, not sink it but maybe get into the cannon room with the hole, take that section hostage and then work our way up, or at least take hold of the long guns."

by **jeremiahvedder** » Sun May 15, 2011 9:13 pm

Leading the pirates away is a scary proposition, as they can go at least three or four times faster than you, who are stuck at 6 MPH. You also run the risk of splitting the party and everybody dying anyway, when your best bet is strength in numbers. You fought your way through the Aria, didn't you? Also note: sinking the ship means you can't take it and use it yourselves.

by **bkthomson** » Sun May 15, 2011 9:39 pm

jeremiahvedder wrote:Leading the pirates away is a scary proposition, as they can go at least three or four times faster than you, who are stuck at 6 MPH. You also run the risk of splitting the party and everybody dying anyway, when your best bet is strength in numbers. You fought your way through the Aria, didn't you? Also note: sinking the ship means you can't take it and use it yourselves.

I'm not in favor of sinking the ship either, though I also see getting peppered by cannon balls as not much of a fun time. Though if we split the boats out far enough so that we do not create a large target might be a thought.

Also, nothing for the Pirates of Dark Water quote?