Act I - Before the Storm

[Gazzien]

Bigogan struggles again, trying to escape... but it comes to no fruition (5). Trying once more... no, still nothing. (11)

[Michael Lightning]

Seeing as his first spell missed, Kalavar goes for a simpler cantrip, one that flings a light that burns like fire, still straight to the guard in the back, doing a much better job at steadying his aim, and aims straight for center mass. He then gets up and starts trying to move towards the front.

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I keep forgetting that Sacred Flame forces a dex save, rather than me taking an attack roll. DC 13 for the 5 damage, save=1/2.

[VennDygrem]

The other human briefly lights up in holy radiance, whimpering in pain and surprise. "Please," he shouts, "We didn't ask for this! They made us! Have mercy!"

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The other guard fails his save, taking full damage (3 radiant). He's not down yet.

[Michael Lightning]

As Karathan steps forward he says "Mercy? Pray for mercy from the gods; you won't get any from me."

[Michael Lightning]

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Also, by assumption, I assume that since most of our equipment is taken, that includes weapons? I planned on just flinging spells for a while, but if I have my sword, I'll start swinging soon.

[bhu]

"You might wanna  leave someone alive fer questionin'."

[linklord231]

Erenor looks around deliberately, taking stock of the situation. 

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You hear a voice inside your head, seeming to come from everywhere and nowhere.
<Well friend, we seem to have gotten ourselves into quite a conundrum.  Imprisoned, perhaps by pirates or possibly press-gangers.   Any ideas on efficiently escaping our entrapment?  Ah, nevermind.  It seems the lovely lass has already leapt into action, even as I lollygag.>

The two people chained on either side of Erenor hear a voice echoing in their own minds, speaking to them in what seems to be their native tongues.  <Do not be alarmed!  My name is Erenor Nailo, and I am the comrade confined beside you.  I will strive to slip these shackles, then assist you in doing the same.  Once free, we will have the opportunity to overpower our oppressors!>

(I try to squirm out of the bonds)

[Gazzien]

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<I could expend a good deal of my magic to escape, but given our allies' success, I would rather wait. As a bonus, we can be 'compliant' prisoners and still come out positive if they fail!>

[Rin]

To be perfectly fair, there were far worse things that someone like Ginger could have woken up to.  There had been times when she'd fallen asleep half-suspecting to wake up tied to a stake, after all, so tied to a bunch of strangers on a boat surrounded by guards seemed almost quaint in comparison.  Still, it wasn't exactly a situation she wanted to remain in... She was a bit confused as to why they'd risk having someone with her appearance onboard, even bound like this, until she saw the drow break free and start a fight.

Well, at least that provided ample distraction to make her escape.  As grandmother always said, when opportunity knocks, break his kneecaps and drag him inside so he can't get away.

Wanting to stay out of harm's way, she hurried behind a nearby wood elf, hoping he wouldn't mind being used as a living shield as she worked on removing her restraints.  Not that it would take long... It was a simple spell, and she'd long since learned how to cast it without needing her hands.

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So Ginger is hiding behind Kalavar and using a Sorcery Point to cast Mage Hand with Subtle Spell to undo her bindings.  Hope I didn't screw anything up.  Also, initiative!

[caelic]

Until now, the swarthy, black-haired, leather-clad human has remained still and motionless.  Perhaps he got a stronger dose of whatever was used to put the captives under; perhaps he's just a sound sleeper.  Whatever the case, he hasn't moved...until now.

Volsk cracks a gummy eye open. 

"I do not like headaches," he mutters, in thickly-accented Common.  "Or ships.  Or being tied up."

Awake for three seconds, and already confronted by three things he seriously dislikes.  This is not going to be a good day, and so, the Rashemi druid decides to do something about it.  He seems to swell with anger...and then swell some more, growing large and brown and furry and bearlike.

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Initiative 1d20+3 : 15 + 3, total 18

[VennDygrem]

Ginger manages to free her hands of their bonds, her magic proving once again to be a great asset. Metal shackles still bind her feet, though with the chain broken by the Drow, it is a simple task to pull free.

Before she can yank the chain from the loop, the long-dozing human arouses, and in what seems to be a fit of rage, enlarges and changes shape into the form a large, brown bear! His sudden bulk sends the dinghy into chaos as it sloshes from side to side, its occupants now struggling to maintain balance.

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caelic, make a Dexterity check (DC 13) to maintain balance of the boat, since you're now the greatest weight within it. You'll have disadvantage on this check unless you also beat the checks to break your bonds. For simplicity's sake I'll say you do have advantage on both Strength (Athletics) checks, though failure to break them will deal 1d4 damage to you as the ropes and/or iron cuffs dig into your limbs. As a reminder, the DC for bursting the rope bindings is 15, but the DC for the iron manacles is 20.

The result of your Dex check will also determine how easy it is for everyone else in the boat to remain in said boat.

[VennDygrem]

With the added weight and bulk of the bear in the boat, and its struggle to break free of its bonds, the boat slides first to one side, then to the other, and finally topples! Everyone in the dinghy falls into the chilly water, some clinging to its surface even as it dumps them out.

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Rope damage for Volsk: 1d4(1) = 1 damage as the rope digs into his forelimbs.

Everyone in the boat can make a Dexterity check to keep hold of the side of the boat as it topples, though you've got disadvantage if your hands are still tied. DC 12.
Coin flip determines whether the boat remains upright after everyone falls out: 1d2(1)

The boat steadies itself after being jostled, so everyone can make a DC 11 Athletics check to pull yourself back in (again, disadvantage if your hands are tied). If you made the Dex check to grab the side, then you've got advantage on the check (Note: If you have both advantage and disadvantage, the two cancel each other out).

Round 1!

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Ginger 22
Erenor 21
Orc navigator 20
Volsk   18
Bigogan 13
Phyr   9
John   9
Kalavar 8
Bandits 7

It's Ginger's turn, followed by Erenor. (You can both post now.)

[linklord231]

Erenor curses aloud as the boat tips, dumping him into the briny blue.  Luckily, he catches the side of the vessel before it topples, so he isn't left treading water.  He scrambles futilely trying to get back on board, but can't quite manage to pull himself out of the water. 

Turning to the burly half orc nearby, he says You there, board this blasted boat briskly, so you can give an old man a hand!

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Do I still get an action, or did I use it trying to get back in the boat?

If I do, I'll mutter curses at the nearest enemy within 60'.  And by "mutter curses" I mean "cast Vicious Mockery", Wis save DC 14 vs 1d4 damage and disadvantage on his next attack roll.  No somatic components, so I can do it while clinging to the boat. 

[VennDygrem]

The Orcish navigator scowls as he draws a heavy-bladed cutlass, then dashes over toward Phyr. However, having been nearly asleep himself, his swing is sloppy as it flies wide and misses the dark-elf.

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The Orc misses Phyr, not coming remotely close to hitting her AC.

Initiative Order:
Ginger 22
Erenor 21
Orc navigator 20
>Volsk   18
>Bigogan 13
>Phyr   9
>John   9
>Kalavar 8
Bandits 7

[Gazzien]

Bigogan sputters and flails in the water, but is unable to wiggle back into the boat, as he is still bound.

[caelic]

Well, Volsk is more aware of his surroundings now.

That's good.

Unfortunately, his surroundings are water, and his arms are still tied.

That's bad.

This is shaping up to be a really bad day.

First things first: he's a wet bear, shortly to be a wet DROWNING bear, and judging by the shouts and splashing, he dumped other people over the side when he changed shape.

Well, ropes designed to bind his arms shouldn't have too much effect if he doesn't HAVE arms...and so, he begins to shift again, this time into a dolphin.

[Raineh Daze]

The navigator had brought himself into a bad situation, within easy reach of the dark elf now glowering at him after his sloppy flailing was easily just leant under. Now having properly adjusted for the weight of the shackles, she chose to use the heavy metal to try and smash the idiot navigator's skull in.

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I think she succeeds. Action--attack, bonus action--another attack! Being a monk is great.

[VennDygrem]

Volsk's bonds slip free as his arms transform into flippers. The brisk waters feel almost familiar as he slips into the waves. Phyr's furious flurry crushes the orc's skull in, and he slumps down to the deckboards.

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The orc is now dead.

[Michael Lightning]

Kalavar grabs the boat as it throws him over, taking advantage of his unbound limbs. "Great, a bath is the last thing I needed right now." he grumbled, as he lifted himself from the water. "Hold on a second, and I'll help you people out of the drink."

[bhu]

http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4660495/  looks like disadvantage means i missed grabbing boat by 1

swim check now yes?