> [!infobox|wikipedia] > # Recording > [](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Bj8oEgPjNg) > # Basic Information > Attribute | Details | > ---|---| > Session # | 14 | > Play Date | 2024-03-10 | > Players | JC<br>Kiwi<br>Lacer<br>Vael | > Party Level | 4 | > # Session Details > Attribute | Details | > ---|---| > Date | [[Campaigns/The Bloody Nails/Calendar/Year - 2507/01 - Water, 1st.png\|17th Water, 1st - 2507]] | > Location | Travelling to [[Skyreach]] > Characters | [[Barak Stormrider]]<br>[[Jorund Ironsight]]<br>[[Prax Shea]]<br>[[The Mawbreakers]] | ## Summary As [[The Albatross]] continued its journey towards [[Skyreach]], the horizon was broken by the crimson sails of an Imperial vessel, *The Devil's Wish*. [[Barak Stormrider]] and the party initially attempted a parley, feigning the role of a merchant transport crew. Despite a tense inspection by [[The Valtorran Empire|Empire]] guards - during which [[Kai]] created a magical leak as a distraction and [[Ryo]] disguised himself to hide the ship's armoury - the ruse ultimately failed. The opposing captain, [[Yarna Coldfist]], ordered the [[The Mawbreakers]] to follow them to [[Darmouth]] for detention. Barak refused, and the seas erupted into violence. The battle was chaotic and explosive. While [[Kai]] blinded the enemy archers with fog, a strike team consisting of [[Vaeleran]], [[Eryndor]], and Kai boarded *The Devil's Wish* to slaughter the crew. Meanwhile, [[Dondar]] provided arcane support from the deck, and [[Ryo]] manned the cannons with [[Jorund Ironsight]]. In a moment of spectacular precision, Ryo utilised "the good powder" to fire a critical shot that punched through the enemy deck, instantly obliterating Captain Yarna Coldfist in her quarters. The climax arrived when [[Kai]] recklessly ignited a trail of gunpowder leading to the enemy's magazine. As the fuse burned too quickly, the boarding party scrambled to escape. [[Vaeleran]] heroically swapped places with his allies to ensure their safety, but the resulting explosion hurled both him and [[Eryndor]] into the churning sea. [[Dondar]] and Kai dove in to rescue their drowning companions as *The Devil's Wish* was torn asunder. In the aftermath, the party enacted a "no survivors" policy, picking off the remaining [[The Valtorran Empire|Empire]] soldiers in the water. Before the wreck fully sank, a looting party salvaged a magical set of armour, an enchanted blade, and a mysterious map. The session concluded with a sombre burial at sea for the eight [[The Mawbreakers|Mawbreaker]] sailors lost in the conflict, followed by a moment of respite as the party realised their growing power, achieving level 5. ## Details ### The Parley and Inspection * The party spotted an Empire ship, *The Devil's Wish*, approaching. [[Barak Stormrider]] consulted the party, deciding to attempt a parley while preparing for combat. * **Preparations:** * [[Ryo]] and [[Jorund Ironsight]] prepped the cannons with "the good stuff" (high-quality gunpowder). * Ryo crafted a dynamite arrow. * [[Kai]] instructed [[Prax Shea]] in the crow's nest to scout the enemy deck. * **The Inspection:** * Two guards, Gael and Lorath, boarded [[The Albatross]] for inspection. * [[Kai]] used *Shape Water* to fake a leak, distracting the guards momentarily. * Ryo used *Disguise Self* to blend in as a crewmate when the guards inspected the hidden armoury. * The guards discovered the 15 kegs of gunpowder in the cargo hold but Kai managed a successful deception about being merchant transporters. * Despite the deception, Captain [[Yarna Coldfist]] remained suspicious and ordered The Albatross to surrender and follow them to [[Darmouth]]. Barak refused, initiating combat. ### The Battle for The Devil's Wish * **Opening Moves:** * [[Kai]] cast *Fog Cloud* on the enemy archers, blinding them. * [[Ryo]] fired the initial cannon volley, tearing a hole in the enemy hull. * [[Vaeleran]], [[Eryndor]], and Kai boarded the enemy ship as a strike team. * **The Strike Team:** * The team rushed the enemy cannon crew. Eryndor utilised sneak attacks to dispatch guards, while Vaeleran used pushing attacks to clear the deck. * [[Dondar]] provided support with *Melf's Acid Arrow* and *Magic Missile*, melting and terrifying the enemy soldiers. * Kai assumed *Starry Form* (Archer) to blast enemies with radiant energy. * **The Turning Point:** * Ryo aimed a cannon shot at the Captain’s Quarters using "the good stuff." He rolled a critical hit (dealing massive damage), blowing a hole through the upper deck and instantly killing Captain [[Yarna Coldfist]]. * **The Explosion:** * Kai rolled a gunpowder keg down the hallway and lit a trail with a *Quicken Candle*. The fire travelled faster than anticipated. * Vaeleran used *Bait and Switch* to help Kai and Eryndor escape the blast zone. * The magazine detonated, destroying *The Devil's Wish*. The shock wave knocked Eryndor and Vaeleran into the ocean, dazing them. ### Aftermath and Looting * **The Rescue:** * [[Dondar]] drank a *Potion of Water Breathing* and dove in to save [[Vaeleran]], who was sinking. * [[Kai]] dove in to rescue [[Eryndor]]. Both were hauled back aboard [[The Albatross]]. * **Cleanup:** * The crew executed a "no survivors" plan, eliminating [[The Valtorran Empire|Empire]] soldiers struggling in the water. * A looting party ([[Kai]], [[Ryo]], [[Dondar]], and [[Ari]]) boarded the sinking wreck of *The Devil's Wish*. * **Loot Obtained:** * 50 gold pieces per party member. * Several sets of Empire disguises/uniforms. * **Mariner's Armor:** Leather armour that grants swimming speed and propels the wearer to the surface if unconscious. * **+1 Longsword:** An ornate blade found on the captain's body. * **Mysterious Map:** Ryo found a blueprint/sketch of a village or structure in the captain's quarters. * **Conclusion:** * The party identified the magical items using Dondar's ritual magic. * [[Barak Stormrider|Barak]] led a funeral service for the 8 fallen Mawbreaker sailors. * The party helped [[Illaris Sharin]] in the medbay to heal the wounded. * **Milestone:** The party advanced to Level 5. ## Art ### The Devil's Wish ![[The Devil's Wish.png]]