February 15th: Janwall Docks

As the group is bustling through the city eastward towards the docks, several of you spot in between the buildings the ship which is slowly approaching, sails up and guns already ready. Without much warning you see a blast of magical Fire soar across the sky, nailing Caladrius head on and knocking him off his perch on the roof, plummeting to the ground in an unconscious heap.

"Go check on Caladrius! I'll go see how far the ship is!"

He goes towards the docks, trying to not be seen.

Spoiler:

Zeiss:
That is a Galleon-sized Sailing vessel which is going to require some cannon fire, a ship of your own, or a lot of spells to bring down. The two kegs would be enough to dent it or maybe damage a mast, but that's it. You can also spot, even from here, armor plating affixed to the ship, reinforcing it.

Hanuel rushes over to check on Caladrius. "What're we dealing with Zeiss!?"

He goes tell the others of what he learned.

"Galleon-sized Sailing vessel. With armor plaiting. We will need spells to bring it down, unless you guys know some trick."

"I don't think it's something we -can- bring down. We need to find a way on board!"

Caladrius is currently unconscious and bleeding, and a quick Healing check confirms that Hanuel doesn't know enough about Healing to tell how badly he's doing. Zeiss' spyglass has also shattered from the fall.

"Somebody better at healing help Caladrius please?" Hanuel steps back from Caladrius, glad he still seems to be alive, but not sure what more to do.

Having nothing else to lose, Zeiss signals to the ship with his ring of light :

Under Lady Lightmane's authority, stand down.

Zeiss:
There is a considerable pause before you see returned to you in the same code:

Go to hell.

You also have a chance to spot 8 Mark 3's rotating to aim directly at you.

Hanuel ducks behind cover quickly, "No one here would happen to be able to teleport us over there, would you?"

Zeiss runs towards cover.

With great fortune, only three of the Mark 3's fire at you. You lunge for the side, but misjudge your step and take the blast full in the chest. The impact sends you hurtling through a nearby wall, landing in a pile of shattered wood and pain. (Zeiss is now at 2 HP)

Zeiss lost his breath for a long moment. Lying on the ground, he decided to stay there until the others came. With a white mage he hoped.

"Kolson! See if you can get Caladrius on his feet! Fier, help Zeiss. We NEED to get over there, and fast!"

Kolson has managed to stabilize Caladrius so he won't die, and Fier the same for Zeiss. Unfortunately Hanuel is now a very large and obvious target, with wings glittering in the sunlight, and a cannon rotates towards them.

"Oh FRELL!" Hanuel dives behind cover as best they can.

Fierneceal helps Zeiss get back on his feet. He makes sure they stay behind cover.

"Thanks..."

He coughs.

"Look... I know you did something strange to rescue me in Holtburg. Can you do anything about that boat?"

Hanuel:
A solitary cannon fires, nailing you square in the chest, knocking you out completely. (take 13 damage)

After the two volleys the cannons go silent, though they are still aiming down alleyways and streets, watching for other members of the party. Those who are peering stealthily enough can see the ship is lowering what looks like a boarding craft into the water, filled with people.

Zeiss:
Fier shakes her head. "I know a couple of tricks to stop an individual, someone big and bad, but nothing against a warship. Not with how little plant life and fauna is out there."

Zeiss groans in pain.

"You can stop an individual...? What about the captain of that ship?"

Fierneceal laughs. "Well I could get a good hit on him, if I could see him, but I'm scared to poke my head out right now with the cannons watching for us."

"Oh great..."

He groans a little more.

"Can you get Sethos... or Snarg? I think some of their magic..."

Sethos, Healbot Extraordinaire, trundles over barely avoiding being seen by the roaming cannons before healing Zeiss for 19.