Caelyn's ball of flame engulfs the spellcaster who screams in agony as the fire covers him head to toe. He collapses to the ground, writhing, before falling still, his clothes charred to cinders, his skin blistered and melted. Undettered, his ally moves forward and aims their own crossbow at Caelyn, though the shuddering shifts in the boat's position throws off his aim and the bolt thuds into the ceiling some distance above Caelyn's head. The man drops prone, hiding behind the counter away from any ranged retaliation.


By now the water has begun to surge up over the floor. Its icy chill bites through boots, even if watertight, and Vala grimaces as the icy chill hits her. "Up and out, everyone!" She yells, flustered as she urges the panicked people up with a point of her spear. "The cold will kill as fast as a sword, don't stop!" She glances back at her pack at the front end of the ship - including her shield, her cooking gear and her instrument. Clearly she wants to go for it, the speed by which the ship was sinking...she decides against it. She'd have to go without.


Spoiler: Map
Show




Caelyn snipes the caster and finishes them off. I'll say the heals go through as described to the lower deck.
With the advantage from Hold Person, Vala cuts down the last assassin in the lower decks and then moves around the back end to make room for the civilians who rush through the gap towards more danger.
Though the water level isn't yet at the size to cause exhaustion checks or difficult terrain, your characters can be sure that it's only a matter of time.

The thug type misses Caelyn with their crossbow and drops prone, giving them significant cover against ranged attacks.

Senna, Grepha, Sam, Grok, and Leaf are up.

Initiative order:

Grepha: [23]
Sam: [21]
Grok: [17]
Leaf: [16]

EA: [15]

Vala: [14]
???: [12]
Caeyln: [9]

EV: [4]
ES: [4]

Senna: [1]