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Session-05-Battle-of-Hangover-Island

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Session 5: Battle of Hangover Island

Date: November 15, 2025 In-Game Date: Continuation from Session 4 Party Members: Gluthoric, Luna, Flynn, Llewyn, Nora Shores, Sylen Vaelmont, Iglis DM: Brandon

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Quick Summary

Session 5 was dominated by a massive battle against the Marines on Hangover Island. The party killed Captain Kosher and 26 Marines in a brutal street fight, with Gluthoric unleashing a devastating chest beam attack that revealed more of his hidden powers. After the battle, the party paraded through town as heroes, celebrated by the grateful townsfolk who had been threatened by the Marines.

The session also featured significant roleplay, with Flynn sharing his tragic backstory - his family was killed by Marine-aligned slavers, driving his quest for vengeance. The party collected 615,000 berries each as payment from Snippy for their bounty hunting work, and planned to steal the Marine ship docked on the eastern side of the island.

Timeline of Events

The Battle Begins

  1. Marines Threaten Townsfolk

    • Captain Kosher and her Marines threatened to burn buildings
    • Threatened to kill civilians if the party didn’t show themselves
    • Gluthoric: “They definitely said they were gonna murder them”
    • This provoked the party into action

  2. Gluthoric’s Chest Beam

    • Gluthoric unleashed a powerful beam from his chest
    • The attack drained him significantly
    • Matt (Flynn): “What is this huge beam? You haven’t told us about this at all”
    • Gluthoric: “It leaves me drained. I’m so drained.”
    • Party now aware of this hidden power

  3. Combat Casualties

    • Captain Kosher killed
    • 26 Marines eliminated
    • 24 Marines remain at the Marine ship (eastern dock)
    • Total Marine force was approximately 50

Aftermath and Celebration

  1. Party Parades Through Town

    • Nora plays music on the way back to the ship
    • Flynn performs acrobatics
    • Gluthoric adds light effects
    • Luna holds out a hat (from a dead Marine) for money
    • Llewyn scowls menacingly

  2. Townsfolk Emerge

    • Windows creak open as residents peek outside
    • Brave islanders step onto the street
    • An islander offers Llewyn a fresh cherry pie
    • “Thank you for driving off those Marines”
    • Townsfolk donate 500 berries to the party

  3. The Crew Name Debate

    • Elderly man asks for the group’s name
    • Party shouts different names simultaneously:
      • “Laughing Daggers” (Gluthoric)
      • “Laughing Dogs”
      • “Laughing Lamps”
      • “Laughing Donkeys”
    • Mr. Squawks interrupts with his own commentary
    • Name remains unsettled

  4. Party Resources

    • Each member receives 615,000 berries from Snippy
    • Payment for bounty hunting work (bodies to be collected)
    • Devil Fruit charges mostly spent
    • Party is exhausted from combat

Planning the Marine Ship Heist

  1. Scouting the Eastern Dock

    • 24 Marines remain at their ship
    • Party debates: fight or flee?
    • Gluthoric suggests stealing the Marine ship without combat
    • Plan: distract Marines, steal ship, attach to Rainbow

  2. The Plan Forms

    • Flynn and Nora: Create distraction with performance
    • Luna: Stealth aboard with Snowballs
    • Gluthoric: Grappling hook to rooftops, then to their own ship
    • Goal: Steal Marine ship, sail to Rainbow, combine boats

  3. Mr. Squawks Scouts Ahead

    • Reports the boat will be easy to take
    • Large crowd of “stunned” islanders around Marine ship
    • Something strange: “There’s a bunch of string”
    • Mysterious development at the docks

Flynn’s Backstory Revealed

  1. Flynn Shares His Story
    • Former Marine who wanted to help people
    • Met and married a woman, had two children
    • Stationed at a remote island outpost as a cook
    • During a supply run, slavers raided the outpost
    • Marines stopped Flynn from interfering
    • Marine officer ordered slavers’ ship sunk - with Flynn’s family aboard
    • Flynn attacked the officer, was knocked out and thrown overboard
    • Rescued by merchant ship, taken in by monks
    • Now seeking the martial arts masters to get revenge
    • Children’s clothing still tied to his arm

Locations Visited

Hangover Island - Town Square

Description: The site of the major battle against Captain Kosher and her Marines. The party fought in the streets, with surrounding buildings threatened with burning.

Condition: Some damage from combat, but no buildings burned

Hangover Island - Streets

Description: The party parades through town after victory. Residents peek from windows before emerging to thank their saviors.

Atmosphere: Celebratory, though not all residents condone the violence

Eastern Dock (Approached)

Description: Where the Marine ship is docked with remaining 24 Marines. A crowd of islanders has gathered, seemingly in awe of something involving “string.”

NPCs Encountered

Captain Kosher

Role: Marine Captain Status: DECEASED (killed by party) Actions: Threatened townsfolk, led Marine assault on the island Subordinates: 26 Marines (all killed)

Townsfolk of Hangover Island

Role: Grateful civilians Actions:

  • Offered cherry pie to Llewyn
  • Donated 500 berries
  • Cheered for the party (mostly) Notable Dialogue: “Thank you for driving off those Marines. I’m sure they came to punish our families for crimes long past.”

Iglis

Status: Traveling with party Actions: Being carried by Gluthoric at times Relationship: Bonded with Flynn over shared Marine hatred

Items & Loot

Battle Loot

  • Marine uniforms (tattered, used for disguise)
  • 500 berries from grateful townsfolk
  • Cherry pie (claimed by Llewyn)

Payment from Snippy

Amount: 615,000 berries per party member Source: Bounty hunting payment for collected targets Delivery: Via messenger seagull Total Party Earnings: 3,690,000 berries

Character Moments

Gluthoric (Dustin - Gadgeteer)

  • Unleashed chest beam attack (first major reveal of hidden power)
  • “It leaves me drained. I’m so drained.”
  • Planned the Marine ship heist strategy
  • Announced to townsfolk: “Citizens of Hangover Island, it is us, the Laughing Daggers, that have freed you from these menaces!”

Flynn (Matt - Brawler)

  • Revealed tragic backstory to the party
  • Family killed by Marine-aligned slavers
  • Wears children’s clothing on his arm as memento
  • Seeking revenge against the Marine officer who ordered the attack
  • The Prod Jaw band connection (Muay Thai influence)

Luna (Lexy - Rogue)

  • Held out hat for donations (hat had bullet hole from killed Marine)
  • Volunteers for stealth infiltration of Marine ship
  • Brought to tears by Flynn’s story (former slave herself)
  • Sending Snowballs to help steal Marine ship

Llewyn (Nathan - Marksman)

  • Received cherry pie from grateful islander
  • Mr. Squawks scouted the Marine ship
  • Telepathic connection with bird useful for reconnaissance
  • Scowled menacingly during victory parade

Nora Shores (Rachel - Skald)

  • Played celebratory music during parade through town
  • Part of distraction team for Marine ship heist
  • “That’s a terrible story” - reacting to Flynn’s backstory

Sylen Vaelmont (Jackson - Priest)

  • Available for combat support
  • Part of Marine ship heist planning

Combat Encounters

Battle of Hangover Island

Enemies: Captain Kosher + 26 Marines Result: Total party victory Casualties: All 26 Marines killed, Captain Kosher killed Party Casualties: None (but Devil Fruit charges depleted)

Key Moments:

  • Gluthoric’s chest beam attack (major damage, drained him)
  • Marines threatened to burn buildings and kill civilians
  • Party saved the townsfolk from Marine aggression

Remaining Threat: 24 Marines at eastern dock

Best Quotes

  1. “It leaves me drained. I’m so drained.” - Gluthoric after using his chest beam

  2. “What is this huge beam? You haven’t told us about this at all.” - Flynn witnessing Gluthoric’s power

  3. “Citizens of Hangover Island, it is us, the Laughing Daggers, that have freed you from these menaces!” - Gluthoric’s announcement

  4. “Thank you for driving off those Marines. I’m sure they came to punish our families for crimes long past.” - Grateful islander

  5. “No prisoners.” - Gluthoric’s theory on dealing with Marines

  6. “I have murdered 26 cops.” - Flynn (in character) on their actions

  7. “Since I left the monastery, I’ve been traveling to find the legendary masters of martial arts to get as strong as possible and get revenge on the man who killed my family.” - Flynn’s backstory

  8. “There’s a bunch of string.” - Mr. Squawks describing something mysterious at the Marine ship

Mysteries & Hooks

The String at the Docks

Observation: Mr. Squawks reports “a bunch of string” at the Marine ship Crowd: Islanders are “stunned” looking at something Question: What is causing this? Devil Fruit user? Trap?

Marine Reinforcements

Status: 24 Marines remain at eastern dock Question: Will they pursue? Call for backup? Party Plan: Steal their ship to prevent pursuit

The Marine Officer (Flynn’s Nemesis)

Role: The man who ordered Flynn’s family killed Status: Still alive somewhere Flynn’s Goal: Find and get revenge Implication: Long-term character arc

Snippy’s True Intentions

Context: Party works for a Warlord of the Sea Payment: 615,000 berries each - very generous Question: What is Snippy really after?

Session Statistics

Session Duration: ~3.5 hours Combat Encounters: 1 (major battle) Marines Killed: 27 (including Captain Kosher) Party Deaths: 0 Berries Earned: 3,690,000 total (615k each) Berries Donated: 500 from townsfolk Pies Received: 1 (cherry)

Devil Fruit Usage: Heavy (most characters at 0 charges) Roleplay Focus: Flynn’s backstory reveal

Tags: session session-05 combat captain-kosher hangover-island marines flynns-backstory chest-beam bounty-payment

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