Nic just hung back with sword drawn as the others unleashed hell upon the approaching vessel, biding his time.  Once the ship did pull along side, he waited just another heartbeat to make sure he was clear of the second barrage of attacks didn't come with him getting caught in the crossfire.  He watched, getting a feel for the rhythm of the battle before making his move and charging the pirate who was opposite of the gangplank from him.  As he rushed forward, he poured magic and will into the length of his weapon causing arcs of electricity to dance along the blade.  With an elegant flourish of spinning steel, he brought the empowered edge of his scimitar to lash out savagely into the hapless pirate.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Spellstrike: Shocking Grasp<br/>Attack: 20<br/>Weapon Damage: 5+5=10<br/>Electricity Damage: 4+6+5=15<br/><br/>Total Damage to Pirate 5: 25hp<br/></div></div>