Nezamil d20+5=21 Friday July 15th, 2005 5:22:35 PM
The dwarf is alerted by Ashira of possible danger " i'm right behind ya " growls the dwarf " c,mon Jagar" as he jogs(x3 move) behind Ashira catching up to her and moves to her left flank observing(d20+5=21 spot ch) the place Ashira pointed out.
Nezamil remains calm and cool as he readies himself for action at 1st sign of danger.
Jagar d20+6=7 Friday July 15th, 2005 5:28:17 PM
Jagar looks over at the dwarf when he hears his name called "more fun ?" inquires the Monk
The fleetfooted Monk quickly(move x2) catches the dwarf following his example and postions himself on Nezamils left flank forming a sweeping line towards the woods "what is out there ?" asks Jagar as he surveys(d20+6=7 the forest " i don't see a thing ?" adds Jagar
Valanthe Saturday July 16th, 2005 5:54:59 PM
Val wanted to run after Appolo but she sees several of the others moving to assist and somebody needs to watch these stupid women. Somebody needs to make sure they don't wander off and get killed or captured.
Ashira d20+12=32 d20+11=28 Saturday July 16th, 2005 7:04:52 PM
Ashira's eyes narrow as she spots the figure fleeing. "I don't think so... Wildcards, we got company....I'm going to go check it out." And without further comment, Ashira takes off after the figure, moving quickly (double move-60 feet). Even in the darkness, Ashira finds it an easy matter to locate her target (Spot=32...nat. 20 again!!, Listen=28).
Appolo Invisible d20+7=19 d20+6=9 d20+12=18 d20+11=15 Saturday July 16th, 2005 7:34:42 PM
Appolo sees Nexamil and Jager move on the otherside.He nods at them and points left indicating they should circle that way.Ashira then takes off after the thing.
Appolo can't make out what Ahira is chasing,but trusts her.He sprints out to the righta little running as fast as he can silent and hidden as he goes invisible.
Spot 19,Listen 9 Move silently 18,Hide 15
Rigging Saturday July 16th, 2005 11:34:21 PM
Rigging will frown at the Captain's statement. "I can have my wife take a look. If you have the tools she might be able to cut some of the offending branches away. Nature has gone a little crazy lately and hopefully it isn't to serious."
Rigging will peer at the water but in the moonlight really can't see to much. He will smile at the Captain and say, "We might have a few more passengers for you. That village was wiped out. Some refugees might want to head down river with us. On the plus side, a lot of them are scantily clad and very good looking."
Bart Monday July 18th, 2005 3:02:38 AM
Together with Val Bart stays behind to protect the women, but as ever he keeps an watchfull eye on his family members
Mykael Monday July 18th, 2005 3:18:51 AM
Deciding that there must be some use for the Giant blood, Mykael pulls out all 10 of his empty flasks from his pack. He then cuts the throat of a Giant and begins to fill each flask until as many as he can fill are full. He will move to the second giant do the same until they are both bled out or all 10 flasks are full. Then he will stopper each flask up and place back into his pack. 'I will just have to do some more studing on Giant blood when I get the time. Hope I can find some information on them.'
Ari Monday July 18th, 2005 7:21:49 AM
Ari frowns slightly after receiving no answer or direction from Rigging as he goes running off to the ship. Hearing Ashira Ari does his best to place himself between the 'civilians' and the area that the rest of the group is investigating. Ari will pull his bow out of the quiver and standby as the others go out to investigate.
DM Jim: The Chase Monday July 18th, 2005 5:19:14 PM
Ashira, Nezamil, Jager and Appolo spread out and give chase of the watchers. Ashria can tell it is humanoid as it runs away. Ashira can see a glint of moonlight off of what looks to be a gold earring. The wildcards are gaining on the watcher.
Mykael gathers his giant blood, a very messy task.
Rigging discusses a new passenger manifest with the captain. "How many? I suppose they are not goint to pay either?" Grumbles the Captain.
Ari readies his bow, but there are no targets in sight, in fact he can no longer see any Wildcards besides Mykael, Bart and Val.
Bart and Val keep the homeless women in check.
Appolo Ac 23 Hp 59 Invisible d20+7=26 d20+6=18 d20+12=16 d20+11=21 Monday July 18th, 2005 8:47:11 PM
Appolo stops and looks around for secomd the moves quickly and silently in pursuit circlinga little wide to the left then back in,trying to cut whoever it is off.
Spot 26,Listen 18,Hide16,Move silently 21
Rigging d20+11=23 Monday July 18th, 2005 10:45:41 PM
Rigging smiles at the Captain and says, "Well you might get a reward when we get into port. You should definitely let the town leaders know what you did. If nothing else, it might get you some good will and advertising."
Rigging will scan the shore to see if he can see anything. Spot check 23
"Swirl, you have done well this battle. I am proud of you."
Ari d20=19 d20+3=23 d20+6=19 d20+5=21 Tuesday July 19th, 2005 7:14:50 AM
Ari relaxes when there appears to be no ensuing battle. As the others move of in search of their target, Ari moves over to where they started the chase. Ari decides to look around at the tracks and look for any other clues.
Track 19 spot crit search 19 survivial 21
Nezamil d20+5=16 Tuesday July 19th, 2005 10:01:12 AM
The dwarf picks up his pace (move x 3) to keep up with Ashira maintaining his postion on her left flank.
Peeking over his shoulder to check on Jagar " glad to see you can keep up with a dwarf " grins Nezamil as his relentlessly follows the sea elf peering into the night as he runs for what she has spotted (d20+5=16 spot ch)
Jagar d20+6=16 Tuesday July 19th, 2005 10:07:07 AM
The fleetfooted Monk breaks into a trot barely exerting himself as he keeps pace easily with the hard running dwarf " i can run faster then you in my sleep " retorts Jagar with a sly grin as he continues to flank Nezamil's left flank.
with an eye(d20+6=16 spot ch)on the forest in front of him Jagar deftly weaves thru the terrain staying alert for signs of ambush
Bart Tuesday July 19th, 2005 12:00:09 PM
Val what do you think can we give these women a place on our base so the can start with new hope and changes?
Ashira d20+12=24 d20+11=14 Tuesday July 19th, 2005 12:07:47 PM
Catching sight of the gold earring fuels Ashira's fire, and she makes up her mind to catch up with the figure. She's also thankful that Nezamil and Jager have given chase too. Nice to have backup in case it was an ambush. As she runs forward, Ashira keeps a warry eye on the surroundings (Spot=24, Listen=14) trying not to run into too many surprises.
Valanthe Tuesday July 19th, 2005 2:08:29 PM
"Maybe. They seemed to be under a powerful enchantment or are just really stupid. They way they fawn over men may make them hard to deal with."
DM Jim: The Chase Continued d20+3=17 Tuesday July 19th, 2005 10:25:18 PM
Nezamil and Jager catch up to Ashira and all three are gaining on their quary. It is difficult to run through the woods at night and their prey take off in full flight.
Roll DC 15 spot check to avoid obstacles, if you fail DC 15 reflex save to avoid falling.
The figure in front of the group deftly avoids a small bush as he was looking back at his pursuers.
Appolo is attempting to circle around, but need to pick up the pace to have any hope.
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Bart and Val ponder what to do with the newly freed women and their possible problems.
One of the young women come up to Bart demurrly "The Satyr's kept some real tasty fruit in the woods, can we go fetch it?"
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Rigging sees a small waterspout form over the river when he contact Swirl. Some of the water seems directed at a small fire on the boat. The Captain comments almost to himself after listening to Rigging " That is right, I am the hero here. They should give me a big reward." He scratches his beard deep in thought.
Ari finds the watchers hiding place. His tracks seem to make him a medium sized human, maybe?
Rigging Tuesday July 19th, 2005 10:32:51 PM
Rigging smiles distractedly at the Captain as he contacts Swirl. "Are you playing in the water again? Thanks for helping put out the fires."
Ashira d20+12=13 d20+9=26 Tuesday July 19th, 2005 11:33:33 PM
Ashira continues her pursuit, but this time it looks like her luck has run out... After the figure sprints around the bush, Ashira looses sight of it (Spot=nat.1). Still, at least she doesn't fall flat on her face (Ref.=26). Still, she's determined. Ashira continues to sprint on into the dark toward the unknown figure.
Nezamil d20+5=17 d20+5=13 d20+5=13 Wednesday July 20th, 2005 12:45:47 AM
The dwarf surges forward keeping pace with Ashira on protecting her left flank and weaves(d20+5=17 spot ch) thru the brush his dwarven eyes (d20+5=13 spot ch) peering into the night after the escaping foe listening(d20+5=13 listen ch)for his quarry's footsteps to help triangulate the qarry's postion.
" becareful....keep alert " murmers Nezamil to himself " don't wanna get ambushed "
Jagar d20+6=15 d20+6=13 Wednesday July 20th, 2005 12:55:23 AM
Jagar just barely avoids(d20+6=15 spot ch) tripping in the dark as he easily keeps his postion on the dwarfs left flank trying to keep his eye(d20+6=13 spot ch)on the fleeing spy.
" if i get close i'm just gonna trip him up so we can surround him " says the Monk to himself as he angles throw the brush readying himself for a sprint to close on and trip his foe
Mykael Wednesday July 20th, 2005 4:19:01 AM
Mykael makes his way to the river to wash himself of the mess.
Looking at the bodies on the beach and in the village, Mykael queries Bart, "I am thinking that it would be faster and just as good, if we put the bodies in the crevice in the ground. It will most likely cool and harden eventually, with the river cooling it. It would be the same as buring them, but it is going to be a task to get the giants and thier comrades moved in there. What do you think?"
Mykael also smiles at the ladies, putting on a strong ensuring appearance of safety for them.
Ari Wednesday July 20th, 2005 7:28:26 AM
Examining the hiding spot Ari tries to figure out how long the observer was in place, and whether he had anything to do with the Giants or not.
Bart Wednesday July 20th, 2005 3:04:58 PM
I think the women where under a spell i dont think they are stupid. I think some of them have skills we could us in our basecamp. I wonder how the chase is going, and how rigging is doing with the captain
Appolo Ac 23 Hp 59 Invisible d20+7=21 d20+12=31 d20+11=24 d20+6=23 d20+11=23 Wednesday July 20th, 2005 4:08:39 PM
Appolo breaks into full out run jumping over bushes and dancing around tress as moves swiftly and silently toward his quarry.He also keeps his ears and eyes open. {Run x2 run feat.}
Valanthe Wednesday July 20th, 2005 7:14:11 PM
Valanthe listens to the womans question. They needed to eat and they didn't exactly have supplies to spare for all these people.
"Bart if you can watch them I'll go with her and a couple of the others to gather the fruit." She says and turns to the woman, "You can gather the fruit but I'm going with you."
DM JIM: Closing the trap d20+3=19 Wednesday July 20th, 2005 9:56:06 PM
Ashira, Jager and Nezamil are crashing through the underbrush in pursuit of their quarry. The young man is doing his best to avoid them, but they are gaining. No one has gained much advantage, but Apollo. Jager is staying with Nezamil and Ashira not even breaking a sweat.
Ashira can see the sword scabbard banging on the young man hip as he avoids trees and bushes
Appolo has put himself in postion to cut off the man, if he so chooses. Appolo see the golden earring glinting in the moonlight and he converges with it, invisibly.
OOC: Roll your DC 15 spot and then DC 15 reflex saves again for those chasing the young man.
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Ari checks where the man was watching and notices that there is a refuse pile of seeds he was eating. The man was in the woods for a while.
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Rigging and Swirl reconnect and Rigging's praise seems to make Swirl spin faster and throw more water on the "Elenna Queen".
Mykael speculates about the giants, but has no iead how to move them. So much weight.....
Val goes with one of the young women and retrives a basket of yellow star shaped fruit, the like of which she has never seen before. The young girl quickly picks up a fruit and takes a big bite, juice runs down her chin and she offers another fruit to Val. "Here, it is wonderful."
Bart wonders about the women and the Wildcards that are nowhere to be seen.
Appolo Ac 23 hp59 d20+7=16 d20+12=28 d4+2=4 d6=4 d6=4 d6=5 d6=3 d6=5 d6=3 Wednesday July 20th, 2005 10:38:50 PM
Dwftly avioding the under brush Appolo closes on his quarry fast.Once he is with in15 feet of the his target he draws his assins dagger and hurls it at the creature's back.Hoping to backstab.He continuees after the target after he throws.
Spot 16 attack 28 Damage 6 Backstab 24
Rigging Wednesday July 20th, 2005 10:58:50 PM
Rigging says to the Captain, "I will start trying to get them organized. I would bet many are hungry and in need of some clothes. Can you take care of that?"
With the Captains permission, Rigging will head back to the shore and start sending people back. He will look for the Wildcards and wonder aloud, "Where is everyone?"
Ashira---In Hot persuit d20+12=17 Wednesday July 20th, 2005 11:15:29 PM
Getting a much better view of her target this go round (Spot=17), Ashira turns up the heat and heads into a full run. As she crashes through the underbrush, Ashira wonders whether this was such a good idea.
Jagar Ac 26(w/dodge) Hp 64/65 Mage Armor d20+6=15 d20+10=19 d20+9=21 d20+4=13 Thursday July 21st, 2005 12:18:09 AM
The Monk keeps his eye(d20+6=15 spot ch) on the fleeing foe weaving(d20+10 reflex ch) deftly thru the brush " i'm gonna trip him " reports Jagar to Nezamil as he suddenly surges(moves as fast as needed to close to target) forward his feet blazing towards his target and attempts(d20+9=21 1st att) to trip the fleeing foe(d20+4=13 2nd att)
"I got you now" yells out Jagar as he trips the fleeing foe" no escape for you "
Jagar gets 2 attacks at 8th and has improved trip feat
Nezamil ----in dogged pursuit d20+5=11 d20+3=6 Thursday July 21st, 2005 12:34:06 AM
The dwarf loses(d20+5=11 spot ch) sight of the fleeing spy as he dodges one bush only to run headlong(d20+3=6 reflex ch) into another "ooof .....stupid bush" growls Nezamil as he crashes to the ground sliding face 1st in the dirt.
Nezamil uses his forward momentum to keep moving towards the elusive spy ....crawling quickly forward on hands and knees as he trys to get to his feet again to support his fellow shipmates " felled by a bush......by Domi i won't hear the end of this " growls the dwarf
Ari Thursday July 21st, 2005 6:53:07 AM
With nothing else to gain from where the person was hiding Ari heads back to the shore. Once there Ari sees that Rigging has returned from the ship. Going over to Rigging Ari offers some information to the obvious question on Rigging's face. "There was someone hiding in the bushes over there. He'd been hiding there for quite awhile by the number of seed husks that are there. So he was around during the attack. Though it's hard to tell what his role is anything. About half the group is giving chase to him right now."
Valanthe Thursday July 21st, 2005 9:49:46 AM
Val wasn't going to eat the fruit but it does look juicy and its been a while since she had some fresh fruit. Seeing no harm in eating a simple piece of fruit Val grabs the offered piece and takes a big bite.
Bart Thursday July 21st, 2005 2:21:43 PM
BArt still keps an watchfull eye on the woman and the surroundings, a bit worrying about his family members
DM Jim: The Chase ends Thursday July 21st, 2005 3:16:37 PM
Ari moves over to Rigging and brings him up on the situation of the scattered Wildcards.
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Jager is closing in on the young running man, when all of a sudden he sees Appolo appear off to the left. The man stops running and slams into a tree and falls to the ground face first, unmoving. There is a dagger buried hilt deep in the back of his head. What a shot by Appolo.
The young man with the gold earring is dead. He is dressed in loose fitting red and black clothing and has a rapier and dagger. The man appear to be no more that sixteen years old.
Ashria, Nezamil and Appolo are panting as they cirlce the body, joining Jager.
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Val helps with the fruit and even takes a bite and finds it very enjoyable and tasty. The fruits flesh is firm and very sweet, unlike anything she has had before. The young women go to town and finish off the balance of the yellow star fruit. The older women are taken aback by the speed at which the younger women eat. The younger women push and shove to make sure they each get some fruit.
Bart is still watching over the women.
Appolo Thursday July 21st, 2005 4:08:20 PM
Appolo collects his dagger wipes it off on the boys shirt."Ok let's go.He's dead."Appolo says in a matter of fact way,as turns and heads back to the ship,He walks back at a normal pace.
Jagar d20+6=13 Thursday July 21st, 2005 7:29:54 PM
Jagar stops next to the fallen foe "think he was alone? " asks the Monk as he peers(d20+6=13 spot ch) around the woods.
"what do we do with him now ?" inquires Jagar of Nezamil
Nezamil Thursday July 21st, 2005 7:38:35 PM
The dwarf chugs up next to the fallen boy as Appolo departs back to the others " would of been nice to capture him alive so we could ask him some questions "grumbles Nezamil to Appolo
"not sure Jagar but i would assume he wasn't so keep an eye out " replies Nezamil
The Cleric kneels down on one knee "Mmay Domi guide you on your path to Gargul " prays the Nezamil
The dwarf will heft the boys body over his shoulder and carry him back to the rivers shore.
"Lets head back to others" comments the dwarf to Ashira and Jagar" tw'ill be safer to search his belongings for clues there about what he was doing spying on us "
The Dwarf will make his way back to the rivers edge easily carry the boys body ....once reaching the river he will gently lay the body down and throughly search it for clues
Ashira d20+12=21 d20+9=13 Thursday July 21st, 2005 10:13:37 PM
The half-elf sighs. "Nice shooting Tex. There's got to be more of them out there. Now I guess we got to wait for them to come to us."
Ashira nods to Nezamil. "Hold on a second, though...I want to check and see if he was stupid enough to run toward his friends....let me do a quick and dirty scout of the area." (Spot=21, Track=13)
Bart Friday July 22nd, 2005 4:39:02 AM
Bart sees Nezamil and the other coming back from the woods, Hmmm was this the foe you where chasing? He is only a kid, couldn't you capture him instead of killing him? Did he say something? Was he hostile? or was he only anxious to see what was going on?
Mykael Friday July 22nd, 2005 4:39:18 AM
Mykael cant hold back any longer, now that the women have had some food and a little time to calm down.
Mykael will walk up to the group slowly, "Ladies, do any of you know why the Satyr were working with the orcs and giants? or what the winged elves are? or how you all came to be here?"
Mykael will smile warmly at the women, and wait for any answers or stories.
Rigging Friday July 22nd, 2005 8:21:28 AM
Rigging will move up to the refuges and say while pointing at the ship, "The Captain has agreed to take you onboard and to give you passage to the port down the river. I suggest you take him up on it.
Several of the monsters are still around and we need to be moving on. We won't be here to protect you. Please start forming a line to head out to the ship."
Valanthe Friday July 22nd, 2005 10:04:56 AM
Val stands back munching on some of that great fruit while being the bully and forcing the reluctant women to board the ship as ordered. Their life would change greatly now and the wildcards couldn't hold their hands during that difficult journey. They had their own things to deal with.
Appolo Friday July 22nd, 2005 11:30:33 AM
Appolo replies to Ashira"yes there are.Always more.Always has been,always will be."He looks momentarily sad as he glances at the boy"you know I'm about his age.Not even 18 yet.Which is worse to be child and be killed or never to have been a child."he then moves off quickly going invivible as he does so.
Ari Friday July 22nd, 2005 1:40:57 PM
Ari listens to Riggings as he waits for the rest of the group to get back to the landing site. With direction from Rigging, ARi will then start helping all the ladies towards the ships. Carrying anything that the ladies might need.
DM JIM: Friday July 22nd, 2005 5:34:46 PM
Ashira takes a few minutes to scout the surrounding area, but does not notice any other watchers or where the dead boy was heading.
Appolo goes invisible after some brief words about youth with Ashira.
Jager ponders if the boy was alone as Rigging did mention that there were several individuals on the boat that had gold earrings.
Nezamil says a few words over the body in an effort to speed it soul on its way to the afterlife.
Nezamil picks up the body and carries it to the beach. Nezamil notices that the boy has a weathered look to him and his hands are very calloused. This boy spent a good part of his life outdoors and working.
Bart inquires to Nezamil about the wisdom of killing the boy, at least before he was questioned.
Nezamil searches the body and finds some gold coin (50) of both Elennaian and Aisildurian vintage. Very interesting though is a tatoo on his upper arm similar to the ones the Wildcards have.......
The tatoo is in the shape of a sailing ship and the main sail has interlocking gold rings on it. There is a number three on the hull of the ship. Very nice artwork.
Nezamil also finds a nicely crafted gold ring. Roll DC 12 spot check, Nezamil only.
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Mykael talks with the women and attempt to find out background information. One of the young ladies with not enough cloths on speaks up. "Life was hard in the village. Always, work, work, work. the Satyr's were fun." Another adds, sending an icy look to the first girl that spoke up "But the giants and orcs killed my pa and brothers, before the Satyr's came and took me and my ma."
There are women from several local villages. It seems the giants came in and killed all the men and the Satyr's collected the women. The women were immediately taken from the village and were not witness to the final happening in each village.
Another beautiful young bloned haired girl speaks up "The Satyr's were going to take us to a new fun place. They said they had more of the wonderful fruit and even more wine."
Many of the older women just shout out " The giants were evil vile creatures that worked for the Saty'r."
An emerald eyed young beauty answers Mykael's final question about the winged elves. "They were big Pixies and boy were they fun. They could make you forget all you troubles in a hurry. They new the best games."
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Rigging attempts to organize the women with Ari's help to take trips over on the rescue launch. Fifty of the sixty women are willing to go. Five mother daughter pairs want to stay and attempt to salvage the village and make a new start of it.
Jagar d20+6=16 Saturday July 23rd, 2005 10:14:58 AM
Jagar walks with Nezamil back to the rivers edge observing(d20+6=16 spot ch) the forest for signs of movement.
The Monk seeks out Captain Rigging " how long will we be staying here ?"
Jagar looks about undecided on how he can help and recalls the destruction and killings of his own clan and decides to help gather some supplies and tools for the women that have decided to stay and rebuild the village .
Nezamil d20+5=25 Saturday July 23rd, 2005 10:27:22 AM
As the dwarf lays down the boys body "" yes it would of been best to capture him "replies Nezamil to Bart " but as always Appolo acted rashly and killed him quickly ......not that i really blame him with all that has happened of late....but he has a one track mind with those blades in his hands"
The dwarf carefully searches(d20+5=25 spot ch nat 20!)thru the boys belongings "hey Bart any idea the meaning of these tattoo's ? they look similar to yours " inquires the dwarf
" very nice ring ....nice stuff for a young lad " puzzles Nezamil as he studies his findings
Appolo Saturday July 23rd, 2005 11:12:18 AM
Appolo looks over the boy seeing the Tatto"Looks like he's a Pirate of Jack from a rival ship.Not all Pirates are our friends."He then moves onto the women.he heads over to the women who wish to stay"I'm sorry ladies but the enemey is still out there and it's to dangerous for you to stay here right now.So I'm going to have to insist for your own good that you come with us.You can always come back."he will gather up the women and herd them to the shore line."I am sorry about this,but we need to get moving."You can always jion us,we're starting a colony far away from here.It will be a new start."
Ari Saturday July 23rd, 2005 2:19:27 PM
Once the chase group comes back to the shore Ari listens to them recount what happened. Once their story is told, "Like I told Rigging, he had been hiding over there for awhile. So it's hard to tell whether he was with those that were attacking. Or whether he might have been waiting for an opportune time. For what I'm not sure."
Once Appolo makes his comment about the Pirates Ari quips, "But how are we to know if we never get a chance to ask them? Or judge for ourselves? I know I don't recognize these symbols. But I'm pretty sure they don't say if I breath, and I'm not with you, then I'm the enemy and deserve to be killed. Sheesh Appolo, I think there are days where you are your own best enemy!"
When Appolo tells the ladies that they must come with the Wildcards Ari quips, "Hey Appolo, didn't you use to hate when the priests use to say 'come along now, it's safer for you to be in the village, than out here where the enemies of Aisildur can get you?' Did their explanation ever convince you?"
Ari continues to help out with those women that are willing to go. As they were given the choice to go.
Rigging d20+4=17 d20+8=22 Sunday July 24th, 2005 1:24:17 PM
Rigging will bend down and take a good hard look at the dead boy. He will closely examine the tattoo and see if he can remember anything about it. (Intelligence check 17)
"Nezamil, Do you have the ablitity to talk with the dead? I remember hearing that some priests can do that. Can you?" Diplomacy roll 22
Rigging will then go over to the 10 ladies who want to try and restart the village. "You are free to stay but I ask you to reconsider your decision. Without the others, your lives here will be very hard. Your chances of survival on your own without your menfolk and the other ladies will be very limited. Please come with us.
As my friend said, "You can always come back, but right now nature is rising up in strength. Fey creatures are running ammuck. You and your daughters will be safer in the city. If you are looking for a new start, we will be starting a new colony soon. We will need brave and resourceful women like yourselfs. Many opportunities will come your way. Please come with us."
Bart Sunday July 24th, 2005 2:05:29 PM
Nez he is one of the other pirates not one of our suit. There where some problems with one of the other suits, for the outside world we are all the same, but with the pirates it is just the same as in every monarchy, nobles have goals of their own just as the leaders of the suits. Let's bury him and make sure we bring his ring and gold, maybe magical. Show it to rigging hopefully he knows more about it
Ashira d20+7=12 d20+1=3 Sunday July 24th, 2005 11:22:22 PM
Ashira sighs and holds out a hand. "To be fair, Appolo wasn't trying to kill him...he just got in an incredible shot. So quit riding him." She too examines the boy's body (Prof. sailor=12, Int.=3), but for the life of her, she can't think of the tattoo's relationship to the Pirates. "Everybody hold on...we don't know for sure that this was one of our boys. Surely Ga'al's troops know about our tattoos for the Pirates they have captured. Maybe this is something new. Ari, can you sketch this tattoo out? When we get a chance, we should ask the Jack about this...it's very troubling."
Valanthe Monday July 25th, 2005 11:04:51 AM
Valanthe stood back silently, almost envious of the formerly enthralled women. To let go like they have, to forget ones worries would feel awfully good to her right about now. But that was not her life nor her burden. Her life was what it was.
DM Jim: Monday July 25th, 2005 1:11:35 PM
Nezamil studies the items recovered from the young boy. The ring has an inscription "To Remy from Dad". The rapier has the name Kowal on the Hilt along with the dagger. The dagger also has an inscription "Little Brother". Nezamil also finds two very interesting and small thigh packs that each contain two potions or the like. The leatherwork is excellent and very artistic, with swirling designs, almost like waves.
Jager is very reflective and watches the forest lost in his own thoughts.
Bart suggests to Nezamil to bury the young boy.
Ashira wonders, almost hopfully, that the boy was a Ga'alian spy or plant of some sort.
Ari and Apollo debate pirates and the womens future. The women watch the interplay, but respond to Rigging. "We will come with you to the city. What city are you going to? We will come back to start over when it is safe. We have no money to repay you for saving us or to live in the city, but we will do our best. We have lost everything." The old women start to weep and is comforted by other women.
Val thinks of what it may have been like for the young women to be captivated the way they were by the Satyr. It may have had its advantages.
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There is an audible pop that can be heard across the river. Nothing can be seen in the darkness, but there seems to be some surprise on the observation deck of the "Elenna Queen"?
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It will take the balance of the night to move all the women and the rest of the passenger onto the "Elenna Queen". The very tired rower seeks out Rigging during one of his trips. "Sir, the Captian requests the you and your group forage for food as we have more mouths to feed and a slower boat." The sweaty sailer hops back in his craft and shoves off with another load of passenger and ladies.
Nezamil Monday July 25th, 2005 5:21:54 PM
The Cleric of Domi nods at Riggings suggestion "yes Domi can grant me the ability to speak with the dead ......i don't have it prepared but i will pray for that power and try and speak with the dead boy ....Remy i think his name ....in the morning"
All his belongings are quite well made he must of had a wealthy family for one so young to have such finery........perhaps when we make it to South Harbor we could inquire about his family name?" suggest Nezamil to Rigging
"I'll put his stuff in my backpack for safe keeping till we can get the stuff researched" adds the dwarf
Nezamil will dig a grave by the rivers edge for the dead boy for use after he is done asking the dead boy a few questions " brave boy maybe a little foolish too to come out here in the dangerous woods by himself or with little support "
Nezamil collects a wooden board for use as a marker of the boys grave and inscripts his name upon it then settles in for the night readying himself to pray in the morning
Jagar Monday July 25th, 2005 5:26:38 PM
Jagar helps the survivors aboard the rowboats .
"Captain what will we do with all the giants stuff we collected? " questions Jagar of Rigging
As the night darkens the Monk takes his cue from the dwarf and settles in for the night knowing the journey might be longer to get back to the Sword
Rigging Monday July 25th, 2005 9:55:55 PM
Rigging will say, "Nezamil, don't put that stuff away yet. I will detect magic on it." Rigging then pulls out a wand and detects magic on the boys belongings.
He will then turn to Jagar and answer, "I don't know. Most of it is to large to get over to the boat. Shame really, that spear chucker would have looked good on the Sword. You can go ask the Captain if he wants it as part of his reward. Sure it is worth something.
Rigging will then go over to his wife and say, "The Captain of the floating barge wants us to forage for food. Lots of extra mouths. Lets take a look around the village and see what we can come up with."
Stranger d20+2=9 Tuesday July 26th, 2005 12:39:04 AM
A stranger with a white owl appears on the deck of the Elenna Queen. He has to take a few steps as he wasn't ready for the deck of a ship. And these people, he doesn't recognize them. Odd, very odd... To his bird 'Talon, find your friend, Swirl, if he's around' and the bird takes flight. He looks around, somewhat embarased. "Hi, does anyone around here know Captain Rigging?"
Ashira d20+9=18 Tuesday July 26th, 2005 12:46:50 AM
The half-elf shrugs. "Ok, honey, not a problem...." She pulls Rigging in close "I've got a bad feeling about the young man... I'm worried maybe we screwed this one up...." Ashira looks down at the ground, unable to continue. "C'mon...let's see if we can scrounge anything up." (Survival=18)
Mykael Tuesday July 26th, 2005 5:51:28 AM
Mykael works on getting the bodies buried.
Valanthe Tuesday July 26th, 2005 9:55:29 AM
Val grumbles and says something about ungrateful people and no rest for those that actually did the saving. She changes her weapons around so she has her bow in her hands following Ashira, ready to shoot anything that moves.
Bart Tuesday July 26th, 2005 12:29:22 PM
Bart makes sure the treasure gained from the battle agains the giants is brought back on board. He also gets the bigsword out of his glove of storing and replaces it with his own bastard sword.
Walking on deck he notice a men with on owl on his shoulder, could that be .. no it must be the light it isn't him. Bart caries on with his duty's
DM Jim: Meeting Again Tuesday July 26th, 2005 1:08:24 PM
Nezamil prepares a grave and the body to occupy it. Nezamil will take some time to prepare his speak with dead spell for the young man. Nezamil also notices that the boys tatoo seems to have changed color, it is much blacker now.
Rigging detects magic on the boy interesting equipment and the rapier, dagger, ring, and four vials are all magic.
Jager inquires about the giants gear and Bart chimes in that he wants it all. The captain of the "Elenna Queen" will allow the Wildcards to use his launch for a trip or two. "But not any more, I am worried about what may be going on down river. Clouds look bad and I just do not like the feel of the poor village." The captain comments to Rigging.
OOC: List everything that you will take in the launch. Remember that the giants swords are 12 feet long and the crossbow is the size of a ballasta. There is enough sundered Mithyrl to swamp the launch. The launch is diesigned to hold 10 people: 17 feet long with a 5 foot beam.
Rigging feels Swirl. "Talon has found us. Amazing! I wonder where he came from. Watch this, he thought he could go fast before." Rigging sees a snowy owl buffeted by heavy winds, right itself and dive toward the "Elenna Queen"
Bart thinks he sees an old friend on the observation deck of the "Elenna Queen" as the sun starts to rise in the east. Could that be Redux???? Spot check DC 15 to determine this as a fact.
Ashira and Val catch a few rabbits and finds some hardtac in the village enough for 10 people for two days. The two women revisit some of the horrors of the village, namely the heat and the stench of the burning bodies.
Mykael is getting no help and is becoming fatigued. There is a long way to go to bury or even move the four giants.
Ari watches Mykael sweat.
Mykael Tuesday July 26th, 2005 2:18:50 PM
OOC: Meant to say as before, Mykael moves the orc bodies and tosses them into the Crevice, not bury. NO one wishes to help with the Giants or Ettins, so guess they will rot, and possibly pollute the river.
Mykael says, "We could try and pay the captian for enough runs with the launch, however he is not being very understanding and must not realize what happened here. Does he even realize that we save his boat, passengers, crew, and his own dang hide? What an idiot."
Rigging d20+7=27 Tuesday July 26th, 2005 4:51:59 PM
Rigging looks at the others and says, "Think we should try and get that spear thrower on board?"
Rigging will apply his engineering background to try and devise a way to get the ballista over the gambling boat. (nat 20!)
"Come-on I think I have a plan."
Appolo d20+7=10 Tuesday July 26th, 2005 8:41:06 PM
Appolo looks over at Vlanthe and walks up to her"Nice catch come on darling let go get back aboard the floating wreck and get some rest in what is left of our room."He then looks at the boat. Sees nothing of real interest besides the wreck.
Redux d20+3=15 Tuesday July 26th, 2005 11:05:24 PM
'Quite right, 'ol boy,' Redux says, in response to the wind (Swirl) pushing Talon. The mage lifts his hand to catch his friend. He notices Bart (spot=15), "Hey, hey! There you guys are, I thought I'd popped into the wrong boat or you'd already left! Where is everyone? Anything exciting happen recently? I peaked in a few times but then got caught up in my duties. Well, more about that latter. Is the captain on board, I should ask for permission to come aboard? Wait, this isn't our ship! It has been too long!"
Jagar Wednesday July 27th, 2005 12:21:58 AM
"Captain Rigging i have an idea if we can transfer the giants loot to the riverboat maybe they can make it all the way to South Harbor and meet the Sword there and off load it " remarks the Monk " we can offer the Captain of the riverboat nice shipping fee....would help him recover some of the repair cost that he will need "
"Your right the Giants crossbow would look awesome on the Sword.....a nasty piece of firepower" adds Jagar with enthusiasm
Jagar will help transfer the giants loot to the riverboat if the two Captains can work out the arrangements
Ashira Wednesday July 27th, 2005 12:26:28 AM
Ashira asks Val to gather the supplies that they have found as she helps Rigging and Jager load the giant's loot onboard the barge. She remains withdrawn, anxious to hear the outcome of Nezamil's inquiries of the dead boy.
Nezamil d20+5=14 Wednesday July 27th, 2005 12:37:54 AM
The dwarf chuckles at Mykaels comments " good idea about getting the Riverboat Captain to ship the loot to the sword.....seems like Jagar is in agreement with ya "
" I think its a great idea Mykael good thinking "
Nezamil observes(d20+5=14 spot ch) the stranger aboard the riverboat " who is .......wait it can't be ..... is that .......yeah it certainly looks to be ........{b] heya Redux welcome back " [/b] shouts Nezamil as he waves to returning Mage
"Captain i'm almost ready to cast that spell so lets get together and prepare a few questions ok ?"
" like what he was doing out here spying on us ?" " who else was with him ?" "who do you work for ?" "what is your family name and business ?"
" you have anything to add Rigging ? " inquires the dwarf
Ari Wednesday July 27th, 2005 6:46:03 AM
"We don't have a way to teleport the equipment to the sword, do we?"
Bart d20+4=16 Wednesday July 27th, 2005 7:47:52 AM
Bart is still busy bringing the treasure back to the boat (using his glove of storing for the swords). Back on board he sees the stranger another time, hmm the bird looks like Talon ... yes it must be Redux. Bart runs to the stranger taps him on his shoulder "he mate how are you doing!" Just in time to help me with an magical crossbow used by giants it is as big as an ballista, nice thing to use on the Sword!"
Rigging "illegal post" Wednesday July 27th, 2005 1:29:54 PM
When Nezamil asks his question, Rigging replies, "I think those are good questions but you might want to add, Were his intentions towards us harmful?"
DM Jim: Talking with the Dead d20+1=14 Wednesday July 27th, 2005 1:55:54 PM
Ashira is very anxious on what Nezamil's spell will reveal.
Nezamil prepares his speak with dead spell and casts it on the boy. The boy seems to be resisting Nezamil, but relents after a brief struggle.
Nezamil asks his questions of the dead boy.
" like what he was doing out here spying on us ?"
Nezamil feels images of a young man similar in appears to the boy, but several years older, giving the dead boy instructions in what could be a room on the Elenna Queen. "Watch and report back to South Harbor." The young man also has gold earrings and short beard.
Nezamil wonders if this was the man that Rigging and Ashria warned him to watch out for? It could be?
" who else was with him ?"
Nezamil also feels images of the same young man and gets the impression that he is a close relative to the dead boy. There were others too, but not important or heart felt like the young man.
"who do you work for ?"
Nezamil gets the image of an older man and women at the helm of a powerful warship. The young boy has a marked resemblance to both and they both look full of vigor and determination. The man has a short beard and thinning hair streaked with white. The man leans on a staff and has the bearing of a wizard. The woman, close to his side, has dark hair streaked with white and has an easy feel to her, but is armed with a rapier. The sails of the ship are emblasoned with two giant gold rings on the sun bleached sails.
"what is your family name and business ?"
Nezamil feels the boys family name is fish like, Marlin maybe, and their business feels similar to what his used to be, as a pirate of the Jack.
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Mykael leaves the giants to rot after tossing the orcs in the crevase.
Through extra effort of his crew, Rigging is able to secure the giant crossbow to the launch and then to the fantail of the "Elenna Queen". It is noon before the work is complete, but done none the less.
Bart attempt to put the 12 foot swords in is glove of storing?
OOC: Please explain how this is possible? I do not have my DM guide with me, but I believe the maximum is 20 pounds, which the giant swords are much more than.
The wildcards are also able to transport half of the ruined mithyrl over to the river boat. Bart even finds an undamaged Mithyrl shirt and dagger.
Ari wonder about teleporting items to the Sword.
Val is strangely quite.
Redux reintroduces himselves to his shipmate.
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The Captain of the "Elenna Queen" is getting anxious to leave the burnt out village. The Captain announces "Time to shove off! Everyone lets thank the heros for slaying the giants!" There is a round of applause and much back slapping.
THe anchor is pulled up and the ship slowly moves downstream. The ship is having problems and is not moving very fast as there seems to be branches on the hull scraping bottom, but the ship is moving none the less.
All of the Wildcards are very tired as you have not slept all night and you are now assigned to one cabin. The refugees have taken up several cabins and some of the open areas.
Nezamil Wednesday July 27th, 2005 4:34:30 PM
The dwarf will report his findings from his chat with the dead boy Remy to Rigging .
Before boarding the riverboat Nezamil will wrap Remy's body in a blanket and place him in the grave he recently dug , once filled in Nezamil will place the wooden mark as a headstone inscripted with the boys name Remy Marlin A brave son and sailor
Kneeling down on one knee "Domi guide this young brave soul on his journey to Gargul " prays the Cleric
Upon boarding the riverboat he greets his old friend the mage " good to have you back" greets the dwarf
After Nezamil heads to their shared room , finding a corner he simply lays down and quickly dozes off to sleep
Jagar Wednesday July 27th, 2005 4:36:44 PM
The Monk feels the effect of a sleepless night and excuses himself to the room and follows the dwarfs lead and slumps in another corner and is soon fast alseep
Rigging Wednesday July 27th, 2005 10:23:53 PM
Rigging sees the Redux and pulls the mage into a hug. "Good to see you again!" He picks of some imaginary lint of Redux's pristine robes and smiles. "See your are still your sloppy self."
Rigging will then ask Ashira if she can take a look below the ship and see if she can trim off some of the offending branches slowing the ship down. "See if the ship's carpenter can loan you a saw."
Rigging will try and get his customary 2 hours sleep and forgo any meals trusting to his belt of sustenance to keep him satisfied. He knows the food situation is gonna be tight.
Redux Wednesday July 27th, 2005 11:02:55 PM
Redux greets all of his former ship-mates. He takes in the recent happenings and just wonders at the situation. He lets them all know that he'd like to get together for a little meal he has with him when everyone will be rested. "Don't worry, Rigging, someone else can eat your dessert." He walks around, trying to observe the ship and those on it. "Yes, Ari, teleporting it would have been fine. I just don't remember where you guys left it. We wouldn't want to get lost, now would we?" He smiles and looks around, again. The vacation is over. It's time to get up in the morning knowing you could die today.
Ashira Thursday July 28th, 2005 12:34:49 AM
Ashira smiles at Redux's return and slaps the mage hard on the back. "I see you've gotten soft while you were away. I guess I'll have to drill you twice as hard once we get back to the Sword."
Listening in to Nezamil and Rigging's conversation about the boy, Ashira is taken aback. She looks up at her husband with dull eyes as he asks her to work under the ship. "Hmmmm...what was that?" Then Rigging's request sinks in, and Ashira's eyes bulge. "You want me to go down there during the night, while the ship is moving?! I don't think so!!" Finding the cabin much too crowded for comfort, Ashira heads up on the deck and stares out into the darkness for many hours before finally collapsing, falling asleep on the hardwood.
Ari Thursday July 28th, 2005 7:20:06 AM
Looking forward to some needed rest. It takes some time for Redux's presence to penetrate the fog. When Redux answers his question, Ari feels the fog lift for a second as he hears a new/familiar voice. "You seem well old friend. Do you still have your flying mouse trap?"
Hearing Rigging and Ashira comment to each other Ari adds, "After some sleep maybe I can go down with Ashira and the two of us can take a look and keep an eye on each other. With Spider Climb and alter myself to a water breather of some sort, we should be fine."
Appolo Thursday July 28th, 2005 8:31:05 AM
Val was glad to go back to the Queen and retire for the nite. The destroyed village brought up hauting memories of her own childhood and the similar destruction she faced there. Barely a child and her world was destroyed. It was something she tried so very hard to forget, and mostly succeeded until today.
Rigging Illegal post Thursday July 28th, 2005 8:31:35 AM
Rigging looks up at the bright sunshine and then at his wife. "Ah honey, Maybe you do need some rest." Rigging will latch onto Ari's idea and exclaim, "Yes that sounds like a great plan." He will anxiously rub Ashira's shoulders and ask, "How are you feeling?"
Taken from Jim's post:
Through extra effort of his crew, Rigging is able to secure the giant crossbow to the launch and then to the fantail of the "Elenna Queen". It is noon before the work is complete, but done none the less.
Ashira (illegal post) Thursday July 28th, 2005 10:04:19 AM
Ashira's weary eyes look up at Rigging, and then the sun. Why was it that it seemed so dark? Perhaps some of the darkness in her soul was seeping out. Ashira shudders as Rigging rubs her shoulders. "Yes, I am tired..." She grabs Rigging's arm and pulls him gently around to face her. She lowers her voice to a whisper that only Rigging can hear "How am I feeling?! I just brought about the murder of an innocent boy...a brother in arms, and you ask how am I feeling?!" Ashira takes a deep breath, tears forming in her eyes. "Rigging, sometimes I worry that there's something wrong with me." she rubs her chest where her heartseed used to be. "That I'm not the same person I used to be... I just brought about the death of an innocent man..." Not able to continue on that line of thought, Ashira resigns herself to sitting, staring at the water and silently sobbing.
Rigging another illegal post Thursday July 28th, 2005 10:30:01 AM
Rigging is shocked and surprised to see the dispair that his wife is going through. He pulls her towards him and cradles her head in his chest, stroking her hair.
In a calm and quiet voice but filled with determination, he says, "You must not blame yourself. You saw a spy. Someone who resembled the people who tried to assassinate me. He ran away. He didn't identify himself. He was killed. Spies get killed. It happens.
We have to wonder why the pirates were spying on us in the first place. We know several factions of the pirates don't like us. We have been seen as the Jack's favorites. That is bound to cause resentment. Now that we are out of the pirates, some might be planning a little payback."
Rigging tilts Ashira's chin up and looks into her eyes. He wipes the tears gently away and says, "I know you feel guilty about killing the boy, but that boy was just loaded with magic. He was well prepared by whoever sent him. I don't think he was there with our best interests in mind. It is a shame a boy had to die but he was a pawn in a bigger game. They sacrificed him, not us or you."
Ashira (illegal post) Thursday July 28th, 2005 10:50:06 AM
Ashira looks up at Rigging and smiles. The world could be swallowing them up, and somehow he'd find a way to make it ok. He was a truely magical man, and she knew she was lucky to have him as her husband.
Slowly she rises to her feet. Her body aching with exhaustion from the battle...her eyes burning from lack of sleep. She pulls him in close, kisses him gently on the lips and murmurs "Thank you." Then she pushes away her exhaustion and straightens up. "Ok, let me go get out of this armor, and I'll see what Ari and I can do under there."
Rigging hmmm another illegal post Thursday July 28th, 2005 10:54:24 AM
Rigging sees her exhausted state and says, "No, you go take a nap. Two hours should do it and it will still be plenty light out." He turns her towards their cabin, playfully swats her on the bum and says, "Take a nap! Then I expect you at full efficiency Mistress of the Sword. That is an order!"
Appolo Thursday July 28th, 2005 11:15:30 AM
Appolo paasses by Ashira and Rogging seeing her,Appolo says"Big sister you had no intention of killing that boy unless you had.You didn't kill him I did.As I on the other hand did exactly what I set out to do.I don't take prisoners.I arrived first and kiled the man.Swift and sure.I wasn't trying to wound him.I did what I set out to do.So don't feel bad you're not responsible.I am."he then heads om to the ship finds aplace and settles down to sleep with Vlanthe.He is quite at peace and completely relaxed as goes to sleep.
Bart Thursday July 28th, 2005 12:27:52 PM
ooc Jim you are right the glove of storing cant be used for the swords of the giants Bart has used his strength to drag them to the boat
And teleporting to the sword? Maybe we can find there exact position by using the wayfinder must work her too. Di you want to use it Redux? Could you bring us all?
Bart leaves the discussion about killing the boy nothing can change his dead now. Bart is more interested in the mythiril shirt he just found. Redux could you tell me if this shirt and dagger is magical?
DM Jim: Supplies Thursday July 28th, 2005 1:16:30 PM
Everyone is on board the "Elenna Queen" and makes up for lost time with Redux. The Wildcards also discuss the ramifications of Remy Marlin's death and the responsibility.
The exhausted group settles down for rest and everyone get a reasonable sleep, although some are on the hardwood planks and when awoken find that branches have grown next to them. The dead wood is coming back to life and fast.
Redux determines that the Mithyrl shirt and dagger are not magical, but Nezamil believes they are of masterwork quality, be it a bit bloody. The owner of the armor did not fare as well as his armor did.
Another lazy day passes and then another and the "Elenna Queen" seems to be going slower. Ari's best efforts to chop off growing branches does not seem to be haveing much effect.
The Captain approaches Rigging "We have one more day of food. We either have to stop and forage or drop some people off, or both. We are two days at this speed from the next village. You and your group care to do some foraging to help feed all the mouths you saved?"
Jagar d20+6=13 Thursday July 28th, 2005 8:06:46 PM
Jagar strolls the deck of the riverboat keeping a sharp eye(d20+6=13spot ch)out for any possible threats stopping on occasionly to veiw Mrs.Arrack and Ari's work when visible from the deck
Nezamil Thursday July 28th, 2005 8:15:19 PM
Waking up after some much needed sleep "by Domi the ships is coming alive" blurts out the dwarf
"its just a wonder that this could happen....so...so ...strange ..." mumbles the perplexed dwarf
Enjoying the peaceful couple days the dwarf just putters around the riverboat helping any of the refugees
Overhearing the two Captains speak " so we must hunt for some food......well with nature on a rampage " as he eyes all the growth on the decking" the deer or wild boar must be giant size " grimaces Nezamil " but at least we'll eat good if we catch one "
Rigging Thursday July 28th, 2005 9:31:31 PM
Rigging will look to Nezamil and ask, "Can you create food? That might help a little."
Rigging will then organize a hunting party. Redux, send Talon up into the air to act as a spotter of game. Deer, boar, bear, large game only. We have to feed a lot of people. I will do the same with Swirl.
We need speed and swiftness. Who wants to go hunting? Whoever stays behind, can try and fish."
Nezamil -info post Thursday July 28th, 2005 9:58:39 PM
"Sure Captain i'll pray to Domi for that " replies the Cleric " each time Domi grants me that power i can feed around 25 people per time"
" so if needed i can pray for several of those spells " comments the dwarf " how many people are aboard the riverboat ?" inquires Nezamil
Ashira (Speak with Plants) d20+2=20 d20+8=19 Friday July 29th, 2005 12:31:58 AM
As they slowly plod down the river, Ashira carefully examines the ship's planks (Knowledge, nature=20) and comes to the same conclusion as Nezamil. With a twinkle in her eye, Ashira goes over to Rigging. "Rigging, I think I might have a way to help with the situation... Since our battle with the giants, I have expanded my capabilities slightly. I now have the ability to speak with plants. Maybe I can figure out a way to let the ship know that we need it to stop growing branches on the hull."
Smiling, Ashira casts her spell and reaches down to touch the living wood planks underneath her. Her heart jumps as she begins to speak with a plant for the first time in her life. "Greetings majestic one. My friends and I were wondering whether you might consider limiting the growth of your limbs under the water. We're trying to get down the river as quickly as possible..." (Diplomacy=19)
Redux Friday July 29th, 2005 1:12:02 AM
Redux settles down for the interlude while everyone rests. There was a bit of a time change for the mage. At the words of Ashira about being drilled, he feels the buldge in his pack he'd been planning on giving her. 'Not the best thing to give when he's the one who's going to be timed.' He reminds everyone that he'd like to get together as a group instead of everyone being off on their own. In the morning, when the boat captain stops the ship, he'll send Talon up to help with the hunt. His friend makes a slight squawk at the idea of hunting such big (bigger than he) game.
Ari d20+6=12 d20+3=19 Friday July 29th, 2005 7:15:12 AM
Ari does his best to help with tryign to make the ship move in the water faster. While the two are below the surface Ari will take a look around the lenght of the ship to see if there are any other problems. search=12 spot=19
Bart Friday July 29th, 2005 12:01:46 PM
I will clean it and i will look if it fits me. If so maybe the guys from the Catacombs can put an spell on it. Bart prepares for an hunt he searching for a nice hunting bow to shoot a deer or two
DM Jim: A hunting we will go..... Friday July 29th, 2005 12:58:45 PM
Nezamil takes a census of the "Elenna Queen" and determines that there are 85 surviving gamblers, 55 rescued women, and 40 crew and hosts, not including the 10 Wildcards.
Ashira talks to the now growing planks of the floating barge. "Give me sun and water and I will grow. It is good to feel life in me again. It was so dry before, so terribly dry."
The planks seem to be sending shoots into one another. The ship seems to be forming into one living organism.
OOC: All those going hunting please roll a survival roll. If you have survival as a skill double your skill ranks for this hunt. Nature seems abundant in this neck of the woods.
The captain will stop for five hours for the hunting and foraging trip. "A prize will go to the one that retrives the most food." The captain adds just before the Wildcards take the launch to shore.
Ari searches the ship high and low and can only determine that the volume of branches growing is slowing the ship down. The rudder growing branches is not helping either.
OOC: Please state if you are hunting or stay on the ship. Bart can not visit the Catacombs until we dock in South Harbor.
Valanthe.(hunting) d20+17=32 Friday July 29th, 2005 8:47:17 PM
OOC: for some strange reason the name on my last post has Appolo instead of Valanthe.
WIth her impressive magical bow Valanthe takes to the forest in search of game. While not stealthy her bow has such an impressive range which enables her to hunt before the prey decides to run.
ooc2: 32 on my survival roll
Bart (hunting) d20+4=6 Saturday July 30th, 2005 11:16:12 AM
Before Bart goes on shore he asks Redux if he goes on shore as well and if not if he can identify the treasure they did find 2*Magic Great sword (fire giant size) 3 magic golden orbs, similar to the one Ashira experienced first hand. Silver and Mithyrl broach, magic Magic leather band magic leather arm band
Bart goes on shore, lacking a bow he tries to set some traps and looks for fruits nuts or other stuff that can be eaten (survival 6)
Bart d10=7 Saturday July 30th, 2005 11:18:07 AM
hp roll
Jagar d20+6=18 Saturday July 30th, 2005 9:47:37 PM
Tiring of being cooped up aboard the riverboat "i'll help out hunting"pipes in Jagar " i'm not the best hunter(d20+6=18 survivial ch) but i'm fast enough to chase something down " grins the Monk " or i can flush something towards you hunters "
" will feel good to stretch my legs " adds Jagar as he joins the hunt
Nezamil d20+5=8 d20+5=20 Saturday July 30th, 2005 9:53:06 PM
The dwarf stays aboard the riverboat " i'll stay and use Domi's favors to help feed and water those aboard "
Nezamil will cast create water(0-level) and having preyed for a couple of create food+water spells will do his best to keep everyone nourished
After passing out Domi's divine meals the dwarf will wander the decks of the riverboat keeping eyes(d20+5=8 spot ch) and ears(d20+5=20 listen ch) open
Appolo d20=4 Sunday July 31st, 2005 1:53:40 AM
After resting up for a couple of days.The call is put out for hunter.Appolo follows Vlanthe on the hunt.
he will stay close to her.
Survival Check 4
Mykael d20+5=19 Sunday July 31st, 2005 6:48:12 PM
OOC: Sorry for the lack of posts all. I moved this week and didnt have access for a few days. My appologies for not stating earlier.
IC: Mykael stays aboard the ship and after plenty of rest he works on cutting his ruby.
He also appraises all the uncut Diamonds that the group recovered. (appriase skill = 19)
"I am curious as to what you wish to do with the uncut diamonds," Mykael comments to the group. "If you just wish to sell them, I am willing to buy them from the at market value."
Redux (hunting) d20+2=8 d20+2=14 Monday August 1st, 2005 12:32:42 AM
True to form, Redux is rather clumsy in a hunt (dc=8). Talon is better, but is trying to follow as well as lead Redux that he's not much help to the others in flushing. Though, the combined pair may have inadvertently flushed some game for the others, just due to the noise of Redux' tromp thru the underbrush. Somewhat flustered, Redux sits down on what appears to be a clean boulder.
Ashira (A hunting I will go...Speak with Plants) d20+9=25 Monday August 1st, 2005 12:46:33 AM
Not getting very far trying to communicate with the ship, Ashira decides to help out the others on the hunt. First, she heads out into the forage and asks the plants if they have seen any medium animals nearby. Then, she will guide the rest of the Wildcards to the area which the plants guide her to and set about hunting up some food. (Survival=25)
Ari d20=2 d20=13 d20=9 Monday August 1st, 2005 7:31:10 AM
(ooc do not have character sheet handy, so it looks like I'll need that doubling. unmodified survival of 2)
Still feeling the effects of being up for so long the day before. Ari is still glad to just stretch his legs by hunting. "We should hunt together and see if we can find any kind of heard. Be like the wolves and just take down the old and the sick.
If not that I could even sneak around some of the bigger pray and drive them towards the group of you so that we can get bigger, or more prey faster together."
Should the group want to work together then Ari will do his best to work with the group of hunters.
(unmodified Hide and Move for 13 and 9 respectively)
Rigging d20=10 Monday August 1st, 2005 8:38:15 AM
Rigging goes hunting with his wife, trying not to slow her down. He has a bow with him but if any good size herds of animals are spotted, he might resort to his lightning bolt to take several of the animals.
Swirl darts ahead looking for game and reporting back to Rigging with any sightings
Survival roll of 10 x 2 =20
DM Jim: Hunting Monday August 1st, 2005 1:09:16 PM
The "Elenna Queen" is not comfortable any more as the grwing vines and branches are starting to take over. People are not compaining much as most just want to get to South Harbor in one piece.
Nezamil stay aboard ship and makes food and water for the passengers and crew. It is not enough, but it help extend the rations. Several people approach him for blessing, their children, their dice, the Elenna Queen.
Mykael studies the uncut diamonds and feels they could be sold for 500 gp each to one skilled enough to study and extract the stones.
OOC: Roll at 1-5 on your gemcutting skill and the uncut diamond is ruined. 6 - 10 and you extract 250 gp of stones. 11 - 15 500 gp of stones. 16-30 and you get 1000 gp of stones. 30 - 40 and you get 1500 gp of stones. For every one week you study a particular uncut stone you get +1 on the roll.
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Before leaving to hunt, bart suggests that Redux identify all the the magic items of the group, but Redux goes hunting.
The hunting parties finds sign of game all over the place: deer, elk, beaver, rabbit, boar, and bear. Some of the tracks are unbelivably large. Ashira almost can not believe her eyes at one set of elk tracks. I may be the size of a house!
Ashira talks with the local plant life and they complain about the recent rash of herbivors, but mostly they are very happy to have mothers touch. None of the plants that Ashria talks to look like they have been eaten or even diseased. All plants seem to be fruiting also, very strange indeed. Ashria looks around and everything looks incredibly lush.
When talon comes back from his own sucessful hunt (he has a rabbit), he land on Redux's shoulder with a thud. The bird seems to have grown is size and weight, how is that possible? Talon is very defensive about his kill.
Swirl seems to be ignoring Rigging. Rigging know his message is getting through, but swirl seems to be talking to someone else........
Rigging is very dissapoint he could not zap anything. Do not have the required hunting skill it seems.
Jager is very sucessful in flushing game to the other hunters and finding fruit.
Some of the game taken was eating at the time, but the grasses do not look disturbed where they were grazing.
OOC: For every 1 point above 15 on your survival roll you found food to feed one person for one day. For every point above 24 you can feed 2 people for a day. Not a bad trip!
The hunting took 4 hours.
Ashira Monday August 1st, 2005 4:40:04 PM
Wiping the sweat from her brow, Ashira smiles at the Wildcards. "Not bad...not bad at all." She turns to Rigging. "Well, dear, what do you think...we going to make it to South Harbor before that thing grows legs and leaves us behind?" Though Ashira tries to make light of the situation, she is more than a little concerned about how they are going to get back to the Sword.
Mykael d20+10=12 Monday August 1st, 2005 7:20:31 PM
Mykael comments to the group, "Well, these are some rather nice diamond specimens, I can not afford to buy them, however, I am a fairly skilled gem cutter. I can try and cut them to value or better. This requires time and skill, and there is the possibility of failure. And a cutting fee also. I will let you all decide."
"I wonder what is going on around here."
(Knowledge Arcana? = 12)
Redux Monday August 1st, 2005 10:55:47 PM
Ariving back at the ship, Redux hears the report from Mychael about the gems. "A cutting fee?! A cutting fee?! Rigging, can i start charging a 10% fee for identifying the group items? A cutting fee?! In all my time with the pirates, i've never heard of that." He laughs and walks towards the front of the ship looking over his bird-friend. 'What happened to you out there? Got some new growth, there i see. That's a good thing, just don't understand. Did anything happen while you were catching that rabbit?'
Jagar Monday August 1st, 2005 11:51:46 PM
Jagar helps carry the groups kills back to the riverboat "lets get the crews cooks up here and tend to the meat " remarks the monk zealously
" this oughta make some fine stew "
Rigging Monday August 1st, 2005 11:58:13 PM
Rigging is pouting. He so wanted to lightning bolt a heard of deer or elk. "Everyone else sees things...all I see is trees. It isn't fair."
When he gets back to the ship, he smiles at Mykael. He looks at Redux and says flatly, NO!
He grabs Mykael by the arm and says, "I know it will get some getting used to, but this is a family. Would you charge your mother a fee? I wouldn't think so. We are all a team and strive to help each other and the crew. Besides, I doubt you will have that much time to really work on them. Scrubbing off barnacles is tough work. So is sanding down the deck."
Nezamil Monday August 1st, 2005 11:59:29 PM
The dwarf observes the wildcards bring their game back from the hunting trip " well done " chimes in Nezamil from the observation deck
"that should help us survive to South Harbor"
The Cleric of Domi agrees to bless the children "may you all have Domi's courage and strength of heart " prays the dwarf to the families
With a sly grin "May all you dice rolls be favorable and may you have Domi's courage to accept the consequences of the dice " intones the Cleric with a big grin and a wink as he blesses their dice
Ari Tuesday August 2nd, 2005 7:24:58 AM
Ari is happy that most of the group could go out and do something sort of non-violent together. At least something non-violent to bi-peds.
As he helps with the preparations with meat he hears Mykael speak, and then receive his answer. "hmm. Fees. There's an interesting idea. Should we charge a fee for collecting all this food? Spell casters might get rich off this group, with how much healing and offensive magic goes on with us. But then the fighters could maybe charge a fee for either taking the damage, or coming to peoples rescue. Then maybe Rigging should charge a fee for every time we're lost and he has to use his device to pull us out of the fire " Ari whispers, "which then leads him physically drained for a day or so.
Wow, what a downward spiral this could go.
I'm sorry Mykael, we've always depended upon each other long before me met you. What we give is given freely. Though I do wonder about our tendancy to violence, and I know I'm not the only being that's worried about that."
Bart Tuesday August 2nd, 2005 11:38:33 AM
Is seems you did a lot better then me, next time i go fishing instead of hunting! Well Redux you have work to do then! says Bart with a smile on his face. In your absence we have slain some giants and other monsters. Good to have you back
Mykael - illegal post Tuesday August 2nd, 2005 12:22:36 PM
Mykael listens to the comments made, and then lets himself be pulled a little by Rigging. Then he plants a foot.
"I only recently joined your group. I dont recall seeing any of you in the orphanage that I grew up in. Therefore, Captain, I dont believe we have reached 'family' trust or even status yet. Friends, I hope, but I have only know most of you for a few weeks." Mykael keeps his voice calm and continues, "As for charging a fee for crafting? That takes time and effort. Its also how I suppliment my income. It is an extra proffession that I work on during spare time. It cant be comepaired to the normal everyday workings of a group. I am not here to prey upon the group.... wow, surprised that you wouldnt understand, 'Captain'". The last remark is a little terse.
Valanthe Tuesday August 2nd, 2005 12:27:18 PM
Her body ached delightfully as she helped move the fresh meat onto the ship. Finding the game was incredibly easy. It was everywhere. She could have fired off a shot with her eyes closed and hit something. The problem was getting the food back to the ship. Everybit they returned with was needed but it was very heavy, even with her magicly enhanced strength.
"Fees? What's this I hear about fees? Does this mean I can charge for the food I've brought back? I do need all the funds I can get to replace my broken blade."
DM JIM: FEES??!!?? Tuesday August 2nd, 2005 1:03:42 PM
The Wildcards in are in uproar about the possibility of charging each other fees for the service performed on each other. Now that there is a port in their future, look how capitalistic they have become..........
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Nezamil blesses several people on the boat, much to their pleasure and even more so that he did not charge a fee for the service.
Redux checks over Talon. Talon seems normal, just at least twice his size and is a bit grumpy about all of the poking and proding. "I am fine!" Redux sences from Talon.
Rigging attempts to reason with Mykael to limited sucess. Swirl comes back and beams to Rigging. "What a neat place, so elemental."
All the food is brought on the ship and the coos start to prepare a late dinner. The cooks can no longer use the hull for the kitchen as it is overgrown. The cooks are setting up a barbarque on the observation deck.
Everyone is pleasently feed and drifts off to sleep as the ship floats down river. It is obvious that the helmsmen are having problems controlling the direction of the ship, but then again you are on a river.
At the very end of the next day the ship passes another burned out fishing village. Two of the young lady refugees cry as it appears to be where they came from.
The Elenna Queen seems to be slowing as it travels the next day and stops at dusk. The captain curses "What is the blazes in going on now! Why have we stopped!" The captain approaches Ari and Ashira and asks "Can you perform your magic again and see what is happening? This is a request and I do not expect to be charge a fee." He finishes with a sly wink at Ashira.
Appolo Tuesday August 2nd, 2005 3:35:58 PM
Appolo helps bring in the food and makes sureall regugees are fed. He spends the rest of the day resting. When the ship stops he gets up and looks around.
Nezamil Tuesday August 2nd, 2005 9:18:15 PM
Nezamil walks the riverboat with confidence talking and helping the passengers to keep up their spirits "won't be long now this trip will reach South Harbor soon enough" comforts the dwarf
Jagar Tuesday August 2nd, 2005 9:22:03 PM
Having been enslaved himself and knowing the loss of family the Monk shows kindness to the survivors of the burnt village comforting the two young ladies " this will give you both a chance to start over and reach for your dreams" inspires Jagar
Ashira d20+8=25 Tuesday August 2nd, 2005 11:49:55 PM
Ashira watches the exchange between Mykael and the others with a smile grin on her face. Poor new guy. She is mildly rebuffed my Mykael's harsh tone with her husband, but she chalks it up to his unfamiliarity with the others. Walking over, she lays a gentle hand on Mykael's shoulder. "Mykael, as my husband explained...in this group we work as a family. All our talents are pooled. I don't think you would like Redux (Ashira grins at the newly returned mage) or Nezamil here to charge you for any potions or scrolls that they have made on their own free time. In this family, we share all our resources equally so that we make the most efficient use of them. Just as we all equally share the treasure we earn, we all share any skills we possess...." Ashira gives Mykael a warm welcoming smile as she hands him a large slab of the venison from the fresh kill. "I'm sure you'll learn to like our methods over time...brother."
When approached by the Captain of the Queen, Ashira returns his wink. "No charge...I just want a refund when we get back to port." Ashira casts Speak with Plants and once more queries the now living ship. "Greetings again Magnificent one. Why have we stopped traveling down the river? I would be honored if you would allow my friends and I to continue traveling with you for but a little while longer. Then we would be pleased to find you a nice quiet place where you can live your life in peace..." (Diplomacy=25)
Rigging Tuesday August 2nd, 2005 11:56:16 PM
Rigging smiles at Mykael and says, "I guess we should hear your fees then? How much to shape the gems for us? How much time will it take?"
ooc DM Jim, how far are we from Safehaven now?
Redux Wednesday August 3rd, 2005 12:33:19 AM
To Talon: 'All i'm saying is you've changed. You've never had your feathers ruffled so easy before. Glad you're OK.'
Redux decides to head over to where the children are playing and do a few cantrips. He thinks to himself, 'Never know, one of these kids might be able to learn these and begin training.' While he does some 'practice' he asks for any volunteers to attempt the same motions and words.
Mykael Wednesday August 3rd, 2005 4:53:26 AM
"Well, I am not sure of the standard rate, but I would go with 5% for the group of the INCREASE in value that I am able to cut. And it takes about 8 hours to cut one gem." Mykael responds to Rigging.
"Dear lady, I try to help and share as much as possible. Side professions are how I, and many make extra cash. This is my side profession. It takes more time that cast of most all spells. Hunting and foraging or information finding is part of a group deal, unless they are doing it on thier time to make extra cash. As for potions and scrolls, I would expect a fee to be charged to me by someone that put that much time in to a craft. I can write scrolls, and brew potions. Its all about the time, if it was just one or two, no big deal, but we are talking about 19. Thats alot of time that takes away from my personal money making time. Scrolls and potions are life and death items and I would offer any that I have or can make to help. Gems are strictly a money making venture. But, if the group doesnt see it like this, then we will have to work something out."
"Oh and on a side note, Yes, it was Valenthe sword that was sundered, and it is her cost to replace, in my opinion. However, I am willing to help in that cost." Mykael states genuinely.
Ari Wednesday August 3rd, 2005 7:38:30 AM
When the Captain of the ship approaches for help with the ship Ari says, "no problem." He will then cast alter self in order to join Ashira. As Ashira asks a question Ari prompts her with another. "Do you think we can maybe get the plants to 'shape' themselves in a more streamlined way, that will allow the ship to travel better? The plants may have no experience with knowing how a ship is supposed to move for us bipeds"
As the conversation with Mykael continues Ari will point out, "It could be the difference of being an orphan that has also not sailed on the sea, which is why you don't understand us. On the sailing side of things, we expect everyone to pull their fair share. What that generally is is loosely defined. Because from one moment to another we don't know what we'll need.
You could use this gem cutting skill as a way to benefit this group. Because from what you say you can increase the value of some of these stones. Would you still want to charge that fee if Val has lost her sword because she was defending you for one reason or another? What if that fee means that our cleric here cannot make a resurrect scroll because he doesn't quite have enough for the components? Or our skilled Navigator cannot purchase the map we need?
Other points. All of us are sailors with our ship, which is a profession. Does that mean we should charge you room and board for the use of our ship? I could be a blacksmith, should I be charging for all the repairs I help with on the ship? What about Armor repair, which I can do also? Besides that I can help most of my family with many of their skills?!"
Valanthe Wednesday August 3rd, 2005 10:59:59 AM
"Captain if we are to pay to have gems cut I would rather pay an expert, not someone who does this as a hobby. Now if you'll excuse me I'm going to leave before I use this flail to turn Mykael's head into a bloody pulp." Valanthe says disgustedly. She heads off to walk patrol on the upper deck hoping that somebody will attack them.
ooc: I think we should get the loot issue settled before we get to harbor. That way those of us that need to go to the catacombs won't miss our chance. Also if the group as a whole has to pay for the gems to be cut I want to pay an outside contractor who is highly skilled, even if it costs more.
Mykael - illegal post Wednesday August 3rd, 2005 12:40:41 PM
"Wow, you all just dont get it. A money making profession that has nothing to do with the everyday working of the group cant be compared to using a sword to save a life. I am an accomplished sailor, thats why I chose to join you all. It is a profession, but that is something that the whole group is choosing, that is pretty much what this group is about. As for blacksmithing, Yes, if you repaired armor for me, I would expect you to charge a fee, especially if it was a big job. I am also, a shipwright, and if working on the ship that is part of my duties to the group." Mykael sighs.
"Want to get someone better than me, good luck, and fine by me, I will pay my share of his fees. Just means I have time to work on my own stuff for my income." Mykael states.
Mykael looks at Val and thinks, 'She is really messed up, she speaks of family and then threatens me, WOW. Have to remember not to reason with her.'
Mykael turns to walk out of the room stops and states, "I never figured this would be such a big deal. I see differences between the things, however, the whole area is grey to group. I guess I shouldnt have offered. I am not trying to cause problems. This time, group decide, I will abide."
Mykael walks out to look upon the water and ponder the situation at hand.
OOC: LOL... cant believe this... At least the posts are lively!
DM Jim: Taking Root Wednesday August 3rd, 2005 1:00:30 PM
The Wildcards continue their livly debate about family and fees. Where will it all lead......
Redux entertains the young nubile scantily clad ladies of the ages 15-19 years with various cantrips. They are very impressed and much to Val's delight seem to be giving Redux more attention than Appolo. None of the beautiful ladies seem to have any aptitude for magic although they like the personel attention.
Appolo, Nezamil and Jager see to the various needs of the refugee women, young and old.
The captain laughs at Ashira's request " For you sister, no problem. Just tell me what my ship is up too!"
Ashira concertrates on the ship and casts her speak with plants spell. The ship responds "I need to sen my roots deep to resist the flow. I have grown much since mother's granted me rebirth. I will stay here from now on."
The captian is very distress when he hears what Ashira has to say and send men down to investigate. Sure enough the hull seems to have taken root in a shallow part of the river. The "Elenna Queen" seems to be more tree that ship now a days anyway. Over the last few days branches have been growing out the sides and there are now two central stalks growing on the observation deck.
The captain paces the observation deck spewing curses at nature in general. Once he calms down the captain announces "We survived the fire giants, but I think now we will have to abandon ship. We can take the launch to shore in shifts. Take what food as you can carry. I have to say it must be at least a week or more walk to South harbor."
Sence motive DC 15 on the Captain to discern his attitude on the situation.
The launch itself is starting to sprout new growth.
Nezamil d20=20 Wednesday August 3rd, 2005 2:44:07 PM
Nezamil chuckles at the lively debate then grimacesa little ar Val's temper ......with a shake of his head he heads over to Mykael "nothing wrong with a little enterprising spirit ....its good to see someone put their skills to work to aspire to better their situtation " remarks the dwarf
"Don't worry about Val's temper she's great in a brawl but not the most social person i've met "adds Nezamil " if Val and Appolo don't threaten or grumble about something well that means their having a bad day " laughs the dwarf "
As the riverboat Captain spews out curses as he paces the dwarf looks up from the main deck at him and watches(d20=20 sense motive ch)him trying to figure what has set him off
The Cleric of Domi will continue to assist the passengers and survivors setting a calm and confident example
Jagar d20+5=6 Wednesday August 3rd, 2005 2:52:41 PM
Jagar overhears Mrs Arrack and the riverboat Captain talking " Mrs Arrack couldn't you ask the riverboat to slow down its growth till we reach South Harbor?" questions the Monk " just another day's journey and the riverboat can settle comfortably at the mouth of the harbor ....try enticing the riverboat with the lush conditions it can have at the mouth of the river leading out to South Harbor " remarks Jagar with a quick grin as he observes Ashira's and the riverboat Captains faces for their reaction(d20+5=6 sense motive ch)
Ari Wednesday August 3rd, 2005 7:18:53 PM
As the story continues to unfold about the ship Ari brings up, "I wonder if this has anything to do with this dream thing that went on a little while back. I wonder if you can convince the plants to deeply root to each other, instead of down and make the ship stronger?"
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As the story continues with Mykael Ari continues, "How can you say a money making profession that has nothing to do with the running of the group? The group is going to change some of it's habits by the nature of including you in the group. Your skills could possibly make some of your money go a little farther than without those skills. Just like my repairing our Armor for the short term helps it last or get better dollar when sold, over the long term. Or how my life might last a little longer because of someone's sword arm." Pausing for a breath and a sigh, " But I guess I can see your point. When faced with a bunch of strangers that you don't trust or know, you have to set a fee because you don't have any other means of recognizeable barter. We have our heritage as ocean going scavengers to maintain!" The last sentence being said with a bit of sarcasm on his voice, and a twinkle in his eye, just in case anyone outside of the Wildcards are really listening.
Appolo Wednesday August 3rd, 2005 8:34:41 PM
Appolo walks up to Mykael"That's ok my friend.Don't worry about it.We just don't usually charge each other for our services that's all.You see we make our living by taking what we want from our enemies.We're Pirates you know and that's how we make our living.I'll pay your fee 5% you said.I'll also pay for Valanthe just give my end to her so she can get anew and better sword."Appolo says with smile. He then goes after Valanthe looking around for her"Oh Sunshine.My Sunshine where are you?"
Redux d20=11 d20=8 Wednesday August 3rd, 2005 11:12:51 PM
Redux uses the last of his cantrips for the young ladies. It occurs to him how young some of them are; it makes him nervous. Then the whole situation hits him and he looks at all of the faces in the audience--all youung women, he didn't notice it that way before. One of them, not so far from his age, maybe- black hair, half smile-catches his eyes. A blush begins to form and he messes up Flare and almost blinds himself. In a rush, he tries to retreat below deck where the light is not as good to see him blush. Upon hearing the ship's captain order the abandon ship, he has no idea why or the motive. Looking for a familiar face he goes to Rigging to find out what happened.
Ashira d20+8=26 Thursday August 4th, 2005 12:07:31 AM
The half-elf just shakes her head at Mykael with a look that is a mixture of sadness and disgust. "No...no. I get it just fine thank you. I might just be a dumb sword swinger with no marketable skills to bring in extra personal income, but that doesn't mean I don't understand." Ashira sighs deeply and throws her hands down in a gesture of frustration.
Ashira listens in to the advice offered by Jager and Nezamil. She speaks with the ship once more, trying to convince it that if it will just hold on a little longer that there is a much better place for it to put down its roots (Diplomacy=26). Still, internally she holds out little hope of persuading the living ship and mentally prepares to abandon ship.
Rigging d20+6=26 Thursday August 4th, 2005 12:40:45 AM
Rigging waits to see what the results are of Ashira's efforts. If the do have to leave the ship, he will say to the Wildcards, "Gather supplies. Find rope, blankets, water skins, food, and whatever else you think we might need to shepard these people to Safe Haven."
Rigging examines the launch and says to the Captain. "Maybe you should let me and my crew take that to the town. We can get their much faster and then send help back." Diplomacy 26 natural 20
Bart Thursday August 4th, 2005 3:32:12 AM
Hmmmppff. One thing what is the difference in investing time cutting a gem to get more profit of it and the time i spent in training my fighting skills and taking car of my weaponry and armor? You benefit the group by making more money from treasure i benefit the group by fighting and defeating enemies. Is the treasure from enemies i slain my treasure or group treasure. If i kill 3 and you one do i get a bigger split? Thats all i want to say about it, do you thing and if you still think you need a fee then it is fine by me.
Ashira i dont wanna ask but cant we shop of the branches? Ask Bart in the battle language Jager teached them
Mykael Thursday August 4th, 2005 12:15:14 PM
Mykael listens to Riggings requests, then comments, "Would you like to send a few of the group or more to scout out the landing point and shore for problems, and then post a couple as guards and to help in the unloading?"
Mykael states, "I am not sure what is going on, but are there no axes on board?"
DM Jim: Decisions Thursday August 4th, 2005 1:39:48 PM
The group still debates compensation with no end in sight.
Nezamil can sence that the Captain is not comfortable or confident is his decision to disembark the crew and passengers. The Captain seems to have some foreboding doubts.
Mykaels suggestion seems sound, but it looks like it also might sink the tree/ship.
Rigging approaches the Captain with his proposal to take the launch to South Harbor. "The Captain rubs his chin "I think we should take two of yours and two of mine and attempt your plan. I will need you to lead the guard detail and set up for food gathering. Your group have proved to be excellent."
The rest of the day is spent off loading people onto the shore. The captain gathers everyone together and announces "Some of us will be taking the launch to South Harbor for help. Mr. Arrack will be taking over security and provisions. I expect to be back in three days."
The captain looks to Rigging. "Which two of your group do you want to accompany me and my bodyguard? I will speak with the three govenors as I know them well. We will be back soon. Good Luck."
OOC: The Captain will allow the Wildcards to use the launch before he leaves to offload their equipment, but you must list what is being taken of the ship/tree.
Valanthe Thursday August 4th, 2005 6:09:01 PM
OOC:Mykael you are mistaken. Valanthe never once said anything close to family. That was everybody else.
Valanthe makes sure to keep her distance from Mykael because the urge to smash his head in with the heavy flail has not let up. They fight for their lives on a daily basis and he's more concerned about being a selfish {censored}.
Jagar Thursday August 4th, 2005 9:25:30 PM
Jagar is a little concerned about the unloading of all the passengers " i don't think its a good idea to have almost 200 people roaming the woods especially with Nature on growth spurt"
But the Monk will help to keep the unlaoding process going smoothly
Nezamil d20+12=22 Thursday August 4th, 2005 9:29:47 PM
The Cleric of Domi does his best to keep everyone calm (d20+12=22 diplomacy ch) " lets form walking lines so we don't get spread out to much" soothes the dwarf
"we'll get a few of the riverboat guards to lead us along the riverbank"
Bart Friday August 5th, 2005 3:20:29 AM
Three days? I dont mind to go to South harbor with the launch. But on the other hand my skills can be better used here. You decide captain.
CAn someone help me unloading the big swords and the giant bow?
Appolo Friday August 5th, 2005 4:04:01 AM
Appolo walks over to Rigging"We shouldn't split our group.We have to many enemies looking for us all the time.We need to stay together.We should take the luanch and head back all of us or none of us."
Rigging "Getting long winded again" Friday August 5th, 2005 9:28:32 AM
Rigging nods at the Captain and moves away from him. He gathers the Wildcards together and listens to Appolo.
"Appolo, I agree with you. I don't want to split the group either. The fact is I don't trust the Captain. He seems a little to mercenary to me. Since he himself is going, I am fearful he might not come back. I could be reading him wrong but who knows.
On the same token, if we all leave, I don't trust him to take care of his passengers and the refugees we picked up. It is a dilema.
Nezamil, has to stay. He can make food and clean water for us and as many passengers as possible. Redux should stay, as he represents the most fire power in case something comes along. Ashira and Val should stay since they are such good hunters. He wants me to stay and lead things. Bart should stay in case we are attacked we will need his sword." Rigging falls silent but you can see his mind working.
He looks up and says, "I believe we should send Appolo and Mykael. Appolo because he knows the streets. He understands the seemier side of things well and can get in the Captain's head if he needs to. Besides, I wouldn't want Appolo mad at me." He looks at the thief and grins. "You can be as intimidating as a charging dragon.
I choose Mykael because he understands business. It might be up to you to hire boats and organize a rescue team. Don't forget the Sword is there. At least it better be there! You can draw men from her, but don't leave her understaffed. We will need food, water, medicines, and camping gear. If we have to walk back, bring pack animals. You can dig into the ship funds if you need money."
He claps Appolo on the shoulder and says, "I know this sucks, but sometimes as a leader you have to make tough decision. I am not willing to leave these people out here alone. I am counting on you to bring back help."
Rigging will turn to the others, "OK Now for us. First order of business. I want that sprouting tree out their stripped of anything useful. Weapons, equipment, furniture anything."
Second order of business, Rigging will call out to the passengers, remaining crew, and refugees. "Listen up!!! The Captain is going to head down river and get help! We are going to be on our own for a while. My friends, and I have been put in charge of the camp. My name is Captain Arrack Von Palin and I will be in charge! We are going to organize you into different groups. Defense, food gathering,and food preperation and house keeping. Everyone will work!
For some reason, nature has gone crazy!" Rigging points at the growing ship as proof. "I don't need to remind you of the goat men and the giants. To survive out here we have to work together and will work together.
Now everyone form up into a line. We need to know what your skills are. We need to build a camp, find food, and produce some weapons. We will be asking you your skills and assigning you a place."
Rigging will say to Bart, "You are in charge of defense. You will build us a defensible position. Some kind of brush and log wall maybe. You will find any experienced fighters and get them armed with something. Jagar will be your second.
Ashira, you are in charge of hunting and gathering. Val will be your second. We will need food and lots of it. Don't forget there might be fish in that river.
Ari your in charge of housekeeping. You are the camp master. You will see everyone eats, is under some kind of shelter and being productive. Nezamil is your second.
Rigging turns to Redux and smiles. You and I get to be everywhere helping out everyone. To start your in charge of sorting out the skills of all our help here. Send Bart the warriors and people with engineering skills. Ashira the hunters and fishermen and Ari the rest! Now everyone get cracking!"
Ashira d20+12=29 d20+11=31 d20+9=25 d20+12=28 d20+11=28 Friday August 5th, 2005 12:08:49 PM
Ashira watches as Rigging snaps into Captain mode. She rolls her eyes when she is put on hunting duty of all things. Ironic...she was the Mistress of the Sword and she gets put on foraging duty. Oh well...
Ashira nods. She sets about collecting as much gear from the Queen as possible and then begins to scout out the immediate area for trouble (Spot=29, Listen=31). After she is confident that there is no immediate threats, Ashira heads over to Bart. "Once you've got a good site for camp, let me know, and I can set up a couple of spikey areas to keep some of the animals out."
Readying her equipment, Ashira gathers Val and heads out into the surrounding forest to get a head start on gathering food (Survival=25, Spot=28, Listen=28).
DM Jim: Splitting Up Friday August 5th, 2005 6:06:57 PM
Rigging lets all those around him know their duties and station. The Wildcard's spring into action organizing and interviewing the crew, passengers and refugees. During this time the Wildcards can use the launch to remove what they can from the living tree/ship.
To date all the usable provision and cooking impliments along with the two great swords, scrap mithyrl and gaint crossbow are on shore.
OOC: List what else is to be take or you will have to swim for it in the future.
The captain takes one of the wizards and one of the muscle along for the ride and he waits for Mykael and Appolo to join them. Once the Wildcards do join the launch intoductions are made. The walking refrigerator is Hal and the wizard is Argovit. Hal takes the oars and puts his ample back into and the group takes off. The the current to aid them and a lighter than normal boat the craft is quickly out of view.
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Everyone is nervous with the new surrounding and not having a roof over their head. Most of the passenger are the gambling ship were used to much more comfort than they are being afforded, but complaints are minimal.
Bart finds four retired warriors that volunteer to help with defense, although none of them have a weapon larger than a dagger and none have armor. When Bart asks the general response is "We were on vacation."
Redux finds a young elven mage that seems to have a flair for the dramatic as he is dressed in excellent cloths. The mage Beltro is a transmuter. The remaining human wizard from the "Elenna Queen" crew introduces himself as Calibine and he is an Enchanter.
Knowing her task, Ashria has a very suceussful hunt and finds enough game and berries to satisfy 11 people for a day; there are alot more than 11 people on shore. Val comes along and observes but does not hunt (need survival roll). Nezamil does his best to suppliment, but people are going hungry. One enterprising soul spends the rest of the day making a bow for himself and a few arrows. "I will help hunt tomorrow." he proclaims. The bow looks of decent quality.
Bart finds an acceptable campsite to the entourage about a half mile inland. Bart followed a game trail and there is a 100 x 100 yard clearing (square) that is slightly above the surrounding territory.
Fires are lit and everyone settles down for the night. There is some cloud cover tonight so not much of a moon. It will be very dark.
Mykael Friday August 5th, 2005 6:29:53 PM
OOC: Mykael before he left, left 25 days worth of trail rations with the group from his stash.
Mykael greets the guards that are along with them.
"I suppose a little chat would make the time go by faster," Mykael starts. "So how long have you been running this route, Captian? What is the plan, when we get to town? Do you have any clue what is going on with the weird growing of your ship?"
"And incidently, I am willing to take a turn at the oars." Mykael adds with a smile.
Rigging Friday August 5th, 2005 10:32:01 PM
Rigging will have as much rope and sail as possible transferred from the ship to the shore. He will try to get any tools the ship has, especially hatchets and axes. He will get cooking materials; pots, pans, bowls, and dishes. He will bring over as many knifes as he can find and give them to Bart. See if you can fashion some spears with them. They will be crude but better than nothing.
He will have others gather up any empty casks and barrels and float them over to the shore.
Lastly he will look for combustibles. Lamp oil, pitch, tar and such and have that brought over.
He will gather several of the passengers together, mainly the refugee women, and tell them to try and make a net out of the rope. He is looking for a drag net, around 7' tall and 25' long.
He will give the sail to Ari and say, "You can make shelters with this. Not sure if you can make tents but at least we can make lean-tos and cover the top with the sail to keep out the weather.
Rigging will help question the passengers and crew looking for any kind of trades people and skilled sailors.
(OOC Jim how long are we supposed to be out here for? Not sure of the journey time to Safe Haven.)
DM JIM: The Captain mentioned that it would be a three day journey for the launch, there and back.
Appolo Saturday August 6th, 2005 9:06:54 PM
After hearing Riggings orders Appolo stomps off he isn't happy.He finds Valanthe"Well Sunshine I have to go.I'll be back as soon as I can.Keep out of trouble and watch your temper."He then gives her a big hug and kiss goodbye.He walks around and says goodbye to the others.
Appolo gets in the boat with his gear.He is none to happy as they head down river.
Bart Sunday August 7th, 2005 2:38:15 PM
Bart is making a little hill in the middle of the clearing he places the crossbow as an ballista on top. He does some tests with the help of the volunteers fire an arrow or two. He also does the best he can to make weapons from common items he can find, making spears and cudgels.
Ashira Sunday August 7th, 2005 9:27:39 PM
Returning from the hunt Ashira is satisfied with the catch, but the thought of people going hungry frustrates her. The enterprising man makes her smile, and she slaps him gently on the back. Seeing as there's no more hunting to be done today, Ashira sets about helping Bart with the camp. Taking the barrels that Rigging brought ashore, she erects make shift fortifications from them...then shifts to earthen works when she runs out of barrels and crates. She organizes a party of diggers to dig a trench around the camp, outside of the blockade. Finally, once everyone is inside the camp, Ashira cast Spike Stone on a couple of sections of the trench, hoping to stall any animals that might try to invade the camp. She sighs...this will help keep out the curious, but she doubted it will make much of a difference if something was really determined to get in. She gets the feeling it's going to be a long night.
Jagar Sunday August 7th, 2005 9:54:31 PM
Jagar gets a few empty barrels from the riverboat for water use " this should help hold some fresh water while we wait " remarks Jagar to Nezamil
After setting up the water barrels the Monk joins Bart setting up the giant crossbow and building defenses .....entrenching shapened sticks and stakes to to funnel any intruders away from the less defended sections towards the giant crossbow field of fire
Nezamil Sunday August 7th, 2005 10:03:51 PM
"Good idea " replies Nezamil to Jagar's quick thinking as helps set up the water barrels and a make shift firepit for cooking Ashira's catch
The dwarf gets a few of the riverboats crew to gather some type of wooden poles from the boat to help give the sails structure for holding up the tents for cover
Nezamil will help organize cooking and water rations for all ....combining Domi's divine gifts and Ashira's hunting contributions along with supplies from the riverboats kitchen
Redux d20+2=14 Monday August 8th, 2005 12:42:04 AM
To Beltro he suggests that the mage help with diversions and entertainment for the people. "It's going to be a long stay with nothing to do. Do you have any ideas to keep them busy?" To Calibine: "Let's set up a place to take a census of our small population. We may be able to find some entertainment for Beltro to use." To Both: We also need to spread out our time. For the next three days, we need to work together. No, this is not the military, but we do need times when we can be ready, should the fighters need our skills. They'll take the overnight, so we don't need to be up at all hours. We should probably have one of us up early and one willing to be up late. Do either of you have a preference as to which you'd want?" (Chr=14)
DM Jim: Camp & Travels Monday August 8th, 2005 8:55:39 AM
Hal is very appreciative of Mykael taking the oars from time to time as no one else seems inclined to. THe wizards does cast bears endurance on Hal and Mykael for their first run at the oars.
The captain answers Mykael's question. "I have been running the Elenna Queen for going on 15 years, without a major incident. I am more concerned with getting an emergency meeting with the three govenors of South Harbor to discuss them providing transport or help in some way. I hope none of them holds a grudge....."
Dawn breaks as the river is getting very wide. Sea gulls can be seen and so can the spires of a large city buildings. When you turn the bend the Harbor comes into view and the leafy masts of many a tall ship can be seen. Their is even growth on the dock, but none to the extent of what happened to the "Elenna Queen", but it may only be a matter of time.
In the day light, even the launch has gained more growth over time. As the Launch is tied off, a very tired Hal says. "I will watch over the launch and get my self some food." The Captain and the wizard look to Mykael and Appolo and the Captain says "We need two hours to set up the meeting with the govenors. Their homes are those manionsions on the hills. They have a meeting house just below them. We will meet you there." The Captain and the wizard quickly rush off.
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Most of what Rigging requested is scavanged from the Ship/Tree. Unfortunately, there was only and ornamental sail, large enough to make one 8 man tent. There is plenty of rope and 100 sharp steak knifes. There are 10 lanterns with enough oil for 40 hours each.
The night is very dark and foggy. The hunters did not see any predators during their hunt yesterday, but they can hear them tonight, some they do not even recognize the sound..... It is not a very restful night for anyone.
Redux gets aquainted with the other spell casters and they have no preference on when to keep watch. The cencus reveals 85 gamblers, 55 refugee women, 40 crew and the wildcards, minus those that went for the rescue.
There are not many physically able to help with the fortification work as most of the people are either female or older and there are no proper digging impelments. The ground is soft and moist though, it has rained alot lately or their is a spring nearby.
As dawn breaks, a tired and hungry lot get a thankful looks at the sun. The intrepid bowmaker is up and ready to go and finds lots of varied predator tracks outside your beginings of a perimeter, some he does not understand.
Valanthe d20+17=35 Monday August 8th, 2005 11:53:08 AM
Val wished Appolo goodbye and set about her assigned tasks. They were in a terrible situation and it looked like it would get worse. Despite the predators taking a great interest in their camp they had no food. If the predators took interest in her then there would be more meat for the fire.
ooc: survival check: 35
Nezamil d20+12=21 Monday August 8th, 2005 2:35:45 PM
As the dwarf makes his way around the riverside camp he stops and talks(d20+12=21 diplomacy ch)p up there spirits dispite the circumstances
"Help is on its way we have sent the launch to South Harbor for help and i'm sure they'll be here soon "
"since nature is very powerfult we should do some fishing to help feed ourselves " the dwarf asks for vounenteers to set up fish traps and nests to help increase the food supply
Mykael Monday August 8th, 2005 3:02:21 PM
"Apollo, I am not going to let that captain leave my site. And and didnt like the way he talked of a grudge. You can join me, check on the Sword, or whatever you think is best. I am going with the captian," Mykael states quickly to Apollo when the captain is out of ear shot and the two of them have moved far enough away from the launch as to not have Hal hear either, while keeping the captain and his wizard in sight.
Mykael turns and runs after the captain and his mage. Once in earshot, "Captain, I am going to tag along. Watching a experienced Captain handle diplomacy will be quite an education for me and I dont wish to miss out on even the basics of detail. And just so I have the background to understand all that you may say, why would you think they may hold a grudge?"
Mykael walks to the left of the Captain and slightly behind to show respect. He also keeps surveys the city looking for anything of note, and watching for pickpockets.
Jagar Monday August 8th, 2005 4:18:30 PM
Jagar continues to help fortify the encampment on the rivers bank , he encourages groups of people to sharpen sticks and have them stake them out in key defensive locations.
As the sun rises he will doing a little scouting outside of the fortifications to gather info on whats lurking outside the camps perimiter , reproting his finds to Captain Rigging
Appolo d20+8=24 d20+7=20 Monday August 8th, 2005 8:51:28 PM
Appolo looks at Mykael"Yes we should stick with the Captian for now."Appolo gathers up his gear and follows along with Mykael.He keeps an eye out and ears open.Appolo is none to happy.As follows along,he starts thinking about the best way to effect the rescue.Perhaps the river is wide enough and deep enough now that they can sail sword upriver.
Spot 24,Listen 20
Ashira d20+9=19 d20+9=29 Tuesday August 9th, 2005 12:32:14 AM
Ashira smiles up at the others as they awaken in the morning. "Alright everyone...we've made it through the first night. Just a few more and we'll be out of here." Ashira watches as Nezamil begins to prepare traps for fishing and lends him some advice (Nat. Surv.=19). Then, slapping the new archer on the back and tapping Val on the shoulder, Ashira once more prepares to head out into the surrounding area in search of food. She is amazed at the magnitude of the animal life around her, and has no problems hunting down plenty of game (Surv.=29). She is so successful that she spends most of the day hunting and gathering out in the wilds.
Redux d20+2=19 Tuesday August 9th, 2005 1:14:29 AM
Redux asks Bart for the steak knives and passes them out to the gamblers and women to have some kind of arm on them. As each desires, he suggests they go to Bart or Ari for help with using the knives defensively and/or adding a stick to the handle to create a spear or dart-like weapon. As the gamblers are used to playing games, he suggests that they use some of their daylight time continuing that pursuit. He also listens out for the most boisterous and asks them to regale the camp with a story of two of their more colorful times for dinner entertainment.
To the mages he wants Beltro to be up with the watch at first light and Calibine to be most alert during the day from after breakfast to before dinner. Redux will stay up late and chat with the patrols as they make their evening rounds.
Bart Tuesday August 9th, 2005 2:23:09 AM
Bart is helping the people making spears from knives. And also making speers with an wooden tip hardend in fire. Bart asks Redeux that if time permits it he identify the treasure. Bart did put him self on night watch so an part of the day he is sleeping
Ari Tuesday August 9th, 2005 6:37:18 AM
Ari does his best to direct those left in camp to collect firewood and to become familiar with the area.
Ari will also begin organizing their sanitation needs by trying to discover a good place to do some digging far enough from camp.
"We'll have to make stew and implement rationing if we're going to get 200 people fed."
Rigging d20=17 Tuesday August 9th, 2005 10:37:01 AM
Rigging will gather some help and take his net into the water and try to catch fish for the group.
If the water is to deep or strong he will turn himself into a troll and wade out.
Survival roll of 17
DM Jim: Meeting & Survival d20+6=20 Tuesday August 9th, 2005 1:18:09 PM
Mykael and Appolo seem not to trust the Captain and tag along as they walk through South Harbour. The Captain and the Wizard stop for a quick breakfast on the way, and the Captain seems to know the proprieter and pays for the Wildcards breakfast also.
Appolo is watching the city and can see the Mast of the Sword in the distance, and it is sprouting leaves!!! Appolo also sees another great warship in the harbor and not docked, with its sails unfurled, The sails have interlocked gold rings on them.....
After breakfast, the four continue up to the meeting house that is just outside of the South Harbor and is in the shadow of three hill. One each of the hills is a Manor house and several outbuildings.
The meeting house looks to be a long house of impressive architecture. Much money went into its constructions. There is a guard outside and he escorts you in. The Captain approaches the person behind the desk and announces. "We have a dire emergency and need to see the govenors at once." Very bored the clerk responds. "The govenors are currently creating a flaming great sword and can not be disturbed. Please put your name on the list and they will attempt to see you later today." The clerk pushes parchment toward the Captain, who in turns signs the document. There are several other signatures on the document already.
The captain looks to everyone else. "How about we get a bed and take a nap and get some dinner and come back to check on the progress." The wizard is all ready to go and says. "We can check on Hal too."
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Ashira, Val and the young hunter are very sucessful hunting and bring in enough food to feed 53 people for a day. The game is just so plentiful. The refugee women are very busy cleaning game. Rigging catches enough fish to feed two people for a day.
While hunting Ashria still hear the echoes of the plants, even though she did not cast her spell. "Grow and multiply, grow and multiply, grow and multiply...." over and over again. Once Ashira thought she felt "Mother is coming..."
Ari is having difficutly finding dry firewood for the refugee women to cook the food that is brought in as there is no dead wood anywhere. Even trees that look to have fallen years ago are lying on the ground covered in leaves.
Bart and Jager are working on the defense, but are having problems. Jager's spikes seem to be growing and loosing their point. The same is true for Bart's fire hardened spears, as they are regenerating.
Nezamil attempts to keep everyones spirits high and is going a good job. The refugee women are happy to be contibuting and the gamblers are not complaining much "What a vacation!" is heard often. The crew is helping as they can.
The afternoon shower does literally dampen everyones spirits a bit as there is no real shelter.
Redux sets up a wizard watch, but is anyone else looking out???????? Talon spends hours hunting.
The evening meal is meager and on the raw side. The sun is starting to set.
OOC: Any watch at night???
Rigging Tuesday August 9th, 2005 5:35:43 PM
Rigging throws down his net in disgust and hands it off to the women from the fishing village and hopefully better hands.
He will help make a fire by casting flaming sphere into the fire pit and then take the living green wood that has fallen on the ground and adding it to the sphere. Once the wood has caught, the fire should be hot enough to catch other green wood. It will be smokey but at least it will burn.
Rigging will suggest that Ashira and he take an afternoon or late evening nap and then they will keep watch during the night. Both will be rested due to the sustenance magic they possess.
He will also spend the evening talking to the ladies and gambliers trying to determine if any of them know herbs and local plant life. If any do, he will get them to show the others where to find berries, nuts, and other edible plants. (i.e. cabbages, potatos and other roots)
Ari d20=8 Tuesday August 9th, 2005 11:00:21 PM
"With the plant growth being on the amazing side right now. SHouldn't we be looking for berries, apples, or any other food producing plants. We might be able to find much more than usual?"
Ari tries to search his memories to see if there is anything that he knows about the signs he's seeing. He's also trying to see if anything comes loose from the individual that the group seemed to have dreamed of. (skill roll=8 just not sure what skill is available.)
Jagar Wednesday August 10th, 2005 12:43:16 AM
Jagar looks perplexed as his defensive plan isn't working as planned ....as he strolls the perimeter of the camp mulling over how to accomplish a better way to defend the encampment
" we'll put nature to work in defending the camp " blurts out the monk suddenly " yeah thats it " Jagar rushes around to all the people putting in the sharpened stakes " gather all the stakes and any deadwood and we'll weave into and between the bushes and trees creating long rows of thickets " chatters the monk excitedly " they'll grow into defensive walls "
Jagar works tirelessly in making his new defensive idea into a reality stoppong only to get input from Bart's warrior experince for shooting zones for the Archers and the giant crossbow he installed
Nezamil d20+12=27 Wednesday August 10th, 2005 1:01:51 AM
As the dwarf makes his rounds he continues to try and raise peoples spirits(d20+12=27 diplomacy ch) " help should be here in a day or two be patient
"lets try a little fishing ,if i'm right the fish should be running real big and Ashira's advice will help feed us all and add a little variety " Nezamil will gather some of the survivors to fish together using the make shift spears and even using spells like bull str, enlarge and eeven waterwalk on various fisherman to aid in their work
Nezamil splits his time between keeping peoples spirits up and organizing the fishing expeditions
Redux d20+2=19 Wednesday August 10th, 2005 1:30:17 AM
Redux will memorize and cast as many Identify spells as possible, beginning with the items which seem to be the most interesting. He has 6 pearls. He will ask around for any others that may be available to use, now or in the future. If there are any people from the ship that wish to sell there pearls, he will make an offer for those, as well.
He is also grateful that the mages he has found are able and willing to help with the tasks at hand. He makes sure to express his appreciation to them.
'Talon. You seem to be enjoying the hunt. Would you help us locate some game that we might take in order to feed all these people?'
Appolo Wednesday August 10th, 2005 5:22:42 AM
On the way he spots the sword,the other Warship and curses silently.Grumbling alittle.
Once they arrive and hear what the clerk has to say.he puts his name on the list under the captians. heading back outside he walk toward the docks"Captian we'll meet you later.Come on Mykeal.I need to check on something."
DM Jim: Meeting Friends and Food d20+8=23 d20+8=24 Wednesday August 10th, 2005 1:27:20 PM
The women gladly take the newly constructed fishing net from Rigging and make some adjustments to it. "We will try some late evening fishing, much better than the heat of the day." several giggle at the Pirate.
The women work as a team and take in enough fish to feed 8 people for a day.
At several of the Wildcard's suggestion a few gamblers and the balance of the non fishing refugee women go to look for fruit and berries in the late evening. Many berries are found, infact enoughto feed 9 people for a day.
Rigging casts his flaming sphere and get a very smoky fire going. The sparse evening meal is hot and not raw.
Redux casts his identify spells on the magic items.
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OOC: Redux please update your character sheet for the pearls consumption.
Redux determines the following:
(2) +1 giant sized great swords (12 feet long) brooch of shielding (2) gold fireball orbs (5HD) Leather band 1 - when worn gives endurance and toughness feet for one month. Must be worn for a day before becoming active. leather band 2 - when worn gives die hard and toughness feet for one month. Must be worn for a day before becoming active.
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Talon responds to Redux's inquiries "Food to grow."
Jager sets up/plants defenses that he hopes will grow into hedges.
Nezamil keeps everyones spirits high and encourages the women to fish.
One of the young ladies approaches Ashria " My mum and antie did not come back from picking berries. I am getting worried."
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Appollo and Mykael take a walk through South Harbor, working their way to the docks. Appolo notices 6 salior from the Sword, hastily purchasing supplies. One of them notices Appolo, "Your back, thank Domi! There is a Quad in South Harbor!" The sailor has fear and sadness in his eyes and he get very quite "They killed Niner and some of the Marines on the Last supply run. We even had some of the boys shanghighed last week. Tomas is having us stick close to the ship now. Can you escort us back to the Sword?" THe sailor pleads and looks around "Where are the other officers?".
Appolo and Mykael notice some of the wood buildings are starting to exhibit new growth, but not yet to the extent that the "Elenna Queen" did. Mykael noticed two rain barrels that had alot of new leafy growth on them.
Mykael and Appolo are very tired as they were up most of the night rowing or at least being bumped around in the launch.
William OOC Wednesday August 10th, 2005 4:01:15 PM
Hi All, I go to Mozambique next week coming back on the 3 september. Internet access is a problem there especially while i'm going to the bush bush and remote islands. Feel free to take over Bart. I will look at our game whenever i can and will leave a message in the Loot n Booty and or an OOC in our game.
William ps I tried to post this message through email, but somehow i didn't get it through
Bart Wednesday August 10th, 2005 4:15:16 PM
The growth of the lants is worrying me a lot. Even hardend charcoaled wooden tips are regrowing again. This is not natural. Magic or an overactive god of nature? The source must be upstream this river. I wonder how far the influence goes maybe even safeport is affected by it and may Domi protect us i hope the Sword stays clear of it. I hope Appolo is wise enough to take measurements. If it wasn't that we have other dutys i would investigate this, Rigging what do you think? Head back when thes people are save and see what we can do, or leave this problem for others to take care off?
Rigging Wednesday August 10th, 2005 10:24:18 PM
Rigging will circulate around the camp mainly being seen. Trying to help out and make people comfortable. He tries to raise morale. When he hears about some of the missing people, he will send Swirl on a scouting mission and gather up the Wildcards.
Redux d20+2=15 Wednesday August 10th, 2005 10:30:20 PM
Redux is happy with the day's identifying. With the group's permission, he wraps the swords appropriately and stores all each item in the bag of holding. He makes a list of his inventory for the group to use when they get back to civilization.
On the 2nd day he goes out with Talon to try to see what he's talking about. He enlists several men to carry back what they come across and asks Ari to bring his bow.
Ashira d20+9=14 Wednesday August 10th, 2005 11:02:49 PM
The half-elf sighs. Of course someone was missing...it's not like she doesn't have enough to do. Nodding, Ashira gets Val and then heads over to Rigging. I'm going to see if I can track them down... Back us up if you hear screams. After asking the young lady where the women had last been seen, Ashira heads out that way and starts trying to track them down (Track=14).
Mykael d20+4=24 Wednesday August 10th, 2005 11:44:00 PM
At the comment of a quad in town, Mykael instantly looks around trying to spot any sign of trouble. (Spot = 24, nat 20)
Mykael introduces himself to the crew members. "Of course we will escort you back. I believe that was destination anyway, and we could use some rest and clean up. The rest of the officers are not in town yet. We will discuss that further within the safe confines of the Sword."
On the way to the Sword Mykael takes note of any and all ships in port that are small enough to make it up river and appear to not be hampered too much yet by the freak of nature.
Jagar Thursday August 11th, 2005 12:19:26 AM
Jagar keeps working on his defensive hedge plan until Captain Rigging calls him to help search for the missing gatherers
As he makes his way over to Rigging he calls to Nezamil " hey you coming or you gonna hang out with all the women " chuckles Jagar as he follows the captain
Nezamil Thursday August 11th, 2005 12:40:01 AM
The Cleric brings several buckets of fresh water down to the women and men fishing , passing around several cups conficated from the riverboat and chatting socially with them
Turning his head towards Jagar " well the women are better company " laughs the dwarf " keep up the good work ladies i'm gonna join Captain Rigging" adds Nezamil as he takes his leave of the fishing crew heading to Rigging's postion
Ari Thursday August 11th, 2005 7:16:44 AM
Cooking takes up more and more time, as 200 people are very hard to feed.
Hearing that the ladies want to go investigate Ari suggests, "Rigging, do you want to send Swirl with them, then you'll at least have communication if they start having problems?"
When Redux asks about going out to Talon's find Ari suggests, "Can we wait just a little bit to see what Ashira and Val find, or do you want to go with them?"
Rigging Illegal post Thursday August 11th, 2005 7:49:58 AM
Rigging will say, "Nope this is a husband and wife job. I don't want to bring everyone in case something strikes here. Ashira and I can handle ourselves and I will send send Swirl back if we have trouble or want you to come. Redux, if Swirl starts pushing you in a direction, gather up the others and come a running!"
He looks at his wife, "Yes Dear it is your show...Yes Dear I will remain quiet....Yes Dear I won't step on dry twigs or tramp through dry leaves. Any thing else?" the young mage says with an arched eyebrow.
Appolo Thursday August 11th, 2005 11:15:55 AM
Upon hearing about the quad Appolo lets out some foul curses.He is pissed.Agreeing with Mykeal"Yes back to the Sword.We'll reorganize there.You say niner was killed great.I hope Thomas can pilot the ship or we're screwed.Why does know one listen to me.I told Rigging not..Urghhh"He then stomps of in the direction of the Sword ina foul mood.Grumbling and cursing the whole way.He is also thinking about what to do.He will put out to sea with the sSword get it away from land before it becomes a useless plant.
DM Jim:Searching & Choices d20+4=19 Thursday August 11th, 2005 1:15:46 PM
Mykael and Appolo escort the 6 Sword sailors and the supplies back to the ship. Tomas greets them at the gang plank and is very agitated. "Excellent your back. It is great to see you Appolo and Mykael. We got real problems. We just experienced another attack, not from the quad, but from those that shanghighed some sailors previously. We are now down 12 missing and 6 dead. We are at a manpower low. Not to mention that the Sword is growing branches. What are we to do and where is Captain Rigging and the rest? There were not killed by the quad were they, by Domi we are in trouble."
Mykael and Appolo know that it is only an hour before their meeting with the govenors and it will take them most of the time to get to the meeting house.
What are our heros to do?
All of the ships in the harbor are covered in branches, not the the extent of the "Elenna Queen", but enough to hamper navigation. The Sword is worse than most as sailors are chopping them off, but the Sword is on full defense with a limited crew.
The houses in South Harbor are not as growth covered as the ships in the harbor.
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Ashria is having difficulty tracking the women as there is not much sign, there is a faint blood trail. Ashira is unsure if Rigging constantly looking over her shoulder is helping.
Swirl contacts Rigging "Some wonderfully windy and rainy weather is on the way, should be tough on your charges. Oh and I found some cloths too." Swirl leads Rigging and Ashira to the torn and bloody cloths. There are no bodies though, but more than enough blood to be disturbing. Swirl launches himself in the wind and is gone.
OOC: Roll again if you wish to continue tracking
Ari has his hands full taking care of the camp and cautions Rudux about leaving for the time being. Ari is getting beset with questions about the missing women once Ashira and Rigging leave. Concern is grwoing and the approaching rainstorm has everyone worried. There is almost no shelter in the meadow and no one wants to be wet come evening.
Jager stays in camp at Riggings request and helps Nezamil take care of the fishing ladies. Jager can almost watch is stakes start to grow. There should be fine solid hedges in a weeks time at the latest.
Nezamil is quite a sight, doling out water from a wooden bucket with two leafy branches into fine china for the refugee women to drink.
Redux is very doubtful he can put the two 12 foot long and 2.5 feet wide fire giant great swords in his bag of holding. Also, what are you wrapping the swords with, as there is not much extra cloth or rope.
The young hunter approaches Nezamil by the river and deadpans. "My coon skin hat ran into the woods. I do not take that as a good sign."
Valanthe Thursday August 11th, 2005 5:52:54 PM
Val stays close to Ashira with her bow drawn and an arrow resting against the string. She not surpised that somebody went missing. There were just too many to watch and their large group were attracting predators.
"Whatever did this is out there and unless we deal with it, more will vanish."
Mykael Thursday August 11th, 2005 9:19:23 PM
"Appolo, I dont want to split up, but it seems we many have not choice at this time. Someone needs to attend that meeting, and someone needs to get things under control here. I can handle either, however, the crew knows and trusts you more," Mykael starts brain-storming. "I would suggest you get a handle on things here, and I will go to the meeting then report back here as soon as I can."
"As for things here, I am sure you can handle it, but I offer some suggestions. Start hiring more sailors, just to help prune the ship and assist in defense, and while they are doing that you could observe them and look for ones good enough to join our crew. Second, I would maybe hire some extra guards for a short time." Mykael offers. "And while you are here on the docks see what boats and crews are avaliable to go back up river," Mykael adds, "Since I am not sure what is going to happen at the meeting, we need to consider alternate plans."
"Also, on the way to the meeting, I can stop by the town guard and have them come to the ship for a report and to possibly put a guard here. Your opinion?" Mykael finishs.
Redux Thursday August 11th, 2005 10:23:20 PM
The mage ponders his situation and sits down to look over the spell books they've taken from other mages. This is a very sorry state they are in. Musing to whoever might be listening, he says, "What if we were to start lashing logs together and floating back to your harbor? We should be able to get some poles long enough to do the work."
Ashira d20+9=26 Thursday August 11th, 2005 11:25:56 PM
"Mmmhmmm..." Ashira mutters to Val as she stoops over examining the trail and the immediate area (Surv=26). Ashira is so absorbed with the task at hand that she even manages to ignore Rigging's badgering. "Hmmm...very interesting..." Ashira begins slowly and methodically examining the clothes and the ground around the blood trail, looking for any signs of what might have caused the damage to the women. Then she heads out following either the women's tracks or the blood trail, whatever she can follow the best.
Jagar Friday August 12th, 2005 12:21:25 AM
Jagar smiles as his hedges grow seemingly right before his eyes " farmers should have a amazing harvest this year " laughs the Monk " lets keep guiding the growth of the hedges to form defensive walls "
As he works forming the hedges Jagar will keep an eye on Rigging so he can assist at a moments notice
Nezamil Friday August 12th, 2005 12:23:53 AM
The dwarf keeps up his efforts of raising everyones spirits "By Domi the courage you all have shown would make Domi proud " praises the Cleric of Domi as he keeps the fresh water flowing
Bart Friday August 12th, 2005 6:09:23 AM
Hmm i agree Redux, there is some problem upstream that makes that plants are growing fast and even dead wood is regenerating. I wonder if they are sending boats from the city to this camp, maybe they have the same problem over there. If we could make some rafts we could float to the city. If Nezamil can enalrge me or cast bull strength and endurance on me I think i can tow a big raft so we can move faster. I asume we can reach the city in 3-5 days. But we need a lot of rafts we are with 180-190 people
Ari Friday August 12th, 2005 7:33:28 AM
Getting beset with the questions, Ari does his best to try to calm the passengers down and wait for the scouting party to return.
Sticking to the cook pots and wondering about how they can design any shelter. Talking with the other Wildcards, "We may have to consider hiking down the river bank to the city. But let's see what Rigging finds first. I also hope that things are going fine at South Harbor."
Ari gives a small prayer for the safety of all of the Wildcards and the current situation.
Appolo Friday August 12th, 2005 1:06:04 PM
Appolo walks around the ship appraising the situation.He listens to Mykeal and thinks. Appolo turns to Thomas amke ready to sail in 3 hours time.Mykeal and I will be back by then.We need to get the Sword out to sea before we lose her.Mykeal and I will return then we sail the Sword out to sea away from the land and the effects of this spell or whateve it is.It seems to be traveling down river the farther upriver you are the more powerful it is..The others are awaiting the return of Mykeal and myself upriver.So Thomas you arew going get a quick promotion.You will be in charge u for 4 days.Return to port then.While at sea do your best to aviod everything and everyone.Mykeal and I have a meeting to attend to.SO get ready to set sail.Men nature has declared war on all men elves dwarves and civilization in general.Some want to be god named the Fea King is causing this.You hold tight with each other and the ship.While Mykeal and myself go get the rest of the Wildcards.You're the finest crew aflaot and don't worry I deal with those who attecked us.Deal with them in my own time and way.."
With that said he turns to Mykeal"God advice my friend,but we can't trust anyone around her apparently law and order is breaking down.Could hire the wrong people you know and we both need to be at that meeting.Let's go."
With last order he turns to Thomas"Call in all shore parties and be ready to sail upon our return."
Rigging Friday August 12th, 2005 4:33:02 PM
Rigging will tag along behind, listening for reports from Swirl who is scouting over head and looking around himself.
Rigging thinks that he will have Bart check on the progress of Appolo and Mykael with the Wayfinder when he gets back. Make sure help is coming back or otherwise they will have to start marching.
Mykael d20+4=20 Friday August 12th, 2005 6:25:05 PM
Mykael waits until they are on the dock and away from the ships crew to comment. He speaks so Appolo can hear, but tries to keep his words from the ears of others. While still keeping an eye out for danger or suppious activity.
(Spot = 20)
"Appolo, I disagree with the idea of sending a depleted crew with no officers out to sea. Especially, since it appears the every enemy knows its here. Putting her to sea would send her away from what little protection she has here. Besides, you becareful with who you choose to hire to help, and never choose more than what the ships current trusted crew could handle. As for the town's guard, we dont have the info to pass judgement on thier ability, especially if the crew didnt report any of the attacks, for which we didnt ask."
"We can decide, further after we learn what help, if any, we can get from the town."
Valanthe Friday August 12th, 2005 8:43:11 PM
"I don't like this Ashira. Its possible they were taken just to get us out here and away from the others. Or perhaps the girls just ran off after a they saw a strange man. You know how disgustingly devoted they are to any man they see."
Appolo Saturday August 13th, 2005 6:23:25 AM
Appolo stops and looks around."Well ok.I'll go back and see to the ship,be back in 5 hours.You see.If we leaves the Sword here any longer we're going to lose her to this pestilence of nature.I don't want what happened to Elenna Queen to happen to the Sword.She's all we got.So I'm going have Thomas sail out to sea for couple of days.Hopefully the Ship will stop growing.Unlees you have abetter Idea on how to save it."Appolo just doesn't want to lose the sword or anymore men and he;s afraid that if the ship stays in port any longer he'll lose both.
Mykael Saturday August 13th, 2005 11:30:17 AM
Mykael stops too, "You are not understanding my point. Obviously, if we have the hands, we can cut off these things. And the biggest thing is to make sure that you put enough in the water, to keep roots from getting too long. But the point I am trying to make, IS that the Sword, even with this wild nature, in my opinion, is safer in the harbor. Because of all who knows she is here. If they know that and you send her our without a full crew, they will look for her, possibly find her, and with a depleted crew, sink or capture her. Dont you remember seeing that other ship with the crossed golden rings on the sail leave when we first got here? She is probably laying in wait."
Mykael states, "Come to the meeting or work on the Sword, your choice, but in my opinion dont put her to sea, is what I am saying."
Mykael turns and walks back towards the meeting.
Redux Saturday August 13th, 2005 10:20:07 PM
Redux speaks to the other mages about their being able to use any magic to 'encourage' people to accept a hike back to port. He then gets with the other wildcards to formulate a game plan for the next few days. Time doesn't seem to be on their side so they probably need to do something on their own.
Ashira Sunday August 14th, 2005 12:06:01 AM
The half-elf glances over her shoulder briefly. "Don't get so paranoid...not everything's out to get us personally." Ashira points over at the blood trail and the clothing. "I don't think they willingly left this behind." she says simply.
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