Before the other ship is sighted, Yel'kno insists that the three pirates in the brig give their oath. They smirk and agree. The oath they asy is a traditional one:
"On by honor, with the gods to witness, I swear my loyalty to Captain Yel'kno and swear to lift no hand against him, least I sink to the bottom of the sea."
The three rejoin the crew.
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The other ship is sighted far off, and the missing heroes are roused from their rest. Coer and Spire peer out as the ship gets closer. It is a large ship, easily twice the size of the Lionfish, and it flies a green flag featuring a tall tree.
Know Local DC15: Highlight to display spoiler: {Both signs -- plus your current location -- suggest the ship is a centaur vessel.}
Dilantar preps an extract, while Rafe winches back his crossbow; then he sets it down carefully and applies poion to his darts.
Kerg too has a hunch that this could be a fight.
Jozhur makes a friendly gesture to Kerg, offering him a weapon and trying to speak in orcish.
The big ship comes closer. It is twice as high as the Lionfish, and as it gets closer, it is harder to see what is happening on his high decks. It is about two-three minutes and a quarter mile away. It is changing course to get closer. You see that the rigging is very simple on the vessel.
[OOC: Really sorry for poor posting last week. I'm aiming to do better this week.]
(Mark) Coerator AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 32/32 d20+1=15 ; Sunday August 12th, 2012 10:29:15 PM Captain, If my memory serves me well, that ship is from the Centaur Isles. calls Coer, recognising the distinctive green flag.
Its changing its heading to intercept as well. Shall we risk running? Or are our papers 'in order'? he says with a smirk.
Coer checks his weapons but leaves them sheathed, not wanting to provoke a fight if it can be avoided.
Rafe Thornhill 22/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Larien (Eidolon) AC16/14/16 Sunday August 12th, 2012 11:10:43 PM "Centaurs are typically friendly, aren't they?"
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12 d20+10=25 ; Sunday August 12th, 2012 11:37:53 PM "Aye, that's a centaur vessel," (Kn: Local 25) Spire agrees. "Our papers are..." He pauses, thinking back to his forgery. "They're as ready as they'll ever be, I suppose. Perhaps flying a skull isn't the best idea?"
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 25/25 d20+7=8 ; d20+5=15 ; d20+7=20 ; Monday August 13th, 2012 3:46:27 PM
"Centaurs eh? Coerator probably has the right idea, maybe we best stand down a bit."
Jozhur continues to observe the ship and ponders whether the vessel (if Centaur) will give them any trouble.
Knowledge local for check in DM post: 8 Perception: 15 Knowledge local for threat ship poses: 20
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 d20+8=13 ; Monday August 13th, 2012 4:44:50 PM
"Centaurs, eh? Well.. we're heading towards a whole island of them. Might as well see what this lot wants." Yel'kno says before directing the boat to veer closer to the oncoming ship so that they'll pass closer together.
He still keeps a wary eye out however, (Perception 13, maybe not too wary)
Also, he glances up towards the flag with a shrug, "It is a friendly skull at least.. not very menacing. More likely to get us laughed out of port than kicked out."
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 15 - HP 19/19() Monday August 13th, 2012 6:44:16 PM
Dilantar stays ready, but assumes a less threatening posture.
(Philip) Kerg Halg AC 14 - CMD 19 - HP 28 Monday August 13th, 2012 8:29:24 PM
Kerg shakes his head at the offer of a weapon. "I don't know how to use it. I'm better with my hands."
He listens to the others talk and looks to Tula. "Sintar? Are those like that man with the animal head over there?"
Co-DM Cayzle Tuesday August 14th, 2012 12:09:04 AM
It looks like the Centaur ship is trying to get into hailing range -- call it 200 ft. Are you willing to allow that, or do you try to evade?
Rafe Thornhill 22/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Larien (Eidolon) AC16/14/16 Tuesday August 14th, 2012 12:26:43 AM "Lets try some diplomacy, eh chaps? Uh, anyone here good at talking diplomatic like?
(Mark) Coerator AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 32/32 Tuesday August 14th, 2012 1:14:33 AM "Diplomacy... last time I tried it there was a mutiny.... time before that we were forced into a fist fight with a giant octopus... nope, i'll pass on this one thanks. Unless a tauric translator is required, that is."
Coer turns to Yel'kno "Orders, Captain?"
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 Tuesday August 14th, 2012 10:06:54 AM
"Slow us down, First Mate. Let's have a chat" Yel'kno hand goes to finger the scrap of cloth from the flag, hoping its magic will help out.
(Mark) Coerator AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 32/32 Tuesday August 14th, 2012 11:35:58 PM "You heard the Captain. Slow her down." bellows Coer To the crew
Co-DM Cayzle Wednesday August 15th, 2012 12:23:13 PM
The centaur ship approaches. When it is about 100 yards off, a great shout is faintly heard: HAIL THE SHIP! FRIEND OR FOE?
The ships continue to get closer as you respond.
Rafe Thornhill 22/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Larien (Eidolon) AC16/14/16 Wednesday August 15th, 2012 1:28:09 PM
Rafe waves back with his biggest grin, leaving the actual talking to the others.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12 Wednesday August 15th, 2012 3:12:33 PM
Spire stands still, his face grim as his strums his fingers along his bow. "I suppose we'll be as friendly as they are," he grumbles.
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As soon as the ship comes within range, Spire casts Detect Magic.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 25/25 Wednesday August 15th, 2012 3:57:21 PM
Jozhur smirks at Spire's comment and waits to see what unfolds.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 Wednesday August 15th, 2012 7:29:16 PM
Moving his hands up to cup his mouth, Y el'kno yells back, "Friends, if you'll have us."
(Mark) Coerator AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 32/32 Wednesday August 15th, 2012 7:47:28 PM
Coer repeats Yel'kno's response in Tauric
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 15 - HP 19/19() Wednesday August 15th, 2012 8:14:51 PM
Dilantar stays as he was, awaiting a response or order.
(Philip) Kerg Halg AC 14 - CMD 19 - HP 28 d20+10=17 ; d20+7=24 ; Wednesday August 15th, 2012 11:58:01 PM
Kerg takes Tula's silence to mean that her attention is spent on the approaching ship. He decides to climb up into the tallest limbless tree to get a better view of what is coming. (Climb 17, Perception 24)
Sten Thursday August 16th, 2012 7:27:19 AM
Sten awakens from a very deep sleep. He no longer requires watching. He is ready for action.
(Michael) Sten Maschinengewehr AC 15/12/13 - CMD 18 - HP 11/11 Thursday August 16th, 2012 7:58:53 AM
Sten waits to see what happens.
Co-DM Cayzle Thursday August 16th, 2012 10:20:50 AM
OOC: Sten, welcome! Please do post a description of yourself -- in fact, all players please describe your characters and how they appear.
Tula, breaking away from staring at the oncoming ship, tells Kerg that centaurs are horses from the waist down and humans from the waist up. From the top of the rigging, Kerg sees that she is right. There are about eight centaurs on the deck of the ship. He also spots a shark swimming in the water nearby.
Rafe, Spire, Jozhur, and Dilantar decide to let others do the talking.
Yel'kno shouts out a friendly response. Coer repeats in the common language of liontaurs, centaurs, and minotaurs.
The ship is now about 100 ft away.
The centaur calls out, "Blarg! Do not speak to me, false taur! If you want to keep that cow-head on your shoulders, you'll keep that cow tongue quiet in your mouth!"
"Now, if you want to stay friends, you'll pay the toll for travel in Centaur waters. 10 gold per head, 100 gold each for heroes. Looks like you got heroes on board!"
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 d20+2=18 ; d20=1 ; Thursday August 16th, 2012 10:40:37 AM
"A toll?" (Knowledge: Local 18 for anything about a toll... further response would depend on what he finds out here)
And he glances towards the others with a questioning look. He also makes a stand down motion to Coer in an attempt to calm any response the minotaur might have.
Yel'kno is a tall, bean pole of a half-elf standing at nearly six and a half feet tall, but very skinny with little fat on his body. His skin is jet black and with his slightly pointed ears he looks almost like what one would expect from a drow, but standing next to Dilantar one can see the contrast in skin color. He is dressed simply in a suit of pale leather with loose white pants, bare feet and a rapier at one hip, a couple of daggers stored about him and a bow over his shoulder.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12 d20+10=14 ; Thursday August 16th, 2012 12:37:20 PM
Spire grits his teeth, clutching his bow tighter. He tries to remember hearing anything about a toll (Kn: Local 14) and walks over to Yel'Kno. "I don't know anything about a toll, but I know that just about anyone can ask for it. We had best tread lightly."
Spire stands just over six feet tall, his skin a pale tone common in most elves. His eyes are a shocking green, and a pale scar traces down from his left cheekbone to his throat. He is always seen with his bow either strapped to his back, or clutched in his left hand, as it is now. On the back of his left hand is seen a spitting cobra, the tattoo continuing to coil up his arm and end around his elbow. His expression, ever grim, turns back to the ship. "They're asking for nearly eight hundred gold. That seems a bit... hefty."
(Philip) Kerg Halg AC 14 - CMD 19 - HP 28 Thursday August 16th, 2012 2:27:15 PM
Kerg watches the reatures on the approaching boat with wide eyes. He wasn't sure what a horse was when Tula mentioned it, but looking now it's apparent that they are powerful creatures. He can only follow half of what is being said between the two crews. The one named Coer is speaking in a language with them that he doesn't understand. What he understands from those speaking common isn't much more than that.
One of his earliest lessons in language was to count decently, so he takes a count of who he can see on the other ship. 8. He wonders how he could share that without shouting to the whole world. He decides to keep it to himself for now.
Kerg is a young half-orc with short black hair and a lean build. He is lucky enough to favor his human blood more than his orc blood in most ways, but his teeth, nails and skin are obviously orcish. He was found in only a loincloth in the brig, and it is all he has agreed to wear since he was freed. Because of this there are a few scars visible on his body.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 25/25 d20+7=9 ; d20+7=11 ; Thursday August 16th, 2012 4:15:53 PM
"A toll? Who are you calling heroes? Drifters maybe, dunno about heroes though."
Ugh bluff check 9, spend hero point to reroll =11
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 25/25 d20+7=14 ; Thursday August 16th, 2012 4:17:00 PM
Whoops hit submit by accident, also knowledge local check. Is it normal for Centaurs in the area to collect a toll?
Rafe Thornhill 22/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Larien (Eidolon) AC16/14/16 Thursday August 16th, 2012 7:16:02 PM Captain obvious here, but I think we're being scammed."
Rafe casts Mage Armor on his Eidolon as he stands behind her and to the side, to block the centaurs view of him.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 15 - HP 19/19() Thursday August 16th, 2012 8:23:32 PM
Blowing a low whistle under his breathe, Dilantar is slightly shocked at the unabashed racism from the centaurs not sure if I would have the guts to call Coer a cow, much less in front of the crew. Standing almost half a foot shorter than Yel'kno, the contrast is striking. His skin, such a dark hue of blue as to seem black, also emphasizes his silver eyes and short, spiky silver hair. His clothing does not help the image of "dark elf" as his clothes are very subdued and in shades of blue, dark gray, and black. He then approaches the same conclusion as the others with one exception, So, even if we were willing to pay such an extravagant fee, do we even have 800 plus gold on board? I don't remember noticing that kind of liquid assets anywhere I have been on the ship. Just letting you know Captain, based on how they responded to Coer, I am willing to back up a ...less than diplomatic response, but we may be outgunned. How do we even know if they officially represent the Centaur Isle anyways? Has anyone heard of Centaur pirates before? Dilantar awaits either further discussion or an order from the captain.
Co-DM Cayzle Thursday August 16th, 2012 8:58:40 PM
The idea of a toll seems fishy to Yel'kno.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 Thursday August 16th, 2012 9:35:39 PM
"It didn't seem right to me either....but I must say, I don't like the idea of being rammed by a ship that big. I'm not sure the Lionfish could take it..."
Yel'kno looks among his companions near by and sees they have all come to basically the same conclusion about the toll, " FIrst Mate,... ready the ship to move, but try to be discrete about it. If it seems like it is going to come to blood we need close within boarding distance quick."
He then turns back to the centaur ship and yells back, "A toll? Sure. We'll head right for the customs house when we get in port and take care of it. We thank you for your timely warning so that we will be prepared."
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12 Thursday August 16th, 2012 10:47:42 PM
Spire shuffles up to Dilantar and mentions, "Just because you haven't heard of them, doesn't mean they don't exist. They are a race with the access to water and transportation. They have pirates." He pulls out an arrow, stringing it and slowly pulling back on the bow, and easing it back into place. He walks up next to Coer and stops, glaring out at the other ship.
(Mark) Coerator AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 32/32 d20+3=8 ; Thursday August 16th, 2012 11:20:39 PM
Not one to let an insult go unchallenged, Coer begins to reach for a javelin when the Captain's gestures catch his eye. He stays his hand and puts on a smile, but remains ready to attack should the Centaur's make the wrong move.
The towering and muscular silver haired Minotaur, complete with stunning white horns attempts to discreetly move to take the wheel of the Lionfish unnoticed.
------ Stealth check? 8
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 25/25 d20+9=20 ; Friday August 17th, 2012 5:50:42 AM
"Whatever you decided, I'm with you Cap'n, I definitely don't want to hand them 800 gold though.
Jozhur will try to find somewhere to slip out of along the side of the ship the Centaurs are approaching in hopes of ambushing them when they ram or board, if it's head on he'll go to the bow. He will be ready to move in case the Lionfish boards the Centaur vessel.
Stealth: 20
(Michael) Sten Maschinengewehr AC 15/12/13 - CMD 18 - HP 11/11 d100=81 ; Friday August 17th, 2012 8:17:34 AM
Sten is just a standard dwarf, nothing special. Leather armor. He pulls out his Spear waits for the ship to come closer.
(Michael) Sten Maschinengewehr AC 15/12/13 - CMD 18 - HP 11/11 d8=6 ; d8=6 ; Friday August 17th, 2012 8:24:16 AM
Hit die x 2
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 15 - HP 19/19() Friday August 17th, 2012 9:22:04 PM
Dilantar will prep another extract while the conversation is going on (takes 1 minute, Prepares Bomber's Eye) Hope I don't have to use this out loud Dilantar remarks, I am pretty sure I can hit their deck with my bomb's but we better be sure we want a fight. Of course if I get a lucky shot in, then their ship may catch fire and we won't have to worry about witness' But he keeps this remark quiet enough that only Yel'kno, Spire and the others right in his vicinity can hear him.
Co-DM Cayzle Friday August 17th, 2012 10:33:58 PM
The centaur calls out, "Do not let it be said that I am an unreasonable centaur! Look, I'll waive the toll entirely if the minotaur lies down on the deck, wiggles around, and says loudly, 'I, sir, am a wiggly worm, sir!' "
The rest of the centaur crew laughs heartily at this.
Rafe Thornhill 22/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Larien (Eidolon) AC16/14/16 Friday August 17th, 2012 10:43:05 PM "Yes!" Turning to their friendly Minotaur, "Take one for the team ol' chap! There's no shame in this game."
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12 Saturday August 18th, 2012 12:45:10 AM
Spire glares at Rafe before turning to Coer and saying, "We could set their ship on fire before they have the chance to board us." He shrugs, his expression serious. "Up to you. We've taken one ship. I have no qualms with taking another that berates our First Mate."
(Mark) Coerator AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 32/32 Saturday August 18th, 2012 7:28:23 AM "These degenerates need to be taught a lesson in manners. Captain, at your command I say we teach them one" states Coer with anger burning in his eyes. He will not do anything that may provoke an attack without the Captains direction.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 25/25 Saturday August 18th, 2012 9:10:54 AM
Jozhur remains in cover, but nocks an arrow.
Jozhur is rather small for a human. He stands five and a half feet tall at best and is somewhat slightly built. His grace and athleticism is rather obvious when he runs, jumps, or climbs. His skin is quite fair and he has a shaggy mop of jet black hair that reaches to his eyebrows.
He is dressed in baggy earth toned clothes and clad in a well crafted set of studded leathers. He keeps a shortbow slung across his back, along with a couple of blades on his belt.
(Michael) Sten Maschinengewehr AC 15/12/13 - CMD 18 - HP 11/11 Saturday August 18th, 2012 9:13:26 AM
"Let us set fire to their sails"
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12 Saturday August 18th, 2012 11:50:02 AM
Spire jumps when the dwarf talks, not having realized he was on deck.
(Philip) Kerg Halg AC 14 - CMD 19 - HP 28 Saturday August 18th, 2012 1:18:59 PM
Kerg spent enough time with a rougish crew to learn a few things about insulting. He calls out in a loud voice, "There is 8 of them, but it is hard to know! I can't tell which end is the horse's bottom!"
Rafe Thornhill 22/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Larien (Eidolon) AC16/14/16 Sunday August 19th, 2012 1:56:29 AM
Rafe thinks to himself when the rest of the crew is so willing to fight another ship, All these guys want to do is fight at every turn, ah well, better than the orc ship I guess.
Rafe, safe from view behind his eidolon, casts Magic Fang on her and then saddles up.
(Michael) Sten Maschinengewehr AC 15/12/13 - CMD 18 - HP 11/11 Sunday August 19th, 2012 8:56:30 AM
Sten waits for the ship to come in sling range.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 Sunday August 19th, 2012 9:02:31 AM
"we are in their waters heading into a centaur port... Fighting with them can do little but help our pride, but prove troublesome in port... If it comes to a fight, we will if we must, but we will not not it without a threat of violence... Something they have not done."
Yel'kno looks to the crew and orders the sails raised and the ship underway. He yells back to the tauric ship "agan, I thank you for your warning of the toll. We will see. You import"
(Mark) Coerator AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 32/32 Sunday August 19th, 2012 9:16:02 AM You heard the Captain, hoist the sails, full ahead. Hold your weapons unless those dogs raise theirs.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 15 - HP 19/19() Monday August 20th, 2012 6:43:05 AM
Seeing that there will probably not be any combat, Dilantar puts the two extracts he made in his belt pouch. Turning to the new arrivals, Dilantar addressess both Kerg and Sten, Greetings to both of you, I am Dilantar Krenwae'afein. Are either of you feeling any adverse effects? I can look you over to ensure that you are in good health if you wish. Dilantar waits for a response.
(Michael) Sten Maschinengewehr AC 15/12/13 - CMD 18 - HP 11/11 Monday August 20th, 2012 9:09:07 AM
"Hail Dilantar, I am Sten Maschinengewehr. Are you a healer? I may be in need of aid..."
Co-DM Cayzle Monday August 20th, 2012 10:40:07 AM
Yel'kno orders the sails raised. The crew hops to it.
The Centaur Captain, who has been shouting to you, leaps down ONTO the water! He can walk on water, it seems. He moves forward until he is about 50 feet from your ship.
He calls out loudly, "OH, THE MINOTAUR AND HIS FRIENDS ARE COWARDS! I CHALLENGE YOU, COW BOY! COME DOWN HERE AND FIGHT ME ONE ON ONE! HAVE YOU NO HONOR!?"
By the way, he has on wooden armor and carries a wooden lance. Two gems sparkle in his hair. He also wears a kind of saddlebag-backpack as well.
Do you continue on your way?
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12 d20+11=23 ; Monday August 20th, 2012 11:59:35 AM
Spire slips behind Coer, an easy feat for the slim elf, and uses the cover to cast Mage Armor on Coer. Spire then steps back out with a smirk and mutters, "That sounds like an interesting idea."
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Knowledge - Nature: 23 to determine the strength of the centaur speaking.
Co-DM Cayzle Monday August 20th, 2012 12:34:19 PM
Re Spire's Knowledge check: 23 to determine the strength of the centaur speaking.
Your DM does not think that the skill would reveal levels or classes. However, a clever player might look at the the hints given -- wooden armor, water walk spell, lance, a couple magic items -- and come to his or her own conclusions.
The knowledge check does bring to mind the following centaur facts:
Mounted (Ex): All Centaurs are always treated as mounted, and they can use equipment and combat actions as if mounted. Further, all centaurs are considered to have the Mounted Combat feat for the purpose of meeting feat prerequisites. This ability does not, however, grant the abilities of the Mounted Combat feat.
Centaurs use the same rules as all D&D creatures for natural attacks and attacks with manufactured weapons. As a standard attack, centaurs can make one hoof attack or one weapon attack. As a full round attack, centaurs can make usual weapon attacks and two secondary hoof attacks at -5 to hit. Centaurs can take the Multiattack feat to reduce this secondary attack penalty from -5 to -2. Centaurs can also take a unique Centaur Charge feat:
Centaur Charge [Racial] Benefit: You may charge an opponent even if you do not have a straight line to the opponent. You still must have at least 10 feet of straight line distance to end the charge. Difficult terrain still hinders a charge. A Fighter may take this Feat as a Fighter Bonus Feat.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 15 - HP 19/19() Monday August 20th, 2012 6:26:33 PM
Turning to Sten, Dilantar responds While I am not a healer by vocation, I do have some practical experience gleaned from our little groups encounters so far. I can brew up some potions though if you wish for some. I just ask for the cost of the base materials. Listening to the jeer from the centaur, Dilantar thinks to himself, Oh this will not end well. As the Centaur jumps down and walks on the water, Dilantar realizes there is more than meets the eye to this creature. Seems like he may be stronger than he looks. Based on his equipment, he seems like a druid. I don't think he will be a pushover, but it is up to you if you wish to fight. Dilantar looks through his formula book to see if anything might help in the fight. I can't help alchemically with your fight, if that is indeed what you choose to do. So if you decide to fight, I can only wish you good luck. finishes Dilantar with a smile.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 Monday August 20th, 2012 6:40:32 PM
With a nod to the minotaur, Yel'kno gestures towards the challenging centaur, "The challenge is to you. We'll stop if it's your choice... though I suggest changing the terms of the challenge to at least be on board a ship instead jumping in the water."
(Mark) Coerator AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 32/32 d20+6=12 ; Monday August 20th, 2012 7:06:44 PM "HA! You talk of honour but wish for battle unprovoked. We have more pressing matters to attend to. And besides, what good is honour and victory only to be thrown in the brig for disobeying my Captain. Maybe another time." replies Coer wondering why the centaurs are so ready to fight.
------- sense motive check; 12
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 25/25 d20+5=25 ; Monday August 20th, 2012 11:19:31 PM
Jozhur moves out of his cover to shout at the Centaur.
"Do you think we're stupid. We can't walk on water. If you wish to fight you'd better come up here, you do look to be fit for the slaughterhouse. Otherwise, stop pestering us and we'll be on our way."
Intimidate: 25
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12 d20+12=26 ; d20+12=16 ; d20+12=25 ; Tuesday August 21st, 2012 12:13:35 AM
Spire shares the information he knows about Centaurs, and agrees with Dilantar. He blinks, and his eyes glow blue as he casts Detect Magic while looking upon the challenging centaur.
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Spellcraft (to identify items or spells): 26, 16, 25
Rafe Thornhill 22/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Larien (Eidolon) AC16/14/16 Tuesday August 21st, 2012 2:14:17 AM So many scary voices, just like when I was at the convent--bad place, find a better one, yes, find a better place, Rafe--happy thoughts, only happy thoughts! Rafe remained on his mount, trying to block out all the loud voices.
(Michael) Sten Maschinengewehr AC 15/12/13 - CMD 18 - HP 11/11 Tuesday August 21st, 2012 9:28:13 AM
Sten speaks to Dilanta "Money is not a problem..."
Co-DM Cayzle Tuesday August 21st, 2012 1:43:49 PM
The Lionfish sails away from the centaur ship, to hoots and catcalls from the Taur crew. The captain shouts, "COWARD!" and then walks back to his ship and climbs a rope up to his deck.
Staying on course, it is easy to see that there is land ahead. Seabirds are more common, and from the crow's nest, Kerg thinks he can spot land.
Please make a Perception check, and if you hit a DC20, then Highlight to display spoiler: {You even see a smudge of smoke on the horizon in the direction of the land.}
The centaur ship stays about a mile away, but keeps pace with you. As you get closer to land, the centaur ship tries to go a bit faster, as if to stand between you and the land.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 d20+7=20 ; Tuesday August 21st, 2012 5:59:27 PM
Yel'kno stands at the stern and peers back at the ship that follows them, "They're following us.. and it looks like they don't want us to get in to port... I can't imagine they'd go through all the trouble just over a simple toll.. even an official one. They're up to something..."
And he turns to the crew with a grin, "We go in at speed.. we'll only slow when we absolutely have to. Full sails. Keep a sharp eye out."
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 15 - HP 19/19() Tuesday August 21st, 2012 9:13:51 PM Then just make a list of what you want made and as soon as we hit a port with the right shops, I will make your order. Dilantar then listens as Yel'kno makes his commands. This will be interesting...
(Mark) Coerator AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 32/32 d20+8=17 ; Tuesday August 21st, 2012 9:59:12 PM
"Never a dull day aboard the Lionfish"
Coer sits on a barrel and rests, having been woken from his sleep earlier. He will not return to his quarters as the Centaurs obviously mean to cause more trouble.
(Philip) Kerg Halg AC 14 - CMD 19 - HP 28 d20+7=23 ; Tuesday August 21st, 2012 10:04:29 PM
Kerg watches the distance grow between their ship and the centaur one, realizing he is shifting about excitedly. He stops and settles down, his glance turning back and forth from the ship to their intended direction. Soon he can see a spot on the horizon that isn't just more and more water. There's something else too. A black snake climbing into the sky. He had seen it before when there were storms on his island that lit trees up, or when the sailors who captured him burned what was around them. He didn't know what the dark cloud was called, but he knew what caused it because there were candles on the ship that burned with it.
"Fire! And land!"
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12 d20+4=12 ; Tuesday August 21st, 2012 10:42:56 PM
Spire concerns himself with keeping a silent watch on the centaur ship, too distracted to see the land ahead. (Perception 12)
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 25/25 d20+5=17 ; Tuesday August 21st, 2012 11:12:18 PM
Jozhur keeps an eye on the ship chasing them and grows quite pale at Yel'kno's orders to head into port at full sail.
"I don't feel so well all of a sudden, I hope you know what you're doing, Captain." He tries to ignore the speed at which the ship is moving towards land and keep watch on the Centaurs.
(Michael) Sten Maschinengewehr AC 15/12/13 - CMD 18 - HP 11/11 d20=6 ; Wednesday August 22nd, 2012 9:32:23 AM
Perception 3
Co-DM Cayzle Wednesday August 22nd, 2012 9:57:14 PM
As you approach the shore, you see that there is a fishing village on the coast. The smoke is from the fires the centaurs use to preserve their fish.
You recall that the big ports of Centaur Isle are on the south-west side, and you have approached the north-east side. If you want to get closer to the village, you will have to come close to the centaur ship.
(Mark) Coerator AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 32/32 Wednesday August 22nd, 2012 10:33:27 PM I dont think the village docks will support the Lionfish Captain. Perhaps we should slow and face the Centaurs. Alternativly we could try to out pace them along the coast to a larger port. They will likely have the advantage if we run as they know these waters. muses Coer
"Thoughts everyone?"
Co-DM Cayzle Thursday August 23rd, 2012 5:52:22 AM
[OOC: For a normal fishing village, Coer wold be right about the size of the Lionfish and normal fishing docks. But this is a Taur village. Everything is proportionately bigger.]
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 25/25 Thursday August 23rd, 2012 11:50:19 AM
Jozhur continues to be white in the face and keeps his gaze focused on the Taur ship behind them.
Rafe Thornhill 22/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Larien (Eidolon) AC16/14/16 Thursday August 23rd, 2012 12:29:48 PM "Whats the orders, Captain? Should we make a break for it to a larger town, or dock here?"
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 Thursday August 23rd, 2012 3:16:13 PM
Hmmm.. let them get ahead of us and then we'll turn and make for the other side of the island... With luck we'll get some distance.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 15 - HP 19/19() Thursday August 23rd, 2012 3:20:43 PM Meh I am ready for whatever. Dilantar seems to have lost interest in the fight in favor of studying his formula.
Co-DM Cayzle Thursday August 23rd, 2012 5:21:00 PM
With no real drive to force a confrontation with the centaurs, the party consensus is to seek a different save harbor. It takes a couple days to circle the island. You see other small villages on the shore -- even smaller than the one you have left behind.
Have you gone east or south along the coast? Your kindly DM chooses a direction for you, and declares that you have gone south.
What flag are you flying as you come into port? Is there any indication of a piratical bent?
You come to Fort Stag, on the southwestern corner of the island. It is a busy port, but you are able to sail into the harbor unchallenged and dock at one of the many wharves. You see huge trees behind the docks, so big that buildings shelter under their branches. And these are Taur buildings, so they are already big.
As the crew is tying up, a young centaur trots down the dock to the boat and asks to speak with the captain.
"Your name and ship, please? Merchant or Free-Sail? And your papers?"
If you make a Profession (Sailor) check vs DC12, then Highlight to display spoiler: {Merchant ships are allowed to trade, but pay higher harbor fees -- based on your cargo. Free-Sailors are assessed on the wealth of the gear you carry, and may not trade.}
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 d20+7=12 Thursday August 23rd, 2012 8:46:26 PM
Todays flag is a yellow dot on a field of white. Two black dots are placed just above the middle of the yellow dot, spaced equally apart parallel to the ground while a curving black slash is just below the middle. Something like this
Yel'kno will hand the centaur the ships papers with a smile, "I am Yel'kno, the Captain of the Lionfish. We're here as a merchant vessel."
(Taking 10 on prof sailor)
Diplomacy: 12...
Co-DM Cayzle Thursday August 23rd, 2012 9:18:03 PM
"Excellent," says the centaur. "The standard fee is one part in one hundred of all that you sell here, or a minimum of 50 gold per week."
OOC: Remind your Mentally Deficient DM of the forgery mod you had on those papers, please?
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 25/25 Thursday August 23rd, 2012 11:10:19 PM
+10 from Spire I believe with a +9 aid from Jozhur.
(Philip) Kerg Halg AC 14 - CMD 19 - HP 28 Thursday August 23rd, 2012 11:29:28 PM
Kerg comes down from his perch high on the mast and listens to what the others have to say.
(Mark) Coerator AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 32/32 d20+5=9 ; Thursday August 23rd, 2012 11:31:48 PM
Coer gathers his gear in preparation to disembark, ensuring his weapons are at arms length in case it is discovered the ship is not technically theirs.
(Michael) Sten Maschinengewehr AC 15/12/13 - CMD 18 - HP 11/11 Friday August 24th, 2012 9:37:01 AM
Sten collects his items and follows the party.
Rafe Thornhill 22/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Larien (Eidolon) AC16/14/16 Friday August 24th, 2012 12:39:11 PM
Having nothing else to do, Rafe tags along with the group as they disembark the ship.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 Friday August 24th, 2012 5:52:21 PM
"thank you.." Yel'kno says to the young centaur, "do you know if there is a store in the city that would be interested in trading in magical goods? Or a WLAN outpost?"
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 15 - HP 19/19() Friday August 24th, 2012 6:29:38 PM
((Take 10 on Prof(Sailor) for a 15))
Hmmm...Merchant vessel would be the safer way of doing things, considering I don't think we have personally checked out what cargo we have. Dilantar puts in his leather armor and cloak, and after picking up his pack and donning his goggles, follows the rest of the party. Addressing Coer and Yel'kno when he gets a chance, Dilantar asks Should we maybe look into getting a decent map of the surrounding waters? I am not positive how good our current map is but it would probably be a smart idea to get a local one just in case. Dilantar will also wait on the answer to Yel'kno's question before going to far.
Co-DM Cayzle d20=18 ; d20=13 ; Saturday August 25th, 2012 12:26:01 AM
The centaur hands back the papers and accepts the 50 gp minimum fee -- someone make sure that gold is accounted for!
You find yourself in Fort Stag. Although it was a great military outpost in the Centaur-Minotaur Wars, now it is a metropolis. If, that is, you were to replace the skyscrapers with giant Whistal Trees!
There is a Catacombs branch here, and an outpost for the WLA. Feel free to shop on the Catacombs board. And CC me with any transactions for approval.
At the WLA site, a bored young centaur tells you that to join will cost 2,000 gp each. But she has heard that in the new city of Rum, you can join for free.
(Mark) Coerator AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 32/32 Sunday August 26th, 2012 7:42:12 AM Perhaps we should sell off our loot and divide the gold, before we stock up on supplies" suggests Coer.
And maybe a non-minotaur should do the bartering, given the old misgivings of the Centaurs.
--------------- ooc: I have placed a list of the treasure i know about in a google doc. you all have access to edit it so have a look and if there is anything you want say so IC.
Rafe Thornhill 22/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Larien (Eidolon) AC16/14/16 Sunday August 26th, 2012 3:31:59 PM
Rafe thinks to himself, Dang, I wish I had heard about Rum before, it cost me 2000gp to join the WLA and I'm all full up on training at the moment.
Since Rafe is new to the area and not really good as a barterer, he and his eidolon acts as bodyguards for the Captain--since he too isn't that good at diplomacy and might get into a bind.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 25/25 Sunday August 26th, 2012 10:40:10 PM
"I don't think I need any of that stuff. Everyone take what you want and we'll find a place to unload the rest."
ooc: I did take a masterwork dagger at some point earlier, wasn't the most recent one.
(Mark) Coerator AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 32/32 Monday August 27th, 2012 12:51:38 AM
ooc: Jozhur claimed the dagger from the Crab fight.
(Philip) Kerg Halg AC 14 - CMD 19 - HP 28 Monday August 27th, 2012 1:55:36 AM
Kerg is a little overwhelmed at the number and appearance of the natives on this island. The sights and smells of a community were an assault on senses trained in the wilderness. He felt for sure that he was getting as many weird looks as he was giving. He thought he ought not to run off and seek peace in the trees and instead stays with the group near the darkly skinned pack leader.
(Michael) Sten Maschinengewehr AC 15/12/13 - CMD 18 - HP 11/11 Monday August 27th, 2012 3:12:21 AM
Sten will shop and collect supplies for then set of adventures.
"Does any idea of where we are headed next?"
(Mark) Coerator AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 32/32 Monday August 27th, 2012 7:41:30 AM Rafe, on board you mentioned you were seeking a WLA outpost, are you by chance a member? If so you may be useful in gathering information. I hear the WLA trade in knowledge, and as it turn out we need some questions answered. Perhaps you could make some enquires into the slave trade we have stumbled upon?
Rafe Thornhill 22/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Larien (Eidolon) AC16/14/16 Monday August 27th, 2012 12:13:28 PM "Aye, Master Coerator, I am a member of the WLA and would be most happy to help if I can. What questions have you to put to them and I will try my best to have them answered."
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 Monday August 27th, 2012 1:14:48 PM
"I think we should pay the crew, supply and the ship and perhaps send the elves on their way with some coin in their pocket before we take see to our own needs?" Yel'kno offers as his opinion on the loot, but thinks either way the group needs to head to the Catacombs to liquidate some assets.
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We have loot from the first module we still need to sell too if anyone has that list still? I'll look back in the archive if I get a chance
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12 Monday August 27th, 2012 3:31:34 PM
Upon hearing about the elves, Spire speaks up, saying, "Perhaps they could join our crew. I'm sure if we extend the offer to them, at least one of them would be willing to join us."
(Mark) Coerator AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 32/32 Monday August 27th, 2012 8:26:09 PM "I agree the crew needs payment, even those who sided with Renchild. And the elves may stay on if they know how to sail, else send them on their way with a few gold to get settled." Turning to Tula he asks "can you clarify how much we are to pay the crew?"
"Rafe, pehaps ask if anyone has heard of the arrangement between the shipping guild and the bloodkin to supply elven slaves in exchange for safe passage? From there we need to find out who has authorised this atrocity."
---------- OOC: and a google doc to record quests notes etc, Again you all have access to edit. Quests and notes
Co-DM Cayzle Monday August 27th, 2012 8:27:06 PM
Kerg stays close to Dilantar, who stays quiet and observes.
The party splits up to explore a new town. Some go to the Catacombs, many for the first time. [OOC: feel free to post on that board to place and complete your order in character. That may take a few days or even a week, so not to slow down the game, we'll assume retroactively that you complete your transactions and we can move forward.]
[If you want to shop for anything locally, post here or e-mail me.]
Sten and Coer -- and maybe Jozhur? -- make a bit of an odd grouping, but dwarf and minotaur are willing to brave the depths of the centaur town to make some needed purchases. Tula, the NPC bosun, tells Coer that the ship is low, very low, on general supplies. The duo find that most buildings are a single level, with very wide doors, grouped under huge trees. Many centaurs scowl at Coer. Some spit or mutter an epithet. A few reach fro their weapons. But if Coer offers no word or move that could be taken as a challenge, he escapes with nothing more than an exceptional number of pasture patties to avoid stepping on from the centaurs walking in front of them.
Rafe visits the local WLA branch, a building with a rare second floor -- as it turns out, there are rooms there for visiting two-leggers. He learns that the slave trade is a bit of a misnomer. The trade is in indentures, that is, in contracts for work for a period of years. Usually, an indentured person sells himself to pay a debt or help their family. Usually the indentured servant works for the same person to whom he sells his service. But there is an understated trade in servants, and to some eyes there is little to distinguish this from slavery. And for some poor souls sold into the wrong hands, there is no difference. The more sordid of the houses of Dirt City, the orcs of Izen, and, rumor has it, some of the noble families in Aisildur engage in this trade. The priests of Ga'al, Rafe is told, buy indentures and offer freedom from servitude in exchange for accepting a heartseed and conversion to the God of Domination.
Captain Yel'kno offers the elves a chance to debark here, with a bit of coin for their trouble. They ask if he will remit their indentures. They say they were bound for Rum, they thought, to serve their indentures there for five years. Pirates captured them and their contracts -- unlawfully of course, so their sale to the orcs was illegal, they say. The elves are inclined to go Rum, so that they will not be outlaws.
Spire invites them to join the crew. But they say they can't be crew for the same reason -- that is, because then they would be outlaws -- unless the Captain buys their contracts. They ask if the Captain is headed to Rum?
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 25/25 d20+7=14 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+7=22 ; Monday August 27th, 2012 10:58:51 PM
Jozhur tags along to purchase supplies and dump some unwanted goods. He gives plenty of dirty looks to the rude taurs they run into along the way. He leaves his weapons at his side, unless Coer starts something.
He looks over all the goods they have to sell, trying to determine a fair market price. (Appraise: 14, if needed) Jozhur also racks his brain and talks to locals (without Coer nearby) in an attempt to find an appropriate buyer for the cask of wine. (Knowledge local: 11, Diplomacy: 22)
ooc: I'm ok with the old treasure being open to everyone. It can all be sold as far as I'm concerned, split the coin among all of us, just to make things easy. Jozhur doesn't need anything on that list.
Rafe Thornhill 22/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Larien (Eidolon) AC16/14/16 Tuesday August 28th, 2012 1:59:01 AM
Rafe relays what he's found out about the "slave trade" to Coer and the rest if they're available.
(Michael) Sten Maschinengewehr AC 15/12/13 - CMD 18 - HP 11/11 d20+2=3 ; d20+2=22 ; Tuesday August 28th, 2012 9:25:48 AM
Sten will pick up ship supplies. DM how much gold to top off? Knowledge local: 3, Diplomacy: 22
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12 Tuesday August 28th, 2012 10:48:11 AM
Spire's seemingly cheery demeanor falters as the elves refuse his offer, and he spends the rest of the time rather mopey.
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Spire doesn't need anything from the treasure.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 15 - HP 19/19() d20+11=14 ; d20+11=16 ; Tuesday August 28th, 2012 11:09:13 AM
Dilantar will mainly stay quiet unless he thinks of something he needs other than a map. Turning to Kerg, Dilantar states So Kerg, would you like to wander around town with myself. I don't believe I need anything in particular but if you see something that catches your eye we can probably afford it after we seel off our extra loot. Dilantar will mainly just enjoy being on land again, after such an eventful trip to sea. Hearing the elves' response to spire and Yel'kno, Dilantar has a quite debate with himself, before finally deciding against buying out a contract. While it would be nice to have a manservant again, I probably wouldn't be the safest person to serve. Also, the others and Spire in particular might take offense to it. Dilantar will leisurely wander about town, and occasionally check the local shops for anything of alchemical interest. He also keeps an eye open for rare plants that may or may not be in the area. ((Survival roll of 14 for rare plants, Know(Nature) of 16 to go along with it.))
Co-DM Cayzle Tuesday August 28th, 2012 12:18:09 PM
We need some details on the Lionfish, so here goes:
The ship is 75 ft long and 20 ft wide. Here is the description from the Core Rules:
Sailing Ship: This large, seaworthy ship is 75 to 90 feet long and 20 feet wide, and has a crew of 20. It can carry 150 tons of cargo. It has square sails on its two masts and can make sea voyages. It moves about 2 miles per hour.
However! The Lionfish is a fast vessel! She sails at 4 mph, and carries only 50 tons of cargo with a crew of 20, max. Note that Taurs count as four crew, space-wise. You need a crew of 12 (three per watch) plus captain and first mate to run her all three watches of the day. If you do, you can make 96 miles per day, or 32 miles per watch.
You need a gallon of water per day per person (4 gallons for a taur) -- that's 10 lbs. A ton is 2,000 lbs, so 20 people need 200 lbs of water a day. A ton of cargo in water is 10 days of travel for the crew. Figure food weighs two pounds per person per day. For a crew of 20, that's 40 lbs per day, or 400 lbs per 10 days. Round up for barrels and such, for 2,500 lbs (1.25 tons) of food and water for the entire crew for 10 days.
The Lionfish carries 50 tons of cargo. If you loaded way up with supplies and no trade goods, you could sail out for 50/1.25 = 400 days without reprovisioning.
The problem comes from your current cargo -- 12 elves. They need living space and provisions. Captain Renchild made it work by treating them inhumanely, crushed into a cargo hold and underfed and underwater. If you treat the elves as people, the combination of sleeping space and extra provisions needed get complex.
The "brig," that is, the hold that can be used for people as well as cargo, would take up 20 tons of cargo if filled. Three or four people can sleep there at a time, in about 100 cubic feet of space each. 12 elves (and Kerg and Sten) were packed in there. In shifts, three or four elves can sleep there at a time. That leaves 30 tons of cargo space.
Assuming, per the numbers above, 1.25 tons serves 20 people for 10 days, or 200 people-days, then the remaining 30 tons of space is about the same as 24x200, or 4800 people-days. For the current crew of 10 NPCs, 7 normal PCs, a taur (counts as four), and 12 elves, that's 33 people-equivalents, or 145 days you can travel without reprovisioning. Call it 150 for convenience.
Per the Core Rules, tail rations are 5 sp per pound, or 1 gp per two pounds, and you need two pounds per day, so a day's rations for a single person is 1 gp per day. That makes the math easy! 150 gp plus all the fresh water you can draw from the town's wells will get you, your crew, and the elves 150 day's travel (15,000 miles) in any direction, with no room for trade goods, and no need for reprovisioning.
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For the record, here is the current crew again.
Cato the Carpenter, an expert woodworker, ironmonger, and shipwright. A skilled, though crass and sharp-tongued old human.
Horace, his helper, a goblin youth.
Gaston Grieves, a half-elf fighter, a likeable enough fellow with a quick tongue. A sailor and the master at arms.
Tula, the bosun, who you know well.
Tommy Teeth, a half-orc sailor out of Dirt City, said to be on the run from the House of Sharks.
Pinny Liz, a human sailor with a monkey's skill in the rigging.
John Squint, a quiet gnome sailer with a pet rat -- also serves as the cook.
Sammy Straight (sided with Renchild) a good-looking guy with sun-bleached blonde hair.
Joansie (sided with Renchild) a human with a scar on his cheek
Too-Elt (sided with Renchild) a human with a sullen, vacant look.
Rafe Thornhill 22/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Larien (Eidolon) AC16/14/16 Tuesday August 28th, 2012 7:17:03 PM ooc: makes me think I should become a Venturer so we can make some gold for all our traveling :)
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 Tuesday August 28th, 2012 9:43:13 PM
"I respect your desire to finish your contract. I recently finish my own servitude. We will take you to Rum and, so long as your bond holders will honor your contract in your treatment, we will deliver you so that you may fulfill your debt." Yel'kno says to the elves, "However, until then, if any of you have any skills that might be of use to us on the voyage and would like to help, please let me or the First Mate know and we'll put them to good use."
Yel'kno will also look to perhaps get a couple weeks less worth of provisions and buy a trade goods as well (thinking net zero merchant endeavor)
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OOC: Did we get a total of wages owed that I missed? Also, added the loot from the first module that is left to be sold. Only about 1200 worth. I'm good with splitting the loot 8 ways.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 25/25 Tuesday August 28th, 2012 11:05:22 PM
"Rum sounds good, I'd like to find out more about this WLA when we get there. If we can spare the space, I certainly wouldn't be opposed to taking some goods along. More coin is always welcome."
(Mark) Coerator AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 32/32 Tuesday August 28th, 2012 11:29:29 PM
Looking over the loot to be disposed of, Coer spots something that could be useful.
"Is that a cure potion? It might be handy to keep hold of." he says, pocketing the potion of CLW.
--------------- OOC: last call for selecting loot nw that is all accounted for.
(Philip) Kerg Halg AC 14 - CMD 19 - HP 28 Tuesday August 28th, 2012 11:59:46 PM
Kerg falls into step with Dilantar at his invitation, glancing at the trees every now and then. "I want to go to there," he says eventually. "Our food is dry and not good. I want something red."
(Michael) Sten Maschinengewehr AC 15/12/13 - CMD 18 - HP 11/11 Wednesday August 29th, 2012 12:42:32 AM
Sten agrees, ""Rum as a destination is good, and the potential to make gold is desirable."
Co-DM Cayzle Wednesday August 29th, 2012 10:34:56 AM
Tula reminds you that there are two routes to Rum. The safer, longer route is via Wemic Isle. The shorter, much more dangerous route, is a straight shot from Centaur Isle, that is, the way you came. The shorter route trims about 350 miles off the distance.
Which way will you go?
Also, the ship sustained a lot of damage on the way -- the broken mainmast was only the worst of it. You could easily sink a few hundred gold into the Lionfish to make her really shipshape.
[OOC: I suppose we should create a hit point system for the ship to account for damage, and maybe decrease sailing speed depending on damage. You players may well want to have a conversation in e-mail to finish up the shopping details and account for party expenses. CC us DMs or not as you prefer ... but if you do, we may have useful info to contribute.]
Rafe Thornhill 22/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Larien (Eidolon) AC16/14/16 Wednesday August 29th, 2012 11:32:49 AM
Rafe takes careful note of the business goings on of the port town, perking his interest in becoming a Venturer.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 Wednesday August 29th, 2012 1:19:47 PM
Yel'kno will ask that the ship be repaired back to her former glory.
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Split the loot 9 ways? 1 for each PC and the 9th for the Lionfish (provisions, crew, repair, etc)?
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12 Wednesday August 29th, 2012 3:01:13 PM
Spire also wanders the town, looking for any more elves, a bit dismayed by the others leaving, or perhaps a bookstore.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 15 - HP 19/19() Wednesday August 29th, 2012 5:29:21 PM
((I am cool with splitting between the party(8), and maybe everyone putting a small amount into a "Ship Share" so that we can repair the ship and such. Splitting it 9 ways is...a little strained for my tastes, but if majority rules on it, I wont complain :) Also, I am not claiming anything in the treasure list.))
Listening to Kerg's comment, Dilantar responds Let's make sure there aren't any laws against hunting this close to the city and barring anything of the sort I would like to join you if possible. I agree, we haven't had meat in a while. Dilantar will ask Johzur or Rafe to see if they can find out wether or not Kerg and he would be allowed to hunt near the city as soon as he next sees them about town.
(Mark) Coerator AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 32/32 Wednesday August 29th, 2012 7:48:40 PM Alright, im off to the Catacombs to exchange our loot. When im back i'll give you each your share. I agree that a portion of the money should be put towards ship repairs and upkeep and crew wages, maybe say 1000gp. And some cargo would also be good to minimise our costs back to Rum.
If anyone is not busy perhaps you could scare up some cargo or contracts for shipping?
Tula, what is the current debt to the crew?
--------- ooc: i will sell all remaining items in catacombs once you have your share of the $$$ be sure to go in, take a ticket and buy yourself something shiny
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 25/25 d20+7=25 ; Wednesday August 29th, 2012 11:08:27 PM
As requested by Dilantar, Jozhur takes some time to look into the hunting laws in the area. He will ask passersby (particularly a few non taurs) if needed.
If he learns that hunting is permitted, he will offer to accompany Dilantar and Kerg, "I won't scare any game off, I promise."
ooc: Taking 10 for a 17 knowledge local should suffice. If not, diplomacy of 25 to get the locals to tell me.
Rafe Thornhill 22/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Larien (Eidolon) AC16/14/16 Thursday August 30th, 2012 1:57:39 AM
Giving a salute, Rafe tears down the streets on the back of his eidolon and once again enters the WLA to inquire about local hunting regs for Dilantar and Kerg.
(Philip) Kerg Halg AC 14 - CMD 19 - HP 28 Thursday August 30th, 2012 3:36:27 AM
Kerg doesn't speak against the delay in his running through the wood mostly because he isn't sure what Dilantar means. He figures it is near the same as being in another predator's territory. He crosses his arms in silent frustration and scuffs his feet on the ground, hating the day he had been taken from his home.
Co-DM Cayzle Thursday August 30th, 2012 9:15:18 PM
Rafe takes notes on commerce. This is an active port. Wemics and humans are the main merchants from afar. But he soon realizes he is out of his depth. Watching merchants haggle, he thinks he'd be lucky to get half the prices they command, at least without training of some kind.
Helping Dilantar's query, Rafe asks about hunting at the WLA, and discovers that would-be hunters would likely have to get the permission of the local Stallion, that is, Chieftain, and that hunters would also likely have to hire a local ranger or druid as a tour guide to make sure the right prey was targeted. "Why not just shop at the butcher shop?" asks the helpful WLA leftenant that Rafe meets.
Jozhur asks some locals, and finds out basically the same thing. "Just stay away from the Whistal trees," he is advised. "The druids are protective of them."
Kerg will need this carefully explained to him -- Jozhur, Rafe, and Dilantar do their best.
Spire finds an elf or two in town -- they are rare but not absent. If you approach a stranger, what do you hope to accomplish? Spire also finds a book shop. Looking for anything special? Most of the works are large books, written in Taur, many focused on herbology.
Captain Yel'kno oversees the provisioning and the repairs to the ship.
First Mate Coer visits the Catacombs, where minotaurs are people too. And he asks Tula about the crew's pay. As a very rough estimate, assume a gold piece per day (ask me if you want the math on that). Eight crew earn that much. Tula and Gaston earn five per day. It has been about 30 days since the crew were last paid. So 18x30=540 for the crew for the last voyage.
How much are you spending on provisions? How much on repairs? How much on pay?
Do you take the time for a hunting expedition?
Any other shopping or activities? Did anyone join the WLA? Please remind your DM who the members are, and did you take the chance to train?
(Mark) Coerator AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 32/32 Thursday August 30th, 2012 10:02:39 PM
Coer returns from the Catacombs with a hefty bag of gold to distribute. He swings via the Harbour masters office and pays the remainder of the relevant sales tax (14145.3gp sold so I have removed 141.45gp)
After meeting with Tula and being told that the crew is owed $540 he is of the view that an equal share of the loot is required to pay them to date, for their continuing employment and to restock and repair the Lionfish.
He finds each of the team and asks their opinion, as the gold is theirs as well, and provides them with their requested share.
======== Ooc: ok maths time After the loot has been sold in the catacombs and "sales tax" paid to the city we have a total of 14289gp 5cp.
Split eight ways it is 1786gp 1sp 3cp each, but there is no money left for crew, supplies, cargo etc Split nine ways it is 1587gp 6sp 7cp each, with a healthy amount in the ships safe to pay for its upkeep.
Please take either an 8* share or a 9* share in character so we know how much we have to spend on the ship. Or take a different amount altogether depending on your PC's personality.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 Thursday August 30th, 2012 10:24:25 PM
Yel'kno sees to the repairs and makes a quick visit to the catacombs.
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I'm for the nine way split. Also Yel'kno is going to buy another wand of CLW for the party so more than one of us can heal
(Mark) Coerator AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 32/32 Thursday August 30th, 2012 10:48:09 PM
Coer takes 1/9th of the gold
(Philip) Kerg Halg AC 14 - CMD 19 - HP 28 Thursday August 30th, 2012 11:47:20 PM
Kerg doesn't know what he would possibly use gold for. "It is fine for me if I do not get any. I did not...earn it. It may be pretty but it does not matter to me."
Going hunting doesn't seem to be worth the trouble. These people are every bit as territorial as he thought.
(Mark) Coerator AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 32/32 Friday August 31st, 2012 12:17:27 AM
Captain, may I reccomend 50gp worth of supplies? that will fill one third of the hold and keep the crew and our elven friends sailing for about 50 days or 5000miles. If i remember the charts correctly, rum is less than 2000miles, but given our luck at sea recently, it is best to be prepared.
Coer goes to speak with Cato, the carpenter to see if an estimate can be given on the cost to fully repair the ship.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12 d20+11=27 ; Friday August 31st, 2012 1:10:46 AM
Spire does not approach the elves, altogether too awkward to initiate any conversation. He searches for any particularly obscure books on herbology. (Would History or Nature apply? Either way, 27) If his searches prove fruitful, he'll purchase one or two and show them to Dilantar. He takes 1/9th of the share, more than content with his loot.
(Michael) Sten Maschinengewehr AC 15/12/13 - CMD 18 - HP 11/11 Friday August 31st, 2012 8:19:50 AM
Sten wants to get close to a Whistal tree and inspect it from all sides. If anyone gives him a problem he'll will pull out his special Druid ID card.
I'll take a ninth of treasure. 1587gp
Sten makes a quick visit to the catacombs.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 25/25 Friday August 31st, 2012 12:26:36 PM
Jozhur takes his ninth of the treasure (1587.67gp) and heads to the Catacombs.
(Michael) Sten Maschinengewehr AC 15/12/13 - CMD 18 - HP 11/11 d20+8=10 ; Saturday September 1st, 2012 7:43:29 AM
So what does Sten knows about Whistals? Knowledge (Nature) d20+8=10
Co-DM Cayzle Saturday September 1st, 2012 10:22:17 AM
Coer returns from the Wold-famous Catacombs with a heavy bag of gold, which he parcels out to friends, as well as to the harbormaster, to the crew. and to Tula for ship repairs and 50 days of provisions.
Cato tells Coer that 400 gold will reinforce the mast properly, scrape the barnacles off the hull, reseal the seams, purge the bilge, and rerope the rigging. Coer, if you make a sense motive check vs DC12 then Please Highlight to display spoiler: {You have a hunch that he is overbilling you, but the excess is likely because he wants to do more than is necessary to the ship. He seems to really want it to stand out in every way.}
Kerg gives up his dream of a hunt, at least until he is in a wilder area.
Spire finds a book on the uses of living plants in creating magic items, such that the plants remain alive and must be tended or the item will die. Two examples of such items are given, both wreaths. One, for a druid, grows goodberries. Another, a pair of wreaths, allows telepathy between a humanoid and an animal if both are worn. With this book, you would gain a +2 competence bonus on spellcraft checks to make these items. The book, called "Ivy Arcana" costs 10 gold pieces after a little dickering. The clerk says that such texts are prized when written in Centaur or Druidic, but this one, in Common, has a reputation for being a poor translation from the original, so it is a bargain.
Sten finds himself challenged and then welcomed when he reveals his devotion to Mother Wold. A centaur druid -- a guardian of the trees -- shows him around. "To really appreciate the Whistal, you should spend a few days rooted next to one. They are akin to the sequoia, a small species found in other forests of the Wold. The greatest Whistals are 1,000 feet around, and a mile high. The greengages talk with them and shape them into living homes for the most honored among us. Most centaurs live in their eaves."
Sten does in fact feel that he is seeing one of the natural wonders of the Wold.
Yel'kno and Jozhur declare their intent to visit the Catacombs.
[OOC: Only Rafe is a member of the WLA?
OOC: The new module starts Monday with your departure. I still need to know if you are planning on the longer safe route or the shorter dangerous route. If you are not done shopping, we'll say you finished in time and use retconjuration on your gear.]
(Mark) Coerator AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 32/32 d20+6=18 ; Saturday September 1st, 2012 11:41:49 PM
Coer gives Cato the requested coin from the ships pool. "that much should have the ship looking new again, Cato. Let's see what you can do."
With the ships hold only a third full, Coer will head to the harbor master to see if he can pick up a contract to take cargo to Rum, before the imminent departure.
------- ooc: I am happy to take the longer "safe" route to Rum. What do you guys think?
Rafe Thornhill 22/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Larien (Eidolon) AC16/14/16 Sunday September 2nd, 2012 1:09:04 AM checking in, still pretty sick with a head cold
(Michael) Sten Maschinengewehr AC 15/12/13 - CMD 18 - HP 11/11 Sunday September 2nd, 2012 8:39:47 AM
Sten thinks that we should take the safe route.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 15 - HP 19/19() Sunday September 2nd, 2012 6:24:54 PM
((Safe route is fine.))
Dilantar gathers up his share of the gold and keeps an eye open for anything that might catch his eye regarding alchemical ingredients and books, while waiting to set sale.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 25/25 Sunday September 2nd, 2012 8:08:47 PM
Jozhur returns to the Lionfish wearing a new mithral shirt. He helps with preparing the ship to set sail and seems very happy that the others seem to be leaning towards the safe route.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 25/25 Sunday September 2nd, 2012 8:09:38 PM
Oh, and get better Jim!
(Philip) Kerg Halg AC 14 - CMD 19 - HP 28 Monday September 3rd, 2012 12:06:18 AM
If anyone thinks Kerg's input is worth anything in a decision such as this, he will agree with the safest route.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 Monday September 3rd, 2012 7:53:17 AM
"might as well not press our chances further... Let's take the safe route."
(Michael) Sten Maschinengewehr AC 15/12/13 - CMD 18 - HP 11/11 Monday September 3rd, 2012 8:26:21 AM
Sten believes we should sail.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12 Monday September 3rd, 2012 9:39:22 PM
Spire agrees with using the safe route.
Co-DM Cayzle Monday September 3rd, 2012 10:31:24 PM
Sorry everybody! Turns out we had a break for Labor Day after all! DM Post to come bright and early in the AM.
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