DM Kathy Sunday October 22nd, 2017 9:06:47 PM
[Everybody take 27,200 XP for the previous scene.]
All in all, you decide you've had enough of Dirt City--although Terser did get that swell elephant, and Reggie managed to find another tavern brawl before you departed.
Providing Rill has a Water Walk to spare, you all step off the damaged docks and walk across the harbor to where the Lionfish rides at anchor. Tula is glad to see you.
"Things are pretty tense here," she reports. "Merchants can't dock, which is putting them behind schedule--and of course, nobody really knows what's going on with the war because it's underwater. I'll be glad to get out of here."
Zeoll is keen to return to Market Island, and although Jozhur is a little homesick, you all agree to the Liontaur's plan.
Tula reports that they weren't able to re-provision, since they never did dock, so you'll need to put in somewhere along the coast for fresh supplies. Then you can head for Market Island.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC29/31; HP47+34=81) Sunday October 22nd, 2017 10:35:29 PM
Just before setting out, Zeoll coordinates with his friends to divvy up the loot and sell that which is not desired.
Zeoll is sure that with the magical capabilities aboard, there will be no need to pause for reprovisioning. Create Water and Create Food and Drink will suffice. Rill may even be able to manage a Heroes' Feast?
Then it is time to sail to Market Island!
Rill (MarkB) HP 111/111 - AC 25/15/23 CMD 23 Sunday October 22nd, 2017 11:51:08 PM
Rill is not interested in any specific items. He whips out a Water Walk scroll, and we're all soon back aboard the Lionfish.
"Greetings Tula. I can handle the provision of food and water on the way home."
(Ed) Reggie | AC : 24 / Touch 20/ flat: 20 | HP: 154 / 154 | Rage used 4 /18 d20+19=38 ; Monday October 23rd, 2017 5:18:30 PM
Reggie gives her son a hug when she returns. and starts right away to get the Lionfish underway. trying to tech her son some more on seamanship.
{ooc prof sailor = 38}
(MikeK)Bralin (AC37 / T17 / FF32)CMD 30 - HP 151/151)Sickened, Shld Fth, Entropic Shld, RmvFear, FrdmMvmt Monday October 23rd, 2017 7:10:57 PM
Bralin boards the Lionfish with his typical stoicism. The dwarf has resigned himself to the two truths of his life - he doesn't enjoy sea travel, and he lives on an island.
As the ship sails, Bralin retreats to his corner to work on another figurine.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 20/13/17 -- CMD 19 -- HP 125/125 Monday October 23rd, 2017 7:13:39 PM
Tahni leans by the edge of the railings, watching Reggie play with her son. It's nice to have these quiet moments and appreciate what life brings.
Rill (MarkB) HP 111/111 - AC 25/15/23 CMD 23 Monday October 23rd, 2017 8:04:51 PM
Each evening on the trip home, Rill will conjure a Heroes' Feast. Feeding 14, we can include most of the crew. Since it is conjured, Rill will concentrate to call forth tables, chairs and dishes that will remain appropriately stable on the deck of a sailing ship. This should give the crew something to brag about back in Bonetown. It should also make up for the gruel made by Create Food and Water the rest of the day
DM Kathy Monday October 23rd, 2017 10:17:13 PM Reggie returns to Ky, who is filthy from exploring the Lionfish, and glad to see his Mommie again. He tells you all about his adventures, which you mostly understand. He shows you a short length of rope Cato gave him to practice tying knots. Ky's knots are not really standard, but he's a strong little tyke, so at least he has pulled them good and tight.
Zeoll asks about divvying up the treasure, and Bralin decides he doesn't want the Marble Elephant that badly. Though Terser has also expressed an interest in it.
Rill is able to provide food and drink for the crew, although some of it is pretty bland. Still, that means that Joansie can't actually ruin it, which is a point in its favor.
So, you sail away from Dirt City, making for Market Island. The days are still warm, although summer is waning. You don't have as much wind as you would like, but you have enough to keep moving. Still, it may take a bit longer to get where you're going.
And...what are you going to do when you get there? Do you have a plan?
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC29/31; HP47+34=81) Monday October 23rd, 2017 11:48:48 PM
Zeoll will definitely use his time for crafting his Horn of Valhalla. [OOC: Kathy, how many days of crafting can Zeoll credit to his account both coming and going in this module?]
As for the coming Market Island approach, Zeoll hopes to use this encounter to deal with as many slavers as possible. That means trying to strike on a market day. Anybody have any ideas on how to make that happen?
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 172/172, DR 1/-] (25% no crit, rage 30/30, channel 5/5) d20+6=22 ; Tuesday October 24th, 2017 12:30:44 AM
Seeing as there is no other interest in the elephant, Terser takes it and pockets it. Then he thinks about what he knows about animals and wonders if elephants can swim.
knowledge nature 22
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 20/13/17 -- CMD 19 -- HP 125/125 Tuesday October 24th, 2017 6:42:02 AM
With the fresh sea air in her lungs, Tahni can't help but feel invigorated.
She finds a place to sit cross-legged on the deck and writes some quick notes in her journal. Mostly about events from the past few days, the party, and her thoughts for the future.
(Ed) Reggie | AC : 24 / Touch 20/ flat: 20 | HP: 154 / 154 | Rage used 4 /18 Tuesday October 24th, 2017 5:41:32 PM
As always when at sea, Reggie keeps lookout for bloodkin ships. and does her duties as a swabbie on deck or even in the rigging. she takes what time she can with her son.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 172/172, DR 1/-] (25% no crit, rage 30/30, channel 5/5) Tuesday October 24th, 2017 5:49:44 PM
Terser joins Tahni on the deck, asking about her journal and comparing it to Sam's. Does she record her own thoughts? Tales of their adventures? What has she learned from her reflections?
Rill (MarkB) HP 111/111 - AC 25/15/23 CMD 23 Tuesday October 24th, 2017 6:36:53 PM
Rill will approach Zeoll during our voyage home.
"Zeoll, I need your help. I would like to entrust you with this." He hands the liontaur an ornate statuette of Gargul about 6 inches tall.
"If we are separated, and you either you need my help or I need yours, you can break this and say 'Rillett,' and I will be instantly transported to wherever you are if we are on the same plane. This was expensive to make, so please do not break this lightly."
Later, he will offer to the rest of the Black Lions, "I can create for any of you an item that will instantly transport you to either the Lionfish, or to Portside House in Bonetown. This is an expensive item - you will have to pay about 1,500 gold for this to be made. Perhaps we should all have them. Any interest?"
"Regarding our destination, going to Market Island before returning to Bonetown is fine. But we really should think of a better name for that place. How about Tersertopia!"
(MikeK)Bralin (AC37 / T17 / FF32)CMD 30 - HP 151/151)Sickened, Shld Fth, Entropic Shld, RmvFear, FrdmMvmt Tuesday October 24th, 2017 7:24:55 PM
Bralin expresses interest in Rill's offer. Being able to get out of an inescapable situation seems extremely prudent, especially to one trapped in the Ice Vein for a year.
As Zeoll asks his question, Bralin recalls the man there made mention of when he expected ships. The dwarf tries to remember the duration, and then work that into the number of days the Black Lions have been away.
DM Kathy Tuesday October 24th, 2017 10:39:47 PM Zeoll spends more time working on his horn. [You had a total of 20 days to work on it.]
Rill has also been busy crafting, and gives Zeoll a little statue. He offers the rest of the crew items that will get them out of sticky situations--but they have to chip in for the cost because the things are kinda pricey.
Tahni makes notes in her journal, and Terser discusses them with her. Terser is also wondering about his new elephant, and whether elephants swim. In fact, they do.
Bralin tries to remember when ships arrive at Market Island. From what you remember, there wasn't a specific schedule. Ships would arrive, and when "enough" ships had gathered, there would be a sale and auction. It wasn't really clear what constituted "enough," or how long they would wait. Really, you could be anywhere in their irregular cycle.
Reggie spends time on the deck and in the rigging. You find that Ky loves being up in the rigging, and seems to have no fear of heights. "Up high, up high!" he chants, then giggles when you swing him aloft.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC29/31; HP47+34=81) Wednesday October 25th, 2017 12:00:09 AM
OOC: UGH! Missed deadline by NINE SECONDS!
Zeoll thinks the same strategy may be a winner. Charm the market runners, wait until enough slavers have arrived, and then slaughter the evil ones and strip all other slavers of all they own!
(Brock) Jozhur AC24 (Current AC: 28) / Touch 17/Flat 17--CMD 27--HP81/105 ---------Shadow companion: 53/53 HP Wednesday October 25th, 2017 1:39:30 AM
Jozhur expresses interest in Rill's items, suggesting maybe we have each have one for both the 'Fish and our house.
He helps with getting the Lionfish to the destination.
------------------------------------ ooc: Jozhur also expressed interest in the elephant, more so as a party item. I can hold it and take it out of my share of treasure if you'd like.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 20/13/17 -- CMD 19 -- HP 125/125 Wednesday October 25th, 2017 6:09:55 AM
Tahni pulls the journal a little closer to her "It's just ramblings, really. Nothing like the encyclopedia that Sam was writing. Just my thoughts." She isn't ready to share it just yet, but Terser catches glimpses of various sketches - including a very rough one of him.
She puts it back in her kit and nods to Zeoll "I may be able to help make some of your charm spells work more effectively. What if I was to cast a Mind Fog spell? That would help, right?"
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC29/31; HP47+34=81) Wednesday October 25th, 2017 10:39:19 AM
Zeoll LOVES Mind Fog!
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 172/172, DR 1/-] (25% no crit, rage 30/30, channel 5/5) Wednesday October 25th, 2017 5:07:27 PM
"Didn't your mother warn you about the dangers of drugs, Zeoll?"
Terser asks this, thinking Mind Fog sounds like some illicit concoction, while sitting back and taking swigs from his flask of rum.
(Ed) Reggie | AC : 24 / Touch 20/ flat: 20 | HP: 154 / 154 | Rage used 4 /18 Wednesday October 25th, 2017 5:20:17 PM
Reggie, taking note of Ky's like of the rigging, teaches him all about rigging. you are gonna make a great Captain some day.
overhearing a little of the conversation about mind fog, I wonder if that would really work on some people, they are already in a fog. she mutters not really intended to be heard.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC37 / T17 / FF32)CMD 30 - HP 151/151)Sickened, Shld Fth, Entropic Shld, RmvFear, FrdmMvmt Wednesday October 25th, 2017 9:19:55 PM
Bralin watches Ky play in the rigging, then settles down and works his stone.
After many days, the dwarf has fashioned a fist sized figure of a lion springing in an attack. He whistles to Ky, waves him over, and offers him the gift.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC29/31; HP47+34=81) Wednesday October 25th, 2017 9:22:46 PM
Zeoll tries to get his friends to think strategically. "So, shall we apprroach with stealth, like we did beforre? Maybe with even morre stealth now? We can even spy on the place frrom afarr, then Wind Walk in on a Marrket Day to catch many slaverrs by surrprrise."
DM Kathy Wednesday October 25th, 2017 10:56:04 PM
Your journey continues. Tahni has some suggestions about combat tactics, which Zeoll approves of. Jozhur and Terser are both sold on the merits of the Marble Elephant, but which of them should it belong to? Or should it be a general party treasure?
[OOC: The description doesn't specify, but I'd say it returns to statue form wherever it was when it got "killed." So if it was on the water, it would sink. Given your team's ability for divination and summoning, however, that should be a minor inconvenience.]
Reggie is pleased with Ky's fearlessness in the rigging. Bralin whittles a stone lion for the lad, who grasps it eagerly in a chubby fist. "Rawr!" he cries, waving the lion about. "Rawr! Rawr! I gonna eat you!"
As you get closer to Market Island, you begin to think about strategy. Do you just want to sail up to it as you did before? Or do you want to stop at a distance and spy on the place for a while?
Rill (MarkB) HP 111/111 - AC 25/15/23 CMD 23 d100=20 ; Wednesday October 25th, 2017 11:43:04 PM
"I say we make the elephant Air Walk and a couple of you could do some aerial reconnaissance. Not very stealthy but very, very cool."
"But first, let's see if we can find out what's going on over there."
Rill will cast Divination, asking, "Who is on the island besides Drigka and Kunda?"
(84% chance of sucess - rolled a 20 - success!)
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 20/13/17 -- CMD 19 -- HP 125/125 Thursday October 26th, 2017 8:31:35 PM
Tahni stands next to Rill, keen to hear what he learns from the divination
(MikeK)Bralin (AC37 / T17 / FF32)CMD 30 - HP 151/151)Sickened, Shld Fth, Entropic Shld, RmvFear, FrdmMvmt Thursday October 26th, 2017 9:59:36 PM
Bralin allows himself a smile as Ky seizes the toy. Then, its back to business.
The answer to Zeoll's queries depend greatly on the answer to Rill's divination. And so Bralin waits.
(Brock) Jozhur AC24 (Current AC: 28) / Touch 17/Flat 17--CMD 27--HP81/105 ---------Shadow companion: 53/53 HP Thursday October 26th, 2017 10:00:04 PM
Jozhur smiles at Ky's playing in the rigging and with the wooden lion, "He's going to be a handful, Reggie".
He bursts out laughing at Rill's idea, "I'm sure a flying elephant would turn a few heads. Dismissing the air walk while the beast is over their encampment would be interesting."
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 172/172, DR 1/-] (25% no crit, rage 30/30, channel 5/5) Thursday October 26th, 2017 10:01:04 PM
"Do we have a disguised sail we can fly to let us blend in with the pirates?"
DM Kathy Thursday October 26th, 2017 11:59:39 PM Rill casts a Divination spell and asks Who is on the island besides Drigka and Kunda?
I'm going to give that to you, and assume you asked Dirgka and Rab. Kunda was the name of Zod's giant snake companion.
In answer, you get a list of about 20 names, none of which you recognize.
[b]Terser asks if you have another sail you can use to disguise your intentions, but you don't have one aboard. Whether one could be magicked up is a question for the casters.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 20/13/17 -- CMD 19 -- HP 125/125 Friday October 27th, 2017 4:32:17 AM "If it's just to sail in, I could cast a Silent Image spell and use an illusion to make it look like a different sail" Tahni offers "But as soon as I stop concentrating the illusion disappears"
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 172/172, DR 1/-] (25% no crit, rage 30/30, channel 5/5) Friday October 27th, 2017 3:47:21 PM Too bad you can't teach one of the cabin boys some magic. He could hold the spell while we went to the island. I suppose we can always approach from the back again.
Rill (MarkB) HP 111/111 - AC 25/15/23 CMD 23 Friday October 27th, 2017 3:52:39 PM
"Let's disguise the sail as Terser and Tahni suggest. Then, we go ashore bold-as-you-please and find out who's on our new island."
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC29/31; HP47+34=81) Friday October 27th, 2017 8:30:42 PM
Zeoll is on board with that. At the very least, a couple hundred Arcane Marks should suffice to change the look of the sails.
(Ed) Reggie | AC : 24 / Touch 20/ flat: 20 | HP: 154 / 154 | Rage used 4 /18 Friday October 27th, 2017 8:41:27 PM
Reggie smiles a Johzur's comment, "you sound like your offering to help, not that I would mind such an offer" she adds with a mischievous grin.
(Brock) Jozhur AC24 (Current AC: 28) / Touch 17/Flat 17--CMD 27--HP81/105 ---------Shadow companion: 53/53 HP Friday October 27th, 2017 9:07:16 PM
"Oh, I'm sure I could find all kinds of trouble to get him into. Of course I'll help, I could use a little minion."
At the mention of changing the appearance of the sails, Jozhur chimes in, "Hey, I can do that too!" He concentrates for a moment and the a large skull and crossbones appears on the sails. "Something more permanent would be better, though".
ooc: Jozhur can also cast silent image.
Rill (MarkB) HP 111/111 - AC 25/15/23 CMD 23 Saturday October 28th, 2017 6:56:20 PM
Rill looks at Zeoll. "Wait. Your plan to disguise our ship is to write 'Zeoll' on the sail about a million times?"
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC29/31; HP47+34=81) Sunday October 29th, 2017 11:29:09 AM
"In rred ink, frrom farr away, it's like paint!"
(MikeK)Bralin (AC37 / T17 / FF32)CMD 30 - HP 151/151)Sickened, Shld Fth, Entropic Shld, RmvFear, FrdmMvmt Sunday October 29th, 2017 2:48:19 PM
Bralin would much rather sail in under a disguised than fight through that jungle again.
DM Kathy Sunday October 29th, 2017 8:29:39 PM
You hit on the idea of disguising your sail with an illusion, then sailing to Market Island as bold as you please. Both Jozhur and Tahni can cast Silent Image, though they would need to keep concentrating on the spell to make it effective.
Zeoll suggests a whole bunch of Arcane Mark, prompting Rill to ask whether the sail would just say "Property of Zeoll" over and over again. Which is ridiculous; obviously it would say "Property of Zeollco, Inc."
Tula points out that nobody on Market Island actually saw the Lionfish, so painting over the name would probably be good enough. Of course, if you want to make the sails look different, you can do that, too.
You get your disguises in place and sail toward the island. As you approach, you can see two fairly good-sized ships tied up at the docks. One Reggie recognizes as a Bloodkin ship.
(Ed) Reggie | AC : 24 / Touch 20/ flat: 20 | HP: 154 / 154 | Rage used 4 /18 Monday October 30th, 2017 5:28:30 PM
Reggie tenses up some as she points out the bloodkin ship.
"That ship will be a problem, and I would prefer to see it at the bottom of the harbor than offer them any kind of mercy."
(MikeK)Bralin (AC35 / T15 / FF29)CMD 30 - HP 151/151) Monday October 30th, 2017 7:30:52 PM
Bralin glances over at the vessel Reggie points out.
"We can do that," he replies to her request.
DM Kathy Monday October 30th, 2017 8:41:24 PM Reggie points out the Bloodkin ship, and Bralin agrees it is a problem.
"Am I sailing right up to the dock?" Tula asks. "Or are we standing off the far side of the island like we did last time?"
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC29/31; HP47+34=81) Monday October 30th, 2017 11:23:04 PM
Zeoll looks to his friends for a consensus. Sail right up? Or water walk or wind walk in?
And do we want to lay in wait for more slavers, or just take the one that are here now out? He's inclined to kill and capture slavers, but leave the ships moored so that if others sail in, they will not think anything is amiss.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 172/172, DR 1/-] (25% no crit, rage 30/30, channel 5/5) Tuesday October 31st, 2017 12:18:19 AM
Terser agrees with Zeoll's assessment. If they are to sink the bloodkin ship, ther can be no Trace to warn off the other slavers. Best to leave it moored and draw the others in. Though it may be a good idea to get onto the ship and take out the crew so they can't escape. Maybe just slash the sails and break the rudder and oars.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 20/13/17 -- CMD 19 -- HP 125/125 Tuesday October 31st, 2017 7:27:24 AM
Tahni looks around, trying to gauge the time of day and weather. She's looking for ways that might conceal the party's approach.
Attacking those on the ship without actually sinking it is a good idea. She nods to Terser.
(Ed) Reggie | AC : 24 / Touch 20/ flat: 20 | HP: 154 / 154 | Rage used 4 /18 Tuesday October 31st, 2017 8:09:33 AM
Reggie appears annoyed that they suggest to leave it.
"I say sink her, I don't care what you guys think. they need to be sure they know there is no refuge here anymore. We cannot take on them everyday till they are gone. "
"Look, I was a slave under their thumb, That ship is going under." Reggie seems pretty adamant that she intends to destroy that ship as well as its crew.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC29/31; HP47+34=81) Tuesday October 31st, 2017 2:28:14 PM
Zeoll asks Reggie if she can wait to sink the ship, even if just a few days or a week. If not, okay, it sinks, but it has to go all the way under, so no sign of the wreck remains visible.
The liontaur agrees -- no mercy for elfbloods. But we have to be careful! There are surely slaves on board, and we do not want to accidentally kill innocents. That would not be cool. Can anyone detect evil? Zeoll can always summon an archon to sense the evil in those who surrender or are otherwise captured.
Do we wind/water walk in, or sail the Lionfish to dock?
(Brock) Jozhur AC24 (Current AC: 28) / Touch 17/Flat 17--CMD 27--HP81/105 ---------Shadow companion: 53/53 HP Tuesday October 31st, 2017 5:08:24 PM
Jozhur ponders the situation a moment before chiming in, "Whatever we do with that ship, I think we should dispose of any Elf-Bloods on board. It's possible one of them could recognize the Lionfish, I would hate to leave the crew, and Ky, here unprotected. We can clear out any Elf-Blood on board and check the hold for slaves. As Terser said, we can disable the ship for now, then either capture or sink it later."
He tries to remember the layout of the island. Would the docks be visible from the market area? Jozhur offers to sneak aboard should it be necessary.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 172/172, DR 1/-] (25% no crit, rage 30/30, channel 5/5) Tuesday October 31st, 2017 6:29:06 PM
"How big can you make an arcane mark, Tahni? That could last us until we no longer need the surprise. We could sail right up to the side of that ship and Rill can hop us over. We would have to take out anyone capable of signaling pretty quick though."
Rill (MarkB) HP 111/111 - AC 25/15/23 CMD 23 Tuesday October 31st, 2017 6:50:12 PM
Rill is a bit shocked. "What has gotten into you all? Under what authority do we kill first and ask questions later? I have no problem defending ourselves or killing those that threaten others, but I caution you to not treat killing and death so lightly.
"For it is written, 'Do not be quick mete out death, always giving due consideration to the need for that death and the possible need for that life.'
"As for our approach, I do worry about puttin the Lionfish and her crew or Ky at risk. Let's instead sail around to the other side and approach as we did before. That way we can find out what's going on before you all start slaughter everything in sight."
If we do so, Rill will cast Water Walk to let us get from ship to shore.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC35 / T15 / FF29)CMD 30 - HP 151/151) Tuesday October 31st, 2017 6:52:48 PM
"What is an Elf-Blood?" Bralin asks. Obviously, his comrades ran into this group prior to his joining them. The dwarf feels the need for a quick summary.
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