DM James: Slowing Down Map Tuesday December 13th, 2022 9:35:33 AM
It was a route as the defeated boggards all ran as they left their dead on the beach. Five in all had perished at the hands of the luck makers as they stood over the bodies that lay bloodied on the sand.
They came around the bow of the ship so that they could read HMS Vengeance on the side of the boat. Between the two words someone had painted the word Heaven’s, so that read together the title read HMS Heaven’s Vengeance. From over the rail and on the deck above in the fog there was a welcoming red light.
Since the ship hadn't fractured upon grounding they all suspected that something supernatural was at work here.
From over the rail came a friendly face, two in fact if you counted the happy looking mutt whose tongue dangled to one side as pleasant music drifted down from the deck. As you peered up the red bearded one spoke. Some might recognize them as Red Beard and Chunk the three legged dog.
"Come, come. the food is getting cold and you need to get warm." said the pirate in a hearty voice. "We meet again! Some may have heard of me if we haven’t. I'm Red Beard the terrible. Terrible at what you might ask, surviving one might say. I've been cursed to roam this swamp looking for my treasure, but today it seems the powers have set another task for me. Come aboard! Get warm, get cleaned up, sit, eat and tell me the tales of the day. You never know, you might even have some clues as to my booty. I have good news as well since Gargul hisself has released me, but afore I join him I intend to find me treasure. Don't tell hisself but I quite enjoyed lookin' fer me booty. Let us talk and see if you’ve seen it! I’ve warm cabins, hot baths, and food enough to make a fat man full."
Once on board you see that like last year pleasant music drifted up from the hold. As one of you peered down into it you could see a lavish feast was laid out on a table there with the jolly looking red headed pirate already there and seated at the table. Braziers were set about the hold to warm it from the freezing temperatures outside. Above you and hanging from the mast was a lantern with a red light that cut through the fog to the railing. Beyond the rail there was nothing but solid impenetrable fog...Typical.
DM James: DM Carl typically me and my co-dm wing it here taking turns as we can to embellish the scene through the break adding flavor as needed.
Loot: There are five blow guns and 18 darts between the five of the Boggards. Each dart is poisoned. There is also 5 masterwork morningstars made of fossilized wood and metal with driftwood handles. Each boggard is wearing a turtle shell armor equivalent to normal leather. They have no coins, but each carried an assortment of pearls and rare shells.
Spellcraft DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {The Darts have a magical poison with a "Bane" (2d6) enchantment against land dwellers when a Fort Save DC 14 is failed.}
Appraise DC20 Highlight to display spoiler: {The pearls are odd shaped and not very valuable but you think as a whole the pearls and shells would bring 750 gold. As a whole they weigh about 2 pounds. }
Dao (Art P) HP 24/24, AC 19/15, CMB 8, CMD 22 Tuesday December 13th, 2022 10:38:16 AM
OOC: We’ll, it appears Trevor didn’t need rescuing, after all. Dao thought he had been the victim of a malicious spell. Dao will join the others on the ship and look around. He isn’t hungry or thirsty but enjoys the music and camaraderie, but doesn’t lose sight of their goal. “We’re out here seeking a couple lost children. Have you seen them?” He asks.
“Benni” AC 22/12/18. CMD16. HP 24/ 24 Onesimos (SteveK) Tuesday December 13th, 2022 10:59:11 AM
Onesimos lets out a huge sigh of relief. ”Red Beard! You are a sight for sore eyes! Thanks, thanks, and a hundred times thanks for your hospitality once again.”
Benni quickly explains to Dao, Corym, and Talindel that the Luck Makers have met the penitent pirate before: saved their bacon in the Spirit Swamp last year!
He gives a scratch or two to the dog.
DM James: Slowing Down Map Tuesday December 13th, 2022 3:38:50 PM "Children?" Red Beard repeated as he gave the question some thought. "Arrrr, yes. Yer quest. Me tinks if'n dis blasted fog weren't so thick yerred see time outside de rails o' der Vengence is grand slow. A day 'ere and only a second or a minnit passes outside. So, unless yer kids are in a right spot dey will be fine when yer step off on ter der sand. Will ye be needin' a drop off elsewhere like yer did before?" the old pirate asked.
As he spoke invisible servants zoomed about the hold bringing food, drink, and warm damp cloths to clean up with. A barrel with fresh water stood against a bulkhead with a ladle hanging on it, a barrel of wine stood beside that one and a barrel of Woad Beer opposite the first. By the Woad beers stamp you could see it was of the current vintage.
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 53/53 AC25/ T11 / FF 19 Tuesday December 13th, 2022 5:37:11 PM
Isaac smiles as he hears the old pirate call out "Red Beard a dight for sore eyes indeed I was wondering what happened to you after we parted ways."
Talinyl (Levi S) HP 46/46 AC20/T15/F15 CMD20 Tuesday December 13th, 2022 7:47:41 PM
Talinyl lowers his defenses, nodding along slowly. "It really sounds like you spend a lot of time in swamps, Benni." He will observe and follow along with the rest of the party.
Corym, seeing that his fellow adventurers are familiar with the figure relaxes his guard and puts his bow away before going to pick up a blow gun and 5 darts. He says to the group "Man, these things have a pretty nasty poison on them. It'll be fun to use it next time."
“Benni” AC 22/12/18. CMD16. HP 24/ 24 Onesimos (SteveK) Wednesday December 14th, 2022 1:18:46 AM
Onesimos looks askance at his friends before responding to Red Beard. ”I do not think we need transport this time, beneficent sir. Since we don’t know where the children are, we are following their trail, and we might miss them if we jump ahead.”
“I for one would like to use your bath before eating. It wouldn’t do to offend the community with my smell!”
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OoC. Friends, I plan on giving a good rest to the Wold this Yuletide. See you in 2023!
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC17 T17 F14, CMD 12, HP 34/34 d20+6=9 ; Wednesday December 14th, 2022 2:31:02 AM
(Take 10 on Spellcraft to identify the magical poison. With an Appraise of 9 he's not sure on the calue of the pearls and shells.)
Snark works with the others to gather up the goods from our foes. He'll let the air elementals chase down the boggards they can before they disappear.
He climbs the net up to the ship, cursing as he goes about how gnomes are not really built for climbing. He'll have to catch his breath once he's aboard. Then he sees the old pirate.
"Oh, hey Red - can I call you Red? Nice seeing you again. Yer kind to welcome us aboard again, and it's good to know we won't lose no time in our search for them kids. And if you can help us find 'em once we're rested, we'd be much obliged."
"As for a bath, Benni's right. He needs one. I've noticed Elves don't really stink so much as they just get a little musty when they're without a bath. Now Dwarves - they're a whole different matter. But Elves aren't so offensive. But we could all prolly stand to get cleaned up."
"Ooo. That food smells mighty good too!"
Dao (Art P) HP 24/24, AC 19/15, CMB 8, CMD 22 Wednesday December 14th, 2022 8:15:53 AM
Staring, fascinated at the unseen servants, Dao helps himself to a cup of fruit juice if he has it or water if he doesn’t. If there is fresh fruit, he will enjoy some of that as well and a bit of bread. He sits down next to the dog and pets it. Aren’t you a sweet, brave lad,” he says happily. “Say, captain. Is it possible we can borrow your first mate, here, to help us track down the kids?”
DM James: Slowing Down Map Wednesday December 14th, 2022 9:30:10 AM
Fruit juice appeared as soon as Dao looked for it. Mostly the juices available in the Gateway Downs were variations on berry drinks, blueberry, cranberry, raspberry, but these were a strange golden concoctions from the north. Dao approved.
Corym Morhice (Ben V) AC20 T15 F16 CMD20, HP 32/32 Wednesday December 14th, 2022 6:24:47 PM
Corym roams the ship, making small talk with whoever is on board, appreciating the opportunity to rest and recouperate.
DM James: Slowing Down Map Thursday December 15th, 2022 8:45:07 AM
DM James: Just a reminder that everyone is cleared to level up. I'll try to look at each person's PC to approve it during the holidays but it'll be more likely to happen in the new year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!
DM Jon S Map Sunday December 25th, 2022 3:56:12 AM
​OOC: Merry Christmas y'all
“Benni” AC 22/12/18. CMD16. HP 24/ 24 Onesimos (SteveK) Monday December 26th, 2022 7:38:40 AM
Benni PC Sheet ready for review. 6th level Cleric.
“Benni” AC 22/12/18. CMD16. HP 24/ 24 Onesimos (SteveK) Saturday December 31st, 2022 3:50:06 AM
Benni PC Sheet ready for review. 6th level Cleric.
“Benni” AC 22/12/18. CMD16. HP 24/ 24 Onesimos (SteveK) Saturday December 31st, 2022 12:39:05 PM
Benni PC Sheet ready for review. 6th level Cleric.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC17 T17 F14, CMD 12, HP 34/34 Tuesday January 3rd, 2023 2:15:51 PM
(Character Sheet updated to 6th level - Snark is taking his first level in Greenmage)
The little gnome eats his fill, gets a bath and takes advantage of the time-stop like nature of this place to sleep to regain cast spells. He will say to our host, "Say Red, thanks for the food and a warm place to rest. We were looking for a couple of lost kids when we got here. If you could just drop us off by wherever they are or at least point us in their direction, we'd be much obliged."
“Benni” AC 22/12/18. CMD16. HP 24/ 24 Onesimos (SteveK) Wednesday January 4th, 2023 6:46:19 AM
Onesimos nods along with Snark’s words: the comfort and rest found on the repentant pirate’s ship was indeed a blessing. ”I think dropping us off here on the beach is all the further we want to go. The children’s tracks are here, and I don’t want to miss a sign.”
Clean, rested, and fed, the elf is ready with spell, armor, and the Seven Loves of Flower to find and protect the children. And all Heranmar too!
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 47/47 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 48/48AC 18/18/15 Wednesday January 4th, 2023 6:59:23 AM
Teddy and Gore'Thum take the moment to relax (I have leveled)
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