-Stolen Ships-

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Badon
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-Stolen Ships-

Post by Badon »

Today in Terris is the Night of day 8 of Awakenings of the year 502

Praetorian comes out of hiding
Praetorian says 'Hello, friend.'
Praetorian gives a quick grin.

You say "Hello" to Praetorian.
Badon asks 'How goes it?'

Praetorian asks 'Goes well. And with you?'

A bell rings out over the Port of Devardec, signalling the change of the guards there......the soldiers of Devardec pause to talk as they exchange duties, the men retiring for the day reporting that not much of consequence occurred during their watch.


Stryph ponders on the problem for a moment.
Stryph asks 'Some movement or changes in Dev today?'

Bidding each other goodbye, the newer guards take up their watch over the harbour side and the ships docked there.


Badon looks pensive.

Suddenly, the guards find themselves surrounded, not by the normal sailors and merchants that frequent the docks......but by several rough looking men - each one armed with long razor sharp daggers. They reach for their swords....alas, their hands are stilled by the feel of cold steel at their back.


Stryph [151] Shouts Any plan on investigating these new individuals?

Stryph ponders on the problem for a moment.

Zanza [40] Shouts I am on my way to take a look

A short time later, two heavily laden merchant ships being to make their way out of the harbour...


Zanza charges in from the west upon a magnificent mottled stallion.
Zanza charges to the east, spurring the war stallion to a fast gallop.

As they head out into sea, the Flag of Devardec is lowered from their masts... and raised instead...is a Black Flag with a Sea Serpent crest upon it - the Flag of Gallowhaven and the Corsair Duke.


Witnesses to the deeds within the harbour head into the city - informing any guards they see...
...of the theft of the ships within the harbour.


Zanza charges to the south, spurring the war stallion to a fast gallop.

Your brow knots into a frown.
You shout 'Gah! This attack on Devardec will not stand.'

Kashdem [4] Shouts What's the noise?
Stryph [151] Shouts As of yet the Harbor and Port Road are clear.

You shout 'Two vessels of Devardec have been seized, from under our very noses.'

Kashdem enters from the south

Praetorian stretches like a sleepy cat.
You see Kashdem start to peer about.

Zanza [40] Shouts Checked near the flag ship and nothing there either

Praetorian looks to the Dwarf.
Praetorian says 'Hello there.'
Kashdem says 'Hello.'
Kashdem puts her sword away with a hint of awkwardness.
Kashdem puts her Broad Sword in her backpack

A huge War Galleon is spotted on the southern horizon, bearing down on the two merchant vessels...


Praetorian extends his hand. 'Prae's the name.'
Zanza salutes Praetorian.
Praetorian nods at Zanza.

Kashdem says 'Kasha'

Kashdem looks around.

Badon says 'We should do something about this...'

Kashdem asks 'Ships?'
Kashdem peers at you, looking for a vital clue.
Kierra enters from the south

Badon says 'There were valuable cargoes of fine cloths, salt, coal, flax, oak and victuals aboard those ships.'
Badon says 'Not to mention the loyal crewmen'
You give a nervous cough.

Praetorian rubs his chin as in deep thought.

Stryph [151] Shouts South Seas, is currently clear as is Southern Nirm Forest

You nod your head at Kashdem.

Stryph [151] Shouts And nothing found at the mouth of the River Yare near the Harbor master. Where they have gone I haven't the slightest

Badon says 'I'm told they raised a Pirate flag. One with a sea serpent crest upon it.'

Zanza gives a thoughtful "Hmm..."

Stryph continues to pursue the ships along the southern coast, but they eventually disappear from view into.... the mists that hang over the southern sea.


Zanza says 'Told my GM how defend the docks. I am going to have to take a look'

Meanwhile, adventurers gather within Devardec plaza, seemingly perplexed by the day’s events...


Stryph flies atop a huge Black Wyrm from the north, on a Black Wyrm captured from the Elves of the Deep!
Stryph says 'Slave ships hurt...'
Kierra gives a thoughtful "Hmm..."
Stryph starts to mutter things towards you.

Badon says 'I suggest we give chase.'

Praetorian rubs his chin as in deep thought.
Zanza asks 'Where did you run into them Stryph?'

You shout 'I am heading to the Sea Wolf. Those stout of heart and generous of spirit are welcome to join me.'

Kashdem begins to shiver.
Kashdem asks 'On the ocean?'
Kashdem leans towards you to listen.
Stryph is now following Badon
Kashdem is now following Badon
Praetorian is now following Badon
Zanza is now following Badon

You shout 'The ship is docked near the east gate of Devardec.'

You hear Stryph chant strange words of magic...

Kierra is now following Badon
Kashdem says 'I don't exactly float.'

Kierra UNPACKs her Strongly Blessed Engraved Composite Bow

Badon says 'Hold yer breath Kashdem, you'll become more buoyant.'
You give a quick nod.
Kashdem says 'Thanks.'
Kashdem gives a quick smirk!
Badon
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-Aboard the Sea Wolf-

Post by Badon »


______ a short time later...._____


Upper Deck of the Flagship of Devardec
The wooden deck has been swabbed and the lines are neatly stowed
in their proper places. Small catapults line each side of the upper
deck. A way up leads to the crow's nest. The many sails are neatly
trimmed and taut with the wind. A plaque is on one bulkhead.
Obvious Exits: North South SouthWest Up

You rub your chin, deep in thought.

Poop Deck on the Flagship of Devardec
The captain's wheel is back here on the poop deck. Catapults line
either side, making a total of six catapults on the large ship, two
on the bow, two abeam, and two on the stern. They can be heard
all around, their loud booms causing the ship to tremble.
Obvious Exits: North Down


Badon asks 'So, any experienced sailors here?'

Stryph snorts like a mad bull.
Kashdem looks down at herself with widened eyes before visibly steeling herself.
An unseen force sniggers at you.
Zanza says 'I know my way around a ship'

You nod your head at Zanza.

Kashdem says 'Not a bit, but I have clever fingers if someone tells me what to do.'
Praetorian comes out of hiding
Praetorian says 'I....'
Praetorian says 'Am terrified of boats and water.'
Praetorian grins at you.

Stryph says 'Sound like peasant work. '
Stryph starts to mutter things towards you.

You rub your chin, deep in thought.

Badon says 'Very well Zanza. Looks like you would serve well as Captain, ahem, acting Captain for this voyage.'

Zanza blinks.

Stryph says 'Best I can do is assist anyway magically. As for the manual labors of this ship. That is up to everyone else.'
Stryph UNPACKs his Sceptre of Essence Theft

Badon says 'I shall act as navigator if that suits. I have little experience in crewing and running a ship. '


Kashdem turns her eyes toward the rigging. Her eyes narrow in fascination at all of the ropes.

You see Badon reach into his cloak, unbuttoning a hidden pocket and pulling forth a leather bound satchel of sorts.

Zanza walks over to the Captians wheel touching it with a smile

Badon undoes the bindings of the satchel and rolls it flat over the deck - revealing a large of the lands.


Badon says 'We need to head southward initially Zanza, until we've cleared the south-eastern corner of Norland... then westward...'

Stryph stretches like a sleepy cat.
Stryph says 'Seems like a sound plan.'


Zanza says 'Someone makes sure the catapults are secure. '

Badon looks over at Stryph; "And fair enough Stryph. I'm sure we'll have need of your skills when we catch those ships.."

Praetorian stretches like a sleepy cat.
Kashdem exclaims 'Now that I can do!'
Zanza says 'If someone is good at climbing get high and keep an eye on the horizon'
Kierra suddenly fades into view
Stryph greets Kierra heartily.
Kierra nods at Stryph.
Kashdem pulls her eyes from the ropes and trundles off to see to the large engines.
The makeshift crew begin to prepare the Sea Wolf for a voyage at sea...
Kashdem has separated from the group
Kashdem moves to the north
Zanza spins the wheel hard


Kierra adjusts her clothing.
Kierra has separated from the group
Kierra moves to the north

Badon staggers a little as the ship begins to drift off from the coast.

Zanza lands back down on the ground
Zanza says 'Badon, you said South then west right'

Kierra [135] Shouts Oh good, there is a suitable crow's nest on this thing..

Zanza begins to turn the wheel of the Sea Wolf, directing the prow of the ship away from the coast...


Kashdem [4] Shouts Everything's nice and snug on deck!

Stryph ponders ways to slow the enemy ship if it comes into sight, thinking of blizzards and lightning storms.

A clanking sound is heard from the aft of the ship as the anchor chain begins to drag behind the vessel..


Stryph chuckles away.
Praetorian looks away from you and swallows hard.

Stryph asks 'Perhaps we should raise the anchor?'
Zanza slaps his head " Someone get that anchor up"
Stryph sits down.

Kashdem [4] Shouts What's that sound?

Badon says 'Bit keen to get out to sea there, Captain...'

Zanza says 'Sorry little larger than a fishing ship'

Stryph nods at Zanza.
Praetorian blinks a few times before bending over, putting his hands on his knees.

Zanza says 'Prae, you dont like the water come take the wheel for a sec so we can get the anchor up'
Stryph says 'Don't you get sick...'


Praetorian gives out a terrible groan.
Praetorian nods.

You see Badon approach the capstan at the side of the ship.
Praetorian walks over to the wheel, placing his hands on the peg-thingies.

Stryph asks 'Would you prefer to be levitated?'

Badon braces himself against the capstan, attempting to turn it..

Kashdem enters from the north
Stryph asks 'It may help avoid the need for sea legs?'


Zanza sprints to the aft crank and starts to reel in the anchor

Badon strains against the peg-thingies...

Stryph says 'I forget... you seem to still have a null field or anti magic about you.'

Kashdem exclaims 'Are there gears on this thing? It's clattering like a limping clock!'
Praetorian nods at Stryph.

Stryph says 'Guess you'll just have to deal with being sick.'

Zanza locks the anchor into place, shaking his head in disappointment that he fogot something so simple


With Praetorian, Badon and Zanza straining against the 'peg-thingies' of the capstan....
...the anchor is swiftly raised to the deck of the Sea Wolf and the Flagship gets underway.


Stryph chuckles away.

Kashdem's shoulders stop being quite so scrunched when the noise stops.

Badon says with authority, "Peg-thingies. Sailors term"

Praetorian grips the wheel's HANDLES, white-knuckling it.

Badon nods to Praetorian conspiratorially.

Stryph grins at you.

Kashdem pens a note.

Zanza looks up to the sky
Stryph says 'Perhaps a bucket for Praetorian would help...'

Badon says 'Perfectly good sea there'

Stryph says 'And if we are going to catch them, you lot may want to add a bit more canvas.'
Zanza walks back to the Wheel taking it in hand.

Badon gestures over the gunwhale.

Praetorian nods.
Zanza says 'Who has their legs? '

Badon looks Stryph over carefully, "Are you sure you don't know about sailing?" he asks.

Praetorian steps away from the wheel
Stryph says 'I never said I don't know anything about sailing. Just think its peasants work.'

Zanza thanks Praetorian for all the help.
Kashdem asks 'How do I add canvas?'
Kashdem leans over to Zanza to listen.
Kashdem lands back down on the ground

The silver moon 'Zanus' is at its apex across the land of Terris
The star constellation of Charros the Guardian dominates the night sky

Stryph says 'I would start with the staysails.'
Stryph says 'The big ones in the middle'

Zanza steers the ship southward, heading along the coast of Norland....
Stryph says 'So long as you have your course'
Kashdem heads toward the big sails in the middle and studies the ropes.
Stryph says 'Otherwise if you want a bit more control the fore and aft sails work.'
Zanza nods at Stryph.
Zanza says 'Since I know the workings Stryph take the wheel. you do know directions im guessing'
Kashdem says 'Right but-'
Stryph says 'If Zanza cannot control the ship with the rudder, you must deal with the fore and aft quickly'

Badon kneels on the deck, staring at the chart spread out before him.

Stryph lets out a deep sigh.
Kashdem asks 'How do I make them bigger?'
Stryph nods at Zanza.
Stryph says 'As you wish'
Kashdem peers at the sails.

Badon lands back down on the ground

You see Badon get up, straining a little as he rubs at his back. He walks to the side of the ship...

Zanza has separated from the group
Zanza charges to the north, spurring the war stallion to a fast gallop.

Stryph steps over to take hold of the wheel looking to Badon for further directions as to their course.

Kashdem has separated from the group
Kashdem moves to the north
Zanza charges in from the north upon a magnificent mottled stallion.
Kashdem enters from the north

Badon stares out over to the coast of Norland, then speaks, "Not long now, and we can turn westward..."

Stryph nods towards you.
Stryph says 'Just keep me informed. I know not these waters or their dangers'
say we are making good pace, but, those ships do have a head start.

Badon says 'We are making good pace, but, those ships do have a head start.'

Zanza says 'Kashdem, sorry Come north and help me tie off the sails'

Despite their earlier difficulties, the crew seem quite effective in managing the ship at sea...

Praetorian groans as he takes a seat, sitting criss-cross applesauce.

With the advice of Stryph and the efforts of Kashdem and Zanza, the white sails catch the wind.....and the Sea Wolf picks up the pace as it cuts through the choppy waters.

You rub your chin, deep in thought.

Stryph attempts to keep the wind at their back, catching as much of the winds as possible to speed their pursuit.
Stryph asks 'Badon how are we doing?'

Badon says 'We are safe to make that turn I reckon...'

Stryph asks 'Westward yes?'

Badon says 'The chart mentions sand banks and danger of running aground, but we've cut past the south-eastern corner far enough'

Zanza charges in from the north upon a magnificent mottled stallion.

Badon says 'Aye, westward.'

Kashdem enters from the north
Zanza says 'Sails are tightened and wont slip'
Kashdem beams excitedly at everyone.

Badon nods towards Stryph who has taken up the wheel.

Stryph says 'Praetorian can you drop a line, I want the depth measured every few minutes.'
say good work both.
Badon says 'Good work both.'

Stryph says 'If you are unable to Kashdem, take over for him'
Kashdem says 'And da said dwarves can't sail.'
Kashdem grumbles.
Stryph begins to bring the ship about on a westerly course.
Stryph grins at Kashdem.
Praetorian nods.
Praetorian says 'I can give a shot'

Badon returns to his map, glancing up now and again for a point of reference on the coast.

Zanza places his hand on the mast and looks up
Zanza lets out a deep sigh.

Stryph says 'Who has the best eyes? I need someone in the crows nest keeping an eye on the horizon for their sails.'

Praetorian rises to his feet, muttering under his breath. Did you hear the word 'mutiny?'

Badon says 'I'd prefer to keep along the coast for safety, but, it is probably quicker to head out to the deeper ocean.'

Praetorian says 'That'd probably be me.'
Praetorian grins at Stryph.
Stryph grins at Praetorian.

Badon asks 'Ahem, are we sure we want him in the crow's nest?'

Praetorian looks around for a dropline.
Stryph says 'She sways a bit more from the crows nest just so you know...'
Zanza says 'Ill do it. one sec'
Stryph says 'And I don't know if i feel like being sprayed with your...'
Stryph says 'Lunch'
Kashdem asks 'Didn't I see someone go up there?'

You nod your head at Stryph.

Zanza removes his Squire's Solleret
Zanza puts his Squire's Solleret in his backpack
Praetorian says 'I'll be fine.'
Stryph gives out a nervous cough.

You see Badon glance upward.
Badon asks 'Isn't that Kierra overhead?'

Stryph nods towards you.
Stryph says 'Would seem so.'
Stryph says 'And safer than Prae'

You shout 'What news, lookout Kierra?'

Zanza has separated from the group
Zanza charges to the north, spurring the war stallion to a fast gallop.
Zanza charges in from the north upon a magnificent mottled stallion.
Stryph says 'Someone please check the depths.'

Zanza says 'Kierra is up in the nest. '
Kashdem leans over the side of the ship.
Kashdem asks 'Very?'
Stryph attempts to chart a course as close as shore as possible without running around any reef or shallow waters.

Kierra [135] Shouts Clear for now. Just watch the starboard as we travel the coast.

Stryph ponders on the problem for a moment.
Stryph asks 'Very?'

Kashdem says 'Deep. I don't know how to check beyond looking.'

Stryph lands back down on the ground
Stryph says 'Grab a line, tie a weight to it'

Stryph says 'Drop the line down. If you don't have that a long pole. '

Stryph says 'I only care as that she remains deep enough that we don't endanger beaching her.'
Kashdem says 'That's a goal I can get behind.'

Badon says 'I suggest turning south-west, perhaps we can cut them off... although we will be going out to deeper seas..'

Stryph nods towards you.
Kashdem looks around for a line and a weight.

You see Badon stare down at the map, tracing a finger down the coastline.

Badon says 'Swift as we are, we don't stand much chance of catching them following their exact course.'

Stryph slowly floats back down to the ground
Zanza says 'Use that as the wieght'
Stryph takes Badon's advice turning southwest taking the ship and crew out into deeper waters.

Kashdem picks up a Well Balanced Great Battle Axe

You shout 'We are about to head south-west, going to head to deeper waters to try and cut those damn pirates off.'


Kashdem quickly knots the axe to the line and drops it overboard.
Stryph nods at Kashdem.

Kierra suddenly fades into view
Kierra says 'It is.. very cold up there.'

Stryph ponders on the problem for a moment.

Zanza says 'Going to check on the sails stryph yell if you need something'

Kierra wraps up tighter in her vestments.
Stryph nods at Zanza.
Zanza has separated from the group
Zanza charges to the north, spurring the war stallion to a fast gallop.
Kashdem lets the line out and watches the axe in the water.

Kashdem says 'Well that's just pretty.'
Stryph [151] Shouts Zanza add a bit more canvas, just careful if a storm comes we will need to drop some quickly.

Zanza [40] Shouts Im on it.

The Sea Wolf heads on a south-westerly heading... out towards deeper water...
While on the southern horizon, dark clouds can be seen rolling in...


Stryph says 'That should assist in your chills.'
Kierra asks 'Frost, really?'
Stryph says 'Keep an eye out for us. We may be gaining on them.'
Kierra grins at Stryph.
Kierra nods.


Kierra says 'Okay, heading back up.'
Kierra has separated from the group
Kierra moves to the north

Stryph [151] Shouts Careful of the clouds, possible storm approaching Zanza, and if your climbing you should tie yourself off if it gets ro
Stryph [151] Shouts To rough out there.

Praetorian takes a deep breath and stands up, peering out at the southern horizon.

Stryph asks 'Depth?'

You shout 'The Sea Wolf can stand a little storm.'

Zanza [40] Shouts Somehtings in the water. Need someone here to watch my back as I tie this off

Kashdem says 'Well I don't know how to measure it except most of this line is out and we're still not at bottom.'
Stryph nods at Badon and heads towards the storm still in pursuit.
Praetorian has separated from the group
Praetorian moves to the north
Kashdem says 'So again, Very.'
Kashdem says 'Much deeper than the ship.'
Stryph says 'Very sounds good.'

Badon says 'If it's too cold, then, break out some rum from the hold.'

Stryph says 'Depth shouldn't matter much longer we are getting out much further'
Kashdem nods at Stryph.

You shout 'Something in the water, Zanza?'

Kashdem says 'You have my attention.'
Zanza [40] Shouts I don't know what it is. But I think its big

Stryph says 'If we come across this vessel I would suggest being ready for battle.'
Stryph gestures towards himself

Stryph shrugs his shoulders at you.

The crew of the Sea Wolf concentrate on the south-westerly direction, barely paying attention to Zanza's warning... ...all the while, the ship continues onwards to the storm clouds on the horizon....


Zanza says 'Think somehting is following us beneaththe ship'
Kashdem blinks.
Stryph ponders on the problem for a moment.

Kashdem asks 'What?'
Praetorian enters from the north

Stryph says 'We appear to have a visitor'
Stryph asks 'Anyone care to investigate?'
Zanza says 'Not sure.. Maybe Kierra can see better from the nest'

You hear Stryph chant strange words of magic...

Kashdem asks 'As in, go in the water and look at the big mysterious water thing?'

Kierra [135] Shouts Dark clouds still on the horizon! Be wary!

Kashdem stares at Stryph.

Stryph [151] Shouts Kierra you see anything?

The air grows colder and it begins to rain... fat, heavy drops of water begin to beat upon the deck...


Stryph asks ' Badon can you see what our vistor is?'

Kashdem squints up at the sky.

Badon approaches the edge of the deck and peers over the side.
Badon says 'Just looks like sea to me'
Badon asks 'You sure you saw something, Zanza?'

Kashdem walks over next to Badon and looks.
Stryph attempts to skirt the worst looking parts of the storm.

Zanza says 'Well it was a dark shadow so It could of been nothing. Though It got the hairs on my neck to stand up'
Kierra [135] Shouts Between the night sky, dark clouds, and rain? <smirk> Hold on.. maybe..

Badon stares out over the horizon, holding a hand over his head to shield himself against the rain.

Stryph says 'Id not write it off so easily.'
Stryph says 'One problem we should be able to deal with'
Stryph says 'But as of now we have 3 a storm, an enemy ship and an unknown'
Stryph says 'We either break off our pursuit'
Stryph says 'Or we deal with some of these "problems"'
Stryph asks 'Suggestions?'

Zanza says 'Id suggest taking in the sails some. Or a fourth issue would appear. '

You rub your chin, deep in thought.

Stryph nods at Zanza.
Kashdem nods at Zanza.
Zanza says 'Heading back'
Kashdem asks 'Same as before but in reverse?'
Zanza nods at Kashdem.
Kierra [135] Shouts There may be a dark mass by the rear of the ship! Wait.. it's gone?
Kashdem nods.

Zanza has separated from the group
Zanza charges to the north, spurring the war stallion to a fast gallop.
Kashdem has separated from the group
Kashdem moves to the north

Badon says 'I say we stay the course. Those merchant ships are the property of Devardec.'

Stryph says 'Be about it then, take a bit of canvas off the staysails'
Stryph says 'Trim the fore and aft sails'

Badon says 'I can't just let some Pirates waltz in and take my, I mean, Devardec's property.'

Stryph says 'We still want to be able to navigate if things get rough.'
Stryph asks 'Anyone feel like being... bait?'

You see Badon walk to the aft of the ship and peer into the water.
Badon asks 'Hmm, where is a Knight when you need a noble sacrifice?'
You grin at Stryph.

Kierra enters from the north
Praetorian gives a quick grin.
Stryph oncentrates again on their course attempting to both stay their course and avoid the worst of the approaching storm.
Praetorian asks 'Bait?'

Kierra shakes the water from herself, huffing softly.
Stryph laughs happily.
Stryph nods towards you.
Zanza charges in from the north upon a magnificent mottled stallion.
Kashdem enters from the north


Zanza says 'We are good, Sails wont rip if the storm gets any bigger'
Kierra says 'There was something, it was black, even in this darkness of the night and rain.'
Kierra shudders at the thought of it all.

The crew begin to gather at the aft of the ship, peering into the sea where Kierra last spotted the.... ....dark mass behind them...

Zanza asks 'Kierra, you saw it too?'
Kierra nods at Zanza.

Kashdem begins to shiver.

Badon asks 'Sure it isn't just shadows?'

Kierra says 'Only for a moment though! It vanished as quickly as it arrived.. I.. don't know if my eyes were playing tricks on me.'

Stryph says 'I come from shadows and can tell you they are nothing to simply ignore.'

Stryph says 'Be at your ready, I want eyes on that mass at all times and everyone to be prepared for what ever comes.'

Thunder breaks over the southern seas, with a crack as loud as the forges of Zir as they burst into life..


Zanza walks over to a catpult and loads it
Kierra says 'Going back up then.'
Kierra moves to the north
Kashdem winces with pain.

Praetorian flinches at the thunder.
The wind and rain gust over the seas, buffeting the Sea Wolf as it continues onwards...
Kashdem grabs the rail with both hands.

Stryph says 'If you are going to climb I want you either magically enchanted or tied off.'

You see Badon wipe the rain from his face, his hair now slick with water.
Zanza says 'I am going to load the weapons. Better safe than sorry'

Stryph says 'Would hate to have to turn about because someone fell over.'
Stryph nods at Zanza.
Stryph says 'Wise thinking Zanza'

Kashdem says 'The ammunition's all tied down next to the catapults.'

Stryph says 'Perhaps a volley from the catapults towards the mass would be in order.'

Badon says 'Hold fast all....'

Stryph says 'I prefer to attack first and ask questions later.'

Kashdem gets a better grip on the rail.
Stryph braces for the oncomming storm.

Zanza holds onto the Catapult bracing himself

Lightning suddenly bursts over the stormy sky... arcing high overhead....


Stryph [151] Shouts Anyone seen Kierra?
Zanza says 'She is in the Nest i believe'
Kashdem crouches down and crawls toward Zanza and a sack of weighted ammunition.

The sudden flash of light briefly illuminates the stormy sea, revealing to Kierra in the crow's nest...
...a black shadow in the water, just off to the north-east of the aft of the ship....


Stryph nods towards you.

Zanza says 'Crap. Kash we need to head to the other side to load that one. '

Stryph [151] Shouts Can you make out the shape Kierra?

Badon stares up at the crow's nest.

Kashdem says 'Right behind you.'

Kierra [135] Shouts <Shrieks at the lighting> Ah! There's a shadow again, in the water! Just to the north-east of the ship!

Zanza runs and slides on the slippery deck to the aft catapult.

Stryph turns the ship towards the north east in pursuit of the shape hoping it is their target.

Kashdem crouches low, even for a dwarf and drags the ammunition behind her.

Zanza reaches up and struggles to pull the basket into the ready position

Kashdem digs in the sack for one of the weighted stones.
Zanza says 'Help me lock this into place'
Kierra [135] Shouts It's.. hard to tell the shape but it's.. it's a huge dark mass, it's just shifting around near the ship!

Praetorian runs over to help Zanza pull the basket down

Stryph attempts to make certain the wind is blowing into their sails and not against it.

Kashdem says 'I'll put this in as soon as it's set.'

Zanza says 'Ok Kash load the ammo in'

Thunder breaks overhead the southern seas again, the noise is defeaning against the roar of the wind...


Kashdem loads the catapult quickly.

Kashdem exclaims 'Ready!'
Zanza says 'Firing'
Kashdem ducks well out of the way.
Zanza kicks the release sending it flying into the ocean sky

You see Badon watch on with interest, "Aim well.." he says.

Stryph says 'Make certain we are not hitting the merchant ships.'
Stryph says 'Try and fire only if you have a clear shot.'

The crew of the Sea Wolf elect to fire a warning shot from one of the catapults at the strange black mass... ...in the water behind them.


Kashdem shields her eyes from the rain and watches the stone fly.
Zanza nods at Stryph.

Kashdem says 'Now that's a beautiful thing.'
Stryph grins at you.

The stone flies through the air, land squarely within the centre of the strange object in the sea...

Stryph says 'Badon what is our current situation in regards to the mass and any other sightings. '

Kierra [135] Shouts Direct hit!

Badon says 'Nice aim'

Kashdem grins at Zanza.

Zanza says 'Its like casting a line, so it seems'
Zanza laughs happily.

Stryph says 'Be ready to fire again'

Badon says 'We're maintaining our south-westerly course... no sign of the Merchant ships, or that Black Galleon...'
Kashdem [4] Shouts That's great but what did we hit?

You clench your fists and force yourself to meditate on the problem.

Zanza jumps up and hangs on the basket of the catapult again

Badon says 'Just that thing over there...'

Stryph nods towards you.

Badon gestures over the side of the ship.
Kashdem grabs another large stone.
Stryph says 'Wait a moment Kashdem'
Stryph says 'I have a thought'

The water around the black mass in the sea begins to churn and bubble.... obscuring whatever is beneath... ...the surface from view.


Kashdem grimaces and sets the stone down.

You hear Stryph chant strange words of magic...
Praetorian blinks as the black mass disappears.

Zanza locks the basket in the armed position

Stryph gestures towards the large stone and enchants it with an entanglement spell.

Slowly, the water begins to calm again - the black mass visible once more... but near its front.... ...are now what appear to be two glowing yellow eyes....


Stryph says 'See if that has any effect at all.'
Kashdem stares at the stone.
Kashdem asks 'Wait, what?'
Kashdem peers over the side toward the mass.
Kashdem panics and looks for some fish.

Kierra [135] Shouts Black mass dead ahea-AH! Eyes, eyes!

Zanza says 'Prae, ready the front catapult.'

Stryph says 'Just fire the rock against the mass now.'
Kashdem exclaims 'It's Looking At Us!'
Stryph says 'Let us deal with this fish and be after our prey.'

The strange creature begins to move forward slowly, bearing down upon the Sea Wolf...


Kierra enters from the north

Badon says 'Fire again! '

Kierra scambles down from the crows nest, almost tripping as she comes in.
Kashdem hurriedly grabs the stone again and puts it in the basket.
Kashdem exclaims 'Ready!'

Stryph attempts to avoid crashing into the creature.

You see Badon approach another catapult and begin to wind the mechanism.

Praetorian scrambles to ready the front catapult with Badon
Zanza says 'Wrong one Kash. '
Stryph says 'Does this vessel come equipped with a ram, I hadn't bothered to check.'
Kashdem says 'Well having this one loaded isn't going to hurt.'

The crew desperately attempt to load more catapults as the creature heads towards the Sea Wolf...

Stryph [151] Shouts Brace yourself Kierra incase we end up ramming it!

Kashdem gives a quick grin.

You see Badon aim the catapult just off to the north-east, towards the creature.

Praetorian looks up at the creature.
Kashdem turns to watch the other catapult.

Stryph starts to mutter things towards you.

Praetorian wipes his brow and gives a quick "Phew...."

Badon pulls on the firing mechanism, but it seems to be jammed

Kierra lets forth a horrified "Gasp!"

You see Badon kick at the rusted metal, which gives way, firing the rock outward to the creature.

Suddenly Stryph points a finger in the air as an idea forms.
Stryph says 'Someone make certain he have not been sabotaged.'

Kashdem stares at the arcing stone.
Another rock flies out, this one missing the creature as it bears down upon the ship....

Badon exclaims 'Damn!'

Kashdem exclaims 'It's coming right for us!'
Kierra shudders softly from the cold and darts back off to the crow's nest.

Zanza says 'Brace yourselves'

Stryph attempts to plot a steady course to allow the catapults proper line of sight on their target.
Kashdem grabs the sack of stones and drags them toward the other catapult.

A huge tentacle snakes out of the water... slamming down across the deck of the ship...


Kashdem shouts "ACK!" and looks guilty.

Badon stumbles backward

Praetorian loses his feet against the impact
Zanza crumbles to his knees as the ship buckles beneath him

Praetorian looks up ath the Crow's Nest

Zanza [40] Shouts Kierra!!!!

Stryph alters, dropping to a knee as the tentacle slams against the ship, barely holding on the the wheel.

On the other side of the ship another tentacle emerges from the water.... before it to slams down on the deck... with the sound of splintering wood...


Kashdem kicks at the tentacle as she flails.

Kierra [135] Shouts Creature still incoming! AH!

Anera steps out of the shadows, hissing a prayer to Lord Raislin!
Stryph [151] Shouts Chop it in half!
Anera staggers out of the shadows as the tentacle hits the deck
Kashdem [4] Shouts We're cracking!

Praetorian finds his feet.
Praetorian HOLDs his Deadly Poisoned Long Steel Sabre
Praetorian HOLDs his Glowing Shield of Legends

Kashdem UNPACKs her Broad Sword

Badon exclaims 'Fetch boarding pikes! Axes!'


Kashdem stays on her knees and starts to hack at the nearest tentacle.
You hear Stryph chant strange words of magic...
Zanza slashes at the tentcle
You hear Stryph chant strange words of magic...
Praetorian swings his blade at a tentacle.

Badon exclaims 'Well met Anera. Not sure when you got aboard, but get to work!'

Kashdem exclaims 'Getoff! Getoff! Getoff!'
Stryph blast the tentacles with a gigawatt of pure lightning.


Anera begins tracing his clawed fingers through the air, summoning electrical energy towards a rune of protection

Praetorian's blade and Kashdem's axe bite into the flesh of the tentacle...the sustained attack causes it only to sweep along the deck towards them at terrifying speed...


Kierra enters from the north

Zanza charges from out of nowhere upon a magnificent mottled stallion.

Kashdem exclaims 'Aaaaaaaahhh!'
Praetorian leaps over the tentacle, evading it!
Kashdem is knocked over!

Kierra lets forth a horrified "Gasp!"

Stryph magically lifts himself upwards to avoid the tentacle.
Stryph tarts to mutter things towards you.

Praetorian runs over to Kashdem and pulls her back to her feet.
You hear Stryph chant strange words of magic...

Stryph gestures towards Badon
Badon sprouts tiny wings and begins to fly!
You hear Stryph chant strange words of magic...

You see Badon stumble over the tentacle and is knocked from his feet, rolling precariously close to the edge of the deck...
Zanza slides toward Badon reaching his arm out toward him

Kashdem mutters a dazed thanks and adjusts her grip on her sword.
Stryph attempts to cast a hold spell against the tentacle to cease its movement.

A third tentacle emerges from the water, snaking skyward to the crow's nest...


Praetorian exclaims 'Badon! I don't suppose this is a good time to talk about compensation for this?!'

Praetorian looks up at the rising tentacle.

Anera taps the rune once more causing bolts of energy to shoot towards the tentacles as he glances towards the crow's nest

Kashdem asks 'How many arms does this thing Have!?!?'

Stryph [151] Shouts Kierra!
Stryph says 'More importantly where is its face.'

Kierra [135] Shouts <a piercing shriek is heard as she spots the tentacle>

Kierra moves to the north

Stryph says 'We need to deal with the tentacles until we can attack its main mass.'

Poop Deck on the Flagship of Devardec
The captain's wheel is back here on the poop deck. Catapults line
either side, making a total of six catapults on the large ship, two
on the bow, two abeam, and two on the stern. They can be heard
all around, their loud booms causing the ship to tremble.
Obvious Exits: North Down
Players here: Zanza(mounted upon a Stallion) Anera(mounted upon a Golem) Kashdem
Praetorian(flying) Stryph(mounted upon a Wyrm)



Zanza asks 'Stryph you have anything that can add wieght to an object?'
Stryph ponders on the problem for a moment.
Zanza says 'I have an idea'

The tentacle in the air grips onto the mast, wrenching the ship to one side...


Stryph's movements return to normal speed
Anera's eyes widen as the ship lurches

Stryph says 'Not that I can think of.'
Praetorian begins to slide as the ship tilts.

The ship begins to list in the water, the deck slanting to one side...


Zanza says 'Crap, well Anera!! start tossing boulders off the side of the ship'
Kashdem slides across the deck!

Stryph flys upwards away from the ship attempting to avoid the chaos and get a sight more than the creatures tentacles.

Anera pulls a lever on the back of his golem, stirring the creature into movement using it's strength to begin clearing the deck

Kashdem grins wildly and tries to stick her sword into a tentacle on her way past.

Zanza ties a rope around his leg to steady him.

Stryph casts a Lightning Storm spell targetting the dark mass attached to the tentacles, to damage or at least lure the beast o

Stryph broadly gestures at the creatures
The room fills with blazing lightning...

The third tentacle quests around the mast, seeking out Kierra overhead...


Zanza looks up in horror as he sees the tentacle going for Kierra

It wraps itself around her waist, releasing its grip on the ship and dragging her down from above....


Kierra suddenly fades into view

Kierra [135] Shouts It got me, IT GOT ME!

Stryph attempts to enchant Kierra with gills incase she is pulled below.

You see Badon stare up in shock.

Praetorian UNPACKs his Barbed Throwing Daggers
The vines around Stryph disappear
Anera turns towards his guild officer as the tentacle wraps around her and raises his wand crafted with leviathan bone

There is a shrieking sound from the water as Anera's Golem grips hold of one of the tentacles...


Kierra fights against the tentacle, trying to hit it with her fists.
Kashdem braces herself against the side and reaches for a line.
Kashdem puts her Broad Sword in her backpack
Praetorian attempts to throw daggers towards the tentacle just feet below the tentacle's grip.
Kashdem UNPACKs her Length of Rope
Kierra exclaims 'Let. ME. GO!'
Anera's wand begins to glow with black energy as the Master Enchanter begins summoning a leach spell

The tentacle's grip around Kierra begins to tighten as it begins to choke the life from her...


Kashdem exclaims 'Kierra!'

Kashdem tosses one end of the rope toward the struggling woman.
Zanza cuts the rope holding him and charges the tentacle that the golem holds

Badon stumbles forward, slashing a poisoned dagger into the flesh of the tentacle.

Kierra gasps for air, still trying to hit the tentacle, digging her claws into the tentacle as she fights back.
Kierra says 'G-get.. o-off.. '

Praetorian slips, his barbed throwing daggers scattering about the tilting deck!
Praetorian puts his Barbed Throwing Daggers in his backpack

One of the other tentacles snakes over the deck, wrapping itself around the chest of Anera's War Golem


Zanza jumps with his full forces cuts into the tentacle with his Two-handed sword
Anera exclaims 'Grundle!'
Kashdem pulls her rope back in and frowns, then begins to knot the end around her small sword.

Anera's eyes dart between the Catline and his golem
Stryph summons the knowledge gained within the Dark Tower to leech the soul from the tentacle along side Anera.

Praetorian rises back to his feet, unsheathing his sabre again. He stumbles forward towards the tentacle wrapped around Kierra.

Kierra has been slain!
Kierra has been killed by crushed by a tentacle of the Greater Kraken.

Anera frowns as he turns from his golem and darts towards the tentacle grabbing Kierra striking with the imbued wand
You see Kierra's lifeless body fall to the deck with a wet thud...
...while the now bleeding and injrued tentacle of the creature snakes off into the water...


Stryph says 'There is no time to rest Kierra.'
Stryph starts to mutter things towards you.
Stryph UNPACKs his Adamantine Rune of Life
Stryph ponders on the problem for a moment.
Stryph nods at Praetorian.

The second tentacle around the Golem begins to drag Anera's mount backwards towards the edge of the deck...


Kashdem knots the other end of the rope around the deckrail and picks up the sword again, looking at the other tentacles.

You see Badon turn his attention to Anera.
Badon says 'Hang on there, Anera'

Anera gasps in surprise as he is dragged along the deck with his golem.
Zanza smiles as an idea forms
Zanza exclaims 'Stryph target the anchors lock!!'

Stryph sees Kierra's corpse fall towards the deck and growls in anger. He gives up any semblance of defense and targets the an

Badon stares at Zanza, wondering what he has in mind.

Stryph the anchor lock, attempt to blast it free.
Stryph flops to the floor unable to take much more.

Kashdem rushes the tentacle near Anera and stabs at it with her sword.
Zanza says 'Anera!! dismount! '

With a SPANG noise, the metal of the capstan explodes over the deck at the strike of Stryph's spell...

Anera tries to climb from the golem, but the tentacle has trapped his robes against the large construct's form
Anera exclaims 'I can't!'

Stryph exclaims 'Cut her free!'
Stryph gives out a nervous cough.
Zanza puts his Well Balanced Mithril Two-Handed Sword in his backpack

You see Badon staggers forward, holding a deadly poisoned dagger.

Praetorian HOLDs his Deadly Poisoned Long Steel Sabre

You nod your head at Praetorian.

Kashdem glances at Anera and all of the sharp things coming his way, then goes back to trying to annoy the monster.

The Golem is dragged back further, now teetering on the edge of the deck....


Zanza runs over to Anera offering his hand. "Grab on!!"

Praetorian leaps toward the tentacle grasping Anera, slashing diagnonally across it.
Anera leans towards Zanza his clawed hands reaching for a grip
Badon lands back down on the ground

Stryph joins Kashdems effort to distract the Kraken with a barrage of spells.

Zanza winces as the lizards claws digg into his arm, He starts to try and pull him to saftey

Praetorian continues with his flourishes at the tentacle, trying to maintain balance.

Kashdem exclaims 'This... thing.... has.... too.... many.... arms!'

Anera uses his free hand to try to pull the levers on Grundle's back, hoping to help the construct gain a stronger foothold

Kashdem pants as she stabs the tentacle.

With a sound of grating metal, the Golem and Anera are dragged over the side.... disappearing into the stormy.....and dark water below...


Anera disappears with a loud popping noise!

Praetorian blinks.

Stryph drops to the floor and starts to pant.
Enchanter's GM Anera [231] Shouts Gods!

You see Praetorian breathe deeply.


With Anera lost from the ship, the Greater Kraken releases its grip on the Sea Wolf...
Disappearing into the depths with its prize...


The gills on Stryph's neck fade away
Kashdem pulls her sword free just in time.

You see Kashdem start to peer about.
Stryph lands back down on the ground

You see Badon run to the edge of the deck, staring into the dark water below.

Stryph takes this moment to focus on Kierra and see if she is able to be brought back.
Zanza curses under his breath as his arm bleeds into the ocean from where Anera was yanked away

Praetorian puts his Deadly Poisoned Long Steel Sabre in his backpack
Kashdem unties the rope around her sword.
Kashdem puts her Length of Rope in her backpack
Badon says 'Well that was close.'

Stryph says 'We have one down, one missing and no clear sighting of the Merchant ships.'

Badon says 'Perhaps someone should say a few words for Anera's bold sacrifice.'

Stryph says 'We seem to be left with a few choices.'

Having witnessed Anera being dragged into the depths, the crew begin to debate the next course of action...


Praetorian flops to the floor unable to take much more.

Stryph says 'See to Kierra, pursue the Kraken, or pursue the merchant ships.'
Stryph says 'Tho there is no promise this kraken will leave us be.'

While far below them, the lone Saurian stares around him, watching out for wherever the Greater Kraken is now...


Badon says 'Aye Strphy, first things first - see to our lookout.'

Praetorian drops to the floor and starts to pant.

Kashdem says 'I'm going to check the rest of the ship for damage.'

Kashdem trudges wearily toward the main deck.

Zanza says 'I agree with Badon, I am going to see if I can fix the capstan. I was certain it would of connected with that monster'

Suddenly Stryph points a finger in the air as an idea forms.
Stryph floats back down slowly to see to Kierra
Stryph gestures towards Kierra
Kierra's corpse glows with a holy white light. You hear harp music in the distance. Kierra has been resurrected!!
Zanza starts to walk over to the Capstan, frustrated he kicks the goblins body off the side of the ship

Poop Deck on the Flagship of Devardec
The captain's wheel is back here on the poop deck. Catapults line
either side, making a total of six catapults on the large ship, two
on the bow, two abeam, and two on the stern. They can be heard
all around, their loud booms causing the ship to tremble.
Obvious Exits: North Down
Players here: Praetorian Kierra Zanza(mounted upon a Stallion)
Stryph(flying) (mounted upon a Wyrm)
Items here: Goblin's Corpse
There is 14 gold in the room

You rub your chin, deep in thought.

Kierra takes in a sudden gasp for air, and cringes. Painfully.
Zanza cleans the room...
Kierra says 'Ow..'

Stryph says 'Not sure if that was worth the cost of that rune.'

Badon says 'Well, the way I see it is we push on after the ships. '

Kierra says 'Says you..'

Badon says 'The alternative is into the depths after Anera. But that would be an act of madness.'

Kierra gives a small snort, and just lays there for a moment.
Stryph nods at Kierra.
Zanza begins to tinker with the winch to see if he can reel in the anchor

Badon says 'We were lucky to escape that beast.'

Kierra asks 'Anera..? What happened to Anera?'
Stryph says 'Certainly the largest kraken i have set eyes upon.'

Badon advocates continuing on after the stolen merchant ships...

Kierra sits up, looking a hint wide-eyed.

Stryph says 'She... went for a swim.'
Stryph says 'Pulled down by your Kraken friend.'
Kierra asks 'What!?'

Stryph says 'But then again. What is one less enchanter in the world.'

Zanza says 'I-I-tried to save him... I'm sorry'


Badon says 'It was a noble sacrifice - one life for many.'

Kierra narrows her eyes at Stryph and darts to the edge of the ship, peering over the ledge.
Kashdem enters from the north

Stryph says 'Well,'
Kierra exclaims 'Anera! ANERA!'

Stryph says 'We should vote'
Kashdem says 'It looks like the monster left the rest of the ship alone.'
Kashdem frowns.

Stryph says 'Pursue the merchant ships or attempt to find Anera.'

Kierra, now healed, stares off into the dark waters - concerned only for her Guildmaster...

Stryph asks 'What are the damages? Can we even pursue still?'
Kashdem says 'The crow's nest has seen better days but you can still be up there.'

Badon says 'A profitable return is looking questionable, I confess...'

Kashdem says 'The rest of the desk is untouched, a few things slid around but almost everything was nice and snug.'

Badon stares around at the ruins on the deck...

Stryph asks 'The masts?'
Zanza answers softly " I can get the anchor up, so we can be mobile."
Kashdem says 'No damage except here.'
Kashdem says 'And the top of the nest.'

Stryph says 'We have wasted valueable time dealing with this creature.'
Kierra lets out a few exasperated breaths and yells out once again.
Kierra [135] Shouts Anera!!
Stryph says 'I have no more runes to waste on the fallen. '
Stryph says 'All those who wish to pursue the merchant say Aye.'

Badon looks around thoughtfully, thinking of the riches within the ships.

Stryph says 'All those who wish to risk the depths attempt to slay the kraken or at least find Anera say nay.'
Zanza's tickering paid off as the anchor begins to come up from the depths of the ocean
Praetorian runs his fingers through his hair.
Stryph says 'Those who wish to return empty handed say Home.'
Praetorian groans a bit before returning to his seat on the floor.
Zanza says 'Nay! I want to save him'
Stryph says '1 Nay'
Stryph asks 'What say the rest of you?'
Kierra says 'I say nay.'

Badon begrudgingly mutters, "Nae - I agree, there is little profit to be had continuing on and we are in no shape to fight..."

Stryph says 'Three Nays'
Kashdem says 'The men on those captured ships don't have magic to save them.'
Kashdem says 'They just have us.'

Stryph asks 'Is that an Aye?'

Praetorian rubs his chin as in deep thought.

Kashdem says 'It is.'
Praetorian nods at Stryph.
Praetorian says 'Let's go get Anera.'

Badon says 'They aren't the only ones Devardec has lost Kashdem. I fear we cannot do much for them now. But we can for Anera...'

Kashdem makes a gesture of surrender with one hand.
Stryph says 'It would seem my vote won't matter so I will hold my opinion. '

Kashdem says 'A vote was called. I spoke my mind but I'll help any way I can.'

Stryph says 'The majority wishes to save the Enchanter.'
Stryph nods at Kashdem.
Stryph says 'I certainly hope the enchanters guild remembers this if we succeed.'

Zanza says 'Going to check the hold to see if there is anything we can use. '
Zanza charges below, spurring the war stallion to a fast gallop.


Stryph says 'I can assist magically in terms of dealing with breathing and the cold. But what we need is a way to locate Anera. Any s'

You hear Praetorian chant strange words of magic...
Praetorian gestures towards himself
Praetorian slowly grows gills from his neck!

Badon says 'Diving in. The water will be clearer at greater depths I believe...'

Stryph says 'Any suggestions.'
Stryph starts to mutter things towards you.
Kashdem asks 'Will the telescope from the crow's nest work under water?'

Stryph says 'Perhaps with a bit of enchanting from Kierra.'
Stryph shrugs his shoulders at you.

The crew of the Sea Wolf prepare to dive into the stormy southern seas...


Kashdem says 'Well, won't hurt to have it then.'

Stryph gestures towards Badon
Badon slowly grows gills from his neck!

Stryph lands back down on the ground
You hear Stryph chant strange words of magic...
Stryph gestures towards himself
A hovering glowing shield appears in front of Stryph

Kierra says 'Anera can be found.. I'm sure he's fine. He is a lizardman, just.. need to find him.'
You see Badon clamber to the edge of the ship and stand aboard the starboard rail.

Kierra rubs at her arm and mutters softly.
Kierra puts her Strongly Blessed Engraved Composite Bow in her backpack


Meanwhile, in the depths of the ocean, Anera continues his lookout for...
... wherever the Greater Kraken has disappeared off to and whether it is in danger of returning...


Stryph says 'I am ready when ever. Know this time around I have no intentions of looking out for any others.'

Praetorian asks 'Oh yeah?'
An unseen force grins at Stryph.
Praetorian asks 'Color me up?'
Kierra walks up next to Badon and peers over the starboard ledge.

You nod your head at Kierra.

Stryph says 'I go to slay the Kraken if we find the enchanter its simply a bonus.'
Stryph asks 'Have you broken free of your anti magic issues?'

You see Badon close his eye and step off the starboard rail, belly flopping into the stormy water below.
You see Badon bob up and down in the water below.

Zanza charges in from below upon a magnificent mottled stallion.
Stryph gestures towards himself

Kashdem enters from the north
Praetorian says 'It's... I am sorry, you must all go without me.'

Kierra cringes at the flop. She looks back, climbs the ledge, and dives down into the water below.

Badon begins to shiver, "It's pretty cold..." he stutters.

Stryph gestures towards Badon
Flickering flames appear around Badon

Zanza comes up from the hold with a smile "We have something down there we can use"
Stryph gestures towards Kierra

Stryph gestures towards Kierra
Kierra says 'Just as.. b-bad as the crows.. nest.. '

Badon says 'C'mon Praetorian. Now is time to conquer your fear of the sea...'

Stryph gestures towards Badon
Stryph gestures towards Kashdem
Flickering flames appear around Kashdem
Praetorian comes out of hiding
Kashdem holds up the telescope.
Praetorian lets out a deep sigh.

Stryph mutters, diving into the cold depths in search of power and glory, and perhaps an enchanter.

Badon says 'Should have bought a stone from the catapult to help me sink...'

Zanza asks 'Mages, will pitch burn?'

Badon says 'No matter...'

You see Badon wave to Zanza and Praetorian encouraging them into the water.

Zanza shrugs and jumps into the water to join Badon and the others

Badon gives an encouraging nod to Kierra, "Shall we...?"

Kashdem flails a bit trying to stay afloat.
Kierra nods towards you.
Kierra says 'No time to waste.'
Zanza is now following Badon
Kierra is now following Badon

You see Badon kick his legs out, ducking his head under the water and begin to swim downwards....


Badon disappears from view under the murky surface of the water.

Kierra slinks down under the water and quickly kicks downwards.
Kashdem takes one more look at the sky.
Kashdem says 'Never thought not being able to float would help me.'
Kashdem follows.

Zanza takes a deep breath and allows the wieght of his armor to submerge him

Praetorian grins at Kierra.

You feel yourself being whisked through time and space...
When you regain your senses you find yourself -

In the graveyard of shipwrecks
The dim light is only good enough to make out the shadowy shapes
of wrecked hulls, which lay strewn in all directions, each with
a story to tell.
Obvious Exits: North East West NorthEast SouthWest

Kierra enters from out of nowhere
Kashdem enters from out of nowhere
Zanza charges from out of nowhere upon a magnificent mottled stallion.
Kashdem is now following Badon
Kierra is now following Badon
Zanza is now following Badon
Kashdem Group Tells you: 'This place isn't at all creepy.'
A disembodied voice says 'Life is a struggle to survive. Embrace it and face your fears.'
Kashdem grimaces.
Praetorian enters from out of nowhere

A disembodied voice says 'Besides if the wounded Kraken dragged your friend deep into the depths there is a chance it returned to its lair to heal.'

Dolphin glides in

Kierra UNPACKs her Strongly Blessed Engraved Composite Bow

Stryph suddenly fades into view

Praetorian gives a quick grin.


In the graveyard of shipwrecks
The dim light is only good enough to make out the shadowy shapes
of wrecked hulls, which lay strewn in all directions, each with
a story to tell.
Obvious Exits: North East West NorthEast SouthWest
Players here: Praetorian Zanza(flying) (mounted upon a Stallion) Kashdem
Kierra Stryph(mounted upon a Wyrm)
Monsters in Room: Dolphin

Stryph says 'Dolphins are...'
Stryph says 'Rather smart'
Blinking, the Dolphin circles you.

Badon stares upwards, looking to the hull of the Sea Wolf high overhead....

You see Zanza make some improvements in his Mithril Two-Handed Sword ...
It now is a Well Balanced Mithril Two-Handed Sword!

Stryph gestures towards Praetorian

Badon says 'Don't taste that nice though...'

Stryph asks 'You've eaten them?'
Stryph ponders on the problem for a moment.
The gills on Kashdem's neck fade away

You nod your head at Stryph.

Stryph asks 'Who needs colors?'
Kashdem swims toward the dolphin.
Kashdem says 'He doesn't mean it.'

Badon says 'I do, they taste terrible.'


You hear Stryph chant strange words of magic...


Kashdem chuckles away.

Stryph asks 'Do we follow?'
Kashdem asks 'Survival of the least delicious?'

Kashdem grins at you.

Stryph asks 'Or do we chart our own course?'
Stryph says 'Ill follow Badon's lead for now.'

Kierra gazes around to the wrecked ships, brows furrowed together.

Badon bobs up and down in the water, and gestures northward...

n

In the graveyard of shipwrecks
The dim light is only good enough to make out the shadowy shapes
of wrecked hulls, which lay strewn in all directions, each with
a story to tell.
Obvious Exits: South East SouthEast SouthWest
Players here: Anera
Dolphin glides in

Kierra exclaims 'Lizard!'

Stryph flies atop a huge Black Wyrm from the south, on a Black Wyrm captured from the Elves of the Deep!

Zanza charges in from the south upon a magnificent mottled stallion.

Kashdem enters from the south

Badon burbles, "Former shipmate..."

Stryph flies atop a huge Black Wyrm from the south, on a Black Wyrm captured from the Elves of the Deep!

Anera's eyes open wide as the adventurer's swim into the graveyard

Praetorian is no longer following you
Praetorian is now following Badon
Anera says 'Greetings all.'

Praetorian says 'Hello.'
Zanza smiles.

Kierra swims up and quickly looks Anera over.

Badon lies smoothly, "It took some convincing, but I eventually persuaded everyone to come rescue you..."

Kierra exclaims 'You're not kraken chow!'

The gills on Kierra's neck fade away

Kashdem waves.

Kierra shoots a quick glance over at Badon.

Stryph says 'I expect repayment for my runes and troubles Anera.'
Zanza says 'I am glad to see you are ok Anera'
Kierra shakes her head and returns to checking up on her guildmaster.

Badon says 'Indeed. What happened? I had feared you had been consumed by the beast...'

Anera says 'After the tentacle drug Grundle and myself down here, it vanished by the time I got my wits about me.'

Stryph says 'I doubt Lizard is tasty either.'
Anera says 'I've been swimming through the hulls here, I thought perhaps the beast called this its home.'
Anera hisses with laughter at Stryph's comments.

Badon says 'It isn't bad. Bit like chicken, but more meaty.'

Kashdem asks 'Do you eat everything?'
Stryph asks 'Come across anything?'
Kashdem peers at you, looking for a vital clue.

You nod your head at Kashdem.

Badon says 'Always good to try new things, Dwarf.'

Anera says 'I have seen nothing, though I did say a prayer to the Sea Goddesses at the statue near here. Made an offering.'
Kashdem looks up at the water overhead and chuckles.
Anera nods his head, bubbles escaping from his mouth as he speaks.
Kierra lets out a small sigh of relief.
Stryph says 'Well, its possible that ship belonged to Jaimie. But it matters little at this point.'
Stryph says 'We either continue to search for the kraken or return home and lick our wounds empty handed.'


You see Badon peer around, looking at the lost ships here.

Anera asks 'I must ask though, I came to the ship when I sensed Kierra's trouble...but what brought the attack on?'

Badon says 'As Anera is safe, and my time is now short, I vote for heading home...'

Praetorian says 'We threw rocks at it.'
Praetorian grins at Anera.
Kierra nods at Praetorian.

Kashdem says 'A rock.'
Kashdem says 'Just one, and it was small.'
Kashdem says 'And the thing was already chasing us.'

Kierra says 'It was already close, yeah.'

Badon burbles, "Such are the dangers of the deeper ocean..."

Zanza found it suspicous that it attacked just while we were chasing the ships

Stryph nods at Zanza.
Stryph says ' And then left after only taking Anera'
Stryph says 'Drawing us from catching our prey.'

Anera says 'Well I am quite the prize.'
You see a twinkle in Anera's eyes.

Stryph gives out a nervous cough.

Kierra says 'Well, I don't know about that.'

Stryph says 'I certainly hope so, as I have no intentions of returning completely empty handed.'

Kierra grins at Anera.

Anera asks 'Did you see, did it take anything else from your ship?'
Anera peers above towards the sturface

Zanza says 'If anything we should stop this thing from attacking anyone else. '

Stryph says 'Well, if we give chase again what is to say it won't simply attack us again'
Kashdem says 'It swatted the deck with two tentacles and grabbed Kierra with another.'

Badon says 'I will arrange a promissory note worth ten gold pieces for you Stryph - as a gift from Devardec.'

Stryph says 'Not that I care much, but Dev's merchant trade from sea routes is in danger.'
Stryph says 'You hear that Anera, your worth a full 10 gold.'
Stryph chuckles away.

Praetorian says 'Actually he was saying you are.'

Anera says 'Oh no, I am priceless, your efforts though....only worth ten gold'
Anera grins at Praetorian.

Kierra chuckles away.

Praetorian grins at Anera.
Praetorian nods at Anera.

Kashdem says 'Not to be a sticky wheel'

Stryph says 'Ah, then Kierra's life is 10gold'

Anera nods at Stryph.

Kashdem asks 'But if we find this monster, what do we do with it?'
Kashdem says 'We did so well this last time.'
Kierra says 'Wasn't my rune, at least.'

Anera asks 'That is correct, but that is neither here nor there...shall we continue seeking the beast?'

Kierra winks knowingly at Stryph.

Anera asks 'Or your ships?'
Anera asks 'What plans have you made?'

Praetorian winks at you knowingly.

Stryph says 'I'm starting to think leaving Anera to the depths would be far more enjoyable.'
Praetorian has separated from the group

Kierra says 'What a shame, too late though. We found the saurian, and you even helped.'
Kierra gasped softly.
Kierra pats Stryph on the back.

Zanza lands back down on the ground
say alas, I must be departing.
Badon says 'Alas, I must be departing.'


Stryph nods towards you.
Kierra nods towards you.

Anera rubs his chin as in deep thought.

Stryph says 'I should have known assisting Devardec would bring little gains.'

Badon says 'Though, I would pay more for any news on those lost ships. Twenty, thirty, no, perhaps even fifty gold as a reward.'

Kashdem says 'We can't leave the ship out there.'
The gills on Kierra's neck fade away

You see Badon gesture up at the hull of the Sea Wolf.

Stryph says 'There is no longer anything to be gained here. '
The gills on Stryph's neck fade away

Stryph activates his Phylactery
Stryph is no longer following you
Stryph disappears with a loud popping noise!

Kierra says 'Warlocks, charming as ever.'

Kierra says 'Thank you, for helping me find my guildmaster.'
Zanza says 'I am just glad we got Anera back. '

Kierra gives a small nod to those present.

Anera says 'Badon, I will be speaking with the Ambassador or King Jarenmar, while the ships are being attacked, the Enchanter's will'

Kashdem can no longer magically understand languages...
Anera says 'Be willing to lend some of our Leviathans to swim next to the ships to offer some protection.'

Kashdem gives a single nod. Her eyes go toward the ship again.

Badon says 'My thanks to all as well - if you did sail the Sea Wolf back to Devardec Kashdem, I'd be most grateful'

You grin at Kashdem.

Kashdem says 'I learned a lot about sailing but maybe not enough to get her home single-handedly.'

You hear Badon chant strange words of magic...
Badon gestures towards himself
You feel yourself being whisked through time and space...
When you regain your senses you find yourself -

Central Plaza of Devardec
The center of the plaza is easily one of the more crowded areas
in the city. A large fountain is in the center of the plaza,
allowing people to sit and take a quick drink. A tower from
the west allows some shade for those in the area.
Obvious Exits: North South East West NorthEast NorthWest SouthEast SouthWest

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