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Impatiens waits, patiently.
"Grung earns rewards?"
The color spray goes off just as Vincez unleashes a scorching ray at the archer bounty hunter.
Vincez is slightly distracted by the color spray but it has no effect on him the scorching ray flies striking the archer.
definately wounded by the ray the archer takes a shot at Vincez
the arrow stikes vincez and a burst of gas explodes around him and he collapses unconcious.
The bounty hunters stow thier weapons and go to retrieve him the swordsman tosses a coin pouch to what appears to be a militia captain and then tosses another pouch to Balthe
thanks for the assist
inside the pouch is 100 gold coins
You will ALL accompany me to the magistrate to see this is settled. Grung would you mind picking up our friend here? Lead the way gentlemen.
Grung looks the man over checking for items on his belt or in pouches as he hefts the man over his shoulder.....
"Man goes to jail?".......magistrate?"
the swordsman, who by now you can deduce is the leader. starts to voice an objection but stop before he speaks.
very well then. besides my friend could use a bit of healing anyway.
he looks to see if there any city guards around and feeling sure there are none he tells Balthe do you really trust the magistrate here? in a Pirate town? hell the guards work for the highest bidder.
I have a better idea he suggests, since you have an interest in this. take this writ to the Captain of the Albers, a Captain Fenn, passage for this prisoner has already been arranged. you and your friends can be his escort. see him safely delivered to the house guards which will be waiting in Bloodcove. you will know them by this amulet.[/b]
He hands you an amulet that has the same symbol as the rune old pete was inscribing on his chest.
As for us He takes Vincez's Spellbook, this should be plenty compensation for us.
Vincez is placed in Masterwork manacles as he speaks to you.
[b] So what is your answer
the bounty hunters take his spell book but you do find a pouch with 25 silver and a letter.
Give us a moment. Gents? Balthe looks to his companions for their thoughts.
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"Well, might as well do so." Though Espy is skeptical about this. The scoring ray didn't do well to convince him of Vincez's innocence, but taking the spell book.. poison gas arrows, that symbol.. his bardic senses tingle that there is a mystery here.
the man screaming at the bar was going on about a ghost ship before he started carving the symbol. The same symbol these men were wearing. A prisoner who may or may not have done a bad thing.. Heck the spell he used.. was it more clerical or arcanic.. spell book.. arcanic. Not something an initiate mage could cast. For the two hunters to take him out, that would normally mean they were fairly well trained, though the gas arrow might come from a skilled alchemist.. Epsy holds his head in frustration. "Lets get him to where ever they say he's suppose to go"
Agreed. We agree Balthe says to the hunter's Is that all the info you have? Give us the history.
Impatiens raises one skeptical eyebrow. Weren't all magistrates corrupt everywhere? And the difference between piracy and commerce was generally the ability to get away with doing the dirty deed.
She comforted herself and her feelings of injustice by sheathing her sword and glowering at all concerned.
Since it appeared that they were all about to take an ocean voyage she rather hoped the meals on whatever ship they selected sucked. She just knew she had gained weight. Again. A fortnight of bad meals and sea sickness and she would be back to fighting trim. Of course that would be very hard on Kimmy...
"Is others comes to help prisoner man? How him run into Grung fist?"
Grung hands a folded paper over to Balthe.
"This yer shopping list, you dropped it."
Balthe
Balthe glances at the paper... Lets get back to the church and I will look at this there.
He also gives everyone 5 silver.
the wounds are minor burns from the scorching ray not very serious to someone of his sature and abilities.
Vincez, I have found all the ingredients needed and have aquired the services of an Alchemist. and he is perfect for the task. Have you been able to keep them from using the sacrifice? so long as they don't complete the cerimony they will remain vulnerable.
Meet me at the designated point I will have the coin completed by then and I will have all the power I need.
Daresh
you notice that the "I" is crossed off and replaced with "We"
Kimmy is packed and ready to go she only has a small sachel for her belongings.
As kimmy joins the group she notices Vincez in manacles.
she stares at him for a bit then approaches slowly
Uncle Vinny?
Vincez replies with a growl Get away kid, I don't know what your talking about.
Balthe reads the paper to his new friends.
I need a drink...
".....and tha cyclops!"
"Cyclops was nice..."
Impatiens looks a little vague right now.
"Maybe someone wit a pretty face should find sum tings out an ask around fer whats goin on."
Grung rises from the table and walks over to the bar...
Grung gives it a shot with the bartender...
"Im not from round here an managed tah get right in tha middle o tings, what is yer advice?"
Kimmy do you know this man?
Kimmy looks at the cleric
I thought I did, but I was always told that Uncle Vinny was killed by giants 3 years ago. He does kinda look like him though. Maybe its just me wiishing he was still alive
Kimmy seems a bit down, remembering her uncle.
Vin keep your trap shut. When I want your opinion I will give it to you!
To Kimmy Don't worry sweetheart. Nothing to be sad about. Balthe then dives into a humurous song about the Hero Hobgoblin with pink bows in his hair
Well I guess we have a boat to catch
When they arrive Balthe will present the pertinent info to those that need to see it, being very clear that he is a cleric of Besmara.
Or
Impatiens begins playing her lute while the others discuss probabilities.
She plays mostly simple catchy tunes of a popular vein with the odd sea shanty thrown in for good measure.
you make your way to the pier you were told and see the merchant ship, The Albers, docked there. several men are loading some cargo on board.
you see a young sailor overseeing the loading of the cargo with a large muscular man with dark skin seemingly enforcing the yourger man's orders.
as you approach Old Pete (the man you saved at the tavern before he carved himself).
Ahh I see you are here, that is good, yes? capn' Fenn is a bit preoccupied but first mate Huxley be avaialable if'n ya need ta talk
He shows you over to the twop men overseeing the cargo.
Mister Huxley sir, these be the people I be tellin ya bout.
the younger man turns to greet you.
That they are, and a Motly crew they are. Well we'll have ta see what yer needin before we negotiate cost.
he looks over his shoulder to the larger man Ox, take charge here, and be extra carful with the marked crates, their the Captain private stuff
Ox responds with the traditional Aye!
He looks back at your group So, where ya needin' to go? and whats yer cargo?
You can't help but notice that the Alber's has no large weapons to defend from pirate attacks (considering you are in pirate cenral) only a railing swivil gun.
I am Balthe Synder, Cleric of Besmara. We are here on business with your Captain. Send him our way if you would.
Grung pulls his hat tight and keeps an eye on Kimmy especially for strips of brightly colored cloth.....
Valdric, have no fear, we will be fine on this ship. I have spent many a year on board before Besmara took me. Now where is that captain?
Balthe drinks some wine from his wine skin.
I am Balthe Synder, Cleric of Besmara. We are here on business with your Captain. Send him our way if you would.
Huxley looks over the cleric sizing him up "so to speak"
I am the captn's authority, as first mate he has entrusted me to run the day to day affairs. anything you have to say to the captain can be said to me.
Huxley seems unimpressed by your station at the church.
But he does respect your position.
there is are signs of both in his tone.
Very well Huxley. We have a writ for your captain granting us passage with our prisoner Vincez aboard your vessel. As you can see the details are here in this document. I am an experienced sailor and I will offer my services aboard your vessel as well. Balthe shows Huxley the writ.
Huxley looks over the writ.
Hmmm. seems in order... he hands the paper back
Welcome aboard the Albers. We sail tonight with the evening tide. We wait for no one.
I fyou wish you can escort the prisoner to the brig on board for safe keeping
While the talky people are talking, Impatiens does a quick scan of the ship and crew. She pays special attention to their weapons and armour, checking to see what quality they are and how well maintained..
the crew seem your average mechant ship crew. little or no armor (if they could afford armor).
the only weapons you see would be knives tucked into a belt on some of the men. you surmise that there might be a weapons locker on board where the crew could arm themselves if required.
You notice a woman on the deck looking down onto the pier, dressed in black pants and white shirt, long black hair and a wide brimmed hat. the deck railing hides some of her so you do not get a view of any weapons she may be carrying.
she looks down at the group then turns to head into the ship out of your view
it is currently late morning to mid-day you have several hours before needing to be on board.
Grung considers all the information....
"Man goes on ship jail?"
Impy turns and points.
"Anyone know who frail in black and white is?"
By the time people look up at where Impy is pointing whatever she was pointing at is gone.
Huxly looks up. in that direction as well.
You probably are talking about Selene. She is the the Captain's...ahh...err...business partner. fumbling for the right words to describe her presence on the ship.
Valdric and Espy when they start to scan the deck area where Impy was pointing, while they do not see the girl she was describing they do notice what look like two men boarding the Albers. both appear to be well-to-do "Pirate Captains"
Anything we should know before we set off?
Balthe says while fingering his belt pouch, suggesting there might be a coin reward for info.
Knowledge (local)
"How to swim."
Grung considers Kimmy not even guessing they ar nearly the same age, such things are a mystery to him.
hahahahahaha! That is true Sir Tongue!
Balthe offers Grung some of his wine.