Seeing the boat in the distance, Lukasz grabs the nearest crew member and says, "Get the captain. A boat approaches from Daveryn." To his associates he says, "Shall we see if we can stay under the radar? The less of a ruckus we can cause, the better it will be for our mission I wager." With that, the features of his face shift to an older, stern face one would expect from an army commander. The emblem on his helm shifting to match the Talirean military symbol 'embossed' on his disguised armor. He keeps the forged documents close at hand and ensures that his holy symbol is tucked under his armor.
Shifting into her own disguise of a raven haired Elven in noble garb. "We follow the Cardinal's lesson. 'Deception is a tool. Master it.'"
The captain looks out over the waves and curses. S*%$, be ready for a fight boys! Hopefully they won't wave us down. Over the next 10 minutes the the vessel pulls alongside your ship.
Dexter sits on the deck staring at the hoods he has packed away, frustration mounting on working with the materials for so long and having nothing to show for it. Am I the fraud they said I was? No it cannot be, I simply need more time to perfect my craft. G&*+#%n boat it could not be a wagon where I could still work it has to be a Godforsaken boat!
As the ship approaches Dexter dons the circlet to make himself a shorter man with more hair. He also places the holy symbol of Mitra around his neck, the one taken from Sir Balin.
Disguise
He stays in the background, it is not his place to speak but the place of the Captain.
“The Blade of St. Martius” is smaller than the Frosthamar, a single masted fully-rigged pinnace only thirty feet long. The captain shouts out. Heave to in the name of the king!
The men comply as Kargeld moves towards Lukasz. Time for you to earn your keep, hands on your weapons. If they look at our cargo they'll know we're smuggling.
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As the captain calls for a fight, Payn looks out over the open water with an open smile. It is the smile of a young child placed before a large table burdened with all manner and variety of sweets. She looks at each man on the Blade of St. Martius as a young girl would look at a peppermint poff or a fluffy cherry sweetcake. She looks at all of the sailors, one and all, as if she must pick one, but can not, for she loves each and every one.
Within a minute of the ship coming along side, she drawns upon dark powers and fortifies herself for the coming celebration of blood.
Then she draws blade and kneels down. "Oh most generous dark lord, we give you thanks for the copious bounty thee hath placed before us this d--"
Then Kargeld, coward that he is, says words that indicate that they'll let them come on board. She stands and sheaths her sword, throwing up her arms in quiet frustration.
She takes a place behind Lukasz and tries to look like a menacing swordswoman guard under pay.
She hopes she's giving the desired effect.
Whispering, Lukasz says, "Then we will ensure that they don't Captain. Hold back but be ready should this go south," As the ship drew up, Lukasz stood guised as the military commander persona he had put together. Standing tall at the railing on the side the ship approached from, he called back, feigning the pomp and confidence he had heard military commanders use in the past "Approach. But know that you will not board until I know who proclaims to speak with the King's authority." Lukasz makes sure to stand so that his military helm and symbol of rank are clearly visible.
I am Captain Edward Sambryl of the King's Navy. What is your business in these waters?
The crewman of the other vessel are currently readying bows and arrows.
Keeping the stance of a man use to being listened to, he calls back, "Well I am Major Janis Held of His Highness' Army, and my orders are from the King himself. Those aboard have been hired or requested to assist with the King's business to the North. Now let us continue on our way, Captain or realize that you work against King and Lord by detaining us." He purposely give no more information than he needs to and stands resolutely after giving his order.
I see, well carry on then sir and good luck. Captain Edward salutes you and calls for his people to put down their bows and return to their stations.
Kargeld sighs in relief as the ship pulls away. 484 xp each.
As the Frosthamar sails away from the Naval ship Dexter clasps Lukasz on the shoulder.
"Well done my friend. You must have been one hell of a Barrister eh?"
Allyson waits on baited breath until the ship is out of view before finally letting her disguise slip.
"I have to admit, I am impressed. I expected that to go far worse. Well done."
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Gaze fixed on the ship as it moved out of view, Lukasz's face shifts back to his own as it does. "Better than those who were promoted above me. I hope to be able to use these skills against them in the near future. I appreciate the praise, but let us hope we can make the rest of this journey unmolested."
At Leekoo's outburst, Lukasz grinned calmly before responding, "Worry not little one. I have a feeling that there will be time and room enough for your 'booms' in our dear Master's plans."
With that run-in now past, Lukasz attempts to get comfortable as the ship continues on its journey.
"I don't think Payn shares your sentiments Lukasz, well about the unmolested part anyway. I wonder, are your skills going to be useful with the "allies" we will soon meet. Should the Goblin be a better face amongst monsters?"
"We shall see. I can speak their tongue if need be, but let's just hope this Fireaxe is wiser than I have heard most of their kind are. If not, then we will simply have to demonstrate why the Cardinal put us in charge of this task," Lukasz spoke confidently with a grin at the end, hinting that he was not above using might and intimidation, if need be.
The ship sets sail as the Mitran vessel sails back to port.
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Payn waits until the boat has sailed out of easy eyesight, then sinks down and collapses, consumed with grief that she shall not slay any of the fine, upstanding young men on yon boat. "Concurrence, Master Dex. Do not shurk combat so dearly, dear sweet Lukasz, that we find ourselves back in chains with steel undrawn!"
In time she slinks off and spends the rest of the trip sulking on a pile of ships-rope.
The darkness of the night has set in and and so have the sailors, the seas are too rough to risk sailing at night. You hear two splashes and sailors yelling, dex screams as he is pushed into the water.
Init checks everyone.
Water Elemental
Water Elemental
Water Elemental
Water Elemental
Kargelds
Sailor
Sailor
Sailor
Sailor
Sailor
Sailor
D
D
N
T
T
T
T
Round 1 Allyson Leekoo
Round 2 Gm
Round 3 Lukasz
Round 4 Gm
Round 5 Payn,
Round 6 Gm
You are all prone.
Hearing the sounds of splashing water, Allyson's eyes flutter open and she kicks up onto her feet, moving to the edge of the deck peering into the darkness. "Who the hell was on watch. What's happening?"
Dolphin
Dolphin
2 dolphins rise from the depth smashing into one of the sailors that have been thrown overboard.
Some mer creature rises from the sea and shoots an arrow at she.
The strike is true and powerful.
A sailor attacks one of the watery beasts who threw his friend overboard.
It's slippery anatomy keeps him from striking true though.
Lukasz Turn.
The arrow ends Leekoo's attempt to soar above the battlefield by taking She out of the equation.
Startled at the commotion, Lukasz lookes up to see water moving up onto the deck of the small ship. Suddenly surrounded by water that moved on its own, Lukasz keeps and eye on the creatures around him. "Attacking a ship unawares? What honor do you have?" He calls out as he stands and incants a blessing onto his comrades.
Kargeld moves towards the party pulling his axe and strikes at one of the watery beings.
The force of the blow scatters the watery beings vital fluids away.
A second one moves into the space left by it's brother and strikes at Allyson.
But her armor protects her.
1 of the sailors in the water pulls his weapon and swims towards one of the dolphins attacking his friends. Another pulls and manages to swing at the animal.
The third sailor struggles to stay afloat in the chaos
Nobody sees a group of figures move around the boat.
Payn's turn.
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Payn is slow to act, feeling no great bloodlust at slaying creatures that do not seem to even bleed normally.
She instead calls upon her newfound powers, and sends clawing tendrils of ephemeral mind-demons at the creature engaging Allyson. Slow darkness stalks it's ability to remain conscious, and sleep unnatural lays over it like a blanket that grows heavier and heavier.
The watery little thing continues moving and attacks you.
It's attack breaks against your armor.
One of the sailors attacks another of the watery creatures.
But it again proves to be a slippery opponent.
One attempts to attack Lukasz and misses badly, a sailor holds back unable to enter the battle.
Ally Leekoo your turns.
Seeing how many of the sailors are already in the water, Allyson has no intention of moving any closer to the boats edge. She plants her feet firmly on the deck and tries the new blade Dexter prepared for her, thrusting it into the creature before her.
She growls in frustration, clearly still half asleep as her blade is wide.
both Allyson and Leekoo miss with their attacks.
The dolphins continue their assault on the sailors.
A sailor again takes a swing at the watery form and misses.
From the water another arrow rides the wind towards she but misses.
Lukasz is up.
Note: Posted actions to OOC thread on accident.
Kargeld swings his axe barely stopping it from biting into the wood instead of an element.
You notice more figures in the water and the sailors fighting them. Squeeking from over the side suggest something was badly injured.
One of the watery beings moves beneath the flying goblin granting Kargeld another attack which it's existence,
Payn's turn.
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Her non-lethal sleep charm having had no effect, Payn now just concentrates on inflicting maximum damage. She expends the smallest amount of personal power to give her weapon greater ability to cut the watery devils.
Her hands writhe and glow as mana is drawn into them, waiting for the chance to unleash their destruction into an opposing lifeforce.
= pass
One of the watery beings strikes back at Payn as she ends yet another of it's kind.
damage to Payn
One of the sailors moves around the deck while another strikes out.
and again does nothing against your enemies. Back to the top with Leekoo Allyson
Allyson finds her footing, lining up against the water creature and thrusting her blade in once more, finally finding purchase. "This is not dull to you. Mindless automatons with little skill bores me yet."
Allyson takes out her opponent leaving leekoo to attack Lukasz's opponent.
The dolphin continues to attack.
A sailor climbs through the obstacles present on deck to strike at the final water elemental but misses.
a crossbow bolt slams into the deck.
Lukasz's turn
With only one more elemental on deck, Lukasz slashes out with this blade in an attempt to end it's existence on this plane.