she takes a quick check of what she is wearing and thinks
Oh right I am in a skirt from last night, should I quickly change to my pants that are in my pack pack?
"I think I'll change into something more suitable for savaging on a ship."
she gets her backpack, finds an area where she can see the beach, but have cover from it as she changes.
she comes back wearing wearing brown pants, a brown short sleeved shirt, a Brown bodice that assists with her figure, a brown vest, and a chain shirt covering her torso.
"Now I'm ready."
Ishirou glares at Timor when asked about leadership. "I am simply trying to be of assistance," he says. "If someone else wishes to make decisions, I will not stand in their way."
Everyone makes their way towards the ship. Ishirou keeps a close watch on Jask, who walks with a little more confidence since several others spoke up for him. He still isn't smiling, but he seems to have regained some energy. Aerys drags her feet, softly talking to herself. Sasha, who upon being awoken laughed at their predicament, has since fallen into a quite depression. Even Gelik, who is normally not without a quip, seems sullen and downhearted.
If she bends down in that outfit, every fella in the party'll keel over simultaneously and die with huge... smiles on their faces, thinks Pyrra, then decides to concentrate on practicalities.
"Let's hope that there is some fresh water still in the hold, as I don't know if this island has a fresh water source."
Jin speaks, as they walk along the beach, "As I said before, I am a mage. Pyrra, healer, I presume? Ishirou, katana warrior? Anika, no idea as to your skillset. Timor, pompous swordsman, Brehna, your lockpick comment makes me thing a roguish sort with wilderness skills, Gelik, a bard and a quite good one. Jask and Aerys, I have no idea. It would help if we knew each other's skillsets to form a more cohesive unit. History tells us the best fronts in war have always been united."
"True, a united front does have it's advantages, but not always."
She is younger than 20, has a great body, but
You notice that she has about one and a half times more muscle than an average woman by looking at her arms, and a bit shows through her pants about her strong legs, though it could be Ulfen heritage.
Her walking style is feminine, but has a more combat feel and motion to it.
On the ship she acted more lady like in her speech and actions, here she's acting more tomboyish.
when she wore the skirt on the ship last night she was slightly a miss on certain actions in a skirt.
You figure she is a person who has seen combat and fought, but where and when?
Why was she trying to be something she is not?
Jin speaks, as they walk along the beach, "As I said before, I am a mage. Pyrra, healer, I presume? Ishirou, katana warrior? Anika, no idea as to your skillset. Timor, pompous swordsman, Brehna, your lockpick comment makes me thing a roguish sort with wilderness skills, Gelik, a bard and a quite good one. Jask and Aerys, I have no idea. It would help if we knew each other's skillsets to form a more cohesive unit. History tells us the best fronts in war have always been united."
"I am a leaf on the wind." Brehna says with a little half smile.
she sees Jin looking her over
"What do I have something on me, or are you just taking in the view?"
Jin smiles, "While the view is lovely, just noticing certain inconsistencies. My mind will unravel them with time I am sure." He adjusts his view and looks ahead.
she thinks to herself
"Oh crap, what is inconsistent.
I can't be found out,
especially if I get out of here
and a wanted poster is up and
they see it and turn me in and that is provided
we find a way off this rock."
"I think your imagining things."
Walking slowly on the back of the column, admiring the view, Timor keeps thanking Desna for his streak of good luck.
Not just one or two, but almost half a dozen beautiful and sharp tongued and quick witted women...just the way I like them. Timor mon ami, sometimes you can be sure that there is someone up there who loves you dearly.
Seeing that Sasha is looking rather depressed and is probably not in the mood for conversation, he picks up the pace a bit in order to catch up with Pyrra.
The lovely blonde giant and the blue-skinned ice queen obviously want something to hide...let them keep their secrets, it seems that we're going nowhere fast from this island...what did Jin call it, ah, oui - Smuggler's shiv. How very quaint to name the island like that. Let us see what She thinks about it.
"So mademoiselle, what brings you to this part of the world. Pyrra, right? From where do you hale, Lady Pyrra, if it is not too much to ask?"
"Sorry to make you uncomfortable, Anika. I'm sure you're right." Jin smiles politely and continues walking. Bah! Revealed my hand too soon. I'll find out who you really are, Anika, in time, if that is even your true name. For now, there are more pressing matters, and as long as you don't put a knife in my back, I could hardly care.
"It's alright, I think that the shock of being shipwrecked has caused some mental fatigue and confusion."
"So mademoiselle, what brings you to this part of the world. Pyrra, right? From where do you hale, Lady Pyrra, if it is not too much to ask?"
Pyrra smiles. "First time anyone's called me "Lady" - keep it up!"
She sweeps her arm out in front of her, saying as she does so: "Where do I come from? Well, here - round here, anyway. Born and raised outside Eleder, spent most of my teens in the Shackles. I left because I wanted to see my family again and do something a bit more, ah, normal than robbery on the high seas."
Pyrra sighs ruefully.
"Looks like those plans'll have to be put on ice for a while. How about you? You seem to be enjoying yourself here, anyway"
Brehna smiles a bit as she and the group continue to head to the shipwreck. She's glad everyone is keeping their spirits up despite the circumstances.
You reach the Jenivere in due time. As you approach, you see that even a cursory glance confirms that the Jenivere will never sail again. Only the fortuitous presence of a sharp ridge of rock near the side of the sheer cliff wall has prevented the wreck from sinking entirely into the sea, for only the ship’s stern seems to have survived the wreck. This portion is wedged at an angle between the cliff and the rocks, and each wave shakes and tosses the wreck alarmingly. It won’t be long before the constant pounding of the waves dislodges the wreck and allows the hungry sea to claim the last of this once-fine ship.
Fortunately, the tide is still low enough for the ship to be relatively accessible via a large rocky passage jutting out above the deck. It looks to be about a 10' drop to the ship from the lowest point.
Seeing the wreckage and the drop to the deck, Gelik quickly says that he will be unable to join you on board as, "I have just been struck with...inspiration for my next play." Aerys quickly concurs saying that she's still feeling too weak from the effects of the morning's activities. Jask determines that he wouldn't be much use on board - at which point Ishirou declares that he too will stay behind to keep an eye on the prisoner. Sasha remains sullenly silent.
her hands on her hips, looking and evaluating the ship
"Let's get to work salvaging as much as we can, as we may only have a day or two to get everything we need off that ship.
If we are really lucky, we might find some good pieces to help build us a shelter while we are here."
"Hmmmm.... Jin's eyes scan the wreckage.
You can tell that the climb isn't difficult, as long as you don't try to go too quickly. Everyone is unlikely, unless they are extremely clumsy or reckless, to fall in.
Even though there is much to distract you, you happen to notice a smaller boat washed up between the ship and the cliff. It has been crushed by the action of the waves smashing the Jenivere against the cliff side. Part of the lifeboat’s bow still lolls about in the surf, attached to a protruding timber by a thick rope, as if someone had moored the boat to the wreck.
"Doesn't look to dangerous, unless someone rushes it.
Let's get going, as daylight doesn't last forever."
she walks to the ledge of the cliff.
Jin smiles, "We're not even a couple of hours from dawn. I think we will have plenty of daylight. Looks like somebody moored a lifeboat to the wreck. Maybe the same person who saved us. Lead on."
she replies to Jin's daylight comment
"we should move because we don't know how long the tide is going to be like this."
Pyrra, then decides to concentrate on practicalities.
** spoiler omitted **
You have about 1 and a half hours left of low-tide. When the tide comes back in, it will cover the rocky passage in water that will require a swim/climb (depending on how you choose to proceed) check to get back to the others.
"Lets check the ship before it goes out to sea. Then if needed I can check below the water line. I am an excellent swimmer." Brehna says with the utmost confidence.
"I think we should start from the upper decks first then proceeding to the lower ones."
"Well, we've got an hour and a bit before the tide comes back in", observes Pyrra. "After that, it'll be a while before we can get back and forth without a bit of a scramble. Still, maybe we can rig up a line between ship and shore if there's too much to carry"
She looks around at her companions.
"Come on, then!"
Unless someone else decides to lead, Pyrra will walk along the passage and climb up the side of the ship, stopping at the top to help anyone coming after her get on board.
I think Vita was leading the way in getting going.
"So we have less time than I thought, So lets get going"
Jin follows, proceeding slow and carefully, as he does want to fall in the water or injure himself.
Vita will.
Before jumping, Jin makes sure there is no shark or other predator around.
You don't sense any sharks, but right before Vita jumped onto the ship, you distinctly noticed the sound of clicking and scratching. It sounded vaguely like the sea scorpions you encountered on the beach.
Vita jumps onto the deck of the ship. The sound of her impact is quite loud - able to be heard over even the loud surf.
as she jumps she lands only using her legs.
"Come on, we don't have much time before the tides come in."
"Anika, be careful, I think there's a sea scorpion also on board! At least that's what it sounded like."
with a cheesed off face
"Oh for the love of ...,
let's all get down here and we'll kick it's a** so we can get the stuff we need."
Brehna makes her way up.
As does Pyrra
While Brehna and Pyrra climb up the cliff for no good reason, Jin jumps carefully down onto the boat to join Anika.
Jin looks at Anika, "You punch stuff with that spiked gauntlet? Really? No sword or axe? How barbaric! I mean, I can tell you are much stronger than me, but that puts you really close to the danger. I guess some people thrive on that."
Reaching the cliff, Timor unpacks his backpack and takes out a grappling hook and a long rope. He attaches the rope to the end of the hook, and then tests if it is attached properly. He than finds appropriate spot to spike the hook, and after one more test if it will hold firmly, he casts the rope down towards the wreckage.
Making sure that everything is in place and secured properly, he then turns around trying to see if there is anyone willing to climb down. If yes, he will offer the rope to anyone willing to descend...unless they view him with suspicion, in which case he would descend the rope first. One way or the other, he joins Vita on the deck of the ship bellow.
she replies to Jin
"Can you disarm a person wearing a cestus.
And the closer you get to someone in combat the more your in their blind spot and the dead angle of their attacks."
As everyone lands on the deck, it's quickly apparent that Jindariel was correct - you are not alone on the wreckage. Drawn by the sound of the feet hitting the deck of the ship, another of the sea scorpions scurries from below deck. Its pincers snap loudly. Its tail sways back and forth. It's clear that whatever it was doing below deck is far less interesting - or appetizing - as this new arrival.
The sea scorpion scuttles towards you, but the waves crashing against the ship and its weird, angle, cause it to stumble a bit.
Timor
Pyrra
Jindariel
Vita
Brehna
Sea Scorpion
Holy crap. That is some crazy initiative rolling.
Round 1
Round 1 Map
Brehna moves to I11,pulls out her sickle and chain weapon, and readies an action to attack when it gets near.
Jin steps to K13 and unleashes a glob of acid at the creature or as soon as it appears:
She readies for the creatures approach,
total defense action.