"You better not be talking about me"" Viviana says as she strides over to the table.
"Its good to see you again Sandara, although I don't think I have met your friend here", she remarks as she takes a glance at the halfling. She extends a hand "The names Viviana, and I am guessing yours is Rosie?"
Nicpic, sore and still in heavy discomfort squawks loudly. "Cap'n call girl whore? Is that what they refer to Halflings round here?" Laughing in quick little caws, he starts looking around at those assembled. "Darts? Daggers? Any truly good games around here?"
He then caws loudly before speaking again. "Nicpic Whitefeather, son of Daba Screechbeak and Highroost of Hightides."
Jack moves to the cleric of Besmara, smiles and says:"Hello ladies, my name is Jack, Handsome Jack. I am happy to have a priest of besmara with us, we might need some help from above to survive the next days. Now I am also no novice in following besmaras laws, pun intended, but I have a feeling some people here will make it hard for a man to earn his... living!" Gathering the other shanghaid around him he says:"Listen folks, fate has chosen to send us to this... boat together, with a sadist as first mate. Alone we will be vulnerable, but together we stand a chance. A chance to survive this and find our destiny. I did talk to the chef and he told me a bit, and live is hard here, but one can survive. I can mend your wounds and help you in other ways. Now I think I can arrange for all of you to find a weapon. Just to be safer. Maybe we can find out more about this ship. What do you say?"
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Well met Viviana. care to join me for a round? Rosie states as she turns to Nicpic she grasps a handaxe from her belt. Anymore jokes about me like that and you will be onehand short you little curr! Rosie says with a bit of a smile.
As Jack begins to recount his tale with the cook Sandara rushes over and slams her hand over his mouth. Careful what you say out in the open about The First Mate. He has ears everywhere. You must be careful on who you can trust she whispers into his ear. I would hate for you to get lashings, or worse the sweatbox and even keelhauled like Jake did tonight.
At Jack's confession he turns back to his work, "That's tough." He can't thin of anything else to say so continues to work in silence for the rest of the time he is there.
During the day Sarrien will Sneak around the bilges to see what he might find as he works down there.
Watching as the only man he had talked to besides the Tengu was tied to the rope and keelhauled impressed Sarrien with a very important lesson. Don't cross these pirates. Even though he hated them he must work quietly and pretend to be a good crewman. Perhaps if he made some allies he might have better chances. Those others recently brought here might be the easiest to create an agreement with. The last thing he wanted to do was end up shark food. A fascinatingly disgusting mess that. No, if he died he wanted to die looking... himself. Then when he realised even small infractions were to be punished he wondered if he might be able to use this to his advantage somehow...
Sarrien takes his stew and ration and hangs around on deck watching the games the crew plays. He leans back against one edge of the deck watching everyone and trying to get an idea of any groups that seem to form between them. Most of the others that were recently brought on board seemed to be talking together so he walked over to make himself acquainted. "Tough break today," he says to the Tengu, then to everyone, "I didn't think I would be among pirates so soon. I guess there is no avoiding them in the shackles."
He will start with that he is also a fellow follower of Besmara and that he values her hint very much. As she is around on the ship much longer she might have any hints who of the crew is easier to talk to and whom to avoid at all cost. He also asks how to get his cooking belt back.
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From what Jack can tell, Sandara does seem to be attractive and attractable, but so do some of the other pirates among the crew.Well met Jack. We may have muchto discuss as the days pass. Ibid you all a good night Sandara says as she heads off towards the sleeping quarters.
As sarrien watches the deck for possible groups she sees a group of pirates head towards the sleeping quarters together, while very few are remaining on the deck anymore.
Viviana gives Rosie an appraising look, sizing her up. "I was brought up believing that it was a combination of mental acuity and agility that determined a victor , she pauses, then brightens " I guess Strength plays a small part in that as well, of course I'll play"
After the discussion Jack will prepare to go to bed. Tomorrow has another hard day of chores.
Sarrien waits until a few more are gone then he takes a walk towards stern of the ship. He uses his mind to sent out his emotions to Xavier through the link they shared. Calmness and safety. Desire for the raven to be by his side again. A slight bit of concern that he has left him also managed to slip through. Where are you, are you even here?
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Viviana sits down for a game. Shall we wager anything Rosie asks the woman with questioning look.
Rosie grasps her hand once the discussion ends and heaves with all of her might.
As Jack prepares for a night of slumber he heads to the sleeping quarters where he sees the room lined with cots. Sandara points him in the direction of the rear of the room where there are four empty cots. These should do for you and your friends. There are also a chest to hold your personal belongings so that none of the bigger scoundrels steals your stuff. She states as she wanders off to doze of in her cot soon joining the symphony of snores within the room as the room sways them all to sleep.
Viviana shrugs, I don't have much on me
Viviana heaves back
"A gold the human wins." Nicpic looks around trying to see if nayone will take his bet on their bets.
[After the discussion on if anyone will take Nicpics bet)
Viviana struggles not to show the strain, heaving again with her arm...
before finally slamming the halfling's hand, trying to avoid causing her too much pain when she brings the hand down.
"Looks like I win this time", Viviana smiles, "It was well fought though".
Viviana pauses, as she considers her prize. "I lost a small vial of alchemists fire when I first arrived here, if you could find that for me I would greatly appreciate it", she thinks again, "That said, its a terrible shame for a musical instrument to have gone missing...if I see it then I will be sure to get it back to you, free of charge. If you know a good place to start, I might give it a go."
(If (and only if), Sarrien has interacted with the party enough to let us know hes looking for his familiar, then I'll enquire to Rosie if there is a place animals might be on the ship. If he hasn't communicated this, then obviously I don't bring this up).
With that, Viviana stands and inclines her head to Rosie "Its been a pleasure meeting you Rosie, I am sure we will see each other around soon".
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Two other pirates take up the bet with Nicpic at 1 gold each.
Gods blast it that hurts Rosie yelps as her hand is slammed into the table and shards of glass. The Halfling takes a chug of her rum.
I will try my best. I believe that your alchemist fire is in the same location that my fiddle is though. The quartermaster Grok has all possession locked away on this ship. I almost got y fiddle back but I have a bad habit of losing my temper, which gets me into a lot of trouble. Prol' why I ended up on this ship. Least there is food and rum each night though. Rosie nurses her wounded hand. I may need to see Sandara tomorrow after two rounds. Well played though Viviana.
Upon hearing about a lost familiar Rosie informs you that there are a many great animals on this ship. Some are in the bilge, some are just hiding in nooks and crannies while there are some animals in cages in the ships hold. The pirates pay up their gold to Nicpic as they grumble their disbelief that Rosie lost to the new girl on the ship. We will try a different game next time. Jes be ready
Viviana chews her lip thoughtfully, wondering how to approach the Quartermaster. Shes not particularly skilled with wordplay, preferring to solve conflicts with her fists, but this was unlikely to be a good option in this case. She remembers that Sandara Quinn managed to convince her, that the daggers were cursed, and she wonders if this might work again.
Viviana decides that perhaps playing on religious superstition, as well as perhaps getting the quartermaster drunk MIGHT swing things enough to at least get the fiddle back, and she resolves to catch up with Handsome Jack at the earliest opportunity (not sure if he is asleep now), to see if he knows where the best quality (and highly alcoholic) beverage she could get her hands on. Viviana also takes the opportunity to drop off the two daggers (idr whos they actually were) before she turns in at night. Will also tell Sarrien possible familiar locations, and tell everyone to be careful wandering the ship with traps about. (Planning on sleeping after this if there is nothing further I can do)
Next Day Planned Ship Actions
Day: Visit Quartermaster hopefully with a drink or two
Night: Pretty much hang out with pirates and try and influence someone.
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As Dawn approaches the party is awoken by the sound of a bell ringing on the ship. From what the party was told during the games after the evening meal, this is the bell to wake up and get to the deck, report to Master Scourge and Mister Plugg to see what is in store for you for the day.
As the party wakes up and rushes for the deck with the bell still ringing they come across four pirates that seem to be waiting for them and blocking their path; a human female with big ears; a fat, pushy belly with a shaven head human male; a half-orc male and human female.
In a hurry the bald human male says as he pushes Jack in the chest. This distraction has seemed to catch he attention of a few other pirates aboard the vessel as they turn to watch the display from the stairs. Hehe he ain't going nowhere Fipps says the human female with big ears. Ain't that right! Me an' Sly and Jaundiced Jape with make sure thaey ain't going to be reporting on time.
Jack looks at the baldy and shruggs "Listen carefully curly, I know I am a ravishing son of a b%&@&, but I do not dig boys. Also the big boss is waiting for us and, you see I am dam more afraid of him than of you. So either you move your face somewhere else or the lovely lady with the muscles to shame a full blooded orc will tell you why mommy is gone!"
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Fipps and the rest of the group are caught a little off guard by Jack's outburst. They stare at him and the rest of the party with a hatred as you shrug your way past the group and make it to the deck on time.
Well lets see what work we have set up for you today ye scums. Mister Plugg yells out as he looks over the ship in a quick and efficient manner. He points to the party.
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My new rigger have I the task for you. You are lookout today. Ye eed to get your ass into my crows nest as be me lookout fer the day.
Swabs you get below deck and ye need to catch and get rid of ye rats an other vermin that are down there destroying me foods
Cook's Mate you will be assisting Kroop. He will have your task for ye. Now get movin all of ye before you get the whip! Mister Plugg yells out to the crew.
The party thn sees that Mister Plugg and Master Scourge are approached by the same four pirates that blocked your path earlier this morning. Mister Plugg does not look pleased at all.
(Fair enough, although Im pretty sure if I fail then I might die if I am high enough :( (50 foot fall is an auto death))
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Sarrien takes his orders and heads below with Nicpic. "Seems like we are going to be working together quite a bit. Perhaps to help us avoid troubles like last night and this morning we agree to watch each other's backs." he offers an alliance to Nicpic seeing the wisdom in having allies among pirates. Being alone on this boat was too dangerous.
During the day he will sneak around the hold where he heard animals are kept.
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Viviana makes it to the top of the crow's nest where she keeps an eye out on the ocean as not much of importance is to be seen she observes some of the activities that take part on the deck. Viviana see's the four pirates being berated by Mister Plugg as they are all beaten with a knotted rope. She is unable to make out any words that are spoken but it looked to be pretty fierce yelling.
Sarrien is successful with catching more than enough vermin for the day as he sneaks of to the ships hold for a look around. As he enters the ships hold he sees all kinds of cages that look to be open as pigs are running all over in the hold, sliding as a wave crests a wave and rocks the vessel. In a cage in the rear of the room Sarrien sees a caged raven that looks quite familiar.
After he spots the raven he walks up to the cage and tries to open it. "How did they catch you? You were meant to be looking after the room last night. Well it's good you followed me. Now if I can get you out of this cage..."
Going to the galley he presents himself to Master Kroop and asks what kind of chores he has to do today. He also asks if it would be possible to make a quick dash to the quatermaster, he would like to get his chefs belt back.
Nicpic grumbles some, but sets to work. He looks about at the crew though. Surely they hate this as much as I do? But he starts darting around the ship trying to catch the vermin.
After catching a few nasty vermin, he looks over at the Tiefling who is apparently talking to a... "Raven?" He steps over looking at the poor caged bird and then the witch. "You know this bird?"
Being a bird person, he feels strong sympathy for the thing to be all caged up like this...
Viviana intends to meet Jack at the quartermaster's (office(?)) as her day ship action, with the drink. While with Jack she informs him about the four pirates she saw from the crows nest.
(I'll rp the quartermaster session as soon as its time)
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Nicpic spends the day trying to catch all of the vermin in the room which proves to be quite a task. Life as a pirate. Something new each day. As the Tengu did better at his task today that should avoid him any whips at this evening's bloody hour.
Jack makes it to the galley and he sees that Kroop is in a helpful mood and does not seem as intoxicated as he was the previous day. Mornin' mate. Could yous give me a hand with the meal today. I am thinking something with fish.
As Viviana and Jack reach the quartermasters office they notice that the door is locked with a 3 foot wide serving hatch built into the door itself. As they approach they see a female half-orc with a very toothy grin and a large scar lining her entire neck. Ye's buying er selling?
In that case, Jack will tell Ambrose of the 4 chaps who wanted to prevent him and the others to reach the top in time. He will add that he could defuse the situation, but that somehow Mr Plugg did not seem to be happy. He will also say that he would like to have a chat with the Quatermaster.
Anything the Quatermaster likes to eat. Like Biscuits or a special kind of soup?
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Ah yes that would e the ones loyal to Mister Plugg and Master Scourge. You be careful. I would not like to see you or your friends getting hurt[b] The cook says with a look o worry. [b]The first mate is not one to be crossed. He has the Captains ear as well as most of the boat. Ye will get Keelhauled if you make him too angry. Yes, Yes Grok should be at the store. Once in awhile in the afternoons she will come and we will have a drink together. She is a great story teller! Grok hmm, she would be most pleased wit anything but rum as she keeps that in her store.[/b] Ambrose goes back to stirring the soup as he prepares the fish for the fire. Hurry back to give me a hand with this an if Master Scourge or Mister Plugg question you, tell em I sent you for some supplies.
"Aye, Aye Master Kroop. And thanks!"
Arriving at Groks door with a basket with a bottle of fine chelish brandy and a nice fish stew with fresh herbs.
"Well met Quatermaster Grok. I come with some lunch. I hope you like your food.
Now listen, well you know, when we arrived here we have lost our belongings. And you know some things are very hard to do. I mean some basic things. I am missing my belt, a very nice belt with lots of slings for my cooking utensils. And the nice lady next to me, you see, she feels naked without her stuff. Kroop, bless his soul, told me you are a great storyteller, and I had some nice book of chelish art in my posession. You might like it. And also we, I mean Vivianne and me would like trade fairly with you."
"Yes, and I seem to be lacking a vial of Alchemist's Fire, nothing hugely important, but it had sentimental value..." Viviana trails off slightly.
"That said, the reason I am here is that I heard there was a fiddle here, and it would please me to no end if I could listen to the sweet sound of music, while having something strong to drink well...that would be perfect. I am sure you can appreciate the good things in life just as well as I can, so perhaps we can work something out?"
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If ol' Kroop trusts you then so do I The half orc says as she leans on the door to speak a little closer. While everything here now belongs to the Cap'n I may be able to sell it to you or even "loan" some stuff to you seein as you are friends with Ambrose also and were nice 'nough to bring me this here Brandy! Grok says as she inspects the bottle, pulling the cork she takes a large gulp of the brandy. Ahh that is some good stuff. Lot better than this swill rum on board. What is it you are looking fer.
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Yes, Yes I may be able to get some of that there for you. I'll tell ye what. I'll get that alchemist's fire and fiddle for ya if you play me a song. The half-orc says with toothy grin as she turns around and begins rummaging through a large crate. After a few moments and finding the right crate Grok produces the fiddle and the Alchemist's Fire. Now then these are just on loan as the Cap'n woud have my thrown overboard if he finds out I am just giving out his loot. I am only doing this because Kroop likes ye. Do you understand me? The hal-orc says with an absolute serious tone in her voice.If I find out ye betray me I swear to the gods that I will strike ye down before I am thrown overboard. Grok hands you the items as she takes the bottle of brandy.
Viviana smiles, "Of course I will play a song for you - I'm warning you though, I'm still learning my craft
Viviana carefully takes the fiddle and plays a simple tune she remembers from her childhood in the village. She feels a little sad as it brings back memories, but also a surge of pride that she can still play such a beautiful tune largely from memory.
As she finishes, Viviana bows slightly "You did us a service, and for that, we thank you, we won't betray you, you have my word on that"
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After the days tasks are completed the sound of the evening bell rings as the crew emerges on the deck for the bloody hour. The only pirates that seem to be getting berated for the bloody hour are th four that blocked your path this morning as they are each giving 3 lashes by Master Scourges whip.
After the evening meal the rum rations are all passed out. Staying on the deck are some of the same pirates from the night before to also include Cut-Throat Grok and a gnome with an extravagant foppish purple hat, an eye patch, a white silk shirt, leaning on a dandyish cane as he stares out at the sea. This evening's game looks to be like a drinking game of sorts. It looks like the pirates are heaving down rum as quickly as possible.
Viviana seeks out Rosie, whisking out the fiddle and handing it to her with a smile. "As promised, one fiddle, free of charge". She pauses, looking at the game with interest, "I see that after last night you switched games" she teases.
"That´s mighty helpful of you, Grok, and we won´t forget it! A well you see, I stumbled over something that should be in your room, I guess. Someone must have lost it, I guess one of your "victims" Maybe this can help us even the odds."
The rest of the day Jack works hard in the galley, this is work he loves and it seems a haven of peace.
When the four are wipped he looks at viviana and Nicpic and Sarrien. This sadistpig really made four people hate us even more. Especially me. I have to be careful
Offering 10silver on Grok he cheers and curses with the best. Tonight he will try to win Jack scrimshaw over.
"He's my friend." Unlocking the cage he lets Xavier out to flap his wings then keeps him with him for the evening and night. Watching the four who tried to delay them that morning get whipped was a little satisfying.
He watches the evening game though doesn't have anything to bet with and doesn't feel like joining in and getting drunk. He whispers to his raven in Infernal "Being stuck on a pirate ship doesn't look that bad so far."