Murat stares at the cup of rum. Last time these guys gave me drinks it didn't turn out so well. He sets the cup down and hops into a hammock. He pretends to sleep but keeps his ears open.
Grak takes the rum and takes a whiff. He stares at the cup for awhile and then looks around to see if everyone else is drinking there's. "I suppose it might help me sleep," he thinks to himself before drinking it.
Caul takes the rum gladly and downs most of it in the first hard pull he takes. Ah, missed you old friend. Tomorrow I should start learning names, but tonight I sleep.
Black Caul let the weariness take him, his last thoughts before fading
It's good to be home.
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Wade decides against drinking his rum after hearing about the shop on board. He makes note of those that didn't drink theirs and waits till they and everyone around them falls asleep before taking their rum too and stashing all of it in his locker.
Wade takes advantage of his racial ability to see in the dark, but the fact that he was a fairly large man on a creaking boat meant that he does accidently cause some noise. Hopefully people will stay asleep
Once his nighttime interactions are done, Veltisiel makes his way downstairs to sleep.
Okay, tomorrow I begin.
Ordrax takes his rum and places it in his chest for safe keeping.
Veltisiel sleeps soundly, but constantly mindful of any who might try to steal from him.
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In the morning the sound of a bell wakes you, as the rest of the crew gets ready, pulling on shirts and getting ready, one man takes a swig of something in a bottle. A group of men stand near the stairs leading to the upper decks.
hurry up, ye landlubbers! Anyone late for roll call is due for three lashes in bloody hour!
Veltisiel hurries up, and surreptitiously cleans himself magically, then heads up to the deck as fast as he can manage.
The bell causes Murat's body to react on drilled-in routine. He springs out of the hammock and pulls on his boots and grabs his hat. He says nothing to anyone as he heads to the stairs. Maybe today will bring a fight. I want to see this crew in action. Figure out if they're worth my time. In the meantime, do your job and avoid nonsense.
Ordrax rolls out of bed and gets himself ready. He makes sure that he remains in the group as the head up the stairs. He puts himself in the middle of just about everything. Never last and never first either.
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Before Vel can get on deck one of the men next to the stairs stops him. going somewhere? Awfully fast, eh? he laughs and the 4 other men laugh as well. I say, it's Three lashes if ye are late, Eh, Varn? one man asks. And the first man nods. Aye... That's three. I see no reason for ye to be heading up deck too fast...
"Three lashes? Are you sure you want to go through that, friends? I wouldn't want to cause you harm." Veltisiel smiles a wicked grin, and his eyes flash a golden color "After all, [color=Red]prismatis![/color]" with a flick of the wrist, presumably catching the pirates off-guard due to his relaxed tone right up until the cast spell, a cone of color washes over them as Veltisiel continues to stride forward, slowed down from a fast walk to a controlled long stride.
Murat stops and turns to the confrontation. Ah, a magician of some sort. He will prove to be useful.
"Morons." Murat mutters. Looking at Veltisiel he adds, "Hope that wasn't your only card, mate. Those boys are going to be lookin' for payback."
"Of course not. Kuid see oli minu kõige nähtavam ja seega hea Avanäituseks jõu. Minu peenem oskusi paremini reservis."
He smirks, "And if they want more, it sounds as though they shall have to answer to the Captain. They were unharmed by me, so any 'retaliation' would simply be aggression, and would be punished accordingly."
Murat grunts and nods. Then looks around at everyone else. "Get up on deck you lollygagging sons of lemures! MOVE IT! Tööle Nüüd!"
Black Caul saunters up the stairs.
What in the bloody seas is that son-of-a-devil doing? That won't go over well.
Caul grins a wide, jagged, toothy grin. He's got spirit, though. Gotta give 'em that.
Grak wakes up with the bell. Realizing that he slept more soundly than he expected, he reaches down to make sure he still has his alchemy crafting kit. "Wow, that rum hit me harder than I thought it would. I better be careful," he thinks to himself. He gets up, relieved that he doesn't have a hang-over, and starts for the stairs.
He pauses when the men accost Vel to see what happens.
"Hmm, color spray, useful for these mobs. I wonder if he needs a spell book or if it comes to him naturally. I'll have to inquire later," he thinks. When the other hobgoblin starts up the stairs, he quickly moves up beside him to hopefully avoid a confrontation himself.
If they're still standing, Vel strides by them with a wave of his hand, Somnium, and the pirates feel tired suddenly.
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The last pirate falls face flat, asleep.
You easily make it upstairs without much trouble.
-Runner(carry messages) Acrobatics and Constitution DC:10 Check
-swab the decks: Str or Con DC10
-Hauling Ropes: Prof (sailor) or Str DC: 10, and Con DC: 10
-Line work, Sailor or Dex DC:10, and Con DC: 10
the cook is drunk... Turtle hunting. DC:10 Fisherman or Survival. Mr.Plugg in charge.
As your given the list of work to do for the day, Vel you can notice Master Scourge appears rather disappointed you made it on time... Take ship actions for the day
Murat laughs. "Humorous. You are in the right, and handled that well, but they are still going to want revenge." He kicks one of the downed men.
After receiving his work assignment, Murat tries to put this morning's event out of his mind, but while Vel is clearly New to being ship's crew, he had done nothing that Murat could tell would warrant such quick enemies.
A sign of bad leadership. Hazing new recruits is one thing, but that?
Climbing the stairs, Ordrax stops to watch yet again the attention grabbing tiefling. He just shakes his head and keeps moving.
Idiots, all of them...Tiefling tipped his hand too soon...too full of himself to show restraint and patience...Best sleep with both eyes open and on the other side of the ship tonight. He probably will get a visit soon and by more than those four.
Grak tries to stay focused, choosing to swab the deck today. He keeps an eye on the group that confronted Vel.
As part of his cleaning, he checks out the upper deck in the front of the boat (A1)
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@there is nothing of importance here in the foredeck, only other Swabs doing their job.
@Wade:
You make it down to the quartermaster's shop where Cut-Throat Grok is "checking barrels"what? she asks when you come near. She scowls at you and leans against the door(in area A9). Two lockers, two chest, a wooden and a metal trunk all sit in the room, all next to a huge barrel of what appears to be rum. If ye want stuff it'll be up for debate... I can give ye most things. And if it's your stuff ye be looking for that'll come at standard price.
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The quartermaster scoffs What? One day on board and you already have 4 bottles of rum? Ha! Perhaps if you got me a bottle of wine I'd be willing to trade. But with that rum I hand out every night ye be nearly running a very bad risk. Spill any of that and it's three lashes. Twice is with the cat. And if you do it on purpose, that's a keelhauling.
When he can, he takes a quick trip to the quartermaster.
"Hello there. I hear you are the skilled quartermaster? I'm hoping you could do me a favor. You see, when I was captured, there was a book in my possession. It is of little value, but it is all I have left of my family, after they were killed by a fiend. Sometimes, I feel like they still speak to me through it. Also, if it's not too much trouble, if I could get my entire kit returned to me, I would greatly appreciate it...."
Oh good, rope hauling today. Just what I always wanted.
Black Caul gives a slight shrug to himself and gets to work.
While, working he asks the shipmates along side him about the general state of the ship's officers and crew.
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Mr.Plugg watches your work and scowls. This is Rubbish! You haven't done this in your life, have ye? Alright, your spending the rest of the day in the Bildge catching rats! Mr.Plug has a few men grab you and he escorts them and you down the ship lower and lower until you reach the trapdoor leading to the Bildge. One of the men struggles to get the door open before they throw you down with a splash on dirty water. See if you can get at least one rat will ya? they then close the door on you.
@Wade: Unfortunately the Tiefling is busy in the Bildge. Grok shakes her head. Look, Rum cost two silver, so, ill consider your given bottles there one silver each, alright? And I'm selling at full price, take your pick, she opens the second locker, which has a pile of everyone's stuff, and a few more things, like a fiddle, a few bottles, and a coin pouch.
Grak looks around on the foredeck and shrugs that there's nothing of interest. He takes a moment to look out over the ocean to see if he spots any land. He then continues with his duties for the day, waiting for dinner. "Going to have to team up with some others. It will take too long to scout the whole ship by myself. I'll also need help talking with the crew. Not a strength of mine. Vel seems talkative." he thinks to himself as the day goes on.
Black Caul heads over to the armory, and speaks with the Half-Orc (assuming she's there).
"So. What's a fella gotta do to get a few of his things back around here?"
Veltisiel tries again, "It would seem as though one Master Plugg has taken a disliking to me, and threw me in here as punishment for not fishing fast enough- an ironic sentiment, if I ever heard one. I'm afraid that we got off to a bad start last night, what's your name? I'm Veltisiel."
While they are talking and after, Vel keeps an eye out for rats
but also looks around the bilges for anything of value that might have fallen through the cracks, so to speak. If he sees anything, he silently makes note of where it is, instead of immediately picking it up.
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The man sighs. "Don't bother... I'm scheduled for a Keelhauling tonight. Got caught last night sneaking into the quartermaster's store... Broke a lock on one of her lockers...I'm sure the orc is having a Hay day trying to get it open... Hehe... Was never any good with a pick...
With all the water down here, it's surprising that a rat could even survive. You spot a knife floating in the water, it's wooden handle keeping it afloat, and it looks like it's been altered into a useable weapon...
@ the quartermaster's shop: Sleep with the Captain, that's what she says, smiling. Or, if ya can, get me a bottle of some whiskey, I'd be willing to give ye back yer stuff then...
Ordrax keeps to himself and does his job. Every now and then he looks around at the others to see who is doing what.
"I am sorry to hear that." Vel's mind whirls as he casually picks up the dagger and stows it.
He continues to look around the bilges for perhaps a dropped coin, or anything else,
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You do infact find one rat, drowned in the water... At least it's a catch.
The man sighs. "ya know, I see ya pickin' round, and how Scourge glares at ye... He hates ye guts! Don't reckon why... But I got a goodie for ya, all ya have to do is promise ta' make Scourge suffer!" he says, holding up a small gem. "A ruby! Aught ta be round 50 whole pieces! And it's yours! Before they take it off me torn body..." yhe hands you the ruby... Although it is rather small and you can tell he's exaggerating the price, still it might be useful.
@Ordax, you notice Scourge berating those men who had Tried to stop Vel. The conversation is quite heated, However nothing important is really said, other than a long sting of curses at their failure...
"Thank you so much, friend. The man will burn, slowly, that is for certain." Veltisiel grins a wicked grin as he holds up the ruby, "And this will be exactly what I need to get started. If I have my way, he'll suffer in Hell for all eternity."
At the end of the day when he is back in his bunk.
How to handle this one.
When Ordrax gets the chance to be near Murat, he will ask to speak to him alone. He makes sure that they are alone and out of earshot of anyone.
I notice you were involved with the mess that Tiefling created this morning. Be careful I saw that Scourge was non to please with the his men and their failure. I would expect there to be more trouble coming his way. I tell you this because you seem to keep your head down and do things in a...quieter way. I like that. Keep your head down and be ready for anything.
Ordrax walks away
That should get to the correct ears soon enough....I hope.