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After six long weeks, this morning the crew of The Peregrine sighted land to the west. A few hours later, The Peregrine sails into a natural bay with a sandy beach within rowing distance for the ship’s boats. As the crew begins to untie one of the smaller boats to lower it into the water, the sailors pass a spyglass among themselves and finally hand it back to the captain. Captain Jacob Markosi peers at the island for a moment before grunting and handing the spyglass to expedition leader Ramona Avandth. “You should see this,” he says quietly. Ramona accepts the spyglass and peers toward the shore. When she lowers the scope, she is clearly distressed but trying to hide her worry. She approaches and motions toward the far side of the deck, away from where most of the other colonists have congregated. “Can I have a word with you?” she asks.
Once you guys have relative privacy, “We have a problem,” Ramona says bluntly and explains, “Something is wrong. Nobody’s in sight. There’s no smoke from cook fires or the smithy. Some of the buildings look burned out.” She will offer the spyglass for you to look if you want to. Ramona continues, her voice low. “Sailors can’t keep their mouths shut. Soon all the other colonists are going to hear about this—if they can’t see for themselves already—and things could become… tense.” Ramona asks, "Would you be able to go ashore and check out the settlement. I am going to ask Captain Markosi to sail north along the island’s coast to a secondary landing site determined by the expedition’s surveyors as an alternative spot to found a colony. After you check out the settlement you can meet us there, then I will make a final determination on where the rest of the colonists should disembark."
"Hmph. Figgures this thing would be goin' south already. Fine fine, drop me off here, I'll take a peek at what these poor saps got 'emselves inta."
Fang will make sure to grab his bags and is ready to disembark whenever the dinghy is ready.
Rhys is a tall, powerfully built man of Shoanti heritage. Beside him is Esgidiau, the small dromaeosaur he keeps as a pet. He scratches the feathers behind the dinosaur's head, but his mouth is a grim line.
"Hard to move a whole camp doesn't want to be moved." he says. "How many were here, before? Trouble'd have to be pretty big to chase 'em away from the safety of camp. War band, maybe? Taken off as prisoners?" He shakes his head, and gives a complicated series of clicks as a command to Esgidiau.
"Let me gear up, I'll be ready in a few." he heads to his cabin to gather gear.
Mary Kay makes certain her hat is on tightly as she grimaces under her mask.
"That seems prudent. A little late in the season to have to start over again in a new location. I doubt we even have enough stores to return to the mainland. I do not know about the rest. But I spent nearly my last coin on a partial share for this. Not going back to live on charity."
With a determined stride she grabs her pack and goes to stand by the (rowboat/longship).
Romona looks at Mary Kay, "Yes you are correct, we lack the provisions for both sailors and settlers aboard The Peregrine to make is back to Almas." She motions one of the crew over and tells him to start getting one of the boats ready for transport.
Maslow is a slender built vanaran in monk robes that are loose and flowy. He would be hanging out in the crows nest or sleeping on the deck when possible. He doesn't talk much seems to be bothered by idle chit chat. Often you will see him practicing his skills on the deck very late at night.
Maslow will let out a big yawn oh boy! Finally here huh? Well let's go see what kind of trouble they got into. maslow will grab the spyglass and take a look at the beach himself
After looking maslow will grab his backpack and head towards the boat. Letting out another loud yawn and scratching at his chest.
Eustice takes in the information and processes it, "Quite odd... yes, quite odd indeed." he whispers to himself. With a shake, his expression changes to a smile and a twinkle appears in his eye. "What do you think Brother?"
"They're probably all dead. Eaten maybe." the spirit lets out in a croaking hiss.
"Now, now Brother. Mustn't be so negative. Maybe they went for a walk..." and bit of worry crosses his eyes, "the whole village... at once... Yes! Nothing better than a morning constitutional! Why, all this fine island living has probably taken its toll and they needed to work off a bit of excess, is all. Let me just grab my things."
He tosses his pack in the longboat and maneuvers his way into a seated position, tentacles twitching slightly. The spirit follows and finds a seat as well.
Rhys steps into the boat—as does the reluctant Esgidiau, who doesn't seem to care much for the way the boat rocks with the waves.
Maslow will make his way to the boat, crawl in and lean against the side looking to be resting his eyes
"See Brother, Maslow isn't worried. He's taking a nap." Eustice's bravado begins to falter. "Nothing to concern ourselves with..." . His gaze falls on the empty beach as he trails off.
"You keep telling yourself that. You might actually believe it eventually." the spirit rasps.
Before you head out she looks at Mary Kay and says "We don't want to send any of the guards or sailors because we don't want to escalate the tension on the ship, but here take these since we can't send anyone else to help." Ramona will hand over 4 vials of Red Liquid from a pouch on her side.
Once you are in the all in the boat you are lowered into the water and off on your way to shore.
The bay’s waters are calm, with only a gentle rocking of the ship’s boat. The shore is approximately three hundred feet to the east, where a lonely dock is built off a sandy beach.
Fang and Rhysfar is able to point out multiple creatures approaching on both sides that do not look friendly as they look to be armed with Spears.
Round 1
Fang
Mary Kay
Maslow
Eustice & Brother
Blue
Red
Rhysfar & Esgidiau
Green
Yellow
Bold is up.
”Oh ho! Lookin fer a fight eh?”
Fang holds his left hand out towards red. Sparks crackling on his fingertips. Then the bolt leaps out towards the monster.
Fang then pulls out his dagger.
Eustice sees the creatures and tries to recall information about them.
These are Grindylow CE Small Aberration (Aquatic). You get 2 things.
Tangling Tentacles - During the grindylow’s turn, it can make a single trip attack against any adjacent foe as a swift action.
No resistances/Immunities but its lowest save is Fort.
Eustice relays the information to his compatriots. Afterwards he puffs out his chest and flails his tentacles at while whooping shrilly in an attempt at intimidation.
Brother takes a five foot step towards the edge of the boat and tries to slam with non-lethal miserable strike.
And then tries the same attack on
Red looks to be startled as you flail at it.
Mary Kay wrinkles her nose and tilts her head at these unfamiliar creatures. Pointing her hand like a pistol, she snaps her fingers. A small crackle of electricity streaks toward Red.
YAWN! I was trying to nap stupid squids!
Maslow lets out a big yawn and then leans over the boat to deliver 2 fist attacks
Round 1
Fang
Mary Kay
Maslow
Eustice & Brother[/b]
Blue
Red (Shaken) -2
Rhysfar & Esgidiau
Green -3
Yellow -3
Red is going to try to stab at Fang and then try to Trip Mary
If Mary is tripped can I have a Acrobatics and then a Reflex Save
Then Blue will attempt to stab at the Phantom and try to trip it?
Rhysfar & Esgidiau are up.
Rhys makes a clicking noise while eyeing blue.
Esgi steps forward and full attacks.
Rhys moves to Red to help out Mary K.
Mary Kay is prone
Mary Kay is prone but was able to fall in the boat rather than the water.
Green is going to go over to Esgidiau and attack (Provoking from the Phantom) and try to trip Esgidiau
Yellow will attack Maslow and try to trip him.
Round 1
Fang 0/13
Mary Kay *Prone
Maslow
Eustice & Brother Phantom 10/12 & Tripped?
Red (Shaken) -2
Rhysfar & Esgidiau
Green -3
Yellow -3
Bold is up.
Bad squid! No bite! go home!
Brother takes a swipe at as it passes.
Maslow takes down Yellow and the Phantom Brother takes out Green.
The Phantom is prone but was able to fall in the boat rather than the water.
Mary Kay palms a small golden mask from her pouch.
Holding it against Fang's leg she incants,
"ROI"
Taking a 5ft step away from red, Fang tries to zap at it again.
"Oh Brother, stop playing around down there!"
Brother picks himself up and moves closer to .
As Fang starts to heal a bit he steps back and misses Red.
Round 2
Fang 1/11
Mary Kay *Prone
Maslow
Eustice & Brother Phantom 10/12
Red -2
Rhysfar & Esgidiau
Red will attack Rhysfar and try to trip him
Everyone is up.
Everyone hears cheers from the people aboard The Peregrine.
Brother lashes out at with two attacks.
Eustice casts Telekinetic Projectile at
Mary Kay rolls toward the middle of the boat and then stands up.
Maslow will rush suddenly towards the enemy then jumping over his ally to deliver a heel strike
Rhys clicks again at Esgi.
He swings at the remaining gryndlow.
Fang tries to blast the creature again with his lightning and then moves around to the other end of the dinghy to make some space.
After finishing off the Grindylow's, all they have on them is a small Spear. Then you guys are able to relax and take a bit of a breather. You hear a number of cheers from the people aboard The Peregrine.
Fang spits over the side of the boat. "Filthy buggers. We used to see em from time ta time in the Black Flow, by the Oagon Ruins. Usually, give em a zap 'n they back off."
Mary Kay carefully stands and waves back toward the ship. Circling her arm to include everyone on the rowboat she then signals back OK with exaggerated gestures.
Dropping down with a thud on the bench she remarks,
"Ramona is appointed by the company. Someday, some sort of elected body will get formed. At least they will remember this day."
Rhys nods and sits next to Esgidiau.
"Keep an eye out. Might be more."
Looks to be clear of any more Grindylows and you are able to finish your journey to land.
A well-worn path in the grass rises up a slope toward a cluster of buildings to the east. The buildings are arranged in a rough triangle, with each point ending in a wooden circular enclosure with rectangular notches cut intermittently, like battlements. These round enclosures are clearly meant to be three points of a wooden palisade fence, which would enclose this first group of buildings once completed. The palisade fence, however, is complete only along the southeastern side of the triangle and is obviously unfinished elsewhere. The grass around the settlement looks like it was cropped at one point, and many paths exist between locations in the settlement, but in less well-trafficked spots, the grass has started to regrow. All the buildings are constructed of either rough timber or mud bricks set in a wooden frame, and have pitched thatch roofs. Many have open window frames, but only a few have actual shutters or even a canvas curtain for privacy. Doors are basic, wooden affairs, too simple for locks, and some buildings lack them entirely. The construction is new, quite rough and unfinished.
A solitary dock extends from the beach into the bay. The construction is solid and looks recent, suitable for tying off a small boat, although no watercraft are visible. The beach inclines to the east before giving way to grass and trees. Further on in that direction, buildings and a palisade wall stand on the rise.
As you are standing on the dock you notice that there are no tracks in the sand from the dock leading towards the colony. You also notice a canoe on the bottom of the seafloor.
Fang will help pull the dinghy ashore and tie it off, then points out the canoe. "I can dip down and see what's up with 'er later. Let's drop our gear and start taking a peek see at these buildin's first, eh?"
Mary Kay points to the canoe.
"Wouk Grindylows do that? Could the settlement be in their territory?."
"Grindylows... hmph! Dreadful little creatures, but typically not so bold. It's not like them to mount an offensive on an entire settlement like this. At least not on their own..." Eustice says.
"Listen to him, bold as brass, talking like he knows everything..." Brother mutters.
"Oh go make yourself useful and search these buildings! You're just grumpy because you were knocked over in the boat, you sour-puss!" Eustice reprimands the phantom.
Brother doesn't move farther than 50' from Eustice, but begins searching the closest buildings if they are in range. In his incorporeal form he just phases through the walls and telepathically tell Eustice what he sees.