He curtly says in response, "Mithril shirt." Then he eases down a bit explaining, "This is a token of my appreciation for joining your group. I won't take a no for an answer."
As you watch the ship descend to Emerald Lake, Saronis comes to each of you and hands off a pouch. Opening it up you at first just see an inky blackness of void, soon you see some coins and gems. Continuing to watch the coins rise to an inch away from the top. Enough light makes its way into the bag revealing, copper, silver, gold, but mostly platinum.
He stays with Arthur for a bit longer than just dropping off the pouch. They nod to each other. It seems Arthur is getting Saronis as an escort.
She walks up to Cyril and puts a hand on his shoulder, "So are you taking Miss Ravenclaw around town or have you found other interested parties? I offer my services as a stealthy observer while you are in town."
He stands next to the center mast, you don't think you have seen him much and not next to the railing for long. His arms are folded before him and a sour look is on his face.
The little dog runs around playfully, looking for biscuits, treats, and pets.
Just after you hover above a building and come to a stop, she walks to the center of the deck and states, "Get your chores done and then you are free to be as merry as you like. We ship off tomorrow at dawn. We will be back in three weeks if you don't make it on board. We do intend to stay here for a week after thos expedition." With that she claps and grabs a rope down to the building.
There she is talking to a portly fellow in fine clothes and an obvious powdered wig under his tricorn hat. Feathers and gold adorn much of his appendages and attire.
He curtly says in response, "Mithril shirt." Then he eases down a bit explaining, "This is a token of my appreciation for joining your group. I won't take a no for an answer."
As you watch the ship descend to Emerald Lake, Saronis comes to each of you and hands off a pouch. Opening it up you at first just see an inky blackness of void, soon you see some coins and gems. Continuing to watch the coins rise to an inch away from the top. Enough light makes its way into the bag revealing, copper, silver, gold, but mostly platinum.
Cyril Lucan is overwhelmed by the elf's generosity and stammers in Elven.
She walks up to Cyril and puts a hand on his shoulder, "So are you taking Miss Ravenclaw around town or have you found other interested parties? I offer my services as a stealthy observer while you are in town."
"I have no prior arrangements with the First Mate", Cyril says coolly. "But if you are amenible, I'd like you on my arm was we take in Emerald Lake's sights together, as teammates?"
Just after you hover above a building and come to a stop, she walks to the center of the deck and states, "Get your chores done and then you are free to be as merry as you like. We ship off tomorrow at dawn. We will be back in three weeks if you don't make it on board. We do intend to stay here for a week after thos expedition." With that she claps and grabs a rope down to the building.
"Thank you very much, Captain. That seems more than fair", Cyril smiles diplomatically.
With a bit of warmth she agrees, "I shall be your arm candy then, as teammates of course."
As she walks with her arm around yours she points out different things that catches her eye, with excitement in her voice she blurts, "Oh look at that! Look at that Magical sign! They have a rooster statue on the top of their house. Ooohhh look at the towers of that building! I think it is a temple, we should go find out."
Eventually you walk by a magic item shop and she is amiable to go in with you.
He speaks in return in Elven, "Your welcome, I am sure you will."
Cyril lets Maya drag him all around Emerald Lake. The investigative wizard offers anecdotes on subjects he knows some of, to help answers any questions she has.
With Maya by his side, Cyril purchases an ioun stone from a local magic shop.
Cyril and Maya don't see any other crew members or affiliates as they wander the large town. It would make sense as there is many places for others to be and likely many of them have head to the taverns.
She playfully asks, "What else do you want to do, get dinner?!"
"Dinner sounds nice", Cyril smiled at his arm candy. "I bet Emerald Lake has some good fish we can sample. Lady's choice."
She quickly asks Cyril, "With your silver tongue why don't you find out where the best fish is made?"
With his charismatic ways soon enough you hear from the merchants that there are quite a few open fish frys about, though if you want to take on the prices of a nobleman then you should try out the White Swan or the Serpent House.
"Come. Let's see try The White Swan. It's been weeks since I had some fine dinning. My treat, of course", Cyril smiled.
The three course meal includes an appetizer of crab puffs, main dish of two large slabs of fried cod, and for dessert a crumble coffee cake with choclate chips. The meal costs you five gold each but you are filled and likely enjoy every bite.
As you finish she merrily thanks Cyril, "Well thank you for the wonderful day, the sightseeing, and to top it off with such a wonderful meal! I did love that crumble!"
As your stomachs begin to settle she asks, "Any other plans for tonight, or shall we return to the ship. Or you could get us two adjoining rooms for the night. Oh how wonderful it will feel to get a proper bath and have plenty of room to sleep."
Arthur had taken his special friend on a shopping spree and a luxerious night. They had dinner at the White Swan too. He waves to Cyril!
Ed was following Arthur and comes over before you see Arthur in the White Swan! With two barks he slips out, "Biscuit please!" Still he comes next to you to get some pets.
Arthur had taken his special friend on a shopping spree and a luxerious night. They had dinner at the White Swan too. He waves to Cyril!
From the other table, Cyril raises his glasses to Arthur, Ed, and Saronis.
As you finish she merrily thanks Cyril, "Well thank you for the wonderful day, the sightseeing, and to top it off with such a wonderful meal! I did love that crumble!"
"It was delicious", Cyril agreed. "I found the crab puffs particularly satisfying."
As your stomachs begin to settle she asks, "Any other plans for tonight, or shall we return to the ship. Or you could get us two adjoining rooms for the night. Oh how wonderful it will feel to get a proper bath and have plenty of room to sleep."
The noble smiles. "A proper night's sleep and a bath sounds like a capital idea. Let's find some rooms."
Ed was following Arthur and comes over before you see Arthur in the White Swan! With two barks he slips out, "Biscuit please!" Still he comes next to you to get some pets.
Under the table, Cyril feed Ed two large biscuits, flaky with butter.
As the dog chomps down on the biscuits you hear, "Mmmmmhmmmmrrmmmm!"
You can easily score some prime rooms with private baths, for 5 gp each. You could pay for cheaper rooms if you want and simply pay for the public bathhouse.
Cyril pays for both adjoining 5gp rooms. Once there, the young noble takes a relaxing bath, then decides to air dry, remaining naked in his room.
'Our hero' holds out hope the adjoining room door will open.
She gladly takes your generosity but that door remains closed. Though before the sun rises you hear her knocking and entering your room. Fully geared up and aids you if needed.
"Morning, Maya. I hope you slept well", Lord Lucan inquires. "Let's head back to the ship. We don't want to be late!"
She happily replies with, "Why yes. Yes I slept wonderfully, there was so much room. Thank you again. Let's head off!"
Maya and Cyril head back and find that the ship is full of activity as the crew is getting on the supplies that were laid out in front of the ship yesterday.
Cyril looks out for Arthur, Ed, and Saronis's return.
The quartet return to the ship about 20 minutes after you, the fourth is the cook.
He jovially waves as they approach, "Are we ready for a voyage!"
Another 10 minutes before you hear a whistle, and she yells, "All aboard! Crew to your stations!"
Within minutes the ship is raising into the clouds and Emerald Lake is lost from your sight. The Captain calls, "Adventuring parties to the mess hall! Meeting in 15 minutes!"
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Once all have arrived she asks, "So where are we heading in the Verge? Where are we stopping next and who has the treasure map?!"
Kralla and his posse of orcs are waiting for everyone in the mess hall.
The Death Dealers come in and sit as far from the orcs as possible.
Arthur gives his cook a kiss goodbye before entering into their cramped quarters. He quickly changes into a different outfit as he casts prestidigitation to get a nice cherry blossom smell going on his clothes. He nonchalantly asks Cyril, "You got the scroll right?"
Once they are ready he walks behind Cyril to the mess hall. Before sitting down in an open seat he cleans the stool with another spell of prestidigitation. He looks up and down the large table, that has a few blood stains on it and he works on those quietly with a twirl of a finger.
Ed runs up and down beside the table looking for any scrapes or treats anyone is ready to offer.
Cyril enters the hall and offers The Captain to the Captain to peruse.
A few minutes past the 15 minute mark, she and several of her crew including Saffire enter into the mess hall as well. If anyone is at the head of the table she asks them to move politely. You can tell the posh seat is unique and nearly a throne in the room. She would be peeved if someone were in her seat but she doesn't want blood on it so, she asks nicely first. Most of you have gotten the feeling that she only asks once.
The crew members find seats that are open around the mess hall easily enough. Saffire sits next to Cyril if possible.
With a clang of a metal mug on the metal rim of the table she gets everyone's attention and asks, "So where are we heading in the Verge? Where are we stopping next and who has the treasure map?!"
She calls Saffire over with the map, then looking at the treasure map they discuss it in whispers. Then she states, "Unless someone has a spot to weigh anchor for a fight or rest, we will not stop for supplies. Instead head straight to the center of the Verge. The trail seems to end in the mountain itself. We should be looking for a large cave that looks like a maw. Though that will be at least seven days away."
Go to the local Adventuring Guild and ask for Talia. Only show her your treasure map and request respected adventurers for the mission. If Talia is hesitant give her the unopened envelope within.
Good luck my son, I am proud of the man you have become!
"Sounds like a solid plan to me", Cyril answered. "Are there any objections, please let the group know."
He states, "The Verge's mountain, plenty of barbarians to kill there. "
She offers, "We get paid either way.
He casually puts forth, "If there is a pocket of undead along the way that you know about a quick hour stop would most be appreciated. I know the Bright are up for such a mission again."
She relays, "We will see what we can come up with but will steer directly to the mountain then."
"Splendid", Cyril states.
The next morning right after breakfast the captain asks for another meeting. The crew departs to their duties. Once the room is mostly clear she states, "According to our maps there is a new fort run by an order of Hell knights, I know, I know many of you would rather fight them but we need information. If we don't have any volunteers Saffire will go and collect what she can."
"I volunteer. I am sure we can collect the information needed. So I am assuming you want information on the barbarian tribe movements, who controls the mountain, location of undead nests or at least ruins, and anything else?!"
He states in response to Arthur's statement, "I will go along as bodyguard. I have dealt with hell knights before. Hopefully its not the order of the lash."
Maya and Thorgar nod, letting Saronis take point on this mission.