I step forward and thrust with Sahsa's aid. For:
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I five foot to one side and attack the foe on Sasha. Attack: For:
Move to attack the undead Aerys struck in hopes of finishing at least one of them off before they can make a counter attack. Attack: For:
I nod to Sasha. "I see, it just appeared as though whatever happened happened here. But let's try your plan." I would like to go wherever I haven't been in these tunnels first. "Let's follow Sasha's advice and finish securing these caves. Then we can return to the surface and prepare an expedition to the mountain. I have a little score to settle with Iaena and any of you who feel the same are welcome to join me." When I get their approval, I will finish the sweep of the cave.
I narrow my eyes at the script as I read it. Looking to the others I point to it. "From what I can make out here, there is some kind of ritual that can be performed here that will open some kind of passage. It is a bit of a twisted ritual but I believe it may be how we can find the one responsible for our shipwreck. If there are no objections, I am going to try and perform the ritual. Stand back." Before I begin my search I look to the others. "Does any of you have a container made of metal? If so can you go and fetch some sea water from that creek in the other room?" Cautiously I look over at the corpses looking for any with blood still and serpent bite marks. I keep a cloth over my nose to filter the god awful stench of dead bodies. Are we able to acquire these things?
Is there more or are you waiting on me?
Sorry for the delay. I decide to return to the circular room and explore the eastern route before returning to this northwest exit. I search the eastern route carefully.
I inspect the carvings and examine the words and search my knowledge of this "Great Ydersius" Knowledge History:
I will start by heading down the east passage. I lead the way.
Following the other's lead I make a partial charge also. Attack: For: vs. it's flatfooted AC
I nod to Sasha. "We'll check there first. I prefer to confront everything these caves have before it sneaks up on us." I take point and head down the southwest exit keeping my eyes peeled for any monstrosity.
After hearing the note read, I am quiet for a moment as the shock of it hits me. I take some time to collect my thoughts and emotions. I nod. "We better head to this red mountain and complete the captain's last wish." My voice is heavy with fury as it is clear that I am still sorely upset about the loss of the ship and my friends. I look around. "For now let's finish clearing out this tunnel. Come on." I begin to lead the party down further if further we can go.
If possible I would like to five foot so I can set up a flank with Sasha. I call out. "Sasha move into position and we'll strike together. " This applies to Aeyrs too. I don't know who is where but if we are all adjacent to the ghoul two of us can five foot to flank. I ready my action to attack as soon as one of the girls moves to flank with me. Attack: for:
I hold my action to attack it if it comes within reach of me. Attack: For:
I hold out my hand and gesture to positions. "Hold here. If we can play defensive we will have the advantage of taking them down before they can do much damage. Line up and make sure you are all adjacent to someone and ready any action you deem appropriate." I ready my action to attack a creature if it comes into melee with me. I hold this readiness until ten rounds have elapses (One Minute). Then I change tactics. For now, Readied attack check: for:
I attack the monster again. Attack: For:
I wince in pain as the monster strikes at me. I growl as I strike again at the monster. Attack: For:
I call back to the others. "Monsters, move to engage. Aerys take the right." I move out to the monster at the left. Once I see the creature I will strike at it. Attack: For:
EDIT: Though I probably missed anyways :P
I look to the passage and then to Aerys. I take point but motion for Aerys to stay close to me. I begin down the passageway keeping alert as I go. I have low-light vision so I can see twice as far as the two humans in the party can with torchlight.
I nod to Jask. "Best to wait until morning. Things that live in caves are less active during the day. Might be able to catch them tired." I Fasten the armor I got from the First mate of the Jenivere firmly to my torso. I tie on my bandana and shake my messy dirty blond hair. I then flourish my dueling sword just to get warmed up for the trek. I then sheath it at my side. I then prepare my gear and cast light on a stick and hop into the hole. I laugh at Sasha's remark. "Maybe we'll get lucky and their will be plenty for each of us." I then take point and look for the the nearest pathway.
I clean up the top of the Lighthouse for myself where I can be near my work. I basically set up a cozy little spot to write in my journal and plan the repairs day by day. When Jask approaches me about the hole I nod. "I see. Well we could climb down there and see if we can deal with it. I have come to trust you and the girls with my lives and can rely on your skills in a pinch. I suggest the four of us check it out and make it secure. I don't want anything sneaking up on us now that we have a chance to get off this island."
Sorry for not posting sooner. I missed what you had asked for. Of course I would take Sasha, Jask, and Aerys.
I nod to Ishorou. "Yeah I've been around there. Didn't find anything but I can get us there. We'll do that once the lighthouse is functional. Another castaway named Pezock says he can operate the lighthouse, I want it up and running before we do anything further exploring" We finish packing up and make for the lighthouse, swinging by to pick up Pezok along the way.
I nod to Ishorou. "Very well. What direction would we need to take to find this treasure of yours?"
I look at Gelik with a grin. "I hope you wouldn't mind if I copy several entries of this logbook into my own journal before I let you have it would you? The knowledge within a captain's logbook is more valuable than most treasures and there is a lot to learn from here." After the chat with Gelik I join the others for first watch of the night and then retire. The next day I do what I can to get the rest of the people ready for the adventure. With a bit of concern I approach Ishorou. "Will you be okay? The journey will be a long and difficult one and I heard you haven't fared well. Is there anything I can do for you?" Diplomacy:
I lean in. "Here let's work together." Linguistics:
I look at Gelik. "I found it on a ship on the northwester part of the island. That part of the island was infested with a dangerous fungus and the ship was coated in the stuff. I recovered this and it is written in a code I can't seem to make out. I'd really like to know what it says. Knowledge is power after all." I hold the logbook to him. "Maybe you can make something of it." I offer for him to try.
I take a deep breath after taking in the news. I make my way out to the center of camp where I can be heard by everyone. I then clap my hands together and tell the story. "It was a rough journey through the woods. I'd say we scoured the ENTIRE island except for the large mountain to the southeast. We have fought mostly cannibals and undead and monsters of unspeakable shapes and sizes. We found out that it was my captain, the captain of the Jenivere who purposely shipwrecked us here. As far as I can tell, he is cannibal food. Pity, I would have love to run him through myself." I look somber for just a moment, I the straighten up. "Now for the good news. The four of us were able, with no small amount of tactics, skills, and a heck of a lot of luck, we wiped out most of the cannibals on this island. Slew their leaders, and took over their home completely. Now we have a REAL base of operations to live. A lot more fortified than this camp. Finally, the last part, we have secured a near complete lighthouse. It won't take much to complete and we can use it to signal a ship when it is finished. Don't you see, we can finally get off this island! We returned here so we could move you all to the safety of a walled structure. It will be far more comfortable and safer than waiting here on this shore." I look at the sky as if to judge the time. "It will be a long trip." I look at Jask. "Can you make sure everyone is healthy? Do your best anyways?" I then look back at the others. "I think we should spend the day cleaning up and resting for tomorrow and then we head out early so we can make good time. Also, there is another castaway we found who helped us and he would be willing to aid us in rebuilding the lighthouse. His name is Pezok, we promised to pick him up on our way back. He is a little loopy but a friend all the same. We could use his help." I look over everyone. "So, there's the plan. Everyone get your things together and get some rest. We head out tomorrow morning." I begin to get myself settled. If no one bothers me I sit down and study the logbook some more before I retire for the evening.
I nod. "Okay lets go." We walk as a group back to camp. Do we make it without incident?
I give Aerys a nod and clasp her on the shoulder. "It's been quite the adventure and I won't soon forget it or any of you. Let's just hope it all finishes with a happy ending." Taking my hand off Aerys shoulder Look at Jask and Sasha. "After this let's keep in touch. I've grown to care for each of you as I would my own crew. I'd hate for it to simply end once were off this island."
I rest and get fully prepared. I believe there is still time to see what information can be gathered from the book. In the morning I will lead the party on the most direct route ready to tackle the cliffs
I settle in for the night. On my shift I will sit and go over the book again I use my extensive knowledge of language to try and decipher the writings.
I nod to Pezock. "That works and thank you for the tools." I graciously take them. "We will fetch our fellows and return to pick you up. Thanks again for your help. Thanks for the fish too. You are also a good cook it seems." I spend some time hanging out with the birdman. Once the heat lifts I bid Pezock farewell and we head out with climbing gear. we make four our original castaway camp.
I graciously Accept the fish. "Thank you for you hospitality my friend." I listen to his ramblings. "I too have seen the ghosts. Most of them harmless. We even saw the one that speaks of the woman. We helped him rest at peace." I eat a bit more and respond. "If you wish to stay at the lighthouse and operate it, that is your choice my friend. You would indeed be saving many lives in the future given how many ships have crashed here. However, we need to retieve the rest of our fellows before returning to the lighthouse. Hopefully they are still waiting for us on the northern most beach where we washed up here." I extend my hand. "You could come with us, or you could wait here for us to get them and then we could swing by and pick you up, or you could wait for us at the lighthouse. Which would you feel most comfortable with?" I await the birdman's response.
I chuckle at Sasha. "Yeah I get that impression. Jask even said so. Thing is, he's not liable to be any more dangerous than the cannibals. I believe we will be fine. I'll take any friendly soul I can find on this island no matter how unusual they may be." I follow the tengu inside. After looking the place over I turn to Pezock. "I take it you have been here for some time. How anxious would you be to leave? My friends and I have cleaned out the cannibal camp and as a reward we have a lighthouse we can use to signal for help." I then gesture to the structure we are in now. "You have built quite an impressive home here which means you have very resourceful building talents. I could use your help in restoring the lighthouse and then we can all get off this island together. What do you say? Will you help us?" I await his response. Diplomacy:
I step Forward no weapon out and my hands exposed in a gesture of peace. "Hello!" I call out. "Is someone in there? We mean you know harm! We are not cannibals! In fact, we slew all the cannibals just a few days ago. Can you please come and talk to us? We may be able to help one another." I await a response,
I examine the crab from a distance. "I'd like to get a closer look. Could be dead for all we know. I'm thinking I may be able to use pieces of it to repair the lighthouse if the shell is sturdy enough. Worth a look anyways." I start to make my way down to the crab.
I am thoroughly surprised by this declaration of our success. "Really? We did it? Maybe it WAS that tentacle thing in the spire." I ponder it a bit and nod to Aycenia. "Well we fought much on this island. The most unique being a giant tentacle fungus monster in a spire over there. I had not realized we had cured the island. I guess I expected something more....noticeable. At any rate we are glad to be of service. Since our task is done, we must return to the rest of our fellow stowaways and move everyone to the lighthouse. If you have any aid to offer we would be grateful." If she offers aid or a reward, I graciously accept it. As soon as the heat dies down, I lead the others off this island going back the way we came and will then follow the coast east to where we left the other castaways so many days ago. Hopefully they are okay and still waiting for us.
I nod at their votes. "Very well. Let's hurry up and finish going over this island." I lead the group through the "more natural" places on the island.
As I look over the stuff I nod to the others. "Got a few things here that could be worth something when we finally get off this rock. Let's distribute the weight and sort it out later. Call it compensation for all our hard work. We are doing all the work after all." After we gather the stuff I lead the party off the ship. "Nothing else here it seems. Aerys, I'd like to look over that logbook with you in more detail at a more comfortable place off this ship while we rest. Hopefully it contains a clue as to what we are dealing with." I lead the group off of the ship and back too shore. I then call for a break in our search so we can go over that logbook
As I move into the room. "What a mess. I don't trust these bodies, it's best to make sure their dead and won't get up. Carefully." I move cautiously to one of the inert bodies. I hold my breath and cut the thing's throat. If it goes without trouble, I proceed to cut throats or whatever looks vital on these things and search the room for clues that may tell us what is going on with this island.
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