whelp...this will make the actual battle a bit more thrilling, won't it???
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With grim determination, Art again steers the ship to the new prize.
Art dons the borrowed Tricorn Hat and adjusts it at a jaunty angle as he takes the wheel. Alright, ye dogs!!
Well, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR YOU DOGS?!?! Get your boots on the deck! Weigh anchor, get her pointed in the right direction, if you derelicts remember how to steer her!! Art bows to his wife. Agasta...you certainly know how to motivate a man, don't you? We'll return with plunder and stories almost before you miss me. *wink* Almost!
LUCKY!! A word, please?:
Art pulls Lucky aside. [b]Sandara gave you that wonderful hat. I'm in the habit of steering the ship when we engage--may I borrow it for those times, sir? oh, and who gets that breastplate? (I'd need to spend a feat to use it as I'm not proficient in medium armor)
Yes, Lucky...I wouldn't inflict the loss of you on all the lasses out there either. It's decided. Art listens to Slappy with interest & intent. You are correct to be concerned. But my gut is telling me that this is the correct course. This isn't just a simple agreement, it's something more...serious. From a more elegant time. We will go with our eyes open, but our hearts as well. Our respective crews will trust each other, because we have the most to gain that way. Any other ships we get will be OURS--their loyalty will be OURS as well. Your words are wise, Slappy, but as long as we are not foolish, I think we have little to fear. Once the final words are spoken & everyone is in agreement, Art moves to lead the crew back into the dining area. But before leaving this side room, he speaks to Slappy, sotto voice (but not hidden from the rest of the crew) do me a solid, mate...get a read on McCleagh--specifically how he FEELS about this arrangement. I have a suspicion me might object to this on a...personal level, if you follow me, and I'd like to think on how to handle him if that's the case. Savvy? Art enters the dining room again, and waits for his men to seat themselves, while he remains standing. He takes up a cup of wine and holds it up. I will accept your terms, Lady. Let our bond symbolize a time of cooperation between your crew and mine, where we can ALL grow our greatness and wealth--TOGETHER! Here he raises his glass, gives a beat to allow a joining of the toast, then drinks as if everyone joining is a foregone conclusion.
I have NO problem with this arrangement, don’t get me wrong. But Lucky, speak up now if you want to be the groom!
Well boys, this seems like a capital arrangement; we can get everything we need, and maybe even gain some loyal retainers, eventually. He looks about, and sees Lucky’s down-in-the-mouth affect. Art purses his lips Lucky, I’m guessing you’re quite smitten with the Lady, aren’t you? How about we see if we can’t make this shackles marriage with a different husband and still be binding?
Art leans in to listen to Lucky's explanation with interest. Once he grasps it, he gives an understanding nod. seeing Lucky's interest, he whispers back Do YOU want to do it?? leaning back in his chair, Art then looks intently at the Lady Smythee This is a proposal from a more civilized time--something we may sometimes refer to as "old school." Allow me us to consider this offer, Lady. Perhaps after dinner, my crew and I may have time to discuss it before giving you an answer?
My man Slappy here has the right of it. You must understand that we were intent on simply taking the Rock. We had no reasonable expectation of a civilized negotiation--we were expecting, shall we say, an aggressive restructuring of management. Essentially, we are looking for a permanent safe harbor, and our thought was that making Tidewater Rock ours would do that. But before we actually negotiate further, allow me to offer you a gesture of goodwill and apology. I offer you wereguild for your retainers. Say... for your fallen men? I don't wish any further hard feelings to taint our fine evening.
Art gives a florid bow, removing his hat while doing so. Arthur Delgado, Captain of the Piranha and leader if this fine crew, whom I leave to introduce themselves to your Ladyship. With a beat of a pause for thought, Art continues Please accept my apologies, Lady. We pirates are not accustomed to using the front door on...such missions. Speaking with Mister Siggs was eye-opening--we had not expected to run into anything except violence. My crew and I are hoping that we can come to some form of agreement without any further bloodshed. While the crew makes their own introductions, Art takes an obvious careful look around, taking stock of the opposition and making no attempt to hide the fact that this is what he's doing. He gives McCleagh's sword a brief glance, with the slightest of raised eyebrows--could be "impressed" or could be "you think I'm impressed??"
Kiltem doesn't catch anything of note. When Sigg's sees Kiltem he snorts, "Ye have a vanara in yer crew‽ Ha ha! I like ye already." Well, I don't know about that...but he IS certainly helpful if we need to engage in gorilla warfare.
agreed. But omelettes & eggs, as they say... Siggs, you are a treasure. Mayhap we can come to some agreement with the Great Lady, with no further violence. Let us see what we see! He offers his upraised palm in an "after you" gesture.
Art whips out Tooth and salutes back, sheathing the blade immediately after the introduction. Captain Arthur Delgado, leader of the fine crew of the Piranha He listens to their new acquaintance seriously. tough to negotiate if one side doesn't know what the other side wants...you seem a most decent fellow, and you want to prevent unnecessary bloodshed. Do you have any suggestions for that, Mister Siggs? Oh, and I trust your honor you've shown to this point. But we are also ready for treachery. While we would shed blood of potential friends with a heavy heart, make no mistake that we will not be taken WITHOUT bloodshed, should you try to hoodwink us.
Art gives a "slybrow" and a small nod, indicating respect for the man. He keeps his hands empty and unthreatening--for now. I have yet to be accused of stupidity, and HAVE been called brave, by those who follow me... here he jerks his head back, to indicate the officers just behind him and those who do not. He raises his chin a few degrees. WE are here to crack the rock. We also have no wish to kill everyone in the place. You are welcome to join the winning side. With a brief pause, Art moves his hands closer to his weapons, but does not yet draw. He takes another glance back at the muscle & might behind him before meeting the older man's eyes. Yield, sir. I have the advantage.
Art gives Kiltangutan a puzzled look, then tilts his head down, lifting his pendant closer to his ear. He nods at the small skull then lets it drop, with a smile. It's a good thing the Lookout understands you. Yes, let's go down and give this gent a visit. Quietly, now, please... Art gives Lucky a nod of thanks for the intel, and leads the group down the stairs. He's not skilled at stealth, but he tries to be quiet...
If the map is accurate, there is only one set of stairs up/down? No other ways? Because if there are, we block one of them & use the other Keeping his voice down, Art gives a congratulatory fist pump to the efficient crew. As so far it seems things have been quiet enough to assume no alarm has yet been raised, he twirls his finger once in a circle to get everyone's attention, then points to the stairs down, speaking quietly: let's go!
awesome...and I'm standing next to him on my hands & knees...ya joik!!
Not one to let a good idea fail because of bad luck, the captain tries to get by again!! once again, use Derring Do to gtf by
he then drops to all fours behind the scalawag, and looks up at Kiltem & Ko with a grin!
Art takes initiative and rushes to try to block the guard from getting down the door.
Art scrambles past the gawking guard, and drops to hands-and-knees behind him, hoping another of his crew will take the cue... Use Derring Do on acrobatics check <--well fak
Well...shall we approach, with caution and what stealth we can muster?
We won't get a better opportunity than this. Let's go!! Sandara, take care of the ship.
Art muses on Slappy's suggestion. If we can keep a keen eye out without giving ourselves up, then this is a good plan, I think. We can spend a day or two gathering intel. Anyone opposed?
Well, if our goal is to take this island, I don't see us being able to parlay. I'm thinking if we officers sneak onto the island and cause our brand of mayhem, the crew can take the ship in to cause theirs.
Lucky bides his time, blade at the ready, to strike the undead captain at the Opportune Moment.
Art's brow furrows a bit at his positioning, but that's the only indication of any worry. He embraces the situation, and allows his muscles to fall into the magical haste. Nail appears in his hand like a blur, and like a blur he lashes out with both weapons! Prioritize most wounded enemy first, which appears to be green. Any attacks beyond killing first target will go to Red first.
<--THREAT #1
<--THREAT #2
Good round for the Cap'n
Current status: Haste, Barkskin, Inspire Courage (+3 hit, +2 damage, +4 AC) Art sees Ko's brave jump to the enemy deck, but is too far away to directly help. Instead, he dashes to the nearer boarding plank, draws Tooth, and plants himself in a relaxed ready position to cover the plank. Don't let Ko get swarmed! I'll hold here!! He then eyes the nearest zombie, and gives him a salute & a sneer
Get that corvus ready! Boots on their deck, and knives to their neck!!
PREPARE TO BOARD!! We're finishing this RIGHT NOW lads!! TO AAAAAAARMS!!! he's going for speed...
Art reads this, and decides to try to Change Their Attitude with his rousing charismatic speech. Faugh!! You think I'm afeared of shades? SHADES?!?! Har! They attack the mind, the spirit--and our spirit is STRONG!! They do not attack us as individuals. They attack a school of PIRANHA! Let them see what is in store, we'll send em straight to the Abyss! He pauses for 2 beats, turns to the crew and shouts
Well that wasn't the LEAST bit foreboding. ONWARD!!!
I can’t remember the command to STOP but is that something we can try, so we might board?
Can we pursue in the last direction we saw the whaler, as long as it's not drastically off our original course?
Why not?? :-)
Arthur has a lot of coin to spend...so he looks for a <--success and a SRSLY????
Let's start asking around about Stormeyes--whatever we can find out (usual MO, current whereabouts, stuff like that)
Art smiles broadly. Kiltem, ye' got balls o' solid rock. Let's spend some time poking around, see if we can find anything interesting out about Tidewater, if it's something we think we can manage.
of course we can always top off our hold, if we happen across a tasty target...
While the work is winding down, Art assembles the officers. Alright lads, we're nearly done here. Unless any of you can convince me otherwise, I see no reason not to return to Peril to empty our hold. It was 5 days here, so 5 days back seems reasonable, weather permitting. What say you??
Art oversees the entire operation, offering encouragement as well as physical assistance whenever he can—he doesn’t mind getting his hsnds dirty, or fraternizing with the whole crew
Art sighs. Aye, I was thinking along those same lines. My guess is he found what he was looking for and never came to this wreck; it was probably with that cyclops. We COULD give chase--but I don't like our chances of catching him, and even less our chance of taking him down if we do. I say we salvage this bounty and make our plans after that. The Captain gives the order to head back to the ship and make ready to plunder! indeed...too good to pass up. I'll grab it if no one else is interested.
Yes Lucky gets the jaunty boots and tuna/dex belt Hah. Tuna belt is one of my favorite sandwiches!
I only just realized Ko wants in on one of the belts. Roll off for monkey belt?
Yes...we'll make a thorough search of the ship & erstwhile inhabitants
OK, Art claims the Monkey Belt and the Pistol. I'm all for Jaunt Boots & belt for Lucky. Ring of Prot to the melee monsters. Staff to Slappy. (do you have Shield or Magic MIssile, to recharge it? are those even on the Bard list?)
level details: Skills in Pirate, sleight of hand, swim, bluff, intimidate, acrobatics, diplomacy (level bonus skill point)
Feat: Deadly Aim. Always assume it's on! New Deeds: Gun Feint (use gun to allow for a feint check instead of attacking); Swashbuckler Grace (no penalties for using Acrobatics to move, at full speed, through threatened squares or enemy space); Targeted Strike (called shots for neat effects) |