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Capt Aurora gives a speech. Something about duty and treasure. Then slaps you each on the back and bits you go down there after the booty. 388 posts. As you dive into the water you all achieve level 2. Congratulations! You will all remember this day forever.
Dear Kaz, I knew the whale boy was nothing you couldn't handle. And besides, I had plans in case you ran in to trouble. I never give my crew a mission without a backup plan for them she gives Kaz as sweet a smile as a pirate can make.
Aurora peers down into the pit where Calin and Bucket left the treasure. You all have done very very well. I never imagined you would actually kill this gangster. And we still have 49 days left to find treasure in the shackles!
Kaz is the final blade that puts an end to the fat bastard. As his body is cut open blubber spills out all over everything. The little whale-lings in the pit squeel and flee. They escape, some swimming down dark holes in the walls and others fin-walking down the sandy passages. At that exact moment Capt O'Malley and your fellow crew mates kick the door down. She's got a cutlass in one hand and a flintlock areobus pistol in the other. Holy sea dogs, you killed him...nice job!
Two crew members plop a small chest of gold at Aurora's feet.
Place this entire sum down on a fast looking lizard-racer, I don't care which. But watch where they take the chest after you give it to them so you will know where the vault is. If you win, bring all the prize money back and we will set sail. If you loose, wait until evening, then bust in and take ALL the gold from the vault. Savvy?
O'Malley looks over the navigators' work, then gives Calin a wink. Nicely done. There's treasure along this route to be sure! Standing next to Chiv she gives him a nudge with her elbow. You were BORN for this, weren't you, Undine! The ship starts to pound through the swells of Jeopordy Bay, sending sea spray across the deck. Aurora raises her arms in the air and breaths in the sea air. *deep breath* I think I was too...
Captain O'Malley laughs: Dear Ausk, those sods haven't worked like that in months! Well played!
O'Malley smiles at Bucket, and then hollars at Kaz as he's headed for the wheel...
And Kaz, I said starboard battery! That's the RIGHT side-o-the ship. If you puffed off the port side right now you might sink our dear friend Capt Harrigan She points at the Wormwood which is just now sailing away at the edge of cannon range:) As for the rest of you:
Let's get to work!
The six of you and your new friend Sandara Quinn step aboard your new vessel, the Witch's Teet. Happy sailing, Captain Harrigan! We will see you at Bonewrack Isle in 50 days! Aurora waves to her opponent, then she tosses her head back and laughs heartily. All hands, make sail!!!
The Witch's Teet plys deftly away from Port Peril and into Jeopordy Bay. The Wormwood cuts quietly through the water beside you. The salty sea air fills your nose and the sound of gulls following the galleons can be heard in the sky. It is a beautiful day.
O'Malley winks at Ix. I've got a good Albric onboard the Teet aswell
And you would be welcome aboard, Mr Black. That is your name isn't it? And Master Ix, the honorable mister Plug *witch's teet crew giggles* may find a way to make you an offer of more gold, but not of more adventure.
B'lay that order says Aurora O'Malley. She's calling to you from the Quarter Deck of the Witch's Teet. I'm offering you all positions of equal rank aboard my own ship here. You will KEEP your belongings, gold and treasure. And I will pay you each 20gp if you step aboard and push off with me right now! Capt Harrigan watches, his arms crossed, from the quarter deck of his own ship.
Yes darling says Aurora, and she runs her gloved fingers through Harrigan's greasy hair. Let us have a race, then. A race of speed and treasure.
, may I return the favour?
While all this is going on a beautiful raven haired women steps into the room and puts her hands on her hips. She watches the mayhem for a moment, then she strides gracefully through the frey to Capt Harrigan. The pirates of the Witch's Teet stop fighting momentarily as she passes and give a salute, calling her 'Mum'. Then continue beating the crap out of you guys. This is obviously Aurora O'Malley, fiercest vilest and cruelest corrsair ever to sail the high seas. Ghiv's puddle is pretty damn big now...the pirate who tossed the whisky bottle at him is starting to wonder if that was the best idea in the world.
Spitting Man: Listen here ratman, you shouldn't mention things you know nothing about...far fiercer than that there bear have sat beside me in this house. It isn't the bear that troubles us...and it's not even the undead... The barkeep signals the man to stop before he speaks of the evil. My name's Sogbottle, farmer Sogbottle. What be your names? Do you all know eachother? More importantly, why the hell are you'all here? Haven't you heard about the troubles in this place?
They are a long way off though. The nearest are the Birdchruncher Goblins, living in the caves along the western edge of Devil's Platter. It's on your map too. Then there are the Licktoads, who live in Brinestump Swamp.
Until you heard her name dropped tonight, Master Thumparr, everyone in Sandpoint, including me, believed her dead. Were there no other clues? Other names? A token? Anything?
Aldern looks at Dair with narrow eyes. The tallow candelabra's around the Dragon are dying down. The mood has become downright eerie. Accept for Thumparr who releases a contented burp as he enjoys the house ale during the tale. Indeed, Master Halfling. A vindictive young lady is one thing, but then there is the seven pointed symbol. After I left you last night I went to see Chask Haladan. He's the only person in town who would have been able to confirm what I suspected. Have any of you ever heard of the ancient empire of Thassilon?
In a rage Nualia locked her father's bedroom door while he slept in the family chambers in the Chapel. Then she barricaded herself inside the chapel with him, and lit a fire. Everyone assumed she died in the blaze, but I always had my doubts. They never found her body...
He forced her to sit in front of Desna's shrine for days, repenting from what she'd had done. This of course only fueled her discontent. Her hatred for her father, and for the town that never accepted her, grew. Then one night, something odd happened. While in the chapel late at night the seven cairns surrounding the courtyard of the chapel lit up like a light-house spotbeam pointing strait up to heaven.
But Nualia knew her father would never approve. So she met with Delek in secret, in the old smuggler's tunnels beneath Sandpoint. When she realized she was pregnant she told Delek.
Aldern does take a drink. Winces as it goes down. He begins to tell you the tale. Nualia was the adopted daughter of the dead man whose remains you saved tonight, Ezakien Tobyn the priest. She was an Aasimar, the most very beautiful of them all.
There is a long silence, then Aldern straitens up to speak. Laying his hand over the top of Menelei's he speaks with the voice of a leader: Alright everyone, it's been a long night. I'm covering everyone's tab tonight, but with Ameiko's permission the bar is now closed. Go on home. Hug your kids, love your wives and husbands. Let the troubles of this night be but dreams in the morning. There is general consensus, and after a short time the room is cleared. Ameiko locks the door behind them, leaving you all alone with her and Aldern. She turns and walks back in to the room, wiping a tear from her eye and settles into a chair near Dairkal. Aldern pounds another shot of firebreath, just to settle the nerves. Alright. Let's talk about Nualia. Where should I begin?
You didn't let Dunkin fill this up for you the first round did you? There is froth all over the floor back here You turn to see Aldern holding out your ale. Welcome to the Rusty Dragon he says. |
