That sounds unfortunate, Shathira.
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Going to be out of town starting tomorrow until the end of the month (the 31) -- please bot Garavaen
Garavaen watches Plik's display and winces, muttering, "I'm thinking the bolts be making him angry and not so much making him dead... anyone have some magic that could help?" Before anyone can respond, however, his hands finish their reloading trick and another bolt sails through the air at the dead thing. for
Garavaen's hands do his reloading trick as he concentrates, keeping the line between him and his target in his mind's eye until he can bring the crossbow back in line and squeeze the trigger again. for
Garavaen takes a deep breath, focusing on the bell ringer, seeing a straight line materializing between his raised hand and the center of the foul thing, equidistant from the flames licking it...and then he gently squeezes the trigger, releasing the bolt to fly that same line.
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Garavaen nods, "Aye, Captain. Let's see if I can't pin his dead flesh to that piece of metal. But let's light him up, first." He points his finger at the captain, causing an outline of violet flames to appear around him... and any crewmen standing near him.
Garavaen nods, "Can't say I hate the idea of shooting them from behind a solid wall."
Garavaen nods, "I'd say Bill's having the right idea... the captain seems the type to carry a grudge -- and for all we know, they have someone who can magic away the damage we caused."
Garavaen says, "Agreed... though we'll still need to take on water somewhere."
Garavaen smiles, "They got to the fire too quickly for it to spread, and I'll need a new lantern from stores, but we certainly showed that we're smarter and craftier than they are."
Garavaen whispers, "That's our cue to go... but I have another trick up my sleeve..." He concentrates for a moment, and causes four small torchlights to appear in the shadows in the fore of the ship, then wills them to move slightly, hoping to attract the crew's attention to make his climb back down to the water considerably less... stressful.
Garavaen slides the weapon over to Bill, then nods, "I imagine I can handle a distraction up top. I have two pints of lantern oil and some tinder.... and boats do so loathe fire." He starts climbing the chain, then begins counting in his head, Let's give Bill the time he needs...
Garavaen follows Bill, "My sight is a bit better than yours."
Garavaen nods, "Think of it more as deepening the shadows that are already there."
Wow, that's terrible.
Garavaen says, "If we're doing this at night, I can darken part of the ship to help obscure our approach also."
Garavaen suggests, "A fire could certainly get their attention..."
Going to be out of contact for a week and then spotty for another week. Apologies for the late notice, but C-section is tomorrow.
Garavaen says, "So then, it's a stealthy raid that's required?"
Garavaen shrugs, "To be fair, we did just take a Chelish pirate, which might be why they're here.. Still, can't help but worry that the Man'o'War comes upon the lifeboats, and the Chelish pirates suddenly have a story about nasty old us."
Garavaen whistles, "Aye, she's a dangerous one... and one we'd not like to bump into out on the seas..." He sighs wistfully, "Still, though think of the reputation we'd get for taking her -- even if we struck her unawares from land and not on the deck of a ship."
Garavaen says, "Don't know that too many of our lads are hunters, but I promise some of them are good enough shots to hit any game we might sail past... Though it mightn't hurt to do a little exploration while pumping in the water."
Garavaen blinks, then says, "That doesn't seem right... Seems to me like that thing was sailing straight into the wind..."
Garavaen says, "Either we try to find a cove to hide her in, hoping we don't need to fight while we're undermanned... and then come back for her later... Or we send some of the new folk to bring her in as a prize." He shrugs, "I'm thinking that might be the best move, Captain. If we can't sail and fight her, we should at get the value of her hull." He looks over then adds, "As for the devil-worshippers, I'm in agreement. Let them have a lifeboat, and wish them well. I'd even throw in a waterskin and a day's food, just to show we're not heartless. After all, if we've a reputation for showing mercy to those that surrender, then folk'll be more likely to do it... and that reduces the cost in blood we'd have to pay."
Garavaen shouts, "Let's get to work -- One prize isn't as good as two, but it's still a fine night's work, lads... but I'll see you all drown before we lose them both."
Garavaen brings the crossbow up again, "Aye, gladly. "
Garavaen shouts, "Archers, keep your bows ready too discourage any bad ideas while our boarders disarm them."
Garavaen calls out, "Archers! One last shot to over the first wave of boarders!"
Garavaen calls to the men, "You heard the man. Officers first.". He then raises his crossbow, seeking the Captain, then looses the bolt. for
Garavaen smiles, "Mister Ambrose's suggestion is a good one..."
As a head's up, I'm about to be out of town and without easy access to a computer for about 2 weeks -- basically, I'll be able to post Monday (13) and then not again 'til the 28th. Feel free to bot Garavaen in the interim. Basically, he's somewhat stoic and likes to shoot bad things. Pretty straightforward.
Garavaen winces, "Have to say I never thought I'd need to worry about getting eaten if we stayed out of the water."
Garavaen holds up the necklace, "Not sure if this is some sort of badge of rank or magical talisman... Anyone?"
Garavaen shudders at the count, "Blasted things took two of us before I could even get a shot off... Was hoping the light works scare him off. "
Garavaen shrugs, "So, again, do we know what these things are? It's it worth trying to stabilize one to talk to? Or do we throw them to the sharks?"
Garavaen asks, "Does anyone know what this thing is? And if it's worth trying to talk to?"
Garavaen says, "Was rather hoping it could tell us who sent it... Or get an idea of how many of these things there are to worry about out here."
Garavaen rushes the Fishman, trying to tackle the beast to prevent its escape.
Garavaen winces as the strange creatures begun tearing into the crew, Was hoping the light would scare them off.... He pushes down the guilt and loss, steadying himself as he raises his crossbow, taking a deep breath as he aims, then pulls the trigger.
Trying to use the cover of darkness... Sadly for you, some of us see well in starlight... and can make sure the others will you too.... Garavaen points at the figures, drawing on the power of his heritage and causing the figures to glow with a pale, flickering blue light as he raises his crossbow and begins to shout, "Awake and to arms! We've got boarders!"
We just left, we can't head back to sell the hull so soon -- especially without having enough to work as a prize crew. It's probably also not worth ransoming the officers -- we're not well-equipped to deal with prisoners over a long time and unless we see signs of nobility or strong connections, it's not really cost-effective. Besides, a reputation for sparing crews will lead to people being more likely to surrender rather than fight to the death
Garavaen keeps his crossbow raised, adding, "Don't be getting any clever ideas about refusing Bill's suggestions... We're not fond of files that think themselves too clever..."
Either we take the cargo and let them sail off or we take the ship as a prize. If we're doing prize, we'd need to lock up and drop off the crew who don't want to join us .. or kill them. Not sure I like #2 with a surrendered crew |