The captain comes out and blows her whistle, which is the signal for everyone assemble on deck. She gives them exactly two minutes and then states, "We have secured a contract with the golden dragons. They will escort us and if possible a larger brother will be helping us with the Goliath Clan. A slight detour to the Golden Dragons territory, we will be their guests for two nights. On the third day we venture out with the best aid available. Cyril and Arthur will be running the diplomatic aspect of the night's festivities. You may all drink and eat to your hearts content on the first night."
Within an hour chests of tribute are ready, the ship is coming into port landing in a lake ontop of the large mountain. It appears to arrive at a stone pier. Human commoners work in securing the ship. No guards and very few weapons are even sheathed. A beautiful elven woman in a blue dress comes to greet you and escorts you all to the feasting hall. "Please make yourselves at home your hosts will be with you soon."
The captain comes over and offers him a hand to get up. She states, "This is my ship, we belong the the Free Runners, among holding several elite troops too. Thank you for running off the dragon. We are headed up to the Goliath Camp, will your forces escort us?"
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"We see them as a foe and a challenge before our true mission. Send the signal and let us have a conversation with your leader."
She says with relief on her face, "Well it would not have gone so smoothly if you had not been here. Thank you Cyril!"
Saffire comes over and gives Cyril a hug and then comes over to take back the helm.
She offers before going to her quarters, "Would you keep an eye out we should be seeing red dragons next, and we don't have the tribute they will ask for. Crew attack on sight of red dragons!"
She nods to Saffire and takes the helm from her. Saffire quickly goes down the stairs gathering several crew members on the way. Several minutes pass and then they bring up several goats, turkeys, and some large slabs of frozen meat. Next a large eel is brought up in a barrel. Last Saffire returns with a decent sized chest and once it opens you see much glittering gold.
Then the captain says in common letting Cyril translate, "We offer up the animals to sate your appetite and offer three hundred gold as tribute. You may have the chest and will find it mostly filled with gold."
She has Saffire, Sir Issac, Kralla Khan, and Maya join the meeting. After looking at the notes again she relays, "Unless someone has business elsewhere we will head straight to the Verge. Kralla you will have your blood with the Goliath tribe. The rest of us will support the orcs, once the barbarians are on the run we will regroup in the center of their village. From there we enter into the lair."
She looks over at the two of you, as your words keep her awake. She grips the sheets and bites down on a fold before purring out, "If you didn't have a mission, I wouldn't let you leave. Be safe and remember to tell TaLia, Mary Moon sends her regards."
She moans as Arthur's hands find her curves and let's out a few words, [b]"Well we could just envelope you in the pheromones to increase your resistance to others. But this will fill your receptors as your pleasure increases.
The hours pass by quickly as your four bodies intermingle in charnel pleasure. The two women are quickly outpaced by the sublime specimens though their moans continue as the boys take charge.
As the ship begins to descend Saffire quickly dresses before leaving the group, double checking that the amulet was on her neck. She quickly takes over the helm to land the ship. Mary had thoughts about the two studs with her but then she just rolled over. Falling asleep.
"It is decided then, now if you think you can accomplish the mission without Saffire that would be ideal. We land at midnight and your group will take a life boat to the river's side. Disembark and travel by foot for six hours North by NorthWest and you should see the fort. Leaving roughly another hour of marching. Do not speak of our ship, mission, or parties upon board. Yes Arthur those are the basic information we are looking for. TaLia Moorgrave is a pricey information broker but reliable for our folk. She moved here with the knights among others. She and only she tell her Mary Moon has need of her aid and give her this bag of bones. If nothing else then metting is adjorned. Arthur and Cyril come with me to my quarters."
The Captain's Quarters - Explicit:
She walks in first, Saffire last who shuts and locks the doors. Mary takes off her belt of gear and places it on her elaborate desk. She seriously states, "Cyril, I think while you will be away I will keep the treasure map. No reason it should go to that fort. Also TaLia has some interesting pheromones which she will use on you and make you spill all your secrets. But with our pheromones pumping through your system you should be able to deceive her." She slips off her coat and puts a boot on her desk.
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."
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."
scroll/map notes:
aged yellowed parchment, upon it you see a treasure map which includes landmarks and a trail with tight small wrighting adding detail. The second parchment seems like is thicker than the first also practically new with a slight blue tinge to the white paper. Upon it are instructions:
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!
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?!"
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?!"
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.
The captain walks down to your group stating, "We have about five days before we get to the edge of the Verge. We will stop at the Emerald Lake tomorrow to restock food."
She quickly tells those still on her deck, "The outpost bunker is a good staging point. The ruins with the undead are toward the North. There is a small lake preventing the undead from leaving the ruins."
The Captain is on deck with her helmsman, looking at some charts and doing some measuring, as you get closer you over hear, ...over there. Keep her aligned with the peak and in a few hours we should be slowing down."
She casually states, "Oh yes since you are awake we can let him out. You do know he has other forms... like a druid... Arthur I will need to see you tonight to finish the ritual."
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At Arthur's prompt she adds, "Yes I know of a temple of undeath along our route. It is a blight for the region but luckily the region is nearly desolate. Though for your sakes don't enter the temple, do what you can with the fodder outside. Though you might be able to persuade some of the muscle to aid you with that death knight. You have another day to recover before that mission. Then two more days before we get to the edge of the Verge."
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After a bit of prestidigitation and securing her normal gear she offers, "Shall we go collect your dog then..." She shuts the door after going through after the two of you and locks the only outside lock. She tugs on the handle to make sure it works.
When she gets to the hold she fingers her key ring and pulls out a simple black iron key. She puts it in the lock and tries to turn it but it doesn't budge. "Well that is troubling, I will have the lock master check it over when we get to Hera's Paradise. Until then unless you know your way around locks it won't budge."
The cook nods and gives you a wish for luck before entering her room again.
The crew members on the deck stop in their duties and watch the furious noble. As Cyril bangs on the door, Saffire orders the crew back to their duties. She remains at the helm unseen by Cyril.
After a few minutes the captain unlocks the four locks on the door and opens it marginally, almost mockingly she chuchles out, "You rang?" Then she opens the door more letting you into her main cabin. She shuts the door behind you then states, "Arthur is a bit indisposed at the moment, you are welcome to check on him, but if you care for his modesty just have a seat he will be with us shortly. So you are both marked by the Mistress? That is intriguing. Would you like some strengthening services too? There is no growth without pain."
