Mirathan wrote:
you're picking on him 'cause he has webbed digits, aren't you?
FRRRRRRRREEEEEEAK!
LOL, just stirring the pot. Debating whether I want to make up Don Corleonedemar for the Black Pearls. Jeepers, I'm gonna need to make another account just to keep my aliases straight ...
Stirring the pot? Are we cooking something? I sure am hungry!
Mirathan wrote: ** spoiler omitted **
The Bard wrote: Mirathan wrote: ** spoiler omitted ** ** spoiler omitted ** "My thanks."
see posting at the Sandreef thread.
Within a matter of hours, rumours of the new king's imperial designs spread their way from the Bazaar back to the Pearl of the South.
Some of the senior figures of the city are immensely pleased by this 'positive action' and declare that it makes sense for the new king to engage upon such a program.
They say that the old king (the gods rest his soul) was perhaps a little too soft and kind for the harsh modern times, and that the Pearl would never have been attacked, had it been the proud capital of a powerful empire.
Let's see...Mirathan the Unlucky, Mirathan the lovestruck, Mirathan the Bride-stealer, and now Mirathan the Expansionist. How 'bout Mirathan the Victim of Coicomstance, nyuk, nyuk, nyuk?
Mirathan wrote: Let's see...Mirathan the Unlucky, Mirathan the lovestruck, Mirathan the Bride-stealer, and now Mirathan the Expansionist. How 'bout Mirathan the Victim of Coicomstance, nyuk, nyuk, nyuk? Actually I was thinking you'd like 'Grand Emperor Mirathan, lord of the seas'. You may as well give in and accept that it's going to happen. I always get my way. And my profit.
The Banker wrote: Mirathan wrote: Let's see...Mirathan the Unlucky, Mirathan the lovestruck, Mirathan the Bride-stealer, and now Mirathan the Expansionist. How 'bout Mirathan the Victim of Coicomstance, nyuk, nyuk, nyuk? Actually I was thinking you'd like 'Grand Emperor Mirathan, lord of the seas'. You may as well give in and accept that it's going to happen. I always get my way. And my profit.
I can hear Nimora's mom counting up the bonus points if that happens. *sigh* ;)
Mirathan wrote:
I can hear Nimora's mom counting up the bonus points if that happens. *sigh* ;)
KA-CHING!
Mirathan wrote: "My thanks." The Bard's flesh ripples and a strange sea-elf now stands before Mirathan. He's wearing only a simple set of dark clothes, and his hands seem to end in claws.
"Your welcome, m'lord. Balthus, at your service."
Balthus sets off to find a way into the Black Pearl orginization.
Any chance this is going to be easy(boring)? I at least expect the need to kill someone to prove myself or something.
Oh I think you'll have a chance to prove your worth. I figured a big nomad battle, perhaps with a guest appearnance by everyone's favorite clown ..
Balthus the Sea Wolf wrote: Mirathan wrote: "My thanks." The Bard's flesh ripples and a strange sea-elf now stands before Mirathan. He's wearing only a simple set of dark clothes, and his hands seem to end in claws.
"Your welcome, m'lord. Balthus, at your service."
Balthus sets off to find a way into the Black Pearl orginization.
Any chance this is going to be easy(boring)? I at least expect the need to kill someone to prove myself or something. Doubt it. You're up against Patrick and Charles, and anyone else that jumps in. Just try not to destroy the city, or cause widespread panic. Yeah, you'll be challenged.
... wrote: Oh I think you'll have a chance to prove your worth. I figured a big nomad battle, perhaps with a guest appearnance by everyone's favorite clown .. DB3 is going after the Black Pearl, but I'll take any help I can get on the other fronts too. Besides, the Giggler can be killed easily with...dry humor.
... wrote: Oh I think you'll have a chance to prove your worth. I figured a big nomad battle, perhaps with a guest appearnance by everyone's favorite clown .. Not to mention a sea-elf werewolf who is a master of aquakinesis and hand-to-claw combat. Who can say 'Extract (blood red)Water Elemental'?
Mirathan wrote: DB3 is going after the Black Pearl, but I'll take any help I can get on the other fronts too. Who is this DB3 you speak of? I am Balthus the Sea Wolf!
I have a feeling I'm going to like this alais a little too much... ;)
The envoy from Muulsh arrives at Mirathan's court. He requests a meeting with either King Mirathan or his Royal Exchequer.
Mirathan wrote: ... wrote: Oh I think you'll have a chance to prove your worth. I figured a big nomad battle, perhaps with a guest appearnance by everyone's favorite clown .. DB3 is going after the Black Pearl, but I'll take any help I can get on the other fronts too. Besides, the Giggler can be killed easily with...dry humor. Kewl! Thank you for reminding me, I shall have to create Don Corleonedemar for that aspect of the fun ...
Patrick Curtin wrote: Mirathan wrote: ... wrote: Oh I think you'll have a chance to prove your worth. I figured a big nomad battle, perhaps with a guest appearnance by everyone's favorite clown .. DB3 is going after the Black Pearl, but I'll take any help I can get on the other fronts too. Besides, the Giggler can be killed easily with...dry humor. Kewl! Thank you for reminding me, I shall have to create Don Corleonedemar for that aspect of the fun ... like you need an excuse to come up with another alias, or three ;)
... wrote: The envoy from Muulsh arrives at Mirathan's court. He requests a meeting with either King Mirathan or his Royal Exchequer. After a day or two you can get an appt with the Regent.
Deep within the heart of the Sandflea District, the hidden opulent headquarters of the Black Pearl Guild seethes with activity. Members run to and fro spreading rumors, cementing alliances and storing weapons in safe houses.
At the center of the spiderweb of intrigue an old sea elf grown to a bloated size sits among his lieutenents and ponders war.
So how is Balthus going to be in the nomad fight? I'm thinking he may go into a bar with detect thoughts up and going and then pick a fight with a Black Pearl or a nomad while a Black Pearl is watching and be asked to join the orginization.
Regent Sertil Aeras Hestle wrote: ... wrote: The envoy from Muulsh arrives at Mirathan's court. He requests a meeting with either King Mirathan or his Royal Exchequer. After a day or two you can get an appt with the Regent. The envoy meets with the Regent, and pledges his master's services: Basically food, money and armaments for a reasonable interest rate. If interested, supplies can begin shipment at any time.
Dragonborn3 wrote: So how is Balthus going to be in the nomad fight? I'm thinking he may go into a bar with detect thoughts up and going and then pick a fight with a Black Pearl or a nomad while a Black Pearl is watching and be asked to join the orginization. He should probably stick to the Black Pearl. There wont be any nomads in the Pearl. They will be off riding about looting and pillaging.
Hey! I love looting and pillaging! That's got to be one of my favorite ways to spend a Saturday evening.
Patrick Curtin wrote: He should probably stick to the Black Pearl. Walking into an underwater car, Balthus(Kaelar) begins to search peoples thoughts for any connection to the Black Pearls. Normally he wouldn't do this, but his hand(or in this case, his mind) has been forced. When he does find one, he begins to stealthly search that person's mind for the way to join the orginization...
Balthus the Sea Wolf wrote: Patrick Curtin wrote: He should probably stick to the Black Pearl. Walking into an underwater car, Balthus(Kaelar) begins to search peoples thoughts for any connection to the Black Pearls. Normally he wouldn't do this, but his hand(or in this case, his mind) has been forced. When he does find one, he begins to stealthly search that person's mind for the way to join the orginization... Several folks are discovered by 'Balthus' to be low-level footsoldiers. A gathering place is gleaned from their thoughts: The Drunken Crab. A tavern deep in the Sandflea District run by the Black Pearl, it is a place that those interested can go to get indoctrinated.
Does 'Balthus' need to talk to one of thses flunkies or does he need to go straight to the Drunken Crab? Like the Family Guy reference BTW(The Drunken Clam).
... wrote: Regent Sertil Aeras Hestle wrote: ... wrote: The envoy from Muulsh arrives at Mirathan's court. He requests a meeting with either King Mirathan or his Royal Exchequer. After a day or two you can get an appt with the Regent. The envoy meets with the Regent, and pledges his master's services: Basically food, money and armaments for a reasonable interest rate. If interested, supplies can begin shipment at any time. The Regent denies the expansionist rumors, but thanks the envoy for his offer.
The General orders increased patrols on the outlying homesteads, fearing that the nomads will use their mobility. He regrets the King's decision to send one of the more mobile companies to protect Sandreef, preferring to leave them to their own fate. But orders are orders.
Mirathan and Telestial discuss the possibility of diplomacy with the nomads, since they both seem to have been drawn into this mess. Unfortunately, the Free Companions are not known to listen to reason. Who knows what lies and conjecture are being spread by the Brightwater Clan?
The tensions under the sea have drawn the interest of the Goddess of Discord, and thru her to her priestess. They watch to make sure the fires stay lit. The young king has weaknesses, and the priestess knows them well.
(edited)
A number of minor government officials with links to rival criminal organisations turn up dead, and a polite note is dispatched to the authorities saying that if they want the Black Pearl to 'admit' responsibility for the deaths of the nomads, the price will be eighty thousand gold pieces and early parole for several affiliates of the Black Pearl who have had the misfortune to be arrested and imprisoned over the years.
Alisha, Champion of the Pearl wrote: A number of minor government officials with links to rival criminal organisations turn up dead, and a polite note is dispatched to the authorities saying that if they want the Black Pearl to 'admit' responsibility for the deaths of the nomads, the price has just doubled.
Hey! I remember the thought about blackmailing (preparing to) the govt, but don't recall it put into action...
You are indeed correct. I have ammended my previous post.
Alisha, Champion of the Pearl wrote: (edited)
A number of minor government officials with links to rival criminal organisations turn up dead, and a polite note is dispatched to the authorities saying that if they want the Black Pearl to 'admit' responsibility for the deaths of the nomads, the price will be eighty thousand gold pieces and early parole for several affiliates of the Black Pearl who have had the misfortune to be arrested and imprisoned over the years.
[Thinking to himself] Hmmm...let these characters weed out corruption within the govt for us, leaving only their own agents? Possibly arousing the ire of other organizations that will counter?...hmmm...
Dragonborn3 wrote: Does 'Balthus' need to talk to one of thses flunkies or does he need to go straight to the Drunken Crab?. Repost.
Dragonborn3 wrote: Dragonborn3 wrote: Does 'Balthus' need to talk to one of thses flunkies or does he need to go straight to the Drunken Crab?. Repost. Sorry bro, RL threw me a curve. Yeah you can go in and scope it out, it is a public venue..LOL good catch on Drunken Crab..
Regent Sertil Aeras Hestle wrote:
The Regent denies the expansionist rumors, but thanks the envoy for his offer.
The envoy apologizes if he had presumed. He was merely letting His Excellency's Government know that if there was ever a need for anything the House of Muulsh stands ready to serve.
... wrote: Regent Sertil Aeras Hestle wrote:
The Regent denies the expansionist rumors, but thanks the envoy for his offer.
The envoy apologizes if he had presumed. He was merely letting His Excellency's Government know that if there was ever a need for anything the House of Muulsh stands ready to serve. "Certainly. Certainly. Unfortuantely, due to a breakdown of dilplomacy, we have other concerns right now. We may need your consortium's assistance dealing with the Free Companions, defending ourselves and our peoples."
Regent Sertil Aeras Hestle wrote:
"Certainly. Certainly. Unfortuantely, due to a breakdown of dilplomacy, we have other concerns right now. We may need your consortium's assistance dealing with the Free Companions, defending ourselves and our peoples." I and my master stand ready to assist His Majesty's Government in any capacity he should wish. We are the main factors in armaments from the Smith's Guild, grain from the Corn Consortium, and my master is Treasurer of the Bazaar Merchant's Guild and a well-known banker in his own right.
Patrick Curtin wrote: Sorry bro, RL threw me a curve. Yeah you can go in and scope it out, it is a public venue..LOL good catch on Drunken Crab.. From your OTD OOC post it seems more likely it threw you a 'curb'! ;p
Leaving the bar, 'Balthus' searches the underwater city for the Drunken Crab. Once he finds it, he enters casually, and begins to search the minds of those here to see who to talk to in order join the Black Pearl. While searching he sits at and empty booth.
How do you order a drink in an underwater bar?!?
Balthus the Sea Wolf wrote:
How do you order a drink in an underwater bar?!?
I really have got to find some resource for underwater life and adventure. Any suggestions out there?
Balthus the Sea Wolf wrote:
How do you order a drink in an underwater bar?!? A kelp pod full of alcohol? Perhaps they don't drink, rather chew narcotic seaweed?
Mirathan wrote:
I really have got to find some resource for underwater life and adventure. Any suggestions out there? Stormwrack?
... wrote: Balthus the Sea Wolf wrote:
How do you order a drink in an underwater bar?!? A kelp pod full of alcohol? Perhaps they don't drink, rather chew narcotic seaweed? I kinda went there with the (paste) medicine Mirathan was taking when the stress got too much. pods work for standard liquids.
After ordering an 'alcopod', Balthus gets up and walks over to one of the Black Pearl members.
"I was told you might be part of a 'club' I'd like to join. What do I have to do to get in?
He holds up a small black pearl as he says club, then hides it quickly.
Balthus the Sea Wolf wrote: After ordering an 'alcopod', Balthus gets up and walks over to one of the Black Pearl members.
"I was told you might be part of a 'club' I'd like to join. What do I have to do to get in?
He holds up a small black pearl as he says club, then hides it quickly.
A small weaselly-faced man looks up at Balthus
Yeh want to swim with the sealions yeh have to have teeth. How's yer trident arm?
... wrote: A small weaselly-faced man looks up at Balthus
Yeh want to swim with the sealions yeh have to have teeth. How's yer trident arm?
Balthus smiles maliciously.
"Who says I need a trident?"
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