Arbot frowns at the question of helping on the boat.
"I'll do anything you want to make this dinghy go faster and get off of it in one piece at the end. Now I'd appreciate a place to set my packs down as well. How soon are we leaving?"
to arbot: the captain glances back at you weez be on de wasser by midday at the earlst, on da morrow is just rightly so, ahnd de day affer ifn wez be slow. Nowz, ifn ye can makes de ahnimalz line upz trate, ahnds bringz dem on two byz two, wellz, itll be faster and illz call ye "noah!" he ends with a loud gufawaa!
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to arbot: the captain glances back at you weez be on de wasser by midday at the earlst, on da morrow is just rightly so, ahnd de day affer ifn wez be slow. Nowz, ifn ye can makes de ahnimalz line upz trate, ahnds bringz dem on two byz two, wellz, itll be faster and illz call ye "noah!" he ends with a loud gufawaa!
Alfonse stands up and turns away from his pack, a small glass vial in his hand.
"Aha knew I had this somewhere." With that he opens the vial and takes a deep breath with the vial held close to his face. The pungent odor of sal volatile temporarily drives off the captain’s animal smell. Alfonse quickly closes the vial and drops it into a belt pouch.
"Much better!" Alfonse takes another deep breath his sense of smell clearly stunned by the salts.
"Now lead on oh Captain my Captain, we 'miserable pukes' as you so rightly name us will be more that happy to see our 'cabins' and enjoy the 'awesome' bread you mentioned. At least I think it was 'bread' you dialect is rather thick, it may have been offal. The words are quite similiar in vulgar Infernal."
Note to listeners the words 'cabins', 'awesome' and 'bread' are said with so much scarcasm dripping off them you think it might leave a clean spot on the deck.
Note: I have no idea if there is such a thing as "Vulgar Infernal." I'm betting he doesn't either.
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With a Burst of Speed that seems unlikely w/ such armor on, Dagaard grabs the "Captain" by the collar of his shirt, and Picks him up off the ground
Intimidate check
With that, Dagaard drops the man back onto the Deck
"If you attempt any more "monkey business", I'll personally see to the punishment."
the captain picks himself off the deck, and suddenly its persona changes. the creature stands to its full height, almost seeming to gain a few inches. it squares its shoulders back, thrusting out its chest, its hands, which were very slender, now are curled into fists and you can see a hint of what was fingernails, is now talons. looking into its face, you see a definitive male form appear, with a strong jaw, and eyes so green that they are almost yellow. when he speaks, his accent is gone, and has a very gutteral gravely tone.
looking dagaard squarely in the eye, he growls aye, i know its treason to kill a hellknight. but, those privleges are for full fledged hellknights. NOT an armiger. i could cut you in twain and feed you to the sharks, and all i would get is a slap on the wrist.
as he finishes up, you see a strikingly handsome elf walk up to the group.
i am first mate morwhin of the neversere. if my lords and ladies would accompany me, i will gladly show you to your quaters.
the captain picks himself off the deck, and suddenly its persona changes. the creature stands to its full height, almost seeming to gain a few inches. it squares its shoulders back, thrusting out its chest, its hands, which were very slender, now are curled into fists and you can see a hint of what was fingernails, is now talons. looking into its face, you see a definitive male form appear, with a strong jaw, and eyes so green that they are almost yellow. when he speaks, his accent is gone, and has a very gutteral gravely tone.
looking dagaard squarely in the eye, he growls aye, i know its treason to kill a hellknight. but, those privleges are for full fledged hellknights. NOT an armiger. i could cut you in twain and feed you to the sharks, and all i would get is a slap on the wrist.
as he finishes up, you see a strikingly handsome elf walk up to the group.
i am first mate morwhin of the neversere. if my lords and ladies would accompany me, i will gladly show you to your quaters.
Perception
Lukas watches intently, not wanting to commit to an action too hastily. Though the captain's transformation completes itself Lukas's calm demeanor rapidly drops. His hand falls to dagger on his belt in an obvious threat.
Desna knows I've know love for the Hellknights, but I have even less love for whatever corner of the abyss shat you out. There will be no killing of my companions this day. And know if you don't stay out of our way do your job there will be trouble for you. You may have lived 500 years but I reckon it'll only take a few minutes for you to bleed out.
Intimidate
Lukas turns to the first mate.
you have something to add cabin boy?
Lukas watches intently, not wanting to commit to an action too hastily. Though the captain's transformation completes itself Lukas's calm demeanor rapidly drops. His hand falls to dagger on his belt in an obvious threat.
Desna knows I've know love for the Hellknights, but I have even less love for whatever corner of the abyss shat you out. There will be no killing of my companions this day. And know if you don't stay out of our way do your job there will be trouble for you. You may have lived 500 years but I reckon it'll only take a few minutes for you to bleed out.
Intimidate1d20 + 7
Lukas turns to the first mate.
you have something to add cabin boy?
the captain snarls something in infernal and stalks off, shouting at the crew to get back to work, since they had stopped working when dagaard picked up the man.
the first mate looks at you (lukas), and a thin smile appears on his face. may i take your bags, sir? the way down is beyond the portal aft
the first mate looks at you (lukas), and a thin smile appears on his face. may i take your bags, sir? the way down is beyond the portal aft
Lukas narrows his eyes at the captain as he leave. As the firstmate speaks Lukas's features soften.
I'm no king and need no servants. I wont have another serve me. Lukas hefts up his kit and is about to walk Well if you could please show me the way to our rooms...
I'm no king and need no servants. I wont have another serve me. Lukas hefts up his kit and is about to walk Well if you could please show me the way to our rooms...
"I on the other hand..." Alfonse signals his porter and follows lucas.
"Lead the way, Mister Morwin." The stress on the mister was quite clear.
"I on the other hand..." Alfonse signals his porter...
alfonso signals to his porter, but after a long pause without a remark or an affirmation, alfonso starts to look around harder. he realizes that his porter isnt up there on deck with him. some hasty glancing about shows him that the porter is lounging about on a coil of ropes waiting for the cattle to be loaded up.
alfonso signals to his porter, but after a long pause without a remark or an affirmation, alfonso starts to look around harder. he realizes that his porter isnt up there on deck with him. some hasty glancing about shows him that the porter is lounging about on a coil of ropes waiting for the cattle to be loaded up.
"I on the other hand..." Alfonse signals his porter...
Swearing under his breath in a truly blasphemous mix of abyssal and infernal Alfonso walks quickly and calmly to the porter.
"Nice spot you found." "Looks like we have the accomadations sorted out. If you could bring the trunk? I didn't realize the smell would be this bad ut if you help me get through this the tip will be worth it."
alfonso signals to his porter, but after a long pause without a remark or an affirmation, alfonso starts to look around harder. he realizes that his porter isnt up there on deck with him. some hasty glancing about shows him that the porter is lounging about on a coil of ropes waiting for the cattle to be loaded up.
"I on the other hand..." Alfonse signals his porter...Swearing under his breath in a truly blasphemous mix of abyssal and infernal Alfonso walks quickly and calmly to the porter.
"Nice spot you found." "Looks like we have the accomadations sorted out. If you could bring the trunk? I didn't realize the smell would be this bad ut if you help me get through this the tip will be worth it."
"I on the other hand..." Alfonse signals his porter...
"...the tip will be worth it. Say you are a little trapped there. Toss me up some of that rope you are sitting on."
"Tie that to the trunk and we can haul it up."
"Thanks Jaque. We're all done here, unless you want a ride north." "Wise choice, have one on me." Tie 1gp into a hankerchief and lower it down with string.
"...the tip will be worth it. Say you are a little trapped there. Well hold on, I'll see if I find a way around. We'll work something out."
well lord, ive really have nothing keeping me here. i could be up for some new scenery. If'n you dont mind, i could run back into town and grab some gear and items for the upcoming trip. course, lord, as your porter i would need an advance on pay to help furnish my gear, since you gave me 2sp to transport this trunk to this ship, so im thinking that you could give me 100gp?
well lord, I've really have nothing keeping me here.I could be up for some new scenery. If'n you don't mind, I could run back into town and grab some gear and items for the upcoming trip. course, lord, as your porter I would need an advance on pay to help furnish my gear, since you gave me 2sp to transport this trunk to this ship, so I'm thinking that you could give me 100gp?
Alfonso laughs. "I am sorry friend. I pay well for good work, and you would be welcome, but my purse can not stretch that far just at present." "I am sure there will be other ships heading north. If you can find a place on one there will be a position waiting for you."
"Will someone tell me what that was all about?" Donata is clearly perplexed by the turn of events with Dagaard and the captain in particular.
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The first mate's appearance is a welcome diversion. "First mate Morwhin. It's good to meet you. I am Donata Petali. A barrel, a trunk, and some other parcels were to be delivered here for me. Trade goods and such for our arrival in Brinestone. Who would I talk to to see if they arrived and where they are stored? "
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After he is informed of the time of departure, Arbot just waves off the captain's strangeness. He takes note of Alfonso's message, but doesn't seem to do much about it.
"Morwin, is it? Well, I find myself with Lukas again. Show us down to the bunks and we'll arrange our things and help out with the loading of the ship. Anything to shorten this trip, if only by a few minutes!"
morwhin glances at donata and then does a double take. his smile broadens, eyes opening wider, and turns to look at her full on. my my my, sheyln surely blesses me with such luck for this voyage! taking a step forward, he grasps gently donata's hand and bows, kissing the top most lightly. still holding her hand, he says mistress, i shall see to it personally that you will have the BEST accomodations on this ship, the BEST food, and no crew member shall attempt anything on such a fine specimen of female beauty
to alfonso: the porter glares up at you, flips you the finger, and states cheapskate, the deal was for me to bring the box onto the ship. its on. im leaving now
to alfonso: the porter glares up at you, flips you the finger, and states cheapskate, the deal was for me to bring the box onto the ship. its on. im leaving now
Alfonso calls out to Jaque as he stomps away. "Goodbye dear Jaque. Our time together was short, but we will always have Magimar!"
[ooc]Alfonse turns to the no doubt amused crew on the afterdeck. He wipes away a tear with his everpresent hankerchief/ooc] "He was a lovely man." Alfonso's demeanor changes suddenly. "But he forgot his tip." Alfonso smiles as he flips a gold coin to catch the sun. "So I suppose this will go to whoum ever can get my case from the main deck to my cabin.
"This way was it?" Alfonse pockets the coin and follows the group into the dank bowles of the ship.
morwhin leads all of you below decks. as soon as you clear the hatchway, you notice a huge difference in appearence. while the deck, the sails, and everything above is filthy beyond belief, inside the ship its a total opposite. walls shimmer with fresh varnish, the floors mopped to pristine conditions, the scones on the wall brightly polished. morwhin glances back and you and chuckles.
yea, it is always a good laugh for me to see new travelers faces first time they go below decks. a woman once told me, "beauty, is on the inside". so, i took it to heart. allow me to reintoduce myself. I, am Captain Morwhin, owner and pilot of the ship Neversere. that thing up above is actually the first mate. but, once we are ashore, it and i switch roles. i save alot of money on port fees and taxes if i send that smelling creature in my place when dealing with local bureaucracy. Up tight officials tend to make long work very short when something stinks right in front of them. HA HA HA! Now then, onto your quaters.
he leads you down the hall towards the aft. he shows pallo, dagaard, arbot, lukas, jacek and alfonso to their rooms. he then leads donata to the large set of double doors at the end of the hall.
Mistress, i promised you the best, and you deserve the best. you shall have my quaters for this trip. a large feather down mattress with pillows, comfortable chairs, a dinning table, and of course, the best view on the sea he ends with bow as he pushes open the door so that you take in the view from the wall to wall windows. course, some random ship is taking away from teh view, but out on the sea, its gorgeous.
everyone: all of your belongings have been placed into your rooms.
alfonso; give me a perception check
"Thank you Captain, it is good to know that I was not misinformed. And I applaud the lovely performance by your first mate. I was completely taken in. Please pass my congratulations on to him."
After the captain's words sink in Lukas lets out a hearty laugh. That was a dangerous game you played there, then again anything to avoid such pesky taxes I support. What exactly is that creature anyways?
When alone Lukas stows his gear and armor but keeps his dagger on his hip. He then takes his pipe and wanders off to join the others.
captain morwhin looks at lukas, honestly, i have no idea. but he is good at being a "backwaters stinky captain". there is a large pool going about what kind of creature he is. he carries it on him at all times. i think the total is up to 100,000gps, but you would have to ask him. i gave up asking a long time ago.
now, if you will excuse me, i have cargo to load, and a ship to cast off
im sure you would put in some kind of variant description about bad puzzles and politics and looking for some random killer, but, for this moment, spare me please
Sorry lost me on this. Have I been more annoying than usual?
Drop off pack and find the others.
"Madam and Messieurs, I suspect now would be a good time to take care of that litle errand I mentioned? Best done before the hold is kneedeep anyway."
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Drop off pack and find the others.
"Madam and Messieurs, I suspect now would be a good time to take care of that litle errand I mentioned? Best done before the hold is kneedeep anyway."
alfonso wrote:
"Madam and Messieurs, I suspect now would be a good time to take care of that litle errand I mentioned? Best done before the hold is kneedeep anyway."
Arbot shrugs.
"So we are to find a horse? Do you want me to track it down for you or will you manage with the directions spelled out for you by your uncle?"
"Oh I know where it is. It's in a stall of a horse named 'Sargento'. However knowing my luck the animal will be upset, arrgessive, and trained to kill. I do not want to distress the beast more than is nessessary so I thought that perhaps someone with knowledge of life equine could calm the beast allowing for the retreaval of whatever waits for us."
"Well I've never had much interest in horses, but they come in useful once in a while and they seem to like me... Let's see what we can do. Can we get there while the ship is being loaded or is it best we wait till things settle down?"
I cannot allow you to "Steal" a horse. Use that Silver tongue of your to convince me that we are Liberating it from becomes glue or something."
"We are not stealing the horse, we are stealing from the horse. Big difference." Alfonso smiles. "Nah we're just retrieving a note left in the horse's stall. It's just knowing my luck the horse in question is battle trained and psychotic" at the last three words Alfonse looks at Daggard and raises an eyebrow.
..."Can we get there while the ship is being loaded or is it best we wait till things settle down?"
"Not sure, but beast to sup while the artery pulsing as my dear great-great-great-great grandmother Morticia used to say."
"Shall we try?"
morwhin ... then leads donata to the large set of double doors at the end of the hall.
Mistress, i promised you the best, and you deserve the best. you shall have my quaters for this trip. a large feather down mattress with pillows, comfortable chairs, a dinning table, and of course, the best view on the sea he ends with bow as he pushes open the door so that you take in the view from the wall to wall windows. course, some random ship is taking away from teh view, but out on the sea, its gorgeous.everyone: all of your belongings have been placed into your rooms.
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"Thank you, sir. That is a very kind offer. I hope you won't be too uncomfortable elsewhere."
Provided his offer isn't a ploy to get them shacking up together, Donata stows her goods in the room. Rather than take time to remove her armor, she leaves it on. She's never traveled by ship and doesn't want to miss anything. -- And she'd like to get back to her new companions.
If his offer is a mere attempt to get her into bed, she'll decline as gracefully as possible and bunk with the other party members.
In either event she rejoins the others as soon as possible. She listens to the plan with the horse distractedly while she watches the crew work.
At Alfonso's, "Shall we try?" she drags her eyes away from the bustling scene. "Why not? There's no time like the present."
glancing around, you see that the visitors/passengers cabins are seperated from the rest of the ship, so a trip topside is in order. you easily walk out the door and see a large herd of ox walking down the gangplank to below decks. Next to the opening, you see a set of stair cases going down.
below decks, it sounds like the middle of town. horses neighing, oxen braying and mewling in discomfort. Stopping a crew member for directions, and answers delievered with some mild cursing, you are told to go down another level and head forward to the bow.
weaving past bags of grain, and bales of hay, you finally make it to the forward hold.
off on the left you see the indicated stall, with a big black horse chewing on some hay.
Perception
Stealing from horses? This is what I've fallen to? Hells, I'll do it but what's so important about this note?
Perception
Perception
Sense Motive
Perception
Perception 1d20 + 6
dc 15: yes. it is a horse. in fact, it is a war horse. strong muscles ripple across the horses chest, neck, and forelegs, showing off massive amounts of power. the main has been trimmed back and linned with purple and red bows. In fact, glancing around, you see that 6 other horses have their manes braided and bound the same way, with the same colors.
Alfonso looks rapidly about at the identical horses. He shrugs, and starts to sing, his finger pointing from stall to stall in the beat.
"Eini meni mini mo. Hang a peasant by the toe. If he hollers he can pay, save him for another day"
The odd rhyme ends with Alfonse pointing directly at the stall marked "Sargento".
"Let's start with that one."