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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 2936061" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Death in Freeport - Part 4a: The Bloody Vengeance</strong></p><p></p><p>The Bloody Vengeance was a crudely built orc ship, roughly 90 feet long. It was battle-scarred but seaworthy.</p><p></p><p>“Interesting,” said Dril, looking out the dirty window of the Rusty Hook. “No other ships are moored nearby.”</p><p></p><p>The ship’s sail was furled, but the crow’s nest held an orc lookout armed with a shortbow. Two other orcs guarded the gangway, their scowls and jagged swords encouraging passersby to keep walking.</p><p></p><p>Kham walked back from the bar to join them at the table. He spun a chair around to straddle it. “Captain Scarbelly deals in ‘safe transportation of items of importance’. So I figure I’ve got just the thing for him to transport.”</p><p></p><p>“Like what?” asked Vlad.</p><p></p><p>“Me,” said Kham with a grin. </p><p></p><p>“Kham,” said Ilmarė, her voice rising. “What are you up to?”</p><p></p><p>“I’m just going to take a tour of the Bloody Vengeance.” Kham nodded to Dril. Then both Altherins got up and left. Vlad and Ilmarė saw them head towards the orc ship when Kham suddenly disappeared.</p><p></p><p>A few seconds later, Captain Scarbelly came into the Rusty Hook. Or rather, he stumbled in along with four of his orc compatriots. He was a brooding hulk with straggly black dreadlocks and a tattered cloak. An axe hung from his belt in open view—no one seemed inclined to challenge him about it.</p><p></p><p>Scarbelly and his orcs sat down at a table, kicking drunken patrons out of the way. “Gimme sumtin’ t’eat!” he shouted.</p><p></p><p>The bartender hopped into action. Sloshing plates of gruel were slapped onto the table. Mugs of ale appeared in front of each of the orcs.</p><p></p><p>Scarbelly downed a mug in one shot. Foam dripped from his lower fangs. </p><p></p><p>“More!” he shouted. </p><p></p><p>The bartender brought another round of mugs. The second time, he whispered in Scarbelly’s ear.</p><p></p><p>Scarbelly turned to look at him. “What? Ye think this be a freakin' escort service? 'ere be dis guy?”</p><p></p><p>The bartender looked back to scan the crowd. </p><p></p><p>Ilmarė tensed up. “They’re looking for Kham.”</p><p></p><p>The orcs slurped their meals, practically taking bites out of the wooden bowls as they did so. </p><p></p><p>“Well?” shouted Scarbelly. “Ye get me all excited about some treasure an' now th' guy doesn’t show up?” </p><p></p><p>“If they get back to the ship while Kham is on it…” said Vlad. </p><p></p><p>Ilmarė closed her eyes and took a deep breath. “I really didn’t want to have to do this.”</p><p></p><p>Vlad looked at her in bewilderment. “Do what?”</p><p></p><p>With a shout, Ilmarė hopped up onto their table. Throwing her arms wide, she began to sing:</p><p></p><p>“Oooooooh, WHO LIVES IN A GROTTO DOWN UNDER THE SEA?”</p><p></p><p>There was a moment of shocked silence. Then Scarbelly and his orcs began whooping it up. They sang back:</p><p></p><p>“LEV-I-A-THAN!”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 2936061, member: 3285"] [b]Death in Freeport - Part 4a: The Bloody Vengeance[/b] The Bloody Vengeance was a crudely built orc ship, roughly 90 feet long. It was battle-scarred but seaworthy. “Interesting,” said Dril, looking out the dirty window of the Rusty Hook. “No other ships are moored nearby.” The ship’s sail was furled, but the crow’s nest held an orc lookout armed with a shortbow. Two other orcs guarded the gangway, their scowls and jagged swords encouraging passersby to keep walking. Kham walked back from the bar to join them at the table. He spun a chair around to straddle it. “Captain Scarbelly deals in ‘safe transportation of items of importance’. So I figure I’ve got just the thing for him to transport.” “Like what?” asked Vlad. “Me,” said Kham with a grin. “Kham,” said Ilmarė, her voice rising. “What are you up to?” “I’m just going to take a tour of the Bloody Vengeance.” Kham nodded to Dril. Then both Altherins got up and left. Vlad and Ilmarė saw them head towards the orc ship when Kham suddenly disappeared. A few seconds later, Captain Scarbelly came into the Rusty Hook. Or rather, he stumbled in along with four of his orc compatriots. He was a brooding hulk with straggly black dreadlocks and a tattered cloak. An axe hung from his belt in open view—no one seemed inclined to challenge him about it. Scarbelly and his orcs sat down at a table, kicking drunken patrons out of the way. “Gimme sumtin’ t’eat!” he shouted. The bartender hopped into action. Sloshing plates of gruel were slapped onto the table. Mugs of ale appeared in front of each of the orcs. Scarbelly downed a mug in one shot. Foam dripped from his lower fangs. “More!” he shouted. The bartender brought another round of mugs. The second time, he whispered in Scarbelly’s ear. Scarbelly turned to look at him. “What? Ye think this be a freakin' escort service? 'ere be dis guy?” The bartender looked back to scan the crowd. Ilmarė tensed up. “They’re looking for Kham.” The orcs slurped their meals, practically taking bites out of the wooden bowls as they did so. “Well?” shouted Scarbelly. “Ye get me all excited about some treasure an' now th' guy doesn’t show up?” “If they get back to the ship while Kham is on it…” said Vlad. Ilmarė closed her eyes and took a deep breath. “I really didn’t want to have to do this.” Vlad looked at her in bewilderment. “Do what?” With a shout, Ilmarė hopped up onto their table. Throwing her arms wide, she began to sing: “Oooooooh, WHO LIVES IN A GROTTO DOWN UNDER THE SEA?” There was a moment of shocked silence. Then Scarbelly and his orcs began whooping it up. They sang back: “LEV-I-A-THAN!” [/QUOTE]
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