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<blockquote data-quote="SnowleopardVK" data-source="post: 5634225" data-attributes="member: 6677945"><p>Episode 8: A history lesson again</p><p></p><p>***</p><p></p><p>An incorporeal lizardfolk eyed Slaal from across the cabin. “Nobody living has come in here since my death” it muttered to itself in draconic. It then stood to its full height, floating a few inches off the ground and addressed the wizard directly.</p><p></p><p>“Normally you’d be killed for what you’ve just done, an outsider boarding the ship without permission and entering the captain’s cabin.”</p><p></p><p>Slaal took a step back defensively.</p><p></p><p>“The rules change when you’re dead with a mutinous crew though” the ghost chuckled. “So let’s not be hostile for now. I am Captain Cortez and this once-great pirate ship is known as the Black Fury.” He peered at Slaal. “So just who are you?”</p><p></p><p>“Hold on” Slaal said, stopping the ghost with a wave of his hand. “I know my history well enough. There’s a hole in your story.”</p><p></p><p>“Is there now amigo?” Cortez said, eyes narrowing, “Do tell.”</p><p></p><p>“The Black Fury was captained by the pirate Mirandel” Slaal said, “Not Cortez.”</p><p></p><p>“The captain died” Cortez snapped, “Died before the rest of us I mean. When she did, I took command. I was captain only for a few hours before I too met my end, but I was captain nonetheless. Now you still haven’t answered me. Who are you?”</p><p></p><p>“Slaal” Slaal told him. “I’m a wizard.”</p><p></p><p>“And what are you doing here?” Cortez asked.</p><p></p><p>“I was hired to kill a monster” Slaal said simply.</p><p></p><p>Cortez chuckled. “And that’s led you here?” he asked. “I wasn’t even aware anyone knew I was in here. Do they consider me a monster already?”</p><p></p><p>“Not you” Slaal corrected him, “One of the Sahuagins native to this island. I killed it close to the entrance to this cave, but more were coming and I was forced to flee through an underwater tunnel further into the cave. To here.”</p><p></p><p>“Ah” Cortez said, nodding, “I should have assumed you came through that tunnel; it’s the only way in after all.”</p><p></p><p>“The only way?...” Slaal gasped, “Oh no.”</p><p></p><p>“What?” Cortez laughed, “Need another way out? Then I may have an offer for you.”</p><p></p><p>“Yes?” Slaal asked, his attention caught by the potential of another exit.”</p><p></p><p>“How do you think the ship got in here?” Cortez asked. “We didn’t build it in a cave with no exit; that would be foolish. There was once an opening in the northwest wall of the large cavern just wide enough for the Fury to fit through. We would sail her into the bay outside it, then drag her in here with ropes where she would be hidden. This grotto was our retreat.”</p><p></p><p>“There is no ship-sized hole in the large cavern’s wall” Slaal interjected bluntly.</p><p></p><p>“Of course there isn’t any more” Cortez snapped. “The Sahuagins followed us secretly and waited until we were pulling her into the grotto. They collapsed the entrance; the falling rocks tore the fury in two. With the last of her strength captain Mirandel pushed both halves of the ship the rest of the way in to save those still on board. She was killed after that, either by falling rocks or by the more powerful Sahuagins and their sharks. Although I’ll bet they had a hard time bringing her down. She was strong, even for a dragon.”</p><p></p><p>The words took a moment to sink in. When Slaal realized what had been said he was shocked. “Captain Mirandel was a DRAGON?!”</p><p></p><p>To be continued...</p><p></p><p>***</p><p></p><p>A black dragon I wonder? Hm, well that's interesting to know, but I sure hope Cortez was being honest about helping us get out. And why bring up the hole in the wall if it's closed now? Hmm, I wonder...</p><p></p><p>On an unrelated note; I don't think Slaal has failed a roll yet. Granted he hasn't made too many, but his crossbow shot against the Sahuagin, his attempt to break down the door, his Acid Spash spells, and now a Knowledge: History check. The lizardy man is doing well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SnowleopardVK, post: 5634225, member: 6677945"] Episode 8: A history lesson again *** An incorporeal lizardfolk eyed Slaal from across the cabin. “Nobody living has come in here since my death” it muttered to itself in draconic. It then stood to its full height, floating a few inches off the ground and addressed the wizard directly. “Normally you’d be killed for what you’ve just done, an outsider boarding the ship without permission and entering the captain’s cabin.” Slaal took a step back defensively. “The rules change when you’re dead with a mutinous crew though” the ghost chuckled. “So let’s not be hostile for now. I am Captain Cortez and this once-great pirate ship is known as the Black Fury.” He peered at Slaal. “So just who are you?” “Hold on” Slaal said, stopping the ghost with a wave of his hand. “I know my history well enough. There’s a hole in your story.” “Is there now amigo?” Cortez said, eyes narrowing, “Do tell.” “The Black Fury was captained by the pirate Mirandel” Slaal said, “Not Cortez.” “The captain died” Cortez snapped, “Died before the rest of us I mean. When she did, I took command. I was captain only for a few hours before I too met my end, but I was captain nonetheless. Now you still haven’t answered me. Who are you?” “Slaal” Slaal told him. “I’m a wizard.” “And what are you doing here?” Cortez asked. “I was hired to kill a monster” Slaal said simply. Cortez chuckled. “And that’s led you here?” he asked. “I wasn’t even aware anyone knew I was in here. Do they consider me a monster already?” “Not you” Slaal corrected him, “One of the Sahuagins native to this island. I killed it close to the entrance to this cave, but more were coming and I was forced to flee through an underwater tunnel further into the cave. To here.” “Ah” Cortez said, nodding, “I should have assumed you came through that tunnel; it’s the only way in after all.” “The only way?...” Slaal gasped, “Oh no.” “What?” Cortez laughed, “Need another way out? Then I may have an offer for you.” “Yes?” Slaal asked, his attention caught by the potential of another exit.” “How do you think the ship got in here?” Cortez asked. “We didn’t build it in a cave with no exit; that would be foolish. There was once an opening in the northwest wall of the large cavern just wide enough for the Fury to fit through. We would sail her into the bay outside it, then drag her in here with ropes where she would be hidden. This grotto was our retreat.” “There is no ship-sized hole in the large cavern’s wall” Slaal interjected bluntly. “Of course there isn’t any more” Cortez snapped. “The Sahuagins followed us secretly and waited until we were pulling her into the grotto. They collapsed the entrance; the falling rocks tore the fury in two. With the last of her strength captain Mirandel pushed both halves of the ship the rest of the way in to save those still on board. She was killed after that, either by falling rocks or by the more powerful Sahuagins and their sharks. Although I’ll bet they had a hard time bringing her down. She was strong, even for a dragon.” The words took a moment to sink in. When Slaal realized what had been said he was shocked. “Captain Mirandel was a DRAGON?!” To be continued... *** A black dragon I wonder? Hm, well that's interesting to know, but I sure hope Cortez was being honest about helping us get out. And why bring up the hole in the wall if it's closed now? Hmm, I wonder... On an unrelated note; I don't think Slaal has failed a roll yet. Granted he hasn't made too many, but his crossbow shot against the Sahuagin, his attempt to break down the door, his Acid Spash spells, and now a Knowledge: History check. The lizardy man is doing well. [/QUOTE]
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