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Knightfall's World of Kulan: Tales of the Companions Story Hour (Final Update: Sep 20, 2014)
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<blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 4727186" data-attributes="member: 2012"><p><strong><em>What The?:</em></strong></p><p>“What do you think?” Bactra asked Salisan.</p><p></p><p>“I think it is alive but in distress,” the captain of The Ishtar replied. “We should rescue it.”</p><p></p><p>“It could be a trick,” Dabuk said.</p><p></p><p>“No, I don't think so,” Salisan replied. “I think its a triton. They are allies of my people. Strange though, most tritons never come to the surface.”</p><p></p><p>“It looks female.” Crystal noted.</p><p></p><p>The leaders of The Ishtar watched the form floating in the water with concern. The waters were calm and the form floated with its head down in the water its back above the water. If the figure had been an air-breather it would have likely drowned.</p><p></p><p>“It's your decision, Salisan.” Dabuk said. “You're the captain. The crew would object if we overruled you.”</p><p></p><p>“We're going to bring her aboard,” Salisan barked to the crew. “Launch the lifeboat and be quick about it gentlemen!”</p><p></p><p>The crew was quick to respond. The lifeboat was quickly put into the water and rowed out to the floating form. They pulled her in and one of the crew yelled to Salisan.</p><p></p><p>“I'm not sure what to tell you, sir! It... she... looks sort of like an elf but not like any elf I've ever seen before!”</p><p></p><p>“That's strange. That skin coloration isn't right for a sea elf. Wait.” Salisan paused. “Hurry up, man! Get her back to the ship now!”</p><p></p><p>“She's not breathing.” The crewman yelled as the lifeboat rowed back towards The Ishtar.</p><p></p><p>“There's no time,” Salisan pulled off his tunic and prepared to dive into the water.</p><p></p><p>“What is it, Sal?” Mesik asked.</p><p></p><p>“Not what, but who,” he replied. Salisan dove into the water and quickly swam to the lifeboat. “Give her to me, now!”</p><p></p><p>The crew handed her over to Salisan. He immediately dove below the water with her. Moments passed. Everyone watched and waited.</p><p></p><p>“What's he doing?” Bactra wondered. What's taking so long?”</p><p></p><p>Just then Salisan broke through the water right beside the ship with the female slung over his shoulder. He easily climbed up the side of the ship and placed her gently on the deck. He ordered the crew to bring in the lifeboat as well as for blankets to be brought.</p><p></p><p>Her form was strange. She did appear to be an elf but with green-skin tinted with purple and pink. Her hands and feet were webbed and she breathed through a strange mask that had been fitted over her face. The mask was full of seawater.</p><p></p><p>“What is she?” Thessa asked.</p><p></p><p>“She's a half-breed. She's half triton, half elf,” Salisan replied. “Her form will be weak for some time. She isn't used to breathing air, which is why I put the mask on her. It's a useful magical device that will protect her from suffocating. Once her body begins to adjust to our environment, she'll be able to start breathing air.”</p><p></p><p>“She's a half-elf,” Dabuk was intrigued. “I've heard of sea elves, but I've never seen one.”</p><p></p><p>“No, you misunderstand.” Salisan shook his head. “Her elven half is Islander elf. An air breathing elven race that lives a life on the sea. They're quite rare inland but are commonplace on the islands surrounding Harqual, especially in this area.”</p><p></p><p>“But, you said she was also half triton. How's that even possible?” Jeddar asked.</p><p></p><p>“Normally, it isn't,” Salisan covered her with several blankets and picked her up in his arms. “She's special. I have to get her out of the cold.”</p><p></p><p>Salisan quickly walked across the deck, opened the door to the wardroom, and took her inside.</p><p></p><p>“Well, I can honestly say its never going to be boring on this ship,” Mesik said.</p><p></p><p>He and the others looked towards the closed door of the wardroom with curiosity and concern. <em>Who could she be and how did she end up alone floating on the sea?</em> Dabuk wondered.</p><p></p><p>* * *</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Knightfall, post: 4727186, member: 2012"] [B][I]What The?:[/I][/B] “What do you think?” Bactra asked Salisan. “I think it is alive but in distress,” the captain of The Ishtar replied. “We should rescue it.” “It could be a trick,” Dabuk said. “No, I don't think so,” Salisan replied. “I think its a triton. They are allies of my people. Strange though, most tritons never come to the surface.” “It looks female.” Crystal noted. The leaders of The Ishtar watched the form floating in the water with concern. The waters were calm and the form floated with its head down in the water its back above the water. If the figure had been an air-breather it would have likely drowned. “It's your decision, Salisan.” Dabuk said. “You're the captain. The crew would object if we overruled you.” “We're going to bring her aboard,” Salisan barked to the crew. “Launch the lifeboat and be quick about it gentlemen!” The crew was quick to respond. The lifeboat was quickly put into the water and rowed out to the floating form. They pulled her in and one of the crew yelled to Salisan. “I'm not sure what to tell you, sir! It... she... looks sort of like an elf but not like any elf I've ever seen before!” “That's strange. That skin coloration isn't right for a sea elf. Wait.” Salisan paused. “Hurry up, man! Get her back to the ship now!” “She's not breathing.” The crewman yelled as the lifeboat rowed back towards The Ishtar. “There's no time,” Salisan pulled off his tunic and prepared to dive into the water. “What is it, Sal?” Mesik asked. “Not what, but who,” he replied. Salisan dove into the water and quickly swam to the lifeboat. “Give her to me, now!” The crew handed her over to Salisan. He immediately dove below the water with her. Moments passed. Everyone watched and waited. “What's he doing?” Bactra wondered. What's taking so long?” Just then Salisan broke through the water right beside the ship with the female slung over his shoulder. He easily climbed up the side of the ship and placed her gently on the deck. He ordered the crew to bring in the lifeboat as well as for blankets to be brought. Her form was strange. She did appear to be an elf but with green-skin tinted with purple and pink. Her hands and feet were webbed and she breathed through a strange mask that had been fitted over her face. The mask was full of seawater. “What is she?” Thessa asked. “She's a half-breed. She's half triton, half elf,” Salisan replied. “Her form will be weak for some time. She isn't used to breathing air, which is why I put the mask on her. It's a useful magical device that will protect her from suffocating. Once her body begins to adjust to our environment, she'll be able to start breathing air.” “She's a half-elf,” Dabuk was intrigued. “I've heard of sea elves, but I've never seen one.” “No, you misunderstand.” Salisan shook his head. “Her elven half is Islander elf. An air breathing elven race that lives a life on the sea. They're quite rare inland but are commonplace on the islands surrounding Harqual, especially in this area.” “But, you said she was also half triton. How's that even possible?” Jeddar asked. “Normally, it isn't,” Salisan covered her with several blankets and picked her up in his arms. “She's special. I have to get her out of the cold.” Salisan quickly walked across the deck, opened the door to the wardroom, and took her inside. “Well, I can honestly say its never going to be boring on this ship,” Mesik said. He and the others looked towards the closed door of the wardroom with curiosity and concern. [I]Who could she be and how did she end up alone floating on the sea?[/I] Dabuk wondered. * * * [/QUOTE]
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