Vark listens carefully to Kalen's words as his hand drifts ever so slightly closer to the hilt of his rapier. With a sneer, he answers,
"Yeh be wanting to gather my whole crew together here on the deck, eh? Well, that's just fine and good, innit? But still, I do wonder why I never heard of yeh before, sir Magister. Surely, if indeed old Islaran sent yeh, yeh've brough some proof...some sorta documentation that proves your claims be true, yes?"
Just at that moment, before Col or Kalen can respond, a ruckus erupts on the other side of the ship!
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Damash and Chongo crouch down behind the lifeboat, listening carefully to the exchange taking place on the other side, while hoping to remain unseen. Both freeze suddenly as they hear nearby voices descending from the forecastle deck.
(Damash Hide Check: 6+1-3(Armor)=4)
(Chongo Hide Check: 10+1-1(Armor)=10)
(Thugs Spot Check: 14-1=13...Trouble!)
"I tell you Jorel, this better go accordin' to plan, I need the coin...Hey! What're you doin' there!" Two thugs have spotted Damash and Chongo, and they immediately raise a cry!
"Boarders! All hands repel boarders!" They draw rapiers and move threateningly toward the pair.
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As the cry goes forth, Vark draws his own rapier.
"Aha, tryin' to pull the wool over me eyes are yeh? This ain't no coincidence, I'll stake my life. Here, boys, let's show these smooth talkers how we treat unwelcome guests, eh?" Weapons are drawn all around, and Vark gives the signal to attack!
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Meanwhile, in a mostly empty apple barrel, a groggy Nicolai awakens. He had stowed away inside when he saw some old 'friends' from his days aboard the The Serpent, but hadn't counted on being loaded amongst the provisions on a harbor vessel. Wanting to remain undiscovered, he kept quiet, and eventually dozed off. Now, however, the sound of shouting voices rouses him. He knocks off the barrel's top, and stands up, stretching the kinks from his back and knees. He finds himself in a ship's galley, and quickly ascends to the main deck to ascertain what's going on. He stops when he sees armed men starting to fight, and he tries to determine who is who, and what is going on.
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Key: /=stairs or ladder up; \=stairs or ladder down; *=life boat;
!=mast; #=grate
ROUND 1 INITIATIVE
1. Keoni
2. Kalen
3. Col
4. Anar
5. Damash
6. Nicolai
7. Chongo
?? Thugs 1-4
?? Thugs 5,6
?? Soller Vark
Actions for Round 1? (Note: The rope ladder still hangs from the side of the Nixie, so Anar and Keoni can easily climb up and join the battle.)
