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<blockquote data-quote="pogre" data-source="post: 2154405" data-attributes="member: 6588"><p>Zandyrium</p><p>Episode 36</p><p></p><p>The group of adventurers gathered for supper in a backroom in one of their favorite taverns with Captain Isomara.</p><p></p><p>“I am sure you have told the others, but would you mind filling me in on your experiences Captain,” Githraldul asked.</p><p></p><p>“Ivory Coast and back many a day. If you were a sailor that’s all you’d need to know. But, I’ll give you more in the bargain; down the Thraegian so many times I recognize the barnacles, and around the horn a couple dozen as well.”</p><p></p><p>“Ye’ been to the Chimeyan slave pits then?” Wassabe asked.</p><p></p><p>“Indeed not, fair mariner,” the Captain replied. “I have outrun one of their riggers though.”</p><p></p><p>“This is a tale worth hearin’,” Wassabe commented and promptly leaned back in his chair.</p><p></p><p>“That I can manage,” the captain stated and lit a pipe before beginning. “I was only a mate on the voyage and had been on the Ivory Coast run twice before. I must say the shares always agreed with me and our captain was a solid man.”</p><p></p><p>“Who was the captain?” Wassabe asked.</p><p></p><p>“Prareton, a man who was about to prove his worth,” Captain Isomara answered. “We were sailing a sleek half-dhao, <em>The Vienta</em>. She was a quick skimmer nothing like these fat, northern cogs.”</p><p></p><p>Heinrich frowned just slightly, the captain had just described their ship, <em>The Last Coin</em>, and for some odd reason he did not really like the vessel being labeled that way by her possible future captain.</p><p></p><p>“We were on course to the trading town of Koilada with a hull full of rosen wood and parches gum,” Isomara continued.</p><p></p><p>“Wait,” Githraldul objected. “You were going to one of the most legendary trading cities in the known world with rosen wood and parches gum?”</p><p></p><p>“It may be junk to you fair elf, but on the Ivory Coast Rosen Wood is highly sought after,” Captain Isomara answered.</p><p></p><p>“Why don’t I load up with some wood and have ole’ Mercutio here zap me down to the coast?” Thoren asked.</p><p></p><p>“It does not work like that,” Mercutio answered. “There are real problems teleporting over the Tropenmark {1}.”</p><p></p><p>“You mean teleportation only works in the northern hemisphere?” Wassabe asked.</p><p></p><p>“Sort of, I’ll explain later. Let’s allow the Captain to finish his story,” Mercutio insisted.</p><p></p><p>“Two black sails rose over the horizon and began to close,” Captain Isomara took a long drink. “Chimeyan slavers at full sail and just bouncing across the waves. Captain Prareton tried moving the sails in every combination, but it was of no use – the Chimeyans kept coming. They began calling out to us to set anchor if we wanted to live. They were that close.”</p><p></p><p>“They spoke the common tongue of the Empire?” Justinius asked.</p><p></p><p>“Well enough to call for us to surrender at least,” the captain answered. “Prareton wasn’t done though. He ordered <em>The Vienta</em> turned about under full sail. We all looked at each other in disbelief. The reason half-dhaos aren’t used much today is because they are small and delicate. Here was our captain calling for an about face into two ships treble her size.”</p><p></p><p>Captain Isomara paused to take another drink.</p><p></p><p>“We trusted our captain and turned her about under full sail. We charged right between the two Chimeyan ships. They were so close we could smell their rotten breath, but Prareton’s maneuver so surprised them they did not even manage to get their grapple hooks off the deck.”</p><p></p><p>“What happened when the Chimeyans turned around?” Wassabe asked.</p><p></p><p>“That was the genius of Captain Prareton’s move. The Chimeyans, while a clip faster than us, could not turn around readily. We quickly made progress and within a half hour or so we left them behind. Captain Prareton tacked around and we made it to Koilada with rosenwood to boot.”</p><p></p><p>“Whatever happened to Captain Prareton? Did he retire?” Ginny asked.</p><p></p><p>“Alas no, he was finally captured by Chimeyan Slavers – gods save his soul.”</p><p></p><p>“I’m anxious to hear Mercutio’s explanation on the limitations of his magic,” Heinrich stated.</p><p></p><p>“The Tropenmark is a wild magic area. Much like the tides and trade winds that stir the seas around the boot, the mana of magic is likewise stirred. Magic in the tropics is unpredictable at best and at times unavailable.”</p><p></p><p>“Why would anyone go there?” Morguhn piped up.</p><p></p><p>“Well, I have an idea,” Captain Prareton offered. “I made just under 2,000 gold on that same voyage and my share was two-and-a-half percent.”</p><p></p><p>Heinrich nearly choked on some bread he was chewing on. </p><p></p><p>Wassabe laughed and said, “I told you. Who has been wanting to go to the Ivory Coast this whole time?”</p><p></p><p>“Where will you take <em>The Last Coin</em> captain?” Justinius asked.</p><p></p><p>“It depends,” Captain Isomara answered.</p><p></p><p>“On what?”</p><p></p><p>“What she looks like. Let’s go have a walk and check her out,” Isomara suggested.</p><p></p><p>“That would be one long walk!” Wassabe laughed.</p><p></p><p>“Um, yes,” Justinius stuttered. “There is something you should know captain.”</p><p></p><p>{1}Tropenmark – the latitude that marks the tropics.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pogre, post: 2154405, member: 6588"] Zandyrium Episode 36 The group of adventurers gathered for supper in a backroom in one of their favorite taverns with Captain Isomara. “I am sure you have told the others, but would you mind filling me in on your experiences Captain,” Githraldul asked. “Ivory Coast and back many a day. If you were a sailor that’s all you’d need to know. But, I’ll give you more in the bargain; down the Thraegian so many times I recognize the barnacles, and around the horn a couple dozen as well.” “Ye’ been to the Chimeyan slave pits then?” Wassabe asked. “Indeed not, fair mariner,” the Captain replied. “I have outrun one of their riggers though.” “This is a tale worth hearin’,” Wassabe commented and promptly leaned back in his chair. “That I can manage,” the captain stated and lit a pipe before beginning. “I was only a mate on the voyage and had been on the Ivory Coast run twice before. I must say the shares always agreed with me and our captain was a solid man.” “Who was the captain?” Wassabe asked. “Prareton, a man who was about to prove his worth,” Captain Isomara answered. “We were sailing a sleek half-dhao, [I]The Vienta[/I]. She was a quick skimmer nothing like these fat, northern cogs.” Heinrich frowned just slightly, the captain had just described their ship, [I]The Last Coin[/I], and for some odd reason he did not really like the vessel being labeled that way by her possible future captain. “We were on course to the trading town of Koilada with a hull full of rosen wood and parches gum,” Isomara continued. “Wait,” Githraldul objected. “You were going to one of the most legendary trading cities in the known world with rosen wood and parches gum?” “It may be junk to you fair elf, but on the Ivory Coast Rosen Wood is highly sought after,” Captain Isomara answered. “Why don’t I load up with some wood and have ole’ Mercutio here zap me down to the coast?” Thoren asked. “It does not work like that,” Mercutio answered. “There are real problems teleporting over the Tropenmark {1}.” “You mean teleportation only works in the northern hemisphere?” Wassabe asked. “Sort of, I’ll explain later. Let’s allow the Captain to finish his story,” Mercutio insisted. “Two black sails rose over the horizon and began to close,” Captain Isomara took a long drink. “Chimeyan slavers at full sail and just bouncing across the waves. Captain Prareton tried moving the sails in every combination, but it was of no use – the Chimeyans kept coming. They began calling out to us to set anchor if we wanted to live. They were that close.” “They spoke the common tongue of the Empire?” Justinius asked. “Well enough to call for us to surrender at least,” the captain answered. “Prareton wasn’t done though. He ordered [I]The Vienta[/I] turned about under full sail. We all looked at each other in disbelief. The reason half-dhaos aren’t used much today is because they are small and delicate. Here was our captain calling for an about face into two ships treble her size.” Captain Isomara paused to take another drink. “We trusted our captain and turned her about under full sail. We charged right between the two Chimeyan ships. They were so close we could smell their rotten breath, but Prareton’s maneuver so surprised them they did not even manage to get their grapple hooks off the deck.” “What happened when the Chimeyans turned around?” Wassabe asked. “That was the genius of Captain Prareton’s move. The Chimeyans, while a clip faster than us, could not turn around readily. We quickly made progress and within a half hour or so we left them behind. Captain Prareton tacked around and we made it to Koilada with rosenwood to boot.” “Whatever happened to Captain Prareton? Did he retire?” Ginny asked. “Alas no, he was finally captured by Chimeyan Slavers – gods save his soul.” “I’m anxious to hear Mercutio’s explanation on the limitations of his magic,” Heinrich stated. “The Tropenmark is a wild magic area. Much like the tides and trade winds that stir the seas around the boot, the mana of magic is likewise stirred. Magic in the tropics is unpredictable at best and at times unavailable.” “Why would anyone go there?” Morguhn piped up. “Well, I have an idea,” Captain Prareton offered. “I made just under 2,000 gold on that same voyage and my share was two-and-a-half percent.” Heinrich nearly choked on some bread he was chewing on. Wassabe laughed and said, “I told you. Who has been wanting to go to the Ivory Coast this whole time?” “Where will you take [I]The Last Coin[/I] captain?” Justinius asked. “It depends,” Captain Isomara answered. “On what?” “What she looks like. Let’s go have a walk and check her out,” Isomara suggested. “That would be one long walk!” Wassabe laughed. “Um, yes,” Justinius stuttered. “There is something you should know captain.” {1}Tropenmark – the latitude that marks the tropics. [/QUOTE]
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