[5e] Spell & Crossbones
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As for Flynn's entry, my thought would be that he arrived on the island a day or so ago, and has been doing some basic checking around- local rumor mill, that sort of thing. He is quite pleased to have finally tracked Kat down, but wanted to know the lay of the land before making his approach. While the exact object of the mission might not be known, it probably is known that Kat is seeking a crew. There are, after all, at least two groups that have been recruited already, and I don't think the drunken Latvians are likely to be too closemouthed. It is, therefore, likely that Flynn is at the Blackreef tavern, waiting. (For a suitable moment, of course...)
BTW, weren't you all going to meet Blackbeard sometime soon, to try to negotiate a 'change of ownership' for the Coral Curse. I thought I saw something like that (and that he might be at the tavern, tonight)- but there was, after all, A LOT of stuff to read through. Perhaps it might be good to gain official ownership before dealing with the bad mojo...
BTW, weren't you all going to meet Blackbeard sometime soon, to try to negotiate a 'change of ownership' for the Coral Curse. I thought I saw something like that (and that he might be at the tavern, tonight)- but there was, after all, A LOT of stuff to read through. Perhaps it might be good to gain official ownership before dealing with the bad mojo...
I genuinely assumed the conversation with Blackbeard had happened, but I hadn't read it yet. I don't want to be demanding as the new guy, but I also don't want to derail the narrative to much in introduction. I would prefer if we could find a way to get Blaise with the group and develop the party dynamic through the next scene interactions instead of dedicating a specific scene to introducing and hiring. Maybe he's interacting with Blackbeard somehow or interested in the ship for another reason. That's my personal thought though. If the party would prefer a tavern scene, I'm good with that. I just don't want to be the cause of any narrative slow down when the group is making progress.
Quickleaf
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There may have been talk about wanting to clear the djab (dark spirit) first and use that as a bargaining chip with Blackbeard for why he should transfer ownership to the PCs.
Though I can't speak for [MENTION=4936]Shayuri[/MENTION] [MENTION=8058]Queenie[/MENTION] and [MENTION=2820]Fenris[/MENTION] as to their thoughts.
Though I can't speak for [MENTION=4936]Shayuri[/MENTION] [MENTION=8058]Queenie[/MENTION] and [MENTION=2820]Fenris[/MENTION] as to their thoughts.
I thought about it some more and I think I have a better way of explaining my thought. I am approaching this in terms of scenes. Right now, there are at least three scenes that need to happen: Blaise intro, Flynn intro, and Ship or Blackbeard. I would prefer to combine those scenes if at all possible.
I would think it would be easier to negotiate with Blackbeard if the ship was still haunted so that he thinks that he is pulling one over on the team. In fact, if he thinks the ship has little value to him due to the haunting, we might be able to persuade him to offer the ship in trade for a service on the island (maybe there is someone hiding out that owes him some money or similar). If we present him an offer where he thinks he is coming out far ahead (especially if he views the ship at present as a lost cause or more trouble than it's worth) we might be able to get a bargain even if we're confident that we can work it to our advantage. If the ship is already exorcised, then the ship has more value to Blackbeard and hurts our chances to allow him to think that he is cheating us.
I'll support whichever path the team wants. If you're ok with combining scenes, we can either have Blaise visiting Blackbeard (maybe looking for a little work or just finishing a job) or if the ship first, maybe Blaise has been hired by Blackbeard to clear the spirit as a lark (since Blackbeard wouldn't believe him capable of the feat).
I think with Flynn since he already has such a great hook to the party, it might be easiest to have him looking for Katarina and finding them during the next scene.
I would think it would be easier to negotiate with Blackbeard if the ship was still haunted so that he thinks that he is pulling one over on the team. In fact, if he thinks the ship has little value to him due to the haunting, we might be able to persuade him to offer the ship in trade for a service on the island (maybe there is someone hiding out that owes him some money or similar). If we present him an offer where he thinks he is coming out far ahead (especially if he views the ship at present as a lost cause or more trouble than it's worth) we might be able to get a bargain even if we're confident that we can work it to our advantage. If the ship is already exorcised, then the ship has more value to Blackbeard and hurts our chances to allow him to think that he is cheating us.
I'll support whichever path the team wants. If you're ok with combining scenes, we can either have Blaise visiting Blackbeard (maybe looking for a little work or just finishing a job) or if the ship first, maybe Blaise has been hired by Blackbeard to clear the spirit as a lark (since Blackbeard wouldn't believe him capable of the feat).
I think with Flynn since he already has such a great hook to the party, it might be easiest to have him looking for Katarina and finding them during the next scene.
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Yes. Nia's said to Katerina we should get the ship from it's current owner -before- the curse is lifted.
I know we visited Blackbeard though, and I can't recall how it went. I'll have to look it up.
But basically, she wanted Kat to get the ship...with Blackbeard thinking he was hosing us with a cursed ship we can't use...and then clear the curse and go laughing off into the sunset.
I know we visited Blackbeard though, and I can't recall how it went. I'll have to look it up.
But basically, she wanted Kat to get the ship...with Blackbeard thinking he was hosing us with a cursed ship we can't use...and then clear the curse and go laughing off into the sunset.
Quickleaf
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Actually [MENTION=4936]Shayuri[/MENTION], you all didn't visit Blackbeard yet. Trust me, I have something planned for that meeting that's very memorable. You would remember clearly if you'd visited him.
Sounds like the plan is:
(1) decide what to do with D'avard now that du Tourbillon's done with him
(2) swing by Blackreef's tavern for a meal and much needed siesta, meet Flynn
(3) arrange meet with Blackbeard to discuss The Coral Curse and taking ownership, meet Blaise
(4) exorcise the dark spirit haunting The Coral Curse
Sounds like the plan is:
(1) decide what to do with D'avard now that du Tourbillon's done with him
(2) swing by Blackreef's tavern for a meal and much needed siesta, meet Flynn
(3) arrange meet with Blackbeard to discuss The Coral Curse and taking ownership, meet Blaise
(4) exorcise the dark spirit haunting The Coral Curse
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Quickleaf
Legend
Ah, thank goodness.
Okay, well, as for D'avard, Nia still wants to have him handy as a potential sacrifice to lure the djab out.
Yep! One thing I mentioned but not sure if it got lost in the many, many pages of OOC... djabs can't be summoned in daylight, being creatures of darkness. So either the summoning would have to take place in the ship's hold or else during the evening.
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