A Warlock Alone, Island Empire solo game

[J. Alexander]

Setting Sail

In preparation of the upcoming take over attempt, Michael will check with Nicholas to see what he has been able to devlope. Then he will go over to Willum and quietly ask "Why the frown my singer"

 

[Scotley]

Nicolas reports that little really useful information was available on the streets. He did hear a few things about the Masque, most of which were unbelievable. This morning the barge where the Masque was held is completely sealed up. The party boat that many mistook for a barge has been abandoned. It belongs to a local and was leased through the end of the week, but it seems that it has been cleaned out already. There are lots of rumors about well know local thieves and malcontents having been seen at the Masque horribly deformed into undead. In the last hour or so this has been linked to the possibility of the plague returning. A lot of people are leaving the 'Rest based on this speculation. Rumor is that the navy will soon arrive to quarintine everyone or worse and then burn the 'Rest to the waterline and sink what remains.

Willum is playing a mournful tune on a set of pipes. "I went to see some people I knew only to discover that several friends died or disappeared last night. One of the halflings, a whole quartet of dancers, others. Needless to say I'm feeling a little down. I was trying to compose a dirge in their honor."

 

[J. Alexander]

Willum

"I am so sorry to hear that Willum, I fear many lost friends last night. Let me know if there is anything i can do." Michael says. Michael will then continue on with his preparations. Arragning for a late supper, Michael will hold an officers meeting to discuss ways to take the ship.

 

[Scotley]

Officers Call

Michael can hear Willum working through the music he's writting on deck. Several of the sailors stop to listen at different times. Despite the sadness of the subject the music proves hauntingly beautiful.

OOC: Who is invited to the officer's call? Do you hold it before or after departing Mermaid's Rest?

 

[J. Alexander]

Officer's Call

OCC:Logically it would be held prior to setting sail, but i think in my previous post i had indicated we had set sail before it was called...so up to the DM i guess.
Invitations will go out to Grond, Chandar, the Priestess, Guiessippee, and the two officers, and Nicholas.

 

[Scotley]

Officer's Call

The retribution slips away from Mermaid's Rest without incident. A lot of other boats are setting out as well and their lights can be seen to port and starboard. The requested officers, less the new ship's singer, assemble as ordered. Grumbar has prepared an eel stew with a spinach pasta and braised carrots. Everyone chatters idly, and eager for action.

 

[J. Alexander]

To the Pirate Ship

Taking his seat Michael will open by saying "Thank you all for coming. Let us go ahead and eat while I describe our current mission"..Michael will then tell them of the mission of taking a small pirate vessel with a small crew. He will then open the floor by saying "Any ideas as how to accomplish this mission"

 

[Scotley]

Officer's Call

"We could

 

[J. Alexander]

Officer;s Call

Turning to address the speaker Michael says "We could what?"

 

[Scotley]

OOC: Sorry my post seems to have been cut off.

"We could drop some of our more agile swimmers off from just over the horizon and allow them to take the crew unawares," suggests Mangram. Chandar responds with a shake of the head, "We'd be gambling. I certainly value surprise, but if my people found themselves facing a better or larger force than expected, reinforcements might be too far away to help. My people could be cut down and then the rest of you would have to face the prepared enemy without our best troops." Grond considers and adds, "I think surprise will be of less import than having all our strength together. I still don't entirely trust these pirates to have given us the whole story. I favor a cautious approach on this occation." Nicolas says, "What if we could have all our forces and surprise? There is a chance I could pass myself off as this lady pirate or one of her officers. Seeing someone familiar on the deck of an unfamiliar ship could serve to lower their guard."