A Warlock Alone, Island Empire solo game

[Scotley]

OOC: Shouldn't you be out quacking at people? I would never force you to stay. You could leave one man behind. Or you could do like so many others and just sail out of reach. No reason for a confrontation unless you want one.

Amabar looks increasingly nervous as the crowd spills down to the wharf area. "What sort of divinations might they be using he muses?"

 

[J. Alexander]

True True

Having thought better of it MIchael calls to Lt. Impariel" "Take us about 200 feet offshore from the dock" then to Ambar.."I have no idea as to that"...

OCC: Been out quaking........just oddly scheduled appointments today

 

[Scotley]

Leaving Tregere

After a moments confusion as the crew moves from battle stations and puts down weapons to take up lines, the Retribution begins to move slowly away from the dock. It is a still night, but men push off from the dock with spear buts and put 15' between the rail and the dock as the sails come up. Seeing the well lighted ship start to move focuses the attention of the mob and the begin coming straight for the boat with much shouting and waving of torches. In the calm air the ship moves with agonizing slowness. There is a sudden gust of wind blowing straight into the sails and the ship begins to move smartly away just as the mob starts running down the dock. The ship picks up speed rapidly putting the desired distance in before the wind dies as suddenly as it rose. Nac'Losin strides up from the waist of the ship and onto the quarterdeck with a chuckle. She drops her holy symbol back onto the chain around her neck. "Forgive me Captain, but the night was a triffle warm and I fancied a breeze."

The mob hovers about the end of the dock for a while and then begins to disperse along the wharves poking about for more than an hour before they start off in another direction.

 

[J. Alexander]

Trying to Sail

"Thank you priestess, the breeze was more than welcome" then saying it so a few crew can hear and thus eventually spread the word to the others he continues "As much as i would have liked to teach them a lession I felt it best to delay it until we are here for a little stay. It would have been rash to leave the crews familes at risk after having provoked their anger. If this is an example of their attitude then i am certain they would have waited till we were away then sought out the crew's families in order to do mischief"

Michael will then post a watch to the shore for the wayward crewman.

 

[Scotley]

A visitor

As you watch for the wayward crewman another ship slides in close. The mostly dwarven crew are arrayed for battle much as you own boat is. When it get's close enough to make you nervous you catch sight of a familiar looking Dwarf on the quarter deck in heavy armor. He waves a huge axe and grins broadly. It is Captain Bailor of the Ironbelly. "Ahoy Captain. I see I'm not the only one out for a bit of night fishing. I've some fine tea brewing if you'd like to come aboard I'd be honored to serve you an early if humble breakfast."

 

[J. Alexander]

Trying to Sail

17th day of Sunstime in the 2nd year of the reign of Xenieda the First
Abaord the Retribution


"Tea would be most welcome Captain Bailnor, much thanks" Turning to Lt. Mangrum he comments. "You have the deck" and will call out a long boat to take him to the Ironbelly

 

[Scotley]

In the calm waters of the harbor on a still night the transfer to the Ironbelly presents no challenge and soon you are invited to the quarter deck. The Ironbelly is to put it charitably a work boat. It is not a pretty vessel and lacks any ornamentation; however, she seems a stout ship and well equiped for towing heavy barges. She's clean and well maintained. A table is quickly unfolded and a tea dispensed into plain stoneware mugs. "My man will have us a little breakfast up shortly." The tea is strong and sweet with a hint of anise. "Well Captain, what do you make of the doings on Tregere? I for one won't weep for Contrall as you know.

 

[J. Alexander]

The Ironbelly

Responding to his questions Michael will comment "It is a shame when anyone loses their life even one such as Contrail" then taking a sip of tea he adds "As for Tergere, i fear it may lead to a time of turmoil if last night is any evidence of the the attitude of Contrails friends. I just hope they have the wisdom not to continue their treatment of locals and business partners as did Lord Contrail"

 

[Scotley]

"Yes, you have the right of it. I for one will be avoiding working for that lot." Soon, bowls of warm grits rich with butter, some slices of very nice ham and scrambled eggs are brought up and served. The food is simple, but quite good.

OOC: I'll be out of touch until late this afternoon.

 

[J. Alexander]

The Ironbelly

Michael will engage in casual conservation with Captain Balinor until it is time totake his leave. As he leaves he comments"The offer still stands Captain if your in a position to take a stready no frills charter for the carrying of stone and building materials"

OCC: How was the lion king