A Warlock Alone, Island Empire solo game

[J. Alexander]

Dwarves

Michale will ask the vendor about how many he is talking about and the price. As the small street market vendors arrive, Michael will invite them for lemonaide or cool ale while he finishes up the transactin, being civil and polite and treating them as merchants rather than street vendors. He will have the blankets and such stowed and even go so far as to ask their expertise on how best to store them etc...he will even make discreet inquries as to reputable vendors of dwarven ale, and arms such as chainamil, shields and axes. So in effect he will spend the afternoon etc just doing little things and trying not to think much about the upcoming affair while awaiting word from his crew as to what they have discovred so he can plan.

 

[Scotley]

Everybody has a favorite brewer, so you get 5 names for that. The weapons and armor however they come to some consensus on. Crapotnix Armorworks and any of the small operations along upper channel street for Axes. That area has been known for the best Axe makers in Oddesspolis since the last Orc War.

Grumbar soon returns with the story on Berkshire's Rest and a bemused expression on his face. It seems that a wealthy shieldlander merchant bought the little island and build a fine retreat for his family a couple of generations ago during the plague years. Now the money has run out and the decendants of the old robber baron operate the place as a bed and breakfast. It is best known for weddings and honeymoons rather than deal making. A most unlikely place for a meeting with a clanlord.

 

[J. Alexander]

Dwarves

With some solid information in hand in regards to arms, Michael will just have to wait till tomorrow to prusue it and the ale. He will continue to make conservation and entertain the small vendors on a modest scale the when a sufficent number have gathered and are talking, he will say "Gentlemen, it does seem such a waste to have the performers only for my crew perhaps you gentlement would like to bring your familes down this evening and also watch."

Something is afoot in Michael's mind, he is getting the impression the the clan chief is having difficutlies and does not have absolute conrol over his postion right now and thus lacks the backing and authority to enfocre his will..or something to that nature.......an opportunity may be present here for Michael to forge a great relationship with a dwarven clan if it is not an ambush.

Then on an thought, Michael will call on the priestess and hand her the letter, "Madame, please ensure that this does not get lost and that it cant be magically destroyed from a distance. should this be a trap, then this may well be my bargaing chip. If someone sent a letter out under the false seal of Clan McKay then they will have insutled the entire clan and should it become common knowledge then Caln McKay would have not choice but to hunt down and kill the forgers in order to remove the insult to their honor"

 

[Scotley]

The vendors are quite excited by the impending fest. They continue to chat, eat and drink as long as welcome. What with the merriment and excitement it is quite chaotic on the ship and adjoining docks.

Nac'Losin grins in her toothy amphibian way. "Very good Captain. I'll lock this away someplace safe." She goes below to take care of it.

The deliveries complete, some of the vendors even feel the need to return to their shops and it is fast approaching time for the Clan leaders boat to arrive when the Retribution is rocked by a massive explosion below decks. Fire comes shooting out of hatch covers and ports.

OOC: Please roll a save for the ship itself. Just a d20 will do.

 

[J. Alexander]

Explosion

8 ... a bad roll ..but remember it's xmas

 

[Scotley]

OOC: I figured that last post of mine would garner at least a disgruntled phone call.

The ship catches fire in the aft hold and begins listing to toword the dock.

OOC: Orders? Actions?

 

[J. Alexander]

ORders

Pissed at what he thinks may have occured, Michael will remain calm. Lt. Mangrum please escourt all non essential personell to the dock. Lt. Guiesspiie, See to it the the ship is well anchored to the pier in order to provide stability. Col. Chandar, scouts into the water. Form a defensise peremiter. Lt. Impariell, Prepare to send divers over the side with sail to plug and breech in the hull. Grond, please have the ogiers man the pumps....Michael will then descend into the hold in seach of the priestess.

 

[Scotley]

Nac'Losin is busy gathering some things in her cabin before the smoke and fire can damage them. The fire is further into the ship. The explosion seems to have been in the hold, where a fire continues to burn. Soon the report come in that there is a fairly small hole just below the water line. A patch is soon in place and the ship levels out. The fire is more problematic with buckets and pumps being used by the entire crew to put it out. There is considerable damage in the hold and to some of the cargo there, but it will be some time before anyone can go in and fully assess the damage. Best guess is that somebody slipped in some sort of delayed fireball with the rugs and blankets delivered earlier.

OOC: Were you worried Nac'Losin was toast?

 

[J. Alexander]

Damages

Michael will begin to summon water using the variant of his eldritch blast and begin raining it down on the most problematic areas. As the fire gets undercontrol, Michael will remain in good cheer, commenting that at least it was not coming from the Galley, and that they needed to reconfigure anyways. Basically anything to lighten the mood. Michael will also let it be known that the play/music is still on for tonight.

OCC: YEP

 

[Scotley]

The fire is soon under control. Before Michael can make a really good assessment of the damage he realizes that he will have to move swiftly if he is to be ready for his appointment with the leader of Clan McKay.