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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 3406123" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Adventus Regis - Part 7a: The Barge</strong></p><p></p><p>They arrived at the dock to behold a wondrous sight. Moored at the dock was a barge like they had never seen. The decks were all polished wood, artistically carved handrails, posts and columns. A cotton canopy, brightly dyed in a variety of colors, covered nearly a third of the vast deck. Six marble couches, piled high with pillows and cushions, were nestled beneath the canopy. Beside each couch was a table with a bowl of fruit and a glass of wine. A slave stood near each couch with a large fan of ostrich feathers. A dozen black oars jutted out from the lower decks.</p><p></p><p>Beldin and Sebastian exchanged glances. They knew well that the slave demons of Ymandragore powered the black-sailed ships. Surely, Gaius used regular slaves?</p><p></p><p>“Welcome!” shouted Gaius, leaning over the rail. “Welcome to my ship. Come aboard, watch your step my friends. Come now, we have a whole evening of feasting, entertainment and excitement planned.” He was well-dressed, as always, with his trademark smile.</p><p></p><p>The slaves carried them onto the barge to the couches. In no time, they were moving slowly up the Corvis River. The musical trio who performed at breakfast began singing and playing. They were treated to a view of olive orchards and prosperous farms amid the Coryan countryside.</p><p></p><p>Sebastian stepped over to Gaius. “What powers this ship?”</p><p></p><p>“Hmm? Slaves, of course,” he replied.</p><p></p><p>“You mean human slaves,” said Beldin, joining them.</p><p></p><p>“Yes, of course!” Gaius snapped back. “I am no Ymandrake.”</p><p></p><p>“Of course,” said Sebastian. “We meant no insult.”</p><p></p><p>Gaius’ ready smile returned. “None taken. I choose my slaves very carefully. There are no demons down there, I can assure you. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ll be below decks. Please enjoy the first act, Coelius the Magician!”</p><p></p><p>“I am…COELIUS THE MAGICIAN!” boomed a bearded man in robes and a turban. He snapped his fingers and flames danced about.</p><p></p><p>Sebastian snorted. “Simple pyrotechnics,” he muttered to Beldin.</p><p></p><p>Suddenly, the barge lurched. There was the sound of timber groaning and snapping. The ship twisted in the water, as if snagged upon something, and the craft shuddered.</p><p></p><p>A few moments later, Gaius arrived from below deck.</p><p></p><p>“My friends,” he began, “we’ve had a bit of trouble below decks. It seems our clumsy pilot has steered onto some rocks near shore and knocked a small hole in our hull. There is no danger, none at all, but we must stop to make repairs.”</p><p></p><p>Ilmarė squinted at Gaius. “Something’s wrong.”</p><p></p><p>“Our captain knows a flat field just around the next river bend where we can stop. We shall simply move the dinner and show onto the shore. I promise you will hardly notice the interruption. To apologize for this embarrassment, your stay at Ravulus will be extended an additional day, without charge of course.”</p><p></p><p>Sebastian leaned over to Ilmarė. “What is it?”</p><p></p><p>“Blood,” said Ilmarė. “On the bottom of Gaius’ tunic.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 3406123, member: 3285"] [b]Adventus Regis - Part 7a: The Barge[/b] They arrived at the dock to behold a wondrous sight. Moored at the dock was a barge like they had never seen. The decks were all polished wood, artistically carved handrails, posts and columns. A cotton canopy, brightly dyed in a variety of colors, covered nearly a third of the vast deck. Six marble couches, piled high with pillows and cushions, were nestled beneath the canopy. Beside each couch was a table with a bowl of fruit and a glass of wine. A slave stood near each couch with a large fan of ostrich feathers. A dozen black oars jutted out from the lower decks. Beldin and Sebastian exchanged glances. They knew well that the slave demons of Ymandragore powered the black-sailed ships. Surely, Gaius used regular slaves? “Welcome!” shouted Gaius, leaning over the rail. “Welcome to my ship. Come aboard, watch your step my friends. Come now, we have a whole evening of feasting, entertainment and excitement planned.” He was well-dressed, as always, with his trademark smile. The slaves carried them onto the barge to the couches. In no time, they were moving slowly up the Corvis River. The musical trio who performed at breakfast began singing and playing. They were treated to a view of olive orchards and prosperous farms amid the Coryan countryside. Sebastian stepped over to Gaius. “What powers this ship?” “Hmm? Slaves, of course,” he replied. “You mean human slaves,” said Beldin, joining them. “Yes, of course!” Gaius snapped back. “I am no Ymandrake.” “Of course,” said Sebastian. “We meant no insult.” Gaius’ ready smile returned. “None taken. I choose my slaves very carefully. There are no demons down there, I can assure you. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ll be below decks. Please enjoy the first act, Coelius the Magician!” “I am…COELIUS THE MAGICIAN!” boomed a bearded man in robes and a turban. He snapped his fingers and flames danced about. Sebastian snorted. “Simple pyrotechnics,” he muttered to Beldin. Suddenly, the barge lurched. There was the sound of timber groaning and snapping. The ship twisted in the water, as if snagged upon something, and the craft shuddered. A few moments later, Gaius arrived from below deck. “My friends,” he began, “we’ve had a bit of trouble below decks. It seems our clumsy pilot has steered onto some rocks near shore and knocked a small hole in our hull. There is no danger, none at all, but we must stop to make repairs.” Ilmarė squinted at Gaius. “Something’s wrong.” “Our captain knows a flat field just around the next river bend where we can stop. We shall simply move the dinner and show onto the shore. I promise you will hardly notice the interruption. To apologize for this embarrassment, your stay at Ravulus will be extended an additional day, without charge of course.” Sebastian leaned over to Ilmarė. “What is it?” “Blood,” said Ilmarė. “On the bottom of Gaius’ tunic.” [/QUOTE]
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