Dr. Si's Curse of the Crimson Throne - Seven Days to the Grave

[HolyMan]

Brindom was about to defend Edmond as not being crazy, when the warrior took care of it himself.

"How do you suppose we save time from swimming all about?" he asks once more looking at the water dubiously. "I am ready. Just don't know where you want to start."

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Manachan watches Edmond in bemusement as his normally surly friend begins stringing words together like an old pro, and yet - in typical Edmond fashion - neglects to make proper introduction. He leans slightly toward the newcomer and speaks quietly as Edmond and Brindom discuss when and where to start the morning swim. "I am Manachan, good lady. The shy lad speaking with our friend is Brindom. And none of us are crazy, exactly. We're just not exactly sure what we're about." He smiles slightly as he straightens.

 

[Axel]

"Pleased to meet you Manachan. And Brindom." Mhairi flashed both men a smile, and a mock courtsey.

Standing up straight again, she scratched the back of her head, looking non-plussed. Finally, the half-elf reached a decision.

"Sure, why not," she said, adding "It's not like I've got anything else to do..." under her breath.

"Do I get paid for any of this? And what does this scroll thingy do?"

 

[Dr Simon]

After Edmond explains the nature of the scroll, and Brindom works out from Mamusia Lela's instructions where to look for the wreck, the group casts the spells and wade into the cold, murky waters of the Jeggare River.

After an uncertain length of time, but probably about half and hour, searching through dim waters (even sunrods don't help much, merely illuminating the immediate sediment) over many old wrecks of wherries, pilings from long forgotten bridges, dropped cargo crates and the occasional skeleton, a fresh wreck, bare of weed and still mostly intact, looms out of the murk.

The ship is a sleek single-masted clipper made of dark wood. The bow portion has broken off and is leaning askew against a stony outcrop. The rest is lying on its side on the river bed.

 

[Neurotic]

Edmond motions for Manachan to investigate, including Mhairi in the motion. He then takes post next to ruin to guard the searchers.

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Manachan secures a bolt in his crossbow and takes point in the search of the wreck, waiting only to make sure their newest arrival is on board and coming along.

 

[Axel]

Mhairi had made a choice to swim near to Brindom during the search for the wreck. He was, by far, the cutest of the three of them. Besides, I think he tried to peek when I put my armour on. Looks like he's got money too...

This whole swimming and searching thing's not so bad. It's like doing a job on a house, but without the pressure's of sneaking everywhere. I guess there are going to be vicious traps at some stage, or whatever passes for guard dogs, but so far its pretty good. This spell effect is just strange though...

With a shock, Mhairi realised that she had been daydreaming and the wreck was RIGHT THERE. Lucky Edmond was paying attention, she thought, swimming forward enough to put her feet on the wreck. Ugh...slimy, Mhairi thinks as she copies Manachan and loads her much smaller crossbow. Must be expecting trouble.

 

[Dr Simon]

The ship bears the name Direption, and several burns and scars. The front half lies bow down in the mud, providing easy access to two lower decks. The stern part, however, lies up against the rocky outcrop preventing entry through the break. However, there is a large hole in the side, just below what would have been the waterline. There are also two cargo hatches on the top deck and a door into the sterncastle (now, obviously, sideways) but these are all shut.

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Manachan stops when he reaches the wreck, his otherworldly vision easily piercing the murk as he looks around cautiously. Once he's certain the way is clear, the others are aware and can see which way he's headed, he goes through the opening and begins making his way down into the bow.

[sblock=OOC]Perception +13
It's not a stealth situation, really, so he's not going to get very far out in front.[/sblock]

 

[Axel]

Mhairi watched Manachan swim out in front. She followed close behind, not entirely sure what it was they were looking for, or why.

I take it back. This is worse than doing a job on a house. You can't see anything... The water is cold. And I have no idea what is worth anything down here...