Elven Navy Delta Squad: Thought Taker

[Keia]

Marcus will help with the ship operations in addition to his guard duty and patrols. He will make sure the human wizard is prepared to be dropped off at the nearest port. The booty obtained from the vessel will be either converted to cash for ships operations and to assist the Delta Squad in her defense, or given to those at the port that have a valid claim to them.

If it is possible, Marcus will ask to have the sword recovered from the head pirate identified to determine its worth.

He will spend time with the crew and his squadmates, getting to know them better and understand them.

 

[GruTheWanderer]

Three days after dropping off the captives you arrive at the crystal shell of the sphere. With the help of Lareth's portal locator, you quickly find a natural portal allowing passage through the strange crystal substance which forms the boundary of wildspace. Hector orders the crew to double check the ship for any flame. Even a lit candle would be hazardous in the Phlogiston.

Beyond crystal shell lies the Flow, the rainbow-colored rivers that connect hundreds of unusual systems and worlds. You've seen it half a dozen times, but the experience is never the same. This time the color yellow seems to dominate, and the air takes on cinammon odor.

It's hard to pick out objects in the Flow against the background of chaotic, ever-shifting colors. You strain your eyes...

And there it is. Small ship. Dragonfly hull, but modified here and there (portholes along the cargo hold, for instance). It's just drifting in the Flow, seemingly inert.

 

[Old Fezziwig]

Akodo, still in humanoid form, peers out over the edge of the eel. "Um, that looks rather foreboding. How long do you suppose it's been there?" This last question is asked to no one in particular.

 

[perivas]

"Know caution in such affairs and expect the unexpected. More subtle traps have been laid than this." Amanu comments.

 

[Mirth]

"Well, let's bring the moray about and prepare to board the dragonfly then," Chjargal suggests as he tries to spot any sign of life on the derelict ship.

 

[GoldenEagle]

Grillon says nothing as he walks around one more time to make sure that no more wounds need tending (knowing that after the amount of time that has passed that everyone should be fine). With that he again draws his hood and takes a spot on deck to see the dragonfly.

GE

 

[Keia]

"Personally, I think we should just let it pass. But Dragonfly's are used by the navy," Marcus said, the last part almost a question. "Anyone see any identifiable markings on her?"

Marcus then, headed toward Hector to ask if either he or Elaine want to have the Dragonfly investigated.

 

[GruTheWanderer]

No markings are visible on the dragonfly, which suggests it does not belong to a trading house or military. Dragonflies are too small for pirates, but common for smugglers, adventurers, or self-sufficient mages.

Neither Hector nor Elaine have an opinion one way or another about the ship. Hector says that Delta Squad is in charge of security. If this is a potential threat, you give the orders. If not, he'll order the moray to head on through the Flow.

Grillon assures himself that everyone is in good condition. From his spot on the rail, he thinks he can see light glimmering in one of the dragonfly's windows.

 

[Old Fezziwig]

"Marcus, what's your plan? Are we going in?"

 

[Keia]

After being informed by Grillon about the light in the window, Marcus heaved a heavy sigh. "Yeah, we're going in. There could be people in there that need our help," though I'd rather sail on by Marcus finished with a thought.

Marcus gave the word to Hector to bring them close to investigate. Marcus thought, This could be a ploy to draw is in and attack with another ship.

"Team keep those sharp eyes peeled, and not just at the dragonfly. I don't want any surprises," Marcus called out.