Elven Navy Delta Squad: Thought Taker

[Mirth]

"Why don't we get the brain-eater to see if he can sense anyone alive on the other ship before we close in too much?" Chjargal suggests. "His range must be pretty far and powerful."

 

[Old Fezziwig]

"Chjargal's got a point, although that may not necessarily mean anything — what if whatever's out there isn't alive?" Akodo shudders.

 

[perivas]

"Despite his dietary preferences, Thought Taker does seem to possess a very useful skill." Amanu adds in.

 

[GruTheWanderer]

My range is far. My hearing is also good, Squad Member Chjargal. I sense one living creature aboard ship.

Pulling up close to the dragonfly, you notice that the catapult has been removed and the rigging is greatly simplified (to support a smaller crew). The cargo hatches also appear to be sealed. The entire upper deck appears to be covered with a thin layer of space dust. In a few places you see scorch marks.

 

[Keia]

"No reason to bother Thought-Taker if we don't have to," Marcus said. "Looks like the dragonfly has been through some troubles and has been here for a while."

"Those of you that want to power up, do so. Let's head across and investigate," Marcus says. He then asks Hector to bring them about so that the team can board the ship and have a look around.

 

[Old Fezziwig]

Akodo casts a cat's grace on himself. "Anyone else want some extra agility?"

 

[GruTheWanderer]

You step onto the dusty deck, leaving clear footprints. It appears as if no one else has set foot on the deck in years. The hatch to the lower deck appears to be the only opening.

As you secure the perimeter of the deck, you hear something straining at the hatch. It resists for a moment, then slams open. An humanoid figure in wizardly robes steps out from the lighted staircase within. He looks like an inadequately preserved corpse.

The figure looks around at the lot of you and wheezes, "Well? What in Hades do you want?"

 

[perivas]

The figure looks around at the lot of you and wheezes, "Well? What in Hades do you want?"

"We were under the impression that your ship was in distress. We boarded to see if we could lend aid to those who may be stranded in deep space. We are members of the Elven navy and mean you no harm. Can we help you in any way? Or do you not need any help?" Amanu responds to the rotting figure.

 

[Mirth]

While the others are conversing with the barely living mage, Chjargal will stay in the back and surreptitiously check over the ship and see if he can glean any details from its construction and modification.

 

[GruTheWanderer]

"Elven Navy?" the figure responds. "How come I only see one elf among the lot of you? How do I know you aren't just pirates trying to set me off my guard? I warn you, Terigmar the Terrible is not to be trifled with!"