[FR][PBP] Against the Storm Game Thread

[reapersaurus]

OOC: i know on a quick re-read i must have missed it, but .... Who's Rana and where did they come from? Thanks in advance.

 

[DM_Matt]

Rana was the girl who brought rescued Alex and Frian from the police in Yartar, and brought them to Irusyl. She was a longtime adventuring companion of Hermod's.

 

[dead_radish]

Elone considers. "I would suggest either we travel via smugglers, for they are adept at avoiding detection, or that we hire our own ship, one that is willing to fight with us if need be, one that is fast. Solonor will guide us either way, but it does not hurt to assist him."

"Irusyl: Is it likely there are agents working against us at this early date, or will there be merely happenstance if we encounter others? I would hate to choose a ship crewed by our enemies..."

OOC: I'm heading out on my honeymoon this working for a week - I'll have net access, but only 1-2 times a day, so my volume will slow for a week.

 

[Paragon Badger]

Alcar will second Elone's opinion.

"I think the speed of the smuggler craft might come in handy. But how much can we trust the group running it? Have you had dealings with them before, so we know they won't just dump us in the river?"

 

[dead_radish]

Actually, I'll no real access this week it seems. Elone will continue on, shooting things as needed, and being quiet. Have fun.

Cheers

 

[DM_Matt]

[No one else seems to be commenting, so I am just going to go with what these two have said and move on]

Rana: "I can hire you a ship run by a dwarf named Rufus Dregnor. I have had dealings with him for years. In fact, he was the captain of the ship that Hermod and i were aboard when the dragon attacked. He values Irusyl's business and fears our wrath, but most of all, he is a true friend. He won't dump you in the river, I am sure of that."

Rana leads you to a small black ship with several rowing positions below deck on each side. The ship also has a mast with a large sail that can be deployed when the winds moving through the tunnels are positive (they usually move quickly towards the North. Because the current moves South, the river is effective both ways depending on whether the sail is up or not.

After Rana confers with him, Rufus, armored, bearded, and shaped like a stout block, greets you along with his two guards, hardy half-orcs named Igos and Dhark and his elven first mate Rysian. "Welcome aboard, I can get you into Luskan within the week."

(Anything to say or do before embarking?)

 

[Elric]

Alexander thanks Rana for her all of her help.

"Rufus, what are the typical hazards on the river? Is there any way that we can best prepare for them. Also, what are the risks posed by Storm's forces? Do they operate in the Underdark?"

 

[garyh]

Akharos asks, "Rufus, is the river calm enough for me to wear my armor on board, or should I go without while on your ship?"

 

[DM_Matt]

Rufus: "You can wear your armor on board if you wish. The river is pretty smooth. But if it comes to a fight and you actually need your armor, things might get a bit rough, in which case maybe heavy armor might not be such a good idea.

Storm has as of yet failed to garner the support of any major Underdark race. He does have some underground forces, but only close to the surface. Down here, there are a good number of pirates and some monsters, even dragons, hunt in this river.

This ship is fast enough to evade most pirates, and doesn't carry cargo, making it a less attractive target anyway."

 

[garyh]

"You raise good points, Rufus," Akharos agrees. "I'll go without armor until we get to our destination."

OOC: Without his armor, Akharos will have an AC of 15 (11 touch, 14 flat-footed).