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<blockquote data-quote="sniffles" data-source="post: 3354961" data-attributes="member: 30035"><p><strong>Storms and krakens and dragonturtles, oh my!</strong></p><p></p><p>As the vast tentacles wrapped themselves around the hull of the <em>Fey Wind</em>, Roland began to give a heartening oratory. Hedrin blasted the tentacle nearest him with his eldritch energy, and was promptly snatched up by it in a nearly unbreakable grip.</p><p></p><p>I attempted a spell to make my thinblade more efficacious against the kraken's limbs, but having such a limb waving so close to me made me lose my concentration and the spell dissipated without effect. Unable to think of anything better to do, I stabbed the tentacle and called on the Lady's Blessing for speed. A heartbeat later I was breathing a prayer of gratitude as the tentacles snatched up several sailors and carried them overboard but left me standing on the deck. Istanil wisely secreted herself underneath the stair to the stern.</p><p></p><p>I kept jabbing at the kraken's arms as rapidly as I could, but my slashes seldom hit the mark. <em>Ada </em> would have been disappointed in me. Two tentacles wrapped themselves about the main mast and began to reach for Latan in the crow's nest. I looked away when I caught a glimpse of Hedrin. He had been struggling to free himself of his prison but couldn't overpower the strength of the muscular appendage. He became so infuriated that he began to foam at the mouth like a mad dog!</p><p></p><p>Roland's inspiration was losing its efficacy so I began to recite the most inspiring passage from <em>The Children of Hurin</em> to encourage my companions. I must have inspired myself as well, because my attacks became more effective. The tentacle I had been focusing my attention on fell limp and dropped into the water. </p><p></p><p>I had scarcely been able to see what my companions and the crew had been doing during the struggle, my view being blocked by the forest of kraken limbs. But now I saw that they had successfully driven off the rest of the tentacles, which were now all withdrawing beneath the waves. Sadly they took three of the crew with them when they went. Hedrin tumbled into the water but didn't sink! He stood atop the waves as if there was some hidden stone beneath them and marched right back to the ship.</p><p></p><p>Once the kraken had departed, I offered the Lady's healing power to everyone who needed it until my daily allotment ran out, then used my wand. I had to use it sparingly as we don't know how difficult it will be to purchase curatives in Chult. When everyone had recovered and rested Captain Taurendil held a memorial service for the sailors who'd been carried off by the kraken. Naturally after that the mood aboard ship was rather subdued. </p><p></p><p>It's only just occurred to me how odd it is that the captain of our ship has the same name as my <em>Ada</em>. She isn't of elvenkind. I wonder how she came by such a name. If I have an opportunity I'll ask. </p><p></p><p>Latan has been visited again by her fey 'sisters', Antla and Nalta. They brought her a rose made of crystal, which apparently held the message from her long-lost parents. I don't know what message it contained. That is no doubt private. Latan asked the fairies to carry the <em>Fey Wind</em> back to the north if need be. But I believe it is the captain's plan to remain in the region and trade along the coast for a time. We can't rely on the <em>Fey Wind</em> to get us back to Dragonsreach, though. I suppose we'll worry about that when the time comes.</p><p></p><p>On our tenth day at sea we neared the harbor of Mezro. Captain Taurendil warned that a dragonturtle guards the port, and our vessel approached with caution. In no time the fabled guardian came out to meet us. I wish I could have seen Aramag free of the water to admire him in his entirety, but I doubt he often goes ashore, if ever. </p><p></p><p>Aramag demanded some tribute to allow us to pass safely. This proved rather difficult as we hadn't brought much of value beyond the trade goods the captain purchased in Memnon. I could think of nothing of mine to offer, and instead tried to play to his vanity. Unfortunately I had no success. His greed far outweighs his pride. My friends gave up several items of minor worth, including a wand of shielding that Latan presented him. Hedrin gave over every gold piece he carried. We'll have to make that up to him somehow. Satisfied, Aramag let the ship pass, though he indicated that our sacrifice would only allow the <em>Fey Wind</em> passage into his harbor once. </p><p></p><p>As we prepared to dock in port, Captain Taurendil gave us a token sent by my <em>Ada </em> - it will permit us to summon the ship once in dire need. I've taken charge of the token. Next we'll need to seek any information regarding the village of the Blessed and whether Lerner may have preceded us. And we'll need to find a guide to show us around the country. </p><p></p><p>Roland and I are both excited to see as much as we can of Mezro and the people of Chult. Everything here is quite different from anything I've ever experienced before. The architecture of the buildings is quite unusual, and the people are much darker-complected than the people of more northerly lands. I hope I'll have an opportunity to learn some Chultan tales and lore. But our first priority is to find the village of Blessed before Lerner does, the Lady willing. </p><p>_____________________________________________</p><p><strong>Quips & Quotes:</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Zora</strong>: "Okay, kraken..."</p><p><strong>Hedrin</strong>: "That'd be the ship."</p><p><strong>Jubilee</strong>: "No, that's creakin'."</p><p><strong>sniffles</strong>: "It'll be crackin' the next round."</p><p></p><p><strong>Zora</strong>: "Aw, crap."</p><p><strong>Jubilee</strong>: "No rules for that!"</p><p></p><p><strong>Zora</strong>: "She grimaces... and then Hamburglars."</p><p></p><p><strong>Zora</strong>: "Yes, (the kraken) is a weapon of mast destruction."</p><p></p><p><strong>Devo</strong>: "Don't cast <em>swim</em> while you're in the water."</p><p><strong>Zora</strong>: "No, you've got to wait an hour before you cast <em>swim</em>."</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sniffles, post: 3354961, member: 30035"] [b]Storms and krakens and dragonturtles, oh my![/b] As the vast tentacles wrapped themselves around the hull of the [I]Fey Wind[/I], Roland began to give a heartening oratory. Hedrin blasted the tentacle nearest him with his eldritch energy, and was promptly snatched up by it in a nearly unbreakable grip. I attempted a spell to make my thinblade more efficacious against the kraken's limbs, but having such a limb waving so close to me made me lose my concentration and the spell dissipated without effect. Unable to think of anything better to do, I stabbed the tentacle and called on the Lady's Blessing for speed. A heartbeat later I was breathing a prayer of gratitude as the tentacles snatched up several sailors and carried them overboard but left me standing on the deck. Istanil wisely secreted herself underneath the stair to the stern. I kept jabbing at the kraken's arms as rapidly as I could, but my slashes seldom hit the mark. [I]Ada [/I] would have been disappointed in me. Two tentacles wrapped themselves about the main mast and began to reach for Latan in the crow's nest. I looked away when I caught a glimpse of Hedrin. He had been struggling to free himself of his prison but couldn't overpower the strength of the muscular appendage. He became so infuriated that he began to foam at the mouth like a mad dog! Roland's inspiration was losing its efficacy so I began to recite the most inspiring passage from [I]The Children of Hurin[/I] to encourage my companions. I must have inspired myself as well, because my attacks became more effective. The tentacle I had been focusing my attention on fell limp and dropped into the water. I had scarcely been able to see what my companions and the crew had been doing during the struggle, my view being blocked by the forest of kraken limbs. But now I saw that they had successfully driven off the rest of the tentacles, which were now all withdrawing beneath the waves. Sadly they took three of the crew with them when they went. Hedrin tumbled into the water but didn't sink! He stood atop the waves as if there was some hidden stone beneath them and marched right back to the ship. Once the kraken had departed, I offered the Lady's healing power to everyone who needed it until my daily allotment ran out, then used my wand. I had to use it sparingly as we don't know how difficult it will be to purchase curatives in Chult. When everyone had recovered and rested Captain Taurendil held a memorial service for the sailors who'd been carried off by the kraken. Naturally after that the mood aboard ship was rather subdued. It's only just occurred to me how odd it is that the captain of our ship has the same name as my [I]Ada[/I]. She isn't of elvenkind. I wonder how she came by such a name. If I have an opportunity I'll ask. Latan has been visited again by her fey 'sisters', Antla and Nalta. They brought her a rose made of crystal, which apparently held the message from her long-lost parents. I don't know what message it contained. That is no doubt private. Latan asked the fairies to carry the [I]Fey Wind[/I] back to the north if need be. But I believe it is the captain's plan to remain in the region and trade along the coast for a time. We can't rely on the [I]Fey Wind[/I] to get us back to Dragonsreach, though. I suppose we'll worry about that when the time comes. On our tenth day at sea we neared the harbor of Mezro. Captain Taurendil warned that a dragonturtle guards the port, and our vessel approached with caution. In no time the fabled guardian came out to meet us. I wish I could have seen Aramag free of the water to admire him in his entirety, but I doubt he often goes ashore, if ever. Aramag demanded some tribute to allow us to pass safely. This proved rather difficult as we hadn't brought much of value beyond the trade goods the captain purchased in Memnon. I could think of nothing of mine to offer, and instead tried to play to his vanity. Unfortunately I had no success. His greed far outweighs his pride. My friends gave up several items of minor worth, including a wand of shielding that Latan presented him. Hedrin gave over every gold piece he carried. We'll have to make that up to him somehow. Satisfied, Aramag let the ship pass, though he indicated that our sacrifice would only allow the [I]Fey Wind[/I] passage into his harbor once. As we prepared to dock in port, Captain Taurendil gave us a token sent by my [I]Ada [/I] - it will permit us to summon the ship once in dire need. I've taken charge of the token. Next we'll need to seek any information regarding the village of the Blessed and whether Lerner may have preceded us. And we'll need to find a guide to show us around the country. Roland and I are both excited to see as much as we can of Mezro and the people of Chult. Everything here is quite different from anything I've ever experienced before. The architecture of the buildings is quite unusual, and the people are much darker-complected than the people of more northerly lands. I hope I'll have an opportunity to learn some Chultan tales and lore. But our first priority is to find the village of Blessed before Lerner does, the Lady willing. _____________________________________________ [B]Quips & Quotes:[/B] [B]Zora[/B]: "Okay, kraken..." [B]Hedrin[/B]: "That'd be the ship." [B]Jubilee[/B]: "No, that's creakin'." [B]sniffles[/B]: "It'll be crackin' the next round." [B]Zora[/B]: "Aw, crap." [B]Jubilee[/B]: "No rules for that!" [B]Zora[/B]: "She grimaces... and then Hamburglars." [B]Zora[/B]: "Yes, (the kraken) is a weapon of mast destruction." [B]Devo[/B]: "Don't cast [I]swim[/I] while you're in the water." [B]Zora[/B]: "No, you've got to wait an hour before you cast [I]swim[/I]." [/QUOTE]
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