Hero's Quest (Solo Eberron Campaign)

[Blackrat]

Orlon takes a ticket form from his desk and starts filling in the details. "Well normally there are some traders, few diplomats and other travellers who go to Korranberg or continue to Rhukaan Draal as yourself. The ship itself travels first to Korranberg in Zilargo staying near the coastline. In Zilargo some of the passengers take of and the ship picks up some others. From there you go on towards Kraken Bay and enter Ghaal River for the last part of the journey. In the morning of the fifth day you should arrive to Rhukaan Draal. I hope that answers your question." He looks at the ticket and waves it a little to dry the ink. "And here you go. The ship is in the pier 38. Her name is Ocean's Foam. The captain is a cousin of mine named Sukaal. A good fellow, even if he is a bit loud."

 

[Kaodi]

After accepting the ticket, Valsamath says, " Thank you very much, sir. Hopefully we will have the opportunity to do business another time. "

Tucking the ticket away safely in his pack, Valsamath stands up and slings the haversack back onto his shoulders. He bows slightly in respect and then leaves the office of the Lyrandar heir.

Once outside, he starts towards the docks at a brisk pace. The sooner he is onboard the Ocean's Foam, the sooner he can relax and maybe grab a nap. All of this running about has tired him, and he could use some rest for his battered body.

 

[Blackrat]

Less than an hour later you stand on the deck of Ocean's Foam. The captain is obviously closely related to Orlon as he said. They are almost indistinguishable if not for a nasty scar this man boasts on his face.

There is about a dozen other passengers on the ship and the crew does their best to cater for everyones needs. It wasn't obvious with Orlon but seems like Elaydren paid good for that letter of credit. A crewman takes a look at your ticket and immediatily leads you to a cabin that is right next to captain's and is apparently the best cabin on the ship (from what you gather from his explanations).

 

[Kaodi]

After thanking and excusing the crewman, Valsamath begins unloading his gear and climbs into bed for a well deserved nap. Assuming that it was not already night time, in which case he would wake in the morning, and that he has not been stabbed in the kidneys while sleeping, he wakes a few hours later and waits for the ship to depart from port before heading out to mingle with the other passengers.

 

[Blackrat]

[sblock=OOC]No it's not night time. At the time you board it is late afternoon. Unlike in RL where it is now 02:25 and I need to get some sleep. I'll resume later.[/sblock]

 

[Blackrat]

After a few hours you wake up, feeling refreshed. As you scramble your way back to the deck you notice that the ship is just about to set sail. Most of the passengers are on deck, watching the departure. Crewmember carrying a plate with glasses of wine aprroach you. "Compliments of the captain for our quests."

 

[Kaodi]

Valsamath nods and smiles as he takes one of the glasses from the tray, and says, " Thank you very much, " to the crewman.

Armed with his refreshment, he begins to examine those assembled on deck, considering who might be suitable for a conversation, or an assassination.

 

[Blackrat]

There is a small group of (obviously novice) adventurers. They are dressed in an assortment of relatively cheap armors and carry mundane weapons. There are five of them of which one looks like a spellcaster, considering his cliche robe with stiched runes on the hem.

Most of the passengers seem like merchants and working-class goblinoids but there is one more who stands out. A very large orc who is dressed as a scholar and carries at least a dozen scroll cases on his bandolier and a couple of books strapped in a custom made case. He has small oculars on his pig-like nose and is reading a book.

A picture of our unlikely orc http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/pc_portraits/200102_274_10.jpg

 

[Kaodi]

Valsamath approaches the orcish scholar, keeping in mind that if his attempt at conversation is rebuffed that the young adventurers would probably appreciate a few stories of his past exploits.

" An open sky will be a pleasant change from the shadows and suffocation of the towers, eh? A few days of clean ocean air should do us all some good, " he says to the orc, a friendly smile plastered all over his face.

 

[Blackrat]

"Hrm. What? Oh. Yes. I suppose. Salty sea air is very bad for the books." He seems a bit distracted. Then suddenly he turns and almost bumps to you. "Oh, excuse me. Didn't notice you there. Have you been there long?"