Insight's "The Isle of Dread" - Chapter One

[JustKim]

Nafije opened negotiations with the most basic goals: that Captain Rex would help them to find Rory, and in exchange, they would search for Nell. Now it was a matter of convincing the Captain to put forth his best, and most sober effort.

The idea of fetching Nell for the Captain's appetites frankly made Nafije ill. But she stifled her reaction, and did what she must.

 

[Rhun]

Vrashek returns to his former position near the door while Nafije negotiates with the captain. He keeps his eyes, and ears, open for any signs of trouble.

 

[drothgery]

OOC: Cassi only suggested that we locate Nell. And possibly if she's alive and being held against her will, to free her. What she does after that is up to her.

 

[Insight]

Nafije opened negotiations with the most basic goals: that Captain Rex would help them to find Rory, and in exchange, they would search for Nell. Now it was a matter of convincing the Captain to put forth his best, and most sober effort.

The idea of fetching Nell for the Captain's appetites frankly made Nafije ill. But she stifled her reaction, and did what she must.

"Tis a wondrous thing that ye would offer ta do that fer ole Captain Rex,", the sea captain says. "An' I canna lie. I do not deserve such entreatments. But, if it will 'elp ye in yer quest ta find that barnacle-bitin' Rory Barbarossa, then I guess we can 'elp one another."

"Now, I must warn ye," the captain continues. "Barbarossa has thrown in with a rotten crowd the last few seasons. And by rotten, I mean, the low downest, dirtiest, scummiest, lyin'-est, stealin'-est, downright stab-ye-in-the-back sort a folk ye've e'er laid eyes upon. And he owes them money. Now, what I knows is that Rory Barbarossa was wont to play cards. As I said, 'e was the best card shark on the Sea 'o Dread. But I hear tell that the ole navigator met his match... and then some!"

"So, ta stay outta the Locker, Barbarossa went to hidin'. And I dinna blame him one cent. Those folk'll rip yer nostrils out as soon as lookit ya. But, as I says, 'e be in hidin' and 'e forgot to tell ole Rex where he done hid."

"Now, I've my share of ears on the street," Rex continues. "I'll work them over good ta see where Barbarossa got to. I dearly hope none o' those desperadoes are wont to turn me over, cause ole Rex ain't as spry as he used to be. I'm not much fer runnin'. Not no more."

"Meet me on the morrow at Shanty's End. It's a fair bit south a' this place on the water. Also a fair bit south a' this place in terms of its reputation. Pay no mind to the stares and the looks, though. You tell them scalawags that yer with Captain Rex and they'll leave ye be."

Captain Rex gets to his feet, unsteadily. "I've a man ta see about a boat, so I'll be off. See yas on the morrow."

"Oh, as for findin' Nell," Rex adds. "I've been searchin' fer the lass fer years and I canna give ya much direction. I have come to wonder whether she's gone elsewhere with that rapscallion Roundbottom. Or maybe she's hidin' from me. I dinnae. Good fortune to you on that accord."

With that, the retired sea captain makes his way out of the Hog's Breath Inn.

 

[Leif]

Questor, Halfling Chaos Sorcerer 6

"A most distasteful business we find ourselve embroiled in now..... most distasteful indeed. I shan't wonder if I'm unable to keep a good meal down for several days after we're finished with it."

 

[Shayuri]

"Well, I'm glad you got somewhere," Astra notes wryly. "We came up with nothing. Therefore, it seems prudent to leave this establishment...now, if possible."

 

[Insight]

OOC: You now have 3 successes towards the skill challenge. There is still time for Rhun and Scotley to earn xp for this challenge, but they need to post their characters to the RG. You guys decide how to proceed from here. We can skip to the next day if you want.

 

[Leif]

Questor, Halfling Chaos Sorcerer 6

"Hey, Nafije, I like books! Before I came back in I heard that insufferable Gnome say something about a map that might even be for sale over at the bookshop. Wanna check it out? Hey, Cassi, want to tag along?"

 

[Insight]

OOC: Vrashek (Rhun) is officially added to the roster.

 

[Scotley]

OOC: You now have 3 successes towards the skill challenge. There is still time for Rhun and Scotley to earn xp for this challenge, but they need to post their characters to the RG. You guys decide how to proceed from here. We can skip to the next day if you want.

OOC: I posted him in the ooc for approval. I'll get him over to the RG now.