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

[Insight]

Vrashek follows.

OOC: OK this is getting a little confusing. I have Astra, Geirgrim, and Questor together, now with Billy and Mr. Feathers. Then, I have Vrashek and Nafije together (Leif kinda muddled things by doing stuff with both groups). I suppose Skaros and Adam are with Vrashek and Nafije. Cassi is inside the casino. Does that work for everyone?

 

[Leif]

OOC: (Leif kinda muddled things by doing stuff with both groups).

OOC: You simply MUST be totally mistaken! I would NEVER do such a thing! Never! Questor can't help it if he's not subject to the same laws of physics as the other characters!

 

[Rhun]

OOC: I probably should have clarified better but yes, Vrashek is with Nafije.

 

[Walking Dad]

OOC: Works for me.

 

[stonegod]

Skaros keeps an eye on the proceedings in the shadows.

OOC: Fine w/ me. Let me know when we should make more checks (its unclear right now).

 

[Shayuri]

Astra nods. "Quickly, but quietly...we need to get off the streets. The bird is a beacon of color and noise. They won't miss it, or us, if we're still here. I'll scout ahead and make sure the way is safe."

She nods at Billy. "Just tell me which way to go."

 

[Leif]

Questor, Halfling Chaos Sorcerer 6

Questor moves to an optimum position to prod Billy along and/or shush Mr. Feathers whichever is most desired. Let's get moving then, shall we, Billy? Just point Astra there," Questor indicates helpfully, "in the right direction and follow her, please. After you, sir, and your little bird, too!"

 

[drothgery]

OOC: Works for me, though pretty much unless Cassi's with the group or out asking questions, she's likely to be somewhere quiet.

 

[Insight]

AT THE CRESTED GULL (Astra, Geirgrim, and Questor)
Astra, Geirgrim, and Questor follow Billy Bong and Mr. Feathers to a secretive-looking tavern. Above the door is a weathered sign that says "THE CRESTED GULL". When the heroes are inside, they find it a fairly musty, weather-beaten, and dillapidated place. Billy ushers the heroes to an empty table (of which there are many).

"All right. 'Ere's what I knows about ole Rory and wot happened wit' him. You see, this rotten-headed Vas-somethin'-er-other wot runs the Veiled Society is real keen on findin' the Isle o' Dread. I cannot fathom why 'e would be interested in such a forsaken place! But, it is what it is, and 'e wants wot 'e wants."

When Billy realizes that the heroes might be understandably concerned about mentioning the Veiled Society and its leader in such a manner, the old salt presents a broad, somewhat toothless smile. "Ya dinna need to worry 'bout that Veiled Society stuff in 'ere. They've ne'er had a foothold in here and never will, mark me words."

"Anyways, so those Veiled Society folk got in their heads that ole Rory knows how to get to the Isle o' Dread. Which, of course, 'e does! But ole Rory's memory ain't what it used to be. Whose is? But Barbarossa drew 'imself a map, though in a queer sorta way. 'E somehow drew it on the inside of a clay jar or urn or something. When Rory wouldn't give up the location of this map, those Veiled Society folk got all up in arms and decided to take Rory captive."

Mr. Feathers looks at Billy Bong and sqwauks loudly.

"So, what's yer interest in all this?"

 

[Scotley]

"We happened upon a journal that appears to be Rory's record of his experiences on the Isle of Dread. Curious, we started to inquire about him and ran afoul of the Veiled Society. We already have reason to dislike them from past dealings. Seeing a chance to thwart their plans for Rory and the Isle appealed to us. Thus, we hope to effect a rescue before he gives up the location of the urn."