Island Empire Part 1, to Mermaid's Rest

[Scotley]

Dockside at Axiopolis

Just as Finn is making his case to Marienna a half a dozen rough looking dock workers, mostly orcs or half-orcs come by giving Marienna appraising glances. She chokes off whatever rejoinder she was considering and continues on her way. You are at the pier at this point and the ship is only a few yards away. Radoon and Marienna disappear below decks while Finn waits dockside.

 

[Scotley]

Axiopolis

For Michael Storm only [sblock]Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. In your brief stay in Axiopolis you encounter one young waif who might fit your criteria. He is a small lad, obviously underfed and short for his professed age of 14. He has scars on his hands that indicate a life of hard work already. He is near the head of the fishing pier. He claims to have been a fisherman and seller of fish. He wants to go to sea and serve with a fine gentleman such as yourself. He hopes to better himself and offers to work hard in exchange for a chance to get off this little rock of an island. His name a Christopher. He is a sandy haired boy with a fisherman's tan and tattered clothing. He is a fast talker and puts the hard sell on you, perhaps a legacy of his career as a fishmonger.

Guiseppi can write, his spelling is creative to put it kindly and the readability is only fair, but it will serve. From a pure rules standpoint we should not allow a hireling to advance in a class and become a cohort since you are already maxed out. I will consider letting him advance in time, but from a balance standpoint it really isn't fair to the others. Grond has no cooking skill, but given the time available can take 20 on the preparation and produce something that will be sorely missed by those who watch it go over the side later.

A deity is coming! I hope to finish it up today.[/sblock]

 

[J. Alexander]

Michael Storm (warlock)

For the DM only[sblock]Fair enough and I do understand. By the time i get ready etc, I will be able to have followers, and I asked because at that point in time, Guiesspe may shift over from hireling to that catagory, if that makes sense. I mean lol he is like 15 or so and bye the time he reaches 18 lol i do hope to be of sufficent level to have followers ....

Yeah i thought about the cooking skill also and was hoping for a take 20 roll also lol, but better Grond than Guiesspiiee cooking..

I will sense motive on the boy...Michael Stormrolls 1d20 +7, getting [20,7] = (27)

So if he is not running a scam, he could be a plant by the smugglers etc, I will hire him on the spot and pending the Captain's approval take him aboard ship. Should Captain Morwyn, not approve his passage, I will write a letter to the Dwarf Banker, asking that he make arragments to have Christoper sent to CAmbry with sufficent funds to pay and then a letter to the housekeeper diecting her to take him in his fold. Should passage not be availabe for some time, I will ask the Dwark to secure logings for him with a small weekly stripend for personal expenses and clothes, until we swing back this way or a ship arrives to allow him passage. I will incolse another note for 250gp to cover this expense and this note will have Michales name and not be a bearer note. for deposit etc....[/sblock]


Guiesspie will approach Captain Morwyn and Say "Begging the Captain's Pardon Sir, I have a letter from Mr. Storm and he respectfully asks that you reply immediately"

For Captain Morwyn[sblock]Dear Captain, I must beg a favor of you allow me to engage passage of a recently hired cabin boy. This new indivual, Christopher, will of course reside in my cabin and be free of any demands that may be made on the ships provisions. I ask this favor due to the fact, that at times, it simply pays to help the less fortunate. Please reply to this inquiry as quickly as possible. Christoper is waiting to be boareded as you read this missive so as to prevent any dealy. Respectfully Requested. M. Storm[/sblock]

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Rook

Rook will casually stroll by the stranger who was addressing Radoon and Marienna and board the ship.

 

[Erland]

Morwyn

To Guisspie, "Very well. We've room with the crew if Mr. Storm begins to find his quarters too crowded."

 

[Scotley]

Axiopolis

For Michael Storm only [sblock]Something about Christopher does not quite ring true. Bluff Check (1d20+11=24) He is very eager to get aboard the 'Rumpled Bedsheet'.[/sblock]

 

[SirCaith]

Finn Hunter

Finn leans against a piling, quietly waiting for either Radoon or Marienna to return. As Rook mounts the gangplank, he nods politely. Until someone comes for him, he watches the crowds going by on the dock.

 

[J. Alexander]

Michael Storm (warlock)

For the DM only[sblock]Michael will singanl to Christopher to go pack his belonging and return in one hour. He will tell him that the ship will sail, when he returns as he has made arrangements with the Captain, and that they must wait for another load of silver from the bank. Also, I will give him 15 gp and tell him to some decent clothing and to stop by the Lemonaide stand and buy a keg of it packed in ask to bring back with him when he returns. Michael will then write a few hasitly scribble letters and hand them to Guiessippe to deliver immeidatly, stating the first one should go to Rook about my cargo, then the next in no particular order. He will then escourt Christopher to a place just in front of the ship and talk to him about if he has any one he needs to say goodbye to etc, delaying for about 5 minutes then handing him the money.Michael Stormrolls 1d20+7, getting [16,7] = (23) for disguise motives.[/sblock]



For Captain Morwyn[sblock]Dear Captain, Your presence is requested as may have uncoverd an attempt to plant a spy aboard the rumple bedsheet. Please return at once to the ship. Respectuclly M. Storm[/sblock]

For Rook[sblock]Please follow the lad departing the ship areas and to who i fixing to hand money to. I belive him to be a spy sent to inqurie about the bedsheet and get a berth aboard her. M. Storm[/sblock]

For Radoon[sblock]Please return to the ship, I belive I may have stumpbled across and attemtp to plant a spy aboard the Reumpled Bedsheet. Respectuflly M. Storm[/sblock]

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Rook

Rook will make his way above decks, and busy himself with normal ships duties when preparing for sea. He'll try to keep an eye on the boy Michael pointed out. If and when the lad leaves, Rook will attempt to follow him.

Rook rolls 1d20+8, getting [11,8] = (19) Spot to keep an eye on the boy
Rook rolls 1d20+19, getting [12,19] = (31) Hide and
Rook rolls 1d20+17, getting [6,17] = (23) Move Silently (which shouldn't be as important in a crowd) for following the boy if that becomes necessary.

 

[Scotley]

Axiopolis

Rook observes Michael hand some coins to a small boy. The lad heads for the road up to Axiopolis, but once he is well out of sight of the ship he turns right and enters an appearently abandoned warehouse by slipping between a couple of loose boards. Rook is much too large to follow that way unless he takes down a few boards, which could make considerable noise.

OOC: Looks like invisable castle is being a little kinder to you, but not much.