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Island Empire Part 1, to Mermaid's Rest
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mleibrock
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Radoon - Mariner/Fighter/Master Thrower
Help with putting out the fire, start lowering buckets via ropes and bring up water.
"Mr. Rook,
My quarrell is not with you though you took part in the ruckuss below deck. I actually do not mind that you took matters into your hand there. My main concern is that Mr. Storm seems to feel he is better than the others on this ship and does not show any appreciation for others. He keeps slaves which is not acceptable and in this case his slave caused harm to this vessel and crew so I am holding him responsible for that damage. The ship's captain made the call to keep the slave on board and I know my place as mate is to back him so nothing further was uttered from my mouth but if you ask me, I am anxious Mr. Storm would find residence in the nearest port. This may be a personal grievance which is why I am attempting to distance myself from Mr. Storm so that there will be no occasion for conflict. It is the best way I can think of to avoid any further ego conflicts. Mr Storm has insulted me on several occasions and though I might take it in stride, I do not appreciate manner in which he conducts himself and I feel our mission will continue successfully without him and his lackies. Marin chose to ask Mr. Storm along but I am sure Marin would understand our respervations when he drew steel on teh captain of Marin's ship.
Help with putting out the fire, start lowering buckets via ropes and bring up water.
"Mr. Rook,
My quarrell is not with you though you took part in the ruckuss below deck. I actually do not mind that you took matters into your hand there. My main concern is that Mr. Storm seems to feel he is better than the others on this ship and does not show any appreciation for others. He keeps slaves which is not acceptable and in this case his slave caused harm to this vessel and crew so I am holding him responsible for that damage. The ship's captain made the call to keep the slave on board and I know my place as mate is to back him so nothing further was uttered from my mouth but if you ask me, I am anxious Mr. Storm would find residence in the nearest port. This may be a personal grievance which is why I am attempting to distance myself from Mr. Storm so that there will be no occasion for conflict. It is the best way I can think of to avoid any further ego conflicts. Mr Storm has insulted me on several occasions and though I might take it in stride, I do not appreciate manner in which he conducts himself and I feel our mission will continue successfully without him and his lackies. Marin chose to ask Mr. Storm along but I am sure Marin would understand our respervations when he drew steel on teh captain of Marin's ship.
Finn Hunter
Hitching a leg over a spar, Finn draws his dagger and moves to help the grieving halfling. "Rest for a moment, Master Abelard, and allow me to aid you. I know your grief is great, but your son's bravery is a thing to be remembered. He fought valiantly, and I honor him. Perchance, his wound is not as serious as it seems, and the care of Mistress Terry will sustain him."
Scotley said:
Hitching a leg over a spar, Finn draws his dagger and moves to help the grieving halfling. "Rest for a moment, Master Abelard, and allow me to aid you. I know your grief is great, but your son's bravery is a thing to be remembered. He fought valiantly, and I honor him. Perchance, his wound is not as serious as it seems, and the care of Mistress Terry will sustain him."
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Rook
"Noted and understood, Mr. Radoon, though I believe Mr. Storm paid his people so technically they would not be considered slaves. Perhaps Mr. Storm's personal baggage is such that it will keep him from working succesfully with a group of seamen -- his issues seem to be with seafarers in general, rather than with anyone person in particular.
Let's get this fire out, shall we, and take stock of the damage?"
"Noted and understood, Mr. Radoon, though I believe Mr. Storm paid his people so technically they would not be considered slaves. Perhaps Mr. Storm's personal baggage is such that it will keep him from working succesfully with a group of seamen -- his issues seem to be with seafarers in general, rather than with anyone person in particular.
Let's get this fire out, shall we, and take stock of the damage?"
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Scotley
Hero
As you work your way below the fires turn out to be fairly small. Both are put out within 20 minutes. Soon after the fire fighting begins Rook starts to feel a strange lethargy. It is more than physical tiredness, it seems to come from a sense of melancholia that falls over him. Belatedly he realizes that he feels a longing for the surge of power and excitement he had when the true song was upon him.
The hold is in some disarray as if cargo were moved around quickly. A small fire was here against one wall. From the broken crockery you deduce that a flask of alchemist fire was thrown here. Some straw used to pad the cargo and some dividing walls are all that really burned.
The scene in Michael Storm's cabin is stranger and darker. A tray of refreshments sits on the floor outside the cabin untouched. The halfling spy 'Christopher' is still trussed up in the manacles, but his throat has been cut and he is quite dead. The fire here did more damage. The room is destroyed. Again, it appears that alchemist's fire was used here too, but against what foe you cannot tell. The furnishings are all burned up and the walls are badly damaged. A few minutes more and the integrity of the hull might have suffered. All of Michael's possessions are gone.
Finally, it is reported that a lifeboat that was secured at the aft of the vessel hanging outside the wardroom is gone. The launch had a small mast as well as oars.
No sign of Michael Storm, Grond or Gussippe can be found.
The hold is in some disarray as if cargo were moved around quickly. A small fire was here against one wall. From the broken crockery you deduce that a flask of alchemist fire was thrown here. Some straw used to pad the cargo and some dividing walls are all that really burned.
The scene in Michael Storm's cabin is stranger and darker. A tray of refreshments sits on the floor outside the cabin untouched. The halfling spy 'Christopher' is still trussed up in the manacles, but his throat has been cut and he is quite dead. The fire here did more damage. The room is destroyed. Again, it appears that alchemist's fire was used here too, but against what foe you cannot tell. The furnishings are all burned up and the walls are badly damaged. A few minutes more and the integrity of the hull might have suffered. All of Michael's possessions are gone.
Finally, it is reported that a lifeboat that was secured at the aft of the vessel hanging outside the wardroom is gone. The launch had a small mast as well as oars.
No sign of Michael Storm, Grond or Gussippe can be found.
mleibrock
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Radoon - Mariner/Fighter/Master Thrower
To Rook,
"It appears that Christopher may not have been the only theif, Michael has apparently stolen a boat. I suggest we make haste to port before Michael does and ruins our rescue mission." What are your thoughts on Michael? It seems to me he may not have been what old Marin thought he was back when."
OCC - Scott, it seems hard to beleive he would have been able to take the lifeboat without a crew member noticing since we are all on deck at the time and we had someone posted in the crows nest, though he could have been shot earlier. I will interview all the staff and ask them to relay what they saw and heard during the fight. I want to know if anyone saw them leave, more specifically if anyone saw them leave on their own or if they were escorted.
To Rook,
"It appears that Christopher may not have been the only theif, Michael has apparently stolen a boat. I suggest we make haste to port before Michael does and ruins our rescue mission." What are your thoughts on Michael? It seems to me he may not have been what old Marin thought he was back when."
OCC - Scott, it seems hard to beleive he would have been able to take the lifeboat without a crew member noticing since we are all on deck at the time and we had someone posted in the crows nest, though he could have been shot earlier. I will interview all the staff and ask them to relay what they saw and heard during the fight. I want to know if anyone saw them leave, more specifically if anyone saw them leave on their own or if they were escorted.
Scotley
Hero
Radoon discusses the disappearance of the Michael and company with the crew. He discovers the following facts. The lifeboat was taken from the rear of the ship. It was suspended from the quarterdeck. Their was no one on the quarter deck or aft mast at the time it was taken. The ship was surrounded by magical darkness as well as natural nighttime darkness with cloud cover. The few crew below decks were in the galley protecting the galley where the food supply is and guarding the weapons locker which is fore under the forecastle. The crew who were fighting there way up from below decks were on the opposite side of the ship and forward of Michael's cabin and the hold where whatever occured took place.
OOC: No posting for me today and posibly tomorrow. Have a good weekend.
OOC: No posting for me today and posibly tomorrow. Have a good weekend.
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Rook
"The possibility certainly exists that Mr. Storm stole the lifeboat -- I'll keep my mind open to that, as well as the fact that other scenarios could also explain this evidence."
"The possibility certainly exists that Mr. Storm stole the lifeboat -- I'll keep my mind open to that, as well as the fact that other scenarios could also explain this evidence."
Scotley
Hero
The ship is soon returned to good order. Two crewmen are missing. Reports indicate that their bodies were tossed or pulled over the side during the battle. The young halfling Ablelard is dead and morned by his parents who are all but inconsolable at the loss. Several other crewmen are injured, but generous application of healing magic by Marienna has restored the worst of the injuries. Young Jack Swift was among the worst of the wounded, but is up and active now. The rain slackened and then faded just before sunrise. A beautiful dawn of clean air and scattered clouds greets you. A cold breakfast is all that was availble as the fires were dowsed as a precaution when the battle started and the Mistress Ableard has not yet resumed her duties in the galley. Damage to sails and rigging have been repaired and the ship continues onward toward Mermaids Rest.
Scotley
Hero
For Captain Morwyn only [sblock]A very tired Marienna asks for a word. She informs you that she has two applications of an elixer that could restore life. They were given to her by Captain Marin with orders to use them only in an emergency. She could restore the young halfling, but that would leave only one dose for others. She got the impression from Marin that at least one dose should be held for his son, Allois should he be found dead.[/sblock]
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