Island Empire Part 1, to Mermaid's Rest

[Scotley]

Aboard the 'Rumpled Bedsheet'

Rook has been afforded a small, but private cabin. It is barely big enough to turn around in, but does have a small desk and bed built into the walls as well as a locker for his gear. The crew seem friendly as he makes overtures, but they are very busy making final preparations.

 

[Erland]

To Ms. Lockspar, "Of course," surprised, then looking around the drydock "unless there's somewhere more private you'd prefer, since we have the luxury."

 

[Scotley]

Aboard the 'Rumpled Bedsheet'

"Actually sir, there are a couple of things in your quarters I need to show you. Nothing terribly secret. If you'll follow me?" She leads you aft to the Captains' Quarters of the ship. First she shows you the ward room where the officers normally take their meals and where planning is usually accomplished. The walls here are covered in charts and very functional room. The captain is actually accorded two rooms a small sleeping chamber with a storage locker and a somewhat larger room that serves as office and sitting room.

OOC: More in a bit

 

[Scotley]

Aboard the 'Rumpled Bedsheet'

Marienna continues, "We have a couple of special items of interest." She points to the log book and Morwyn sees entries in a somewhat busy hand relating to the preparation of the ship. "Anything written here appears in an identical uncle...captain Marin's office. It only works one way, but the captain likes to know what is happening with his ships." Next she takes out what appears to be a finely made brass spyglass and hands it over. Morwyn is familiar with such instraments, and notices right away that this one is unusual. In addition to the usual adjustments it has three strange bands marked with runes that are unfamiliar to Morwyn. "Each extra band can be turned one time per day to activate its magic. The first allows you to see just over the horizon, the second lets you look down on yourself as if from a bird flying high above, while the last lets you see through darkness, fog or smoke. Each effect lasts but a minute and cannot be recalled until the next dawn." She also shows him masterwork navigation tools and charts. She tells Morwyn a bit about the crew and offers to answer any questions. She informs you that the ship should be ready for the water within the hour and ready to sail early tomorrow as scheduled.

 

[Erland]

Morwyn

"Excellent. Do you already have shifts and stations drawn up? If so, we'll need to add two Able Seamen to the rotation. If not, would you please join First Officer Radoon and myself once we've made open water, to make those assignments?

One other thing, I'd like to invite all the officers to dine with me tomorrow evening. Would you please pass the word? I'll be inviting our guests, as well.

If there's nothing else, I'm going to go over all this paperwork, just to familiarize myself with Marin and Son's system."

As she leaves the cabin, "You've done a very good job getting the Rubinex ready. I look forward to serving with you."


After reviewing the paperwork, I'll find Radoon, Rook, and Michael, if possible, to invite them to dinner our first evening at sea.

OOC: I don't expect to role play the assignments, but it's something that Morwyn would place a high priority on getting done, once we're away from the harbor.

 

[mleibrock]

Radoon - Mariner/Fighter/Master Thrower

I will go around to the crew and intorduce myself as the first mate and let them know if they need anything at anytime, feel free to come to me. I will ask one of the crew where my quarters may be. I will take a breif nap and allow myself enough time to be ready by 7:45. If I hear that Morwyn is asking to dine tonight, I will get word to him that I have previous plans and ask if it would be acceptable to join later int he evening?

Scott, during dinner with Marienna I want to pick her brain about several items. Would you like me to post these questions or e-mail them?

 

[Scotley]

Scott, during dinner with Marienna I want to pick her brain about several items. Would you like me to post these questions or e-mail them?

OOC: Doesn't matter, Todd's character was doimg a couple of thing related to his background, which are unrelated to the adventure, so I did them via email, but in general you should post here.

 

[Erland]

Morwyn

If I hear that Morwyn is asking to dine tonight, I will get word to him that I have previous plans and ask if it would be acceptable to join later int he evening?

OOC: Sorry I wasn't clear; Morwyn is planning to host dinner tomorrow night, after we've set sail. My take from the period books I've read is that it's something of a tradition for the Captain to host dinner for the officers, as well as any VIP's, the first night of a cruise (or at least early on), and occasionally thereafter. It's the early in the a cruise because that's when the food is still fresh and they're trying to use up the perishables. Of course, sometimes the junior officers return the favor and invite the captain to join them, but how often, or even if, they share meals depends upon the specific relationships.

Also, Scott, just to be pedantic, I'm including Marienna in the "officers" category, along with the Second, Third, Fourth, etc. Officer (if any), Sailing Master, Ship's Doctor, and the other warrent officers. Again, I'm not as clear on the structure of a merchant ship as I am in regards to that of a ship of war. Anyway, the space in the wardroom will probably be a determining factor in how many I can invite; if I can't invite all the warrent officers, work the way down the seniority ladder.

 

[J. Alexander]

Michael Storm (warlock)

OCC: FYI according to sailing tradition in either the military or merchant marine, only commissed officers are invited to dinner with the captain and considered officers. That is to say those who in either the maritime or military who hold a commisson and thus the authority to take charge of the ship by virtue of the commission. For exaple it was not uncommon for a 16 year old midshipman to take command or a prize or ship over that of a 35 year old first mate or petty officer who had more expericece. It was all about having the little piece of paper. Usuall included in the ship's officers company as gentlmen but with no place in the sucession to Captain were the ships doctor, the parson and the captain of Marines. The other exception would be visiting dignitaires. Navies of this time etc are generally very class conciouse with firm divisions bewtenn officers and enlisted as it was considered and often proved to be a serious blow to moral when the officers became to friendly with the common seamen. Sorry guys, blame my lover of Horatio HOrnblower for this usless trivia

For the DM only[sblock]I will ask his name, and if he strikes me as true, sense motive roll i guess, I will hire him on the spot. I will take him to the house where he can bath, eat and clean up as well as equip himself with basic human necessites etc. while I meet with Nicholas. Grond of course will keep a discrete eye on him. IF both NIcholas and Grond approve of him, sense motives etc, then he will accompany me. If they do not pass him, I will engage him still as a runner etc in the town but he will not become close to me other than the hired help. Either way, he will be given 10gp by me, at the conclusion of his interview with the three of us as every man should have some pocket money, and I will pharse it exactly like that.[/sblock]

 

[Scotley]

Aboard the 'Rumpled Bedsheet'

OOC: Sorry too busy to post much today. Marienna is both third in command (second officer) and ships doctor. I'll post more on the crew tomorrow.

Radoon is well received by the crew, they seem pleased to see a seasoned officer and naval vetran as second in command. His quarters are next to the captain's and his one room is almost as large. Marienna is across the companionway in a similar cabin.

For Michael Storm only [sblock]The young man gets a thumbs up from both your men and is eager to sign on.[/sblock]