Island Empire Part 1, to Mermaid's Rest

[Erland]

Morwyn

Add them to the 1st and 2nd watches, respectively.

 

[J. Alexander]

Michael Storm (warlock)

Michael will spend most of his time in the cabin or for what passes as the officers/vipwardroom. Grond and Michael will take alternating shifts fo that at least one of them is awake at all times, but this may vary with some overlapping time frames. For the most part, Michael will try to remain in his cabin. Gisueepee will be required to be avaialbe anytime Michael is awake but will be insturcted, with Captain Morywns approval to attend as many arms classess as he can, when not attending me. As for the schedule Michale will ask Morwyn, if he is suppose to stand a watch and if told to do so, will do it. Failing that, it is Morwyn's ship and Michael will remain silent. When squaring away in the cabin, various seamen etc, will hear Michael state the words, Clean and then Be Rid in a loud and commanding voice. They will also hear sounds such as furntiture being reaarranged etc.

For the DM only[sblock]Michael will clean his entire cabin and use and exterminate spell on his cabin and the surronding areas, ie next berths if possible and the outside hallway leading to his cabin. Michael will have the furniture arranged so that the beds are to either side of the door with an open space in the floor and the extra food, provisions stacked at the foot of each bed neatley, but will have as much as poosbile placed int eht bag of holding and his and Gronds (haversacks0) so as to maximize space. Michael will then spend his time practing his forgery skill in reference to the letters of credit and at this point letters of introduction etc. As a decesion has been reached, a ship it is. Does Michael know of the lead time it takes to build the ship etc. Common usage for this is usually 8 months to construct with 1/5 up front and 1/5 every two months.[/sblock]


For Captain Morwyn only[sblock]Dear Captain, I respectfully request to remain as much as possible undistribued in my cabin or wardroom. Understanding that a ship must have only one captain i ask this so as to remove any tempataion or conflict bewteen us during the voyage. REspectfully, Michael Storm[/sblock]

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Rook - Scout/Mage Blade

As Rook is a capable seaman, he'll stand whichever watch Captain Morwyn wishes him on. When not on watch or sleeping, he'll try to strike a balance between mingling with the crew and subtly reminding them that he is not actually on ship's roster so that when the time comes for him to do "his own thing" they will not be confused or hesitate to follow the instructions of the ship's rightful chain of command.

 

[Erland]

Morwyn

To Michael and Rook,

I've deliberately left the two of you out of the watch rotation, which should help distinguish roles. You've pretty much got the run of the ship, trusting that you stay out of the way of the working crew. I'd prefer it if you didn't assist too much in any activities requiring much teamwork since you'll probably feel different priorities in the event of an emergency and I don't want the crew depending upon you to be hauling line with them.

You, and your servants, are welcome to join in, or assist with, arms training.

We can go into more detail over dinner, if you wish.

To the DM:
What, if anything, do we have in the way of cargo? Is Mermaid's Rest noted for any particular trade details, either requiring or supplying? Are there any ports of call between Cambre and Mermaid's Rest, or maybe close to our course (say, no more than a day out of the way)?

 

[mleibrock]

Radoon - Mariner/Fighter/Master Thrower

As everyone is getting ready to leave Captain Marin pulls Radoon aside for a quick private conversation.

For Radoon only [sblock]Captain Marin hands over a tightly wrapped bundle, he raises one corner and you can see than inside is a cloth disk painted with arcane runes like the one Terry put on the floor to facilitate the Captain's magical arrival earlier. "Radoon my old friend I want to be there at the end of this thing. When you find my ship and my son I want to watch justice done. I know I can't make this journey with you. Will you help me? Just lay this down on the deck and I'll see the matching disk in my office change color. I'll step through then. Can I count on you? You know what it is like to get older, surely you understand my frustration?" He looks Radoon in the eye with great intensity.[/sblock]

You know I understand your frustration, but are you sure you want to be there? Is the prime objective not to bring back your son to you? I promise you we will do that. I think it would be best for all if we were to do this. I am sure your son would love to see you as soon as possible so I propose you give us a disc that we could lay down for him to come to you when we rescue him. Is that a possibliity? Then we can bring the rest of the crew home."

 

[mleibrock]

Radoon - Mariner/Fighter/Master Thrower

Does the count of 21 include Jack and Thomas?

I definitely want Radoon's input (from a military perspective) on watches, and Marienna's is welcome, as is Michael's and Rook's. Unless they've got a better idea, then we'll adopt the military schedule and set watches at 4 hours each. Presuming 7 men can handle the ship in ordinary conditions, then we'll divide into three watches of 7, with an officer.

The rotation will be two on, one off, one on, two off. During the day, at least at first, two watches will be on duty at a time. One watch will be manning the ship, and the other will be training with the arms master and attending to miscellaneous maintenance. Meals will be served around the watch change. Over night, there will only be one watch on duty, with the other two off.

If we need to switch to two watches at night, then we'll cancel the arms training and shift the schedule left one. That would most likely occur if we expect that nights are more hazardous. I'll take the first watch, since that will be on duty from 10p to 6a in hazard conditions and dawn on regular. I'd prefer if Radoon takes the second watch so that he'll be on duty at dawn in hazard conditions.

OOC: I've attached a spreadsheet with the various watches listed.

"I agree with your plans for watch, Cap'in. But I remember something that one of the crew liked to be in the crows nest, who was that, as we may be able to use him for a few hours a day so that we may attend to other business."

 

[J. Alexander]

Michael Storm

After the ship has gotten underway, Gisuessppe will approach Morwyn " Begging the Captain's pardon Sir, I have a letter for the Captain" and will hand him an envelope.

Letter Addressed to Captain Morwyn[sblock]Dear Captain Morwyn, I am hesistant to become a member of your sailing crew for the simple fact that am not a sailor and fear I would be more of a hinderance than a help to you in the sailing of your vessel. In addition, I do not as a general rule mix well with sailors, and in an attempt to avoid iany conflict or discord with your crew, have chosen to reamin somewhat isolated from them in the hopes of avoiding any unpleseantries. What assistacnce I or my manservant my afford you in a sailing capacity is very limited. We are both willing to stand a modified watch looking for obastacles or other ships or as senty if that will relive an able body seamen for other duty. Furthermore, should a conflict at sea arise, I can offer you an above average ranged attack out to 375 yards or so and can assure you that should you wish to secure acess to the lower decks, them my manservatn will be more than sufficent to secure the area allowing you to assign / free up other able body seamean to other purposes. YOu have my word sir, that no interferance will occur by either myself or sevants, and while on ship we are completly willing to accept your orders. The only provision that i ask you to understand is that when the danger to the ship has passed and we have overcome the obstacle, then I will play a more direct role in the dealing with any surviving piratates or common enemies. Respectfully, Michael Storm.[/sblock]

 

[Scotley]

The 'Rumpled Bedsheet' carries no cargo. Much of her cargo space was given up in the conversion to the amidships ballistas, which are concealed below decks and can be raised to a fighting position with counterweights. You could stop for cargo at a couple of minor inner sea ports if you wish. I would cost you a half day at most if you shop and load quickly. Cambre was an international port on one of the lanes out of the inner sea. Getting to a major port could cost two or three days.

 

[Scotley]

Aboard the Rumpled Bedsheet

For Michael Storm only [sblock]You cabin is spotless as are the adjacent areas. Rook's berth is next door if you wish to clean it too. After a day and a half you have everything arranged to you liking and can concentrate on you skills. The motion of the ship and the poor lighting below decks are not ideal. It can take 8 months or more to build a ship. It depends on the availability of the wood.[/sblock]

 

[Scotley]

For Radoon only [sblock]We'll continue your conversation with Marin even though the action has moved on. "I agree with you that bringing my son on home would be great, but unfortunately the magic of the disks are keyed to a fixed point in my home, they only send one way. I just want the chance to confront those who have wronged me and mine. I assure you I won't get in the way of the job you are doing."[/sblock]