Island Empire Part 1, to Mermaid's Rest

[Scotley]

Aboard the 'Rumpled Bedsheet'

Christopher delivers the various messages and you can almost see him drool at the posibilities. The crew just about has the 'Rumpled Bedsheet' ready to return to sea. The fishing vessel that looks more like a smuggler seems to be getting ready to set sail as well.

OOC: If there are no objections the 'Bedsheet' will sail now. I'll post again in the morning.

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Rook

Rook will place a selection of 4 gems in a soft bag (1 10 gp an d1 50 gp Freshwater Pearl and 1 50 gp and 1 500 gp Moonstone) and send them with a return note to Mr. Storm. Note reads:

"Mr. Storm,

As you requested, here is a sample of the gems I have for sale. The sample represents a small variety of the quality I have immediately available. I look forward to a discussion of a possible business arrangement.

Sincerely,
Rook"

OOC: It took me a moment (at first I was thinking "When did we discuss me selling my gems?" But I eventually got it -- before I read your spoiler, I might add!

 

[J. Alexander]

Michael Storm (warlock)

By the time Christoper and Guiesspee return from their errands, I image we will be out to sea. Michael will stay in his cabin as is his custom and will only leave to consult with the Captain.

Christopher will be put to polishing the wood and furniture with Guiesspee as well as other domestic chores in order to get ready for the big meetings coming up. Michael will sit at the table and work out some figures on silver to gold conversion, gold to gems to gold conversions etc.....so that should Chrsitopher look at the writing all he will see is money and a list of columes and doodles. Michael will be absently eating cheese and wine but will keep an eye on them.....Grond will stay by the door.
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[Scotley]

Aboard the Rumpled Bedsheet

The ship sails soon after all are aboard. The course is set for Mermaid's Rest and all seems well. The odd fishing boat sets sail soon after the Bedsheet, but quickly passes it by making impressive speed out to sea. It is soon lost to sight over the horizon. The sea is calm, but dark clouds are moving in quickly. The Wise Druid's Almanac calls for a rain storm in this area just after mid-night. It should not be serious, and should not hinder your speed significantly. The crew are starting to master the intracacies of the extensive rigging on the Rumpled Bedsheet and soon are making good speed. The crew seem in good spirits.

 

[SirCaith]

Finn Hunter

Finn pitches in with setting the rigging, helping wherever needed. Like any good sailor, he wants to know his way around on deck well emough that he could find his post blindfolded. (In a bad storm, it could almost be the same thing) He does spend some time examining the guns, looking at the fittings, and talking with the other crewmen who have been involved in gun party.

For the DM

[sblock] Scott, Finn would try to pick out the key NPC's in the crew, you know the leaders, the one whose acceptance would make the rest of the crew accept him. With those individuals, he would again use a little telempathic projection to improve their perspective. If you need me to make a sense motive or other skill roll to determine these people, let me know. I still have 20 power points I could use today, and T. P. only costs one point. If necessary I could do everybody, but I would rather just hit the key people, and try to fit in by being a hard, consciencious worker.

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[Scotley]

Aboard the 'Rumpled Bedsheet'

Finn pitches in as the Rumpled Bedsheet gets underway. He seems to make a favorable impression on the crew and they are eager to show an expert the guns. The unusual setup of the extensive sails takes some getting used to, but the crew handles it well.

 

[mleibrock]

Radoon - Mariner/Fighter/Master Thrower

Michael will just raise his eyebrow at Guiesspie's news and say "I am sure he was just wanting to see if he learned anything" " I would not worry about it too much, but do not discuss anything you know of with him at this time, let's let him get his bearings before we burden him with such matters, after all he is only a youngster"

Michael will then set them both to inventoring his provisions and saying he we be hosting the Captain in two days to discuss a business arrangement and we must be sure to put our best food forawrd to get him to agree. Also he will tell them they will be hosting Rook tomorrow night in order to get his agreement to sale some of his gems to us.

MIchael will then sit down and write a few more notes, he wants to get Christopher used to him sending notes, and when he asks Guiesspiee, he can confirm that this is common place...

Rooks note will read as follows:

Dear Sir,
In reference to our earliet conversation concering gemstones, I would consider it a personal favor if you would forward a sample of two or three of them for my inspection pending our dinner discussion tomorrow night. I wish to ascertain their quality and think about potientail markets for them before we get into the mechanical discussion of how many you have availabel for sell.

Respectfully.
M. Storm


Radoons note will read as follows;

My Dear Sir,

In reference to a passing conversation we had a few days ago, I would like to meet with you sometime soon, to discuss the source of such fine pearls as you showed me three days ago. I will of course be willing to pay a finders fee for such information.

Respectfully
M. Storm


Morwyn's note will read as follows:

Dear Captain,

Please allow for additional cargo space to be alloted to my passage as I have several leaads I am working on. I respectfully request a rought estimates of the additional expense I will inqure for say an additonal 200 pounds of space.

Respectfully.
M. Storm


The intent of these lettrs is to get Christopher thinking about more and more money and biggger and bigger prize's, slash information. Perhaps greed will blind him to some of our more obivious failings and quirks that might otherwise alert him.

Tell your master, I will not respond to notes, he can find me in person though I don't know what pearls he is referning to.

 

[mleibrock]

Radoon - Mariner/Fighter/Master Thrower

As first mate, Radoon will also make his rounds to the crew offering encouragement and "good jobs" were merited and offer tid bits of advice where he sees things could be accomplished in a more effiecient manner. He will also make his rounds to all the areas available to him seeing everyone is doing their job and who, if any are not. Take note of who likes to be where in their off-time. Also make it a point to see our cooks and thank them thus far. Radoon whould also like to visit with Rook - thanking him for his watchful eye and try to restart that brief conversation we had and get to know hima bit better.

Finally, take time to take in the air, as this is where he feels at home. Look on deck that everything seems to be in order on board and off.

 

[Scotley]

Aboard the 'Rumpled Bedsheet'

Radoon walks the ship. The crew is generally working hard and everything is in order. You find a couple of guys shirking a little, just taking their time coiling some ropes while they complain about only the officers getting to go ashore while they were in port. Your vast experience gives you some opportunities to advise the crew. Young Finn is pitching in and seems to know what he is doing. He is already making friends among the crew. Most seem in good spirits. The galley crew is pleased to have a visitor and complements. A few off duty crew are their playing cards and swapping improbable stories in the mess. Below decks you find a dice game in the small, but mostly empty hold. The stakes are small and no one seems to be losing much. You encounter Marienna in the ward room working on the books accounting for some food purchases made in Axiopolis. A half eaten chocolate rests on a dish next to her. She gives you a quick smile, but returns to her work. On deck, with rain coming the wind has picked up some and the sky is getting dark. The air is pleasantly cool after the heat in Axiopolis. There is a feeling of electricity in the air. You can't help thinking something is about to happen. Checking the seas you note that the swells are increasing and you feel a bit of spray. The horizons are clear of any ships. As the sun is setting you see the fast boat from Axiopolis off to the South. She is making impressive speed back toward Axiopolis. She doesn't appear to be on a course that will take her near the 'Bedsheet', she is just passing a little more than a mile off. Soon, she has vanished over the horizon in the fading light. When you return to the cabin you find an envelop. This one is not from Michael, but plain buff colored linen. There is no name on the outside, but is smells mildly of a perfume. Inside is a brief note.

"The chocolate's were delicious. I got you a little something in Axiopolis too. I hope you like it. M."

Inside is s small dagger pendant carved in stone with a tiny red gem not unlike the color of Marienna's hair set in the hilt. It is fine dwarven work and attached to a black leather cord so it can be worn about the neck.

 

[J. Alexander]

Michael Storm (warlock)

When Christopher and Guisesspi return with Radoon reply, Michael will let a small temper flare and say dam drunken sailors....he will then watch Christopher closely for any signs of change in the greed factor. While Christper and Guiesspe are working on cleaning the cabin, etc, Michael will examin the gems sent by Rook as well as several of his own...making comments about their beauty.....after a few moments, he will pass and ask the boys if they would like to look at them aslo.