Island Empire Part 1, to Mermaid's Rest

[Erland]

Morwyn

"Marienna, I know you need your rest, but before you go, we're all agreed that young Abelard should be revived. Thank you."

 

[Erland]

Morwyn

I take it that the crossbows are designed so that they can be immersed for extended periods yet still function, if not for actual underwater use?

 

[Erland]

Morwyn

OOC: Just for the record, since we've completed combat, Morwyn is at 21 HP. Unless he's clearly the worst off, he'll stay on duty and let the others rest, trusting to his Endurance to resist fatigue.

 

[Scotley]

OOC: All the crossbows are fully functional underwater.

 

[Scotley]

The healer steps up the the greving halflings. "Stand aside, this lad needs no more tears. His time is not yet come." Marienna gently pulls back a shroud of sail cloth that has been laid over the fallen halfling. Using tools from her bag she carefully removes the bolt from the eye and tosses it over the side. Another bolt is broken off in the halfling's leg and she deftly removes it as well. A hush falls over the crew who watch as Marienna pours a few drops of the elixer into the bloody eye socket and over the leg wound. A sheen of sweat is visible on the healer's brow. At first nothing seems to happen and then a grey mist starts to rise from the wounds. The mist obscures the wounds and when it is blown away by a gentle seabreeze the leg wound is covered by pink new skin. More amazing the eye socket is covered by a new lid and appears to be restored. She then holds the vial to the lad's lips and dribbles in a portion of the liquid into his mouth. She tilts his head so the liquid can run down his throat. A just perceptable swallowing motion by the halfling brings a collective gasp from the onlookers. She places the vial on the young halflings chest and again the mist flows, this time from the vial to cover the body. The grey mist seems to lighten and give off a soft light visible even in the bright morning. The mist almost seems to be burning. After moment that seems like an hour the mist is gone and the boys chest can be seen to rise and fall. Marienna picks up the small body with ease and hands the lad to his father. "Take him below and wrap him warmly. He'll be fine." She turns to the sobbing mother. "Mistress Ableard, the lad will awaken in a couple of hours ravenous. I suggest you take to the galley and prepare his favorite dish. The rest of us could use a bite to eat as well." The halfling women smiles despite the tears still running down her cheeks. Marienna picks up the sailcloth turned shroud and hands it to the woman as she it turning for the galley. "I suggest you make the boy an outfit of this. Remind him that for his foolishness he should have been wearing this for eternity. Next time tell him to leave the fighting to the warriors and keep his fool head down." With that Marienna leaves the deck and makes wearily for her cabin.

 

[Scotley]

Actions? Course? Continuing on to Mermaid's Rest? Division or examination of treasure?

Those of you who rest will gain the benefits of a healer's care.

 

[Erland]

Morwyn

I say that we include the 3000gp in the treasury to fund our cover story. If it isn't needed, we'll split it among the crew according to current practice. Distribute the weapons around the ship, so that they're close to hand; btw, are there any bolts for the crossbows?

The Masterwork weapons and magic items are open for discussion. Put the sea-slug potion vials in buckets of seawater; I don't want to lose the potions because the slug died. Anyone have any ideas as to properties? We've probably got enough time to wait until everyone's rested to experiment with things.

We'll continue towards Mermaid's Rest, unless there's sufficient structural damage to make continuing risky.

Tomorrow, we'll have memorial ceremonies for the two lost crewmen.

 

[Scotley]

Some 160 useable bolts are found along with a dozen quivers that will hold bolts at any angle rather than just when upright. The ship is sound. Most of the damage was to interior walls or sails and rigging.

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Rook

"Captain, your notions for allocation of the spoils of war sound fair. I have no notion as to the properties of the potions or the other magical goods, nor do I have any interest in the magical weapons. The other items, however . . . Of course, I do want everything placed where it will be most effective."

 

[SirCaith]

Finn Hunter

Finn has spent the night helping with repairs and doing what he can for the injured. He will stand his watch, as Marienna has gone to rest. As soon as he is relieved, he will head for his hammock, planning on sleeping for at least eight to ten hours.

"Captain, your cover story? Are we something more than just another trader in the Marin fleet? I signed on, trusting in Mister Radoon and Master Terry. If we are involved in something more, I would appreciate knowing what. I will not rescind my word in signing the articles, but it would prevent me from being surprised so much the next time. I asked about spies on board before our visitors came calling when the situation developed below decks, but no one ever answered me. We are away from prying ears now, might I know what we are about?"