Island Empire Part 2, Mermaid's Rest

[mleibrock]

Radoon

As first mate, Radoon will make the decision to sail back to Salty Bill's (as much as he hates to), in the captain's absence. Anchors away.

 

[Scotley]

The Rumpled Bedsheet being more or less seaworthy, sails go up again and the boat begins making way for Salty Bill's. Soon you come to Salty Bill's tavern. A rotting hulk that might have been a warship two hundred years ago. It lists about 10 degrees to port and several empty casks have been secured to that side to keep it upright. The sails have been replaced with a couple of canvas bladed fans 10 feet across that catch the wind to power pumps to keep up with the incoming water. Most of the interior of the boat has been removed and replaced with one large room. A few upper cabins remain, presumably as living quarters for the owner. A large bar runs down the side of the room that would look appropriate in any big city tavern, but seems odd in the guts of this perpetually sinking old wreck. The walls are decorated with stuffed birds and sea life suggesting that "Bill" is a taxidermist of some skill. A couple of rough looking barmaids with large daggers on their hips serve the patrons. Behind the bar a large mirror with a pronounce crack in it reflects the dim light through a variety of liquor bottles and a half dozen kegs are on stands and tapped. Several large axes hang on the wall as well, such that one will be in easy reach where ever the barman stands.


OOC: Who is going in? Everyone?

 

[Scotley]

OOC: [sblock=For Finn]Are you just trying to look up Anorra the red-headed barmaid or did you really want to talk with Bill? [/sblock]

 

[mleibrock]

Radoon

Radoon, will talk to the third in command and have him understand he is in charge until he returns. "Don't let anything happen to the Sheet, and watch for that deceitful ass, Storm. Send for me right away if anyone should spot him."

Radoon will accompany the others to Bill's but be on his guard much better this time.

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Rook

Rook will take up a post in the door of Salty Bills, where he can see the 'Sheet and keep an eye on what happens inside the tavern as well.

 

[Leif]

Gnurl Whiskerling

Gnarly Gnurl will follow along with the troop.

ooc: while we're in civilized parts between adventures, Gnurl will memorize Unseen servant in place of Mage Armor, so he can have regular shaves and baths.

 

[Scotley]

Marienna goes along while Terry stays with the ship. There are perhaps 15 people inside, rough looking well armed folk typical of the 'Rest. Likely pirates, rogues and smugglers who are trying to rate each of you in terms of profit and risk. Salty Bill is nowhere in sight. Annora, the red-headed barmaid who drank with you last time is behind the bar. She looks up and smiles as Finn enters.

OOC: I'm going to assume Finn is going since he mentioned it first.

 

[Leif]

One Redhead to Another

I'll give Annora the secret "hi sign" of the Redhead Fraternity, order a beer, and look for finger foods.

 

[Scotley]

Annora responds in kind and pulls Gnurl a beer from a keg behind the bar. The mug proves to be a generous portion for the small drinker. There is no food out, but a collection of relatively fresh looking pretzels is hanging from pegs above one of the kegs behind the bar. This appears to be a bar that caters to the serious drinker with food service being an afterthought at best.

 

[Leif]

Annora responds in kind and pulls Gnurl a beer from a keg behind the bar. The mug proves to be a generous portion for the small drinker. There is no food out, but a collection of relatively fresh looking pretzels is hanging from pegs above one of the kegs behind the bar. This appears to be a bar that caters to the serious drinker with food service being an afterthought at best.

Gnurl says, "How much for a pretzel, Lassie? Sheesh, they look almost as big as me!"