Island Empire, Part III, The Lich's Curse

[Maidhc O Casain]

H'Roosh

"My friends, your plans for the CrestDancer are acceptable to me, though I would point out that we took ownership of that fair ship when it was similarly abandoned. That said, I will excuse myself - I may be needed above."

Eager to redeem himself against his earlier failings, H'Roosh makes for the upper deck to see if he can be of assistance there.

 

[Lou]

Zurrik Odeil, AC 25 HP 66/66

Zurrik will follow H'Roosh topside, Warlock's Edge in hand.

 

[mleibrock]

Radoon

"It seems our adversary is trying to take away our numbers. Can I suggest if the men are going to be on deck, that they are ordered to tie themselves off. I realize this is going to hinder their work, but it may save their lives."

With this Radoon, leaves to go topside. He will tie himself off and begin to climb and help secure the netting over the crow's nest.

rope use (1d20 7=22)

 

[Leif]

Gnurl Whiskerling hp76/76,AC23

"The esteemed H'Roosh raises a valid concern! One also that has been worrying me presently. And, with all due respect to you, Geoffrey, I would really much prefer to be aboard the CrestDancer during these times."

 

[J. Alexander]

Somewhat preplexed by the rapid exit of the principals of the council and with their intents voiced but no vote having been given Geoffrey also will exit the wardroom and see about securing the ship. He will take heed of Radoon's suggestion and order that those in the crow's nest and rigging be sevured with anchor lines as well as those in exposed open deck positions. Thinking to himeslfe "The first attack came from underwarter the second from the air.........that leaves a direct approach by ships or surface forces if he is going to stay true to his pattern of mixing things up......" then with a wicked smile he thinks"Maybe we should prepare a reception for him"

Geoffrey will then give orders for the the marines to muster in ready position with borthers in support to rapidly cast protective spells. He will then order the ballista and catapults ready and send out the order for scrolls from the libriary and station priests in stragetic position to cast offensive and defensive spells...

 

[Scotley]

The party is somewhat frustrated by the lack of a foe. Radoon busies himself with nets and ropes. His skill is a marvel to some of the younger sailors who thought him too old to perform such feats. Soon the preparations for war are made and this makes the crew feel a little more secure. Two attacks in which they have been largely unable to defend themselves has taken its toll on moral even for men of faith such as these.

An hour passes with little sign of any trouble on the horizon. Soon it is lunch time and still there is no threat. Finally, a call comes down from the watch that a boat approaches. It seems to be a small dory. A boat much too small to be so far from land. Its single mast is adorned with a crown above crossed palm trees. Despite a search of everyone's memory and a careful check of the library no such mark can be found. As the boat gets closer you can see that a single orc dressed in a strange uniform that most closely resembles that of an game keeper from the Imperial Preserve, but there are minor differences that again leave you perplexed as to who's man he might be.

The boat is now well within catapult range and approaching ballista range. There is no other sign of threat. The fellow raises a white flag of truce and signals his desire to come closer.

 

[J. Alexander]

"Shall we invite him to parlay gentlmen" Geoffrey asks the group

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

H'Roosh

"It would be most dishonorable to ignore the flag of truce and attack. As to inviting him to parlay . . . we are aboard your ship, Captain. That is your decision to make."

 

[Leif]

Gnurl Whiskerling hp76/76,AC23

"I am interested to see just who this orc is, and what he is up to. Parley it is, then!"

 

[Lou]

Zurrik Odeil, AC 25 HP 66/66

As soon as the boat is within range, Zurrik will survey it for magic.