Island Empire, Part III, The Lich's Curse

[Leif]

Gnurl Whiskerling hp76/76,AC23

Gnurl doesn't spot anything unusual. Gnurl's spot check (1d20+3=7)

"I beg to differ with you, Radoon, The CrestDancer has already proven to be an excellent vessel and a very welcome addition to our crew. I second H'Roosh's observation that it would not be permissible for us to use her in this case, but I also would point out that if we were able to use her as our converyance, the Captain Swabby would be just fine aboard her, because he does not even look like a person, since he's just an animated mop. Nevertheless, I am highly toubled by this entire set of events! Just who is this Count that he thinks he can audaciously kidnap crewmen from Geoffrey's vessel and then use their lives as a lure to draw us all into his grave-like maw to be subject to who knows what manner of foul mischief? Personally, Geoffrey, I woldn't mind pitching in to hire you some replacement crewmen, if we can just get ourselves out of here! And I want to go back to the CrestDancer now, anyway!"

 

[mleibrock]

Gnurl doesn't spot anything unusual. Gnurl's spot check (1d20+3=7)

"I beg to differ with you, Radoon, The CrestDancer has already proven to be an excellent vessel and a very welcome addition to our crew. I second H'Roosh's observation that it would not be permissible for us to use her in this case, but I also would point out that if we were able to use her as our converyance, the Captain Swabby would be just fine aboard her, because he does not even look like a person, since he's just an animated mop. Nevertheless, I am highly toubled by this entire set of events! Just who is this Count that he thinks he can audaciously kidnap crewmen from Geoffrey's vessel and then use their lives as a lure to draw us all into his grave-like maw to be subject to who knows what manner of foul mischief? Personally, Geoffrey, I woldn't mind pitching in to hire you some replacement crewmen, if we can just get ourselves out of here! And I want to go back to the CrestDancer now, anyway!"

To Gnurl:

"I have never said anything to the contrary. I also believe the CrestDancer is a worthy vessel, why do you think I have said otherwise?


I agree this whole invitaion is troubling. The be honest, I'd like to leave the Orc on board as crew for some of the men this count stole and if we get all our men back, the count will get his Orc. No where in the invitation does it say the Orc has to be returned. How do you all feel about this?"

 

[Leif]

Gnurl Whiskerling hp76/76,AC23

OOC

Radoon: Honestly, I don't know where Gnurl got the idea that you were insulting the CrestDancer. Oh, well, forget he said anything.

 

[Scotley]

No where in the invitation does it say the Orc has to be returned.

OOC: True, but it does say to follow his boat home. Can the boat get home without the orc to guide it? Perhaps you can find the party some other way, but as the invitation reads the orc goes home. I certainly won't complain if you find a creative way around this stipulation, but be aware that the lives of the men do depend on your actions.

 

[J. Alexander]

As the conversation developes the quarterdeck crew go silent and the atmosphere becomes thick with tension as Gnrul makes his comment about chipping in for crew. They are clearly expecting their Captain to explode. With a icey calm voice Geoffrey responds to the comment. "You understand nothing Master Gnurl. I can not let the crew under my protection and command languish under such conditions nor are they simple hirelings. THEY Are Members of the Church and I CAN NOT ALLOW them to be held hostage."
Holding his temper in check Geoffrey continues..."It is a well baited trap gentlemen a well baited trap..you are of course under no obligation to render aid......if you deem it necessary you have my blessing to take the Crestdancer and continue on with the mission and I will follow when I may..but I can not leave..please do not let this bind you if you see your duty elswhere as Master gnurl feels it to be"

Turning to the orc he says "We have terms. I can not speak for the others but I shall dine with the Count"

 

[mleibrock]

Finer points

OOC: True, but it does say to follow his boat home. Can the boat get home without the orc to guide it? Perhaps you can find the party some other way, but as the invitation reads the orc goes home. I certainly won't complain if you find a creative way around this stipulation, but be aware that the lives of the men do depend on your actions.

Not to argue with the GM but since I know this GM appreciates when his characters come up with unique solutions, I will belay the point a bit longer.

Maybe I am splitting hairs, but the invitation merely says follow my man's boat home. It seems to relate to how we are to find The Count. Nothing is said of the orc needing to return home except that we are to find 'the party' this way. Now, it is unlikely we would find it any other way, so maybe we should put the Orc on The Radiant Sun and those of us named on the evelope take the orc's boat and follow the orc's hand gestures to where we should sail. At 1/2 mile we should be able to see our destination. At which point The Radiant Sun and The Crestdancer will stay put and the rest of us will continue on.

I do get the feeling we may be the hunted...Reminds me of a star trek episode, Damn you Leif for getting Scott going on the whole Trekkie thing!

 

[Leif]

Gnurl Whiskerling hp76/76,AC23

"I apologize, Lord Geoffrey, for my hasty remark. I never intended to suggest that the lives of your crew were expendable in any way. In fact, I, you, and all the rest of us owe them a great debt for their remarkable service to you and the Church in manning this noble vessel. Pray forgive a foolish wizard, Sir?"

OOC: Mikey, it's MY fault that our DM is sadistic? Au contraire, mon ami!

 

[Scotley]

Not to argue with the GM but since I know this GM appreciates when his characters come up with unique solutions, I will belay the point a bit longer.

Maybe I am splitting hairs, but the invitation merely says follow my man's boat home. It seems to relate to how we are to find The Count. Nothing is said of the orc needing to return home except that we are to find 'the party' this way. Now, it is unlikely we would find it any other way, so maybe we should put the Orc on The Radiant Sun and those of us named on the evelope take the orc's boat and follow the orc's hand gestures to where we should sail. At 1/2 mile we should be able to see our destination. At which point The Radiant Sun and The Crestdancer will stay put and the rest of us will continue on.

I do get the feeling we may be the hunted...Reminds me of a star trek episode, Damn you Leif for getting Scott going on the whole Trekkie thing!

OOC: Certainly a plausible solution. I hope my post was not seen as creativity blocking. I encourage you to think outside the box on this one. Especially if you hope to live long and prosper.

 

[Scotley]

The orc nods at Geoffrey's words and clicks his heels together. Unless someone stops him, the orc will return to his boat and start to sail. He will not stop anyone from joining him on said boat. He does this without a word.

 

[mleibrock]

Radoon

To Gnurl:

"I have never said anything to the contrary. I also believe the CrestDancer is a worthy vessel, why do you think I have said otherwise?


I agree this whole invitaion is troubling. The be honest, I'd like to leave the Orc on board as crew for some of the men this count stole and if we get all our men back, the count will get his Orc. No where in the invitation does it say the Orc has to be returned. How do you all feel about this?"

OOC - Does no one comment in Radoon's idea of the orc?