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<blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 6650311" data-attributes="member: 2012"><p><strong>Eagle healed; Tales in the Storm:</strong></p><p></p><p>The Ishtar spent another two full days anchored off the coast to repair rigging and deal with the giant bird being on board. Somehow, in the middle of the night, the bird managed to find its way to shore. How it did so remained a mystery and even Dabuk was in the dark.</p><p></p><p>He refused to leave it until it could fend for itself. And if anyone else besides Dabuk, Bactra, Jeddar, and Thessa tried to go near it, it would flap its good wing and screech loudly. The bird scared off several fishermen that came to investigate. The Ishtar was moored near the Strandlands. The region wasn't know for its hospitality to outsiders, which worried Salisan.</p><p></p><p>Tyche was on their side, however. The bird healed quick. Unnaturally quick. Dabuk watches happily as it wings away to the northwest. Salisan noted that Thessa was quite sad to see the beast go.</p><p></p><p>“She was so nice,” the little gnome sniffled.</p><p></p><p>“Yes,” Bactra nodded. “I would have liked to get to know her better. </p><p></p><p>“We need to go,” Dabuk said. Without another word, he headed back to the ship.</p><p></p><p>“Here we go again,” Bactra sighed. “He's going to be in a mood until this quest is done.”</p><p></p><p>“He's right.” Salisan noted with a smile. “Time again for the sea.”</p><p></p><p>The Ishtar soon left the Strandlands behind heading south along the Branded Coast. The port town of Farva was close, and the crew needed some shore leave even though the ship traveled only a short distance. The ship had passed from the colder waters of the Sea of the Sun into the warmer waters of the Karmine Sea.</p><p></p><p>“We could anchor off Nesin island,” Salisan suggested. “The forested interior can be dangerous but if we stick to the shorelines, we should be fine. Farva would be a good choice too. The men could use some levity.”</p><p></p><p>“This sea is your home, Sal.” Dabuk replied. “We'll go where you think best.”</p><p></p><p>“To Farva!” Salisan yelled to the crew. They cheered back in unison.</p><p></p><p>The Ishtar doesn't make it to Farva. A storm blows in from the south catching the little ship in a gale. The crew barely manages to get the ship anchored off the coast next to a small island that Salisan calls Little Strand.</p><p></p><p>“It's named for the keep that sits on its central hill. The keep was once a king's fortress in the early days of the Thunder Lands. Traditionally, the keep belongs to the ruler of the Strandlands, but now it is controlled, somewhat, by the ruler of Yuln, a city that sits inland on the shores of Lake Ana. In truth, the keep is constantly being fought over. The human's consider it important and the denizens of Nesin consider it a threat.</p><p></p><p>“Who lives on Nesin?” Bactra asked.</p><p></p><p>“There are some humanoids, goblins most likely, and even more dangerous creatures. An old city is said to stand at its heart. It's not ancient. But it might be from near the end of the Black Wars, as you land-dwellers called that time period.”</p><p></p><p>“We should check it out,” Bactra mused.</p><p></p><p>“Some other time,” Dabuk grumbled. He wasn't pleased about the delays. The ship was being tossed by the storm outside and it would need to be repaired once again. Resources were running low. “We need to worry about the ship and the crew.”</p><p></p><p>“Actually, the forest on the island could provide for both and without the costs we would have to pay in Farva. Lady Luck doesn't seem to want us to go there.”</p><p></p><p>Several crew members nodded in agreement. They were a suspicious lot. The storm had surprised them and they took it as a sign from the gods that Farva was the wrong choice for this journey.</p><p></p><p>“We could anchor off of a isolated cove I know,” Salisan suggested. “There is good foodstuffs growing in the forest. It will be a nice change. The fishing is good there too.”</p><p></p><p>“Fine,” Dabuk sighed. “And we'll take some time to look for this city you mentioned, but its only a scouting mission.” He looked at Bactra. “No, delving into the place. We find the location. Make a note of it. And come back to it at a later date. Agreed?”</p><p></p><p>“Agreed.” Bactra replied with a gleaming eye.</p><p></p><p>* * *</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Knightfall, post: 6650311, member: 2012"] [b]Eagle healed; Tales in the Storm:[/b] The Ishtar spent another two full days anchored off the coast to repair rigging and deal with the giant bird being on board. Somehow, in the middle of the night, the bird managed to find its way to shore. How it did so remained a mystery and even Dabuk was in the dark. He refused to leave it until it could fend for itself. And if anyone else besides Dabuk, Bactra, Jeddar, and Thessa tried to go near it, it would flap its good wing and screech loudly. The bird scared off several fishermen that came to investigate. The Ishtar was moored near the Strandlands. The region wasn't know for its hospitality to outsiders, which worried Salisan. Tyche was on their side, however. The bird healed quick. Unnaturally quick. Dabuk watches happily as it wings away to the northwest. Salisan noted that Thessa was quite sad to see the beast go. “She was so nice,” the little gnome sniffled. “Yes,” Bactra nodded. “I would have liked to get to know her better. “We need to go,” Dabuk said. Without another word, he headed back to the ship. “Here we go again,” Bactra sighed. “He's going to be in a mood until this quest is done.” “He's right.” Salisan noted with a smile. “Time again for the sea.” The Ishtar soon left the Strandlands behind heading south along the Branded Coast. The port town of Farva was close, and the crew needed some shore leave even though the ship traveled only a short distance. The ship had passed from the colder waters of the Sea of the Sun into the warmer waters of the Karmine Sea. “We could anchor off Nesin island,” Salisan suggested. “The forested interior can be dangerous but if we stick to the shorelines, we should be fine. Farva would be a good choice too. The men could use some levity.” “This sea is your home, Sal.” Dabuk replied. “We'll go where you think best.” “To Farva!” Salisan yelled to the crew. They cheered back in unison. The Ishtar doesn't make it to Farva. A storm blows in from the south catching the little ship in a gale. The crew barely manages to get the ship anchored off the coast next to a small island that Salisan calls Little Strand. “It's named for the keep that sits on its central hill. The keep was once a king's fortress in the early days of the Thunder Lands. Traditionally, the keep belongs to the ruler of the Strandlands, but now it is controlled, somewhat, by the ruler of Yuln, a city that sits inland on the shores of Lake Ana. In truth, the keep is constantly being fought over. The human's consider it important and the denizens of Nesin consider it a threat. “Who lives on Nesin?” Bactra asked. “There are some humanoids, goblins most likely, and even more dangerous creatures. An old city is said to stand at its heart. It's not ancient. But it might be from near the end of the Black Wars, as you land-dwellers called that time period.” “We should check it out,” Bactra mused. “Some other time,” Dabuk grumbled. He wasn't pleased about the delays. The ship was being tossed by the storm outside and it would need to be repaired once again. Resources were running low. “We need to worry about the ship and the crew.” “Actually, the forest on the island could provide for both and without the costs we would have to pay in Farva. Lady Luck doesn't seem to want us to go there.” Several crew members nodded in agreement. They were a suspicious lot. The storm had surprised them and they took it as a sign from the gods that Farva was the wrong choice for this journey. “We could anchor off of a isolated cove I know,” Salisan suggested. “There is good foodstuffs growing in the forest. It will be a nice change. The fishing is good there too.” “Fine,” Dabuk sighed. “And we'll take some time to look for this city you mentioned, but its only a scouting mission.” He looked at Bactra. “No, delving into the place. We find the location. Make a note of it. And come back to it at a later date. Agreed?” “Agreed.” Bactra replied with a gleaming eye. * * * [/QUOTE]
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