[PbP] Treasure Hunt - Emerald DMing

[Poto Knezer]

Reinert

"I think we need to head up the beach, gang. Let's see if we can find some sort of shelter. I think we've gotten all we can from that g*dd*mned boat."

"Also, does anyone else know how to use that crossbow? I think it would be best if we spread the weapons out as much as possible. Assuming that's OK w/you big guy."

"I think we should also take this *sshole with us. We can lock him up using Cattivo's Manacles. I'll keep the key. We'll have to drag him for now."

"If you guys want to do that, I'll scout a head a bit. Sound good?"

 

[Capellan]

"We should probably stick together. There could be more pirates around, and they may not be so drunk. But getting to shelter is a good idea. Can anyone see a way off this beach?"

 

[Krug]

"Yes, shelter would be a good thing," he says. "If anyone else knows how to use the crossbow, they're welcome to it," he says, with slight reluctance in his voice.

Once shelter is found, Jarrad will drag the half-orc along.

 

[Emerald]

The party searches the beach. It is a rather small beach surrounded by cliffs. There is no suitable shelter on the beach. On the far western edge (approx. 50 feet away), the cliff desends until it is only a few feet high.

 

[Capellan]

"Looks like we head west, at least until the cliff is low enough for us to get atop it. From there, we might have a better idea of where to continue. And thank you for the offer of the crossbow. I believe I will take it - I am a fair shot."

 

[Poto Knezer]

Reinert

"Agreed. Let's stick together & head west. I'll take the point."

 

[Krug]

Jarrad heads out in front, longsword drawn.

 

[Poto Knezer]

Reinert

On second thought, Jarred can take the lead. I'll drag the half orc.

OCC Is he really a half orc? Also, did we read the Captains log? Did it hold any useful info?

 

[Emerald]

Reinert: Yes, Hafkris is a Half-Orc. The captain's log talks about various shipments of slaves he has carried. He was commissioned by Hafkis to carry a group of slaves to Westhaven, the greatest pirate city in the world. He distrusts Hafkris and is slightly afraid of him, but is getting paid a good sum for this trip. The entry dated yesterday says: "The good weather is helping us make great time. If it keeps up we should port into Westhaven a day earlier than expected."


Once you've gotten over the low cliffs on the western edge of the bay, you can get a sweeping view of the island. It's not a very good look - dim from the overcast skies and blurred by the rain.

The island is very, very hilly; its really just where a whole ridge of mountain tops have pushed its way above the waves of the ocean.

Looking across the island, you see that the highest and most forbidding hills are westward, running the entire lenght of the island from south to north. Northward is broken terrain, passable but not easy going, while eastward the terrian seems to flatten out a bit. However, it's still hilly and broken even in that direction. You can't see any signs of shelter or a human community in any direction.

There's not much green to be seen. Except for some common, practically indestructable scrub growth, the island seems to be totally lifeless.

 

[Capellan]

"I suggest we head eastward. The terrain is a little easier that way, so it has the best chance of habitation."