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Message: <blockquote data-quote="GandalfMithrandir" data-source="post: 5262907" data-attributes="member: 82765">when you arrive at the Vanderboren Manor, you are escorted into the dining room, where Lavinia sits at the Dining Table, The beautiful woman holds wears a light blue dress, holding her head in her hands, obviously deep in thought. she invites the group to sit, she has prepared a simple breakfast of boiled eggs.While the PCs eat, the speaks:"In the past hours I've discovered Farshore wasn't the only victim of the pirate's attack" she takes a moment to swallow a bite, "It seems my personal reputation also took a bit of fire. The people of Farshore have seen too much panic and death under my leadership, and the appearance of the pirates and Van- she chokes on the name, composing herself before continuing "The Pirates and my brother startled them. Now some of the colonists claim that my family is cursed, while the others whisper that I somehow orchestrated the attack."Lavinia takes a sip of tea before continuing once again. "Although it aggravates me after all we've been through, I won't let a few rumors discourage me from my work here. Part of me even understands the peoples concerns, and I'd Like to do what I can to dissuade their fears. This would be where you come in.""Along the northern coast of the isle, a dragon turtle of gigantic proportions makes his home. The beast calls himself Emraag, but the locals know him as 'The Glutton' If we're to believe the rumors, it's a miracle that any of us are sitting here now, as The Glutton supposedly has a taste for ships and sailors. Yet apparently the things vices aren't limited to swallowing down whole crews. The Crimson Fleet made a deal with the creature, bribing it to leave their ships intact on their visits to Galivant Cove. Lord Merivanchi, however, has refused to 'negotiate with monsters'- apparently preferring that our supply ships be eaten and our people go hungry.""Therefore, my thought to ease the colonists concern is to appease the beast that's already caused them so much hardship. I'd like you to sail to the islands northern shores and seek out Emraag The Glutton. I'll provide you with a cache of treasures to bribe the brute- a down payment on Farshores 'tribute' to him, offered for the assurance that he leaves ships with my families colors be. If an agreement can be made, Excellent. If not... well, I trust in your ability to conquer that arena as well.""More to the point, there's the matter of the Crimson Fleets interest in Gallivant Cove. According to the logbook, they've made several visits to a beach on the southern shore of the cove to meet with a group called the 'Lords of Dread.' According to these notes, they've been purchasing large quantities of what they're calling 'Shadow Pearls.' I believe you've had some experience with these things before, as one of them was apparently the cause of the trouble at Krakens Cove while you were there. The thought of dozens of Shadow Pearls in the possession of the Crimson Fleet is chilling."Putting her cup down, Lavinia looks to each of you in turn, "I know it's dangerous dealing with such a beast, but if you can convince Emraag to accept your offer, you might be able to learn a few things from him. In any event, securing the dragon turtle's goodwill should allow free access to the Lords of Dread. And it'd be a huge step in turning this colony from an isolated backwater into a destination for merchants the world over. Therefore, I ask you this not just of myself, but on behalf of the people of Farshore. Will you help?"</blockquote>

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