The Four Lands - The Colony

[Neurotic]

Randal Lucius Stormweaver

Randal comes with Seraphina in full regalia, eating in best Inn in town before coming down to docks. He acquired few more last-minute books and goods and came down to docks with several people trailing behind.

OOC: you know those basic, libris mortis, necronomicon...

 

[Nightbreeze]

Ederin is in his usual clothes, and survey the boarding of the hundreds of people in Company's service. He is speaking with a tall and beatiful red-haired woman, and then handles her a load of papers. No one had seen her before, but it seems that he had nominated her his rappresentant in regards to the company.

Then he gets on the deck and gathers with the captain of the five ships and the commander of the mercenary squadron.

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Pandak

Pandak enjoys his last 'civilized' breakfast (for a while, at least) and makes his way to the docks. The very large dog ('Is that a wolf? Oh, Gods!) at his side causes some consternation, but between the hour and the back alley route he chooses the disturbance is minimal.

 

[J. Alexander]

Setting Sail

The party assemblies on their respective ships and soon the fleet begins to move away from the dock area. The large cargo ships are in the center of the fleet with two large battleships to either side with one in the van and one in rear. Mediume sized cargo ships and the ships the party leased form the second ring with the ships tasked to the colony. 4 frigates are to either side of this ring with an additionaly two in the van and rear. 12 frigates and 8 small sloops run pickets around the fleet and taking time to count the number of ships the party is stunned at the commitment represtned by their presence. No less than 20 large cargo ships of at least 2000 tons form the core and 10 lesser sized cargo ships form the second ring with the party's ships. A total of 6 battleships, 24 frigates and 8 sloops form the escourt.

Making good time down the coast of Gwyneede the party is startled to discover several smaller fleets waiting to join them. 12 Mediume cargo ships and 5 troop transports along with 5 frigates flying the colors of gwyneed form one fleet. Another flying the colors of Breechan consists of 5 large cargo ships and 3 frigates and 10 sloops. The remaing small fleet flying the colors of the Republic consists of 15 mediume cargo ships and two troop transports escourted by 4 battleships and 8 heavy frigates.

Having been stunned by the first count..the party simply counts the numbers and perhaps due to the size it appears to boggle their minds as to the amount of money..men and materials being sent by the hard headed nobles to create this new colony. When added together there are 10 battleships 40 frigates 7 troop transports, and 18 sloops make up the military escourt while 25 2000 ton plus cargo ships...37 500 ton plus mediume cargo ships and 30 smaller 100 ton ships form the merchant fleet attached...thus 71,500 tons of cargo in additionn to what the warships may carry are commited to the succes of the colony.

On the third week of sailing.......the party receives an invitation to the flagship for dinner....

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[Nightbreeze]

Ederin puts down his papers and sighs. He has been feeling a little bit irked by the attitude of some people, who took him for given. Being a good part of the council members of the colony, being approached only after three weeks...smelled of contempt. He was not really a prideful guy, and didn't need respect: but if they didn't respect him, it would be very hard to get their cooperation on important things.

He briefly mumbled over a set of four ornate bottles, and some kind of glow glimmered inside for a moment. Then he wrote a note on a piece of paper "Let's start with the special recon mission, to get some exercise. These bottles will last 24 hours. As discussed before, no armor on the scouts, and they are to use the flying mount these bottle provide to keep track on the see from above. As soon as wind gets strong, they are to pull down immediately. Make sure that one of them is always directly above the fleet. PS: Given that this is a first time, a little bit of exhibitionism is accepted, and in fact, encouraged. Good luck. Scatterlight"

He then calls a servant, and asks him to deliver the note and the bottles to the captain of the mercenary campaign. He dresses up and goes to meet his friends before the dinner.

ooc: bottle of smoke, extended.

 

[Scotley]

Alvar

During the first three weeks of the voyage Alvar gets to know the young noble he sold a title to. He also makes visits to some of the other ships to be sure there are no problems or to address problems quickly as they start to arise rather than later. He is no doubt an annoyance to several crews.

He takes the time to dress well for the dinner in some of his better clothes. It will be nice to have a chance to talk with his companions. He makes a note in his journal to invite the future counsel members to his own ship for dinner next week.

 

[Neurotic]

Randal and Seraphina

Randal goes around the ships (at least those that allow such visits) entertaining both nobles and common soldiers keeping the boredom at bay. Seraphina uses that time to gather informations on potential brewing trouble.

He visits each party member at least once, but spends some more time discussing academy structure and future with Alton.

OOC: should we discuss such over mail or in spoiler blocks so we don't clutter main thread? I'd send some texts and such before the end of the week.

Randal is not bothered with seeming lack of graces as he is no more member of the council. He focuses on success of the mission beyond and above every expectation.

That said, he will enjoy change of routine and will come in his best traveling attire.

 

[Lou]

Alton Kanri

Alton, Marc, and the acolytes spend an hour each morning locked in a room.

Alton spends the first three weeks keeping his fowl keepers secure and in good spirits as they tend the flocks in their cages and keep the eggs warm. Alton also meets extensively with his new acolytes, learning their personalities and motivations. As time permits, Alton and Randal will meet to discuss the Academy.

Alton will venture out only to seek out other clerics and missionaries, including the official head of the church at the Colony, if Alton can find the person.

Alton and Marc will dress up for the dinner invitation and arrive early if possible.

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1. Marc is guarding the fowl and keepers from interference, thievery, sabotage.

2. Alton, Marc, and the acolytes will eat well using Heroes' Feast each morning. I can feed 12, so Randal and Seraphina will be invited. Others will be invited as the situation arises.

3. While seeking clerics, monks, and nuns, Alton will try to befriend maids and serving girls. Alton will keep his intentions pure for now, using the excitement of the long voyage and his clerical robes as hooks to get the girls to talk to him.

4. Since Alton is not a member of the council, what is the basis for the invitation? Who else got invitations? Everyone of some level/rank and above?
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[Maidhc O Casain]

Pandak Kaswitikan

Pandak will also visit each of the ships, chatting with the crew, the nobles, the citizens . . . pretty much anyone and everyone who has the time or inclination. No specific topics for him, just being generally friendly and getting to know as many people as he can, committing their names and faces to his prodigious memory.

 

[J. Alexander]

Sailing

Ederin prepares his bottles and messeage and within an hour the smoke clouds are seen above his mercenary ship within the middel ring of ships. Crys of concern can be heard coming from various ships as well as a fluttering of signal flags but after ten minures or so things settle down to normal.

Alvar spends many days on and off his ship travelling the fleet. Each ship he visits seems to be squaring away and preparing for an extremely long voyage and it appears this first leg is a shake down cruise as cargos can be seen being transferred around the fleet to make ships more trim etc....nothing in the wind can be discerned.

Randals visits are well recieved but on many ships he is not allowed boarding rights.........most of the crews seem to be in high spirits over a super secret mission.

Alton sees to his fowl and they appear to be prospeing under the care of his employees.

For Alton
[sblock]It appears there are going to be two meeting..one for the princepals occuring at dinner this eveing and one for all the captains tomorrow at noon. He can not come up with a reson for his invite...other than that the invitation appears to have been prepared well in advance.[/sblock]

Pandek is received in a somewhat lukewarm manner by several of the ships but appears to be given a warm welcome on the ships flying the flag of Gwneede..nothing of interste other than the excitment of the voyage can be discerned.