The Four Lands - The Great North

Vadric finds himself easily getting back into his shipboard routine. Excercising and practicing with arms early in the morning, a prayer vigil thereafter, and then spending the rest of the day meandering about the Western Star and chatting with his companions.
 

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Anniston

Anniston works out with Vadric in the morning, followed by morning prayers and sacrament of illumination. He spends much of his time reading his books and meditating, punctuated with frequent walks about the ship. He occasionally assists with ship-board tasks and enjoys a casual and friendly relationship with several crew members.
 

Sailing North

The party settles into their various routines and life on the voyage is pleaseant if somewhat boring. The young man remains in his cabin for the most part during the two weeks in question and ventures forth only to eat and grabe fresh air usually around dusk and at dawn.

For those who made the Knowledge Check
[sblock]Dragon ships are crewed by a fierce northern tribe who just love to sack costal villages and pirate sea going ships...think vikings on steriods[/sblock]
 

Sailing

For Jaroth
As Jaorth communes with nature each day, he discovers that the currents along this portion are strong and running almost directly south. One odd current appears to run soutwest. Farther out to sea from the coast strong currents north by northwest and this is where the captain keeps the ship about 30 to 50 miles from the coastline proper. Reading the texts is slow going but an enjoyable pastime but nothing of immediate use can be found. The boy remains more or less in his cabin except at meal times, though after the return from Amster he did remain in his cabin a few days during meal time, and comes only to the deck at dusk or dawn for a an hour or so of walking.

For Anniston
Anniston spends his time mingling with the crew and enjoying his voyage. Gossip about pirates and such seems to be discussed more and more among the crew as the ship heads North.
 

Bertrand

Bertrand begins to match his own roaming of the decks with that of the young man. After a few days of polite nods as they pass he attempts to strike up a conversation. "Best time of day to be on deck wouldn't you say?"
 

Sailing

Engaging the young man Bertrand is greeted with a polite of very non commital hello and conversation "Yes it is very peacfull and i find myself able to think more"
 

Bertrand

With a shurg, Bertrand adds, "sometimes it is nice to just enjoy the wind and the waves and not think at all." Bertand smiles pleasantly at the man and moves on continuing to walk his dog. Re-energized by the new quarry, Bertrand stalks his prey with the greatest care and skill. On the next day or so, whenever the next good opportunity arises he'll ask, "having any profound thoughts today?"
 


Bertrand

"Well, my life isn't too complicated, but then I don't have all that much money and very little power. I find the simple life has its rewards." Unless he gets a dismissal or senses he has gone too far, Bertand sticks around a little longer this time. "These are dark times and many of us have dark thoughts."
 


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