The Four Lands - The Great North

[Canaan]

Jaroth

Jaroth talks to communing just after dusk and attempts to match his time on deck with that of the boy's. Jaroth will strike up a conversation with the boy if given the opportunity. "It's one of the most peaceful and enjoyable times of the day, dusk, isn't it?" Jaroth says with a friendly smile.

"Do you sail often?" He asks further.

 

[J. Alexander]

Sailing

As Jaroth takes his turn at engaging the young man in coversation he meets with roughly the same response, polite but with no real warmth. "Yes the death the sun is very peacful as it settles into the long night. Gives one time to reflect quietly" the young man says

 

[Scotley]

Bertrand

Frustrated yet not ready to break off the hunt just yet, Bertrand continues to be around when the young man is on deck. Next time around he'll be holding a steaming mug of coffee and make sure to possition himself upwind so the man cannot help but smell it. He'll have his man standing within shouting distance ready to fetch the lad a cup should he inquire.

 

[Rhun]

Vadric continues his daily routines, though he often finds his excercise now consisting of fencing and practice fights with Anniston and others who wish to join. The relative inactivity associated with traveling by ship is new to the warrior-priest. He finds he has far more free time on board the Western Star then he knows what to do with.

 

[Dracomeander]

Finnian

Finnian continues to engage the crew in tale-telling eventually turning it into a contest of who can come up with the tallest tale. He will also join Vadric and Anniston in their sparring matches to keep limber.

Finnian will be an ever present body on deck whenever the young man is out for a walk, but he will keep his distance while the others are trying to begin conversations.

Finnian will note the long ships and eventually ask the captain of the marines about them if they continue to shadow the sea lanes. Specifically whether they might prove to be a threat to the Western Star.

 

[Canaan]

As Jaroth takes his turn at engaging the young man in coversation he meets with roughly the same response, polite but with no real warmth. "Yes the death the sun is very peacful as it settles into the long night. Gives one time to reflect quietly" the young man says

"Death of the sun?" Jaroth questions the boy, raising an eyebrow. "That's an interesting perspective on the days cycle. Your turn of phrase intrigues me. How does one come to see a majestic sunset as the death of the sun?"

 

[J. Alexander]

Sailing

Jaroth
As if explaing to a child the young man says, but in a polite way "All endings are death be they the small death, the middle death or the great death and thus fufill the cycle of life" He then steps back away from the rail and says "If you will excuse me, I must take my leave" and walks slowly away

Finnian
Finnian is warmly welcomed by the crew in their telling of tall tales and just manages to win the contest when an old sailor tells a yarn about a captain, a mermaid and a cat. As he moves to the marines he is informed that recently the dragon ships have become more numerous and as any sailor knows, they be dangerous, cunning and deadly foes. One current rumor is that they are taking slaves.

Vadric
Vadric spends his time honing his skills and learning new tacits from several of the older sailors who are his sparing partners. In fact one old man is so adept with his daggers that he is often able to hit Vadric with their hilt and causing him to losen his grip on his weapon.

Bertrand
Baiting his trap with hot coffee Bertrand is suprised and indeed shocked when the young man actually approaches him and initates a conversation "By chance would you happen more of that, that i could possible purchase, tea gets very old after awile" The young man then reaches into his tunic and produces a small purse which he opens.

For Bertrand
[sblock]Caught by suprise and before he can react the young man opens the purse and Bertrand would swear that he saw one or two soverigns in it[/sblock]

Anniston
Annsion is happily involved with his interaction with the crew who are beginning to respond and warm to his prescece among them.

Ravensblight
The passage is going well so far, but there is marked concern about the dragonships from both the captain and several of the more prosperous merchants whoes cargo you carry.

Anyone on deck when Bertrand attemps his coffee ploy may roll a spot check dc 21.
For those who make it
[sblock]Perhaps it is just a trick of the suns rays but you would swear that when the young man opened his purse you saw the glint of platinum[/sblock]

 

[Rhun]

Vadric is beginning to truly enjoy his time aboard ship, getting to know the sailors that are his sparring partners, and the rest of the travellers aboard the ship as well. He happily shares his tea and provisions with the sailors, hoping to make some friends among them.



OOC: Spot Check 23, http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=756284

 

[Scotley]

Bertrand

"I'll give you a cup and we'll discuss it. This stuff isn't easy to come by." He motions his man over, "Fetch this gentleman a fresh cup and check our stock." Turning back to the young man he asks, "how do you take it sir? I like mine with a little fresh goat's milk and honey."

 

[J. Alexander]

Sailing

Bertrand
"Sugar will be fine" the young man says.