The Four Lands - The Great North

[J. Alexander]

Sailing

Vadric
The young man does not appear to take more than a casual interest in the sparring matches most likely due to the fact of his limited hours on deck. On those occasions where he is on deck and a match is occuring he watches a little but with no indication that he would be willing or capable of joining in such combat.

Anniston
Anniston's inquiries of the sailors shows that the young man is more or less a loaner on board. His cabin is always spotless and he has voiced no need for the any of the serivces offered by the ship other than for hot meals. As to his cargo, he came aboard with two simple chests but has had packages deleiverd or brought aboard at all the stops so far.

 

[Canaan]

Jaroth
When next Jaroth engages the young man in coversation he replies "The old ways are more concerned with nautre and the elemental forces of which birth and rebirth are but a part, many look at it from an even older viewpoint that everything is tied to the forces of life and the forces of death". Then with a self depreciating smile he says "As you can see i read to much and stumble across many interesting ideas"

"You are remarkably well-read. A trait I think we have in common. I fancy myself a historian of sorts." Jaroth pauses for a moment. "I purchased several books in Amster. I'd be more than happy to share them with a fellow enthusiast if you are interested." He pauses again as though just remembering something. "That reminds me, you made a purchase from the bookseller in Amster too, have you been enjoying it?"

[OOC: Jaroth will sense motive on the boy. Jaroth is beginning to suspect that the boy is a noble or royalty, perhaps in disguise. He is also trying to determine what the boy might be holding back regarding his purchase. And, of course, if he's lying.]

 

[Dracomeander]

Finnian

Finnian continues his established routine keeping friendly with the crew and watching the various goings on. For his study time, he reads the Cultures of the Dragonship Peoples by Berlei in depth hoping to gain some insight into the pirates that have been noticed.

 

[J. Alexander]

Sailing

Jaroth
"Yes it is the one vice I readily admit to" the thinking before he continues he says"Your offer is appreciated but I fear I am already way behind in reading my newest purchases and yes i have enjoyed it as much as one can enjoy a dry treatise on philospical matters" As the young man speaks Jaroth is distirubed by the coldness that seems to radiate from his personality and the sense of utter neutrality.

Finnian
Reading the essay, Finnian is interested to discover that the Dragonship raiders are in fact and extended matariacl clan. While the men own the ships and sail the seas plundering foodstuffs and treasures it is the women who own the land and keeps. Typical the ships prey on single ships and costal villages but have been known to use inland waterways/rivers to sack towns well into the interior of the contient. One of ther core belifes is that on the sea the only thing that matters is power and strength recongizing only that if you are not strong enough to defend your ship then it must be the sea god's will that it belong to them

 

[Scotley]

Bertrand

Once the coffee arrives Bertrand will continue to the conversation, "I don't expect to be back in civilized lands for some time after we land, so I hesitate to part with too much coffee, but I can perhaps sell you a few ounces. I expect to be on the hunt for some time."

 

[J. Alexander]

Sailing

Bertrand
"No i quite understand and under those circumstances i could not ask you to part with any"
Taking a sip of the coffee he says "This is quite good, I am in your debit"

 

[Canaan]

Jaroth

As the boy speaks to one of the others, Jaroth will concentrate his will on the boy, detecting the presence of magical auras and attempting to ascertain the school of any such auras. Jaroth believes he may be masked magically.

 

[J. Alexander]

Sailing

Jaroth
Jaroth needs to make two rolls....concertration dc 17 and spellcraft dc 23....good luck

 

[Scotley]

Bertrand

"Of course if you find the tea tiresome again, you are welcome to another cup any time. I discovered long ago that the best part of having something good it being able to share it with someone who a apreciates it." A wistful look comes over Bertrand's face and he seems far away for a moment. Taking another sip he quite obviously changes the subject to cover his own emotion. "What of you? What takes you to the north?"

OOC: Based on listening to the young man's voice for some time now, where does Bertrand think he is from?

 

[Canaan]

Jaroth
Jaroth needs to make two rolls....concertration dc 17 and spellcraft dc 23....good luck

[OOC: Concentration Check Result = 27 and Spellcraft Result = 20 ...poop ]