The Four Lands - The Great North

[J. Alexander]

Sailing North

The party continues to discuss their next move the party feels the movement of the ship increasing as it appears to have caught a very strong wind. Waves hitting the ship rock it as they crash into the sides.

 

[Rath Lorien]

"We stay together then. I agree that we should investigate the hold. But perhaps a quick trip to the upper deck to see what is happening in the sea. Perhaps the hurricane has returned?"

Anniston hefts his shield and cudgel preparing to go wherever the party decides.

 

[Scotley]

Bertrand

"Yes, let's have a quick look topside."

 

[J. Alexander]

Sailing North

The party ascends the stairs and reaches the main deck. Looking around they spot the Captain and several officers grouped together on the quarterdeck and a petty officer passing out boarding pikes to two of the off divisions of sailors. It is night but there does appear to be extremely dark clouds in the sky and the wind and waves are picking up. The ship itself is running at a great speed due north and their is a call to put on more canvas. The watch springs to do the Captain's bidding and soon more sail is raised and the ship leaps forward under yet more speed.

For those who care to roll a spot check

Rolls 1-15
[sblock]To the south and west of the ship you swear you spot several small lights[/sblock]

Rolls 16-18
[sblock]Looking at the quarterdeck you observe several dark shapes about a mile to the south that appear to be giving chase to the "Western Star"[/sblock]

Rolls 19-20
[sblock]Closer to the ship just off the western side perhaps 200 yards a darker shape seems to exist against the blackness of the night[/sblock]

For those who care to roll a listen check

Roll 1-15
[sblock]The wind prevents you from hearing much but their appears to be a heated conversation occuring on the quarterdeck[/sblock]

Rolls 15 -18
[sblock]The Captain is overhead to say "We need to outrun them we can not take them on in combat....we are not configured for that this trip...we are configured for speed."[/sblock]

Rolls 19-20
[sblock]An old sailor is overheard to say "I told you those dragon ships were a bad sign....we will be lucky to survive the night"[/sblock]

 

[Rhun]

Vadric makes note of the boarding pikes being passed out among the crew, the lights in the distance, and the heated conversation on the quarterdeck. "This does not bode well for the rest of the night being uneventful," he says quietly.




Spot: 9
Listen: 12

 

[Dracomeander]

Finnian responds to Vadric's comment.

"Unfortunately, I think you are right. I've never seen a crew grab boarding pikes to deal with rough weather before. Anyone able to tell what's going on?"

[sblock=OOC]Spot Check = 2, http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=902549
Listen Check = 14, http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=902559

Randomizer rolls of 1 & 2. This thing really hates me.[/sblock]

 

[Rhun]

Vadric

"If I were to guess, I would say that those ships I noted earlier are now much, much nearer. And by the crews reaction, I would think that their intentions are not entirely friendly."

 

[Scotley]

Bertrand

The Ranger turns to the others. "The dragon ships are giving chase and may be about to attack. The Captain says we should try to outrun them. He doesn't think we can take them. I don't know much about sea battles, but we are definately outnumbered. I suggest we prepare for an attack, but concentrate on making sure sabatours or devil worshippers don't cause any more trouble for the crew. I need to go to my cabin briefly to prepare my men. The closest ship is perhaps 200 yeards off, while the others are trailing a mile or so off." He turns to his dog. "Come on boy, let's go get Rendii."

OOC: http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=902962

 

[Rath Lorien]

"Excellent suggestion, Bertrand. We should go below decks and do a sweep."

 

[Rhun]

Vadric glances around at his companions, a grim look upon his face. The warrior-priest looks somewhat exhausted, but remains stoically determined to see this night through. "If you have any preparations to make prior to us being boarded, I suggest we take this last opportunity to do so."