The Four Lands - The Great North

[Canaan]

Jaroth

"It seems more than coincidental that the Ice Blight arrived after the storm that was part of a summoning of a being of deific power. I suspect that the summoning was successful and the Ice Blight is the personal attendant of the subject of the summoning. But my meditation did not reveal its presence. That suggests to me that (a) the being is able to mask its presence--an act that would require tremendous sorcerous skill, or (b) it is not present in the surrounding 10 miles. If it is not present and we attack the Ice Blight, might not the Ice Blight so inform its master?" Jaroth pauses.

"I fear there is much more going on here than what is on the surface." Jaroth points to the ice beneath them.

"If we go blindly in and the being is present, it would be like bringing a dagger to a wand fight." Jaroth concludes.

 

[Rhun]

"Ah, but you can't very well wield a wand if someone sticks a dagger through your hand, can you?" asks Vadric, a hint of a smile upon his face. "My dagger will be sharp, indeed." After a brief pause, though, the knights nods. "You are correct in your assumptions, though. We should be certain of what lies ahead. Let us gain the deck, and then I will pray for the blessing of True Sight.


Where is the sound of horses coming from? Inside the ship?

 

[J. Alexander]

The Beach

The party arrives within 20 feet or so of the ship and hears the death shrik of a horse from within the ship proper.

 

[Canaan]

Jaroth

Jaroth casts Shield.

 

[Rath Lorien]

Anniston continues to approach the ship resolutely. He is looking for ways to enter the ship. Are there opennings in the hull large enough to crawl through? or is it possible to climb onto the deck?

 

[Scotley]

Bertrand

Somewhat stoic in the face of this challenge, Bertrand examines the ship for the best way in or onto the ship.

 

[J. Alexander]

The Ship

Scouting the ship, the party see's no noticeable hole or breechs in the hull. The ship is firmly lodged in a V of rocks with her bow some 15 feet past them rising some 20 feet into the air.
The stern is just about 15 feet above the water line angling upward in a steep slope to the bow. The rocks upon which the ship is stranded form a slight staircase that would allow the party to scale onto the upper bow with a little effort and a few guide ropes.

 

[Scotley]

Bertrand

Bertrand immediately pulls out some rope and climbing gear. "I'll see if I can blaze a trail for us. Please cover me."

OOC: Climb Check (1d20+10=27)

 

[Dracomeander]

Finnian looks the approach over while listening to any sounds he can discern coming form the ship.

"If someone has some rope, I can climb up and secure it to help us reach the deck."

[sblock]Listen check = 13, http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=991699

Does the climb appear to be beyond Finnian's general ability? Would he believe he would have trouble if he just 'Took 10' to give him an 18 Climb check?[/sblock]

 

[J. Alexander]

The Beach

As Finnian makes his comment, Bertrand pulls out rope and climbing gear. With a deft throw, Bertrand is abel to secure the rope to a rock above and then moves to secure it to one below. Within a few mnutes, Bertrand has one rope rail established. Using the rope rail, Bertrand quickly scambers to the deck of the ship.