Under strange stars
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hafrogman
Adventurer
Menghil smiles at the mention of going to find the fountain. Eternal youth doesn't appeal to him nearly so much as the chance to be back with his feet on deck.
"Hmmm, a sea voyage once more. It will be good to get back to the waves."
He looks at "Captain" Al-Khazad curiously.
"Do you have a ship? When will we be ready to sail?"
He rubs his hands together excitedly and glances around at the others.
"Hmmm, a sea voyage once more. It will be good to get back to the waves."
He looks at "Captain" Al-Khazad curiously.
"Do you have a ship? When will we be ready to sail?"
He rubs his hands together excitedly and glances around at the others.
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rangerjohn
Explorer
Al-Khazad
"No, though I have crossed the waves between worlds many times, I do not at this time have the honor of my own ship."
"No, though I have crossed the waves between worlds many times, I do not at this time have the honor of my own ship."
Someone
Adventurer
"Ah, but I have a ship. Several, in fact, and can arrange one of them to leave this same afternoon. About the book" the old man smiles "It does not contain how to arrive at the island, as you may have noticed: I removed that information long ago and keep it secure. But before I continue, I must ask you: Are you really sure you want to risk your lives in this adventure? It´s not something that should be taken lightly."
[OOC: We´re ready to start a new part of the adventure. You have a (real time) day to do things in the city -or decide that you don´t care about it and want to leave the Vizier and the fountain alone. Next post, tomorrow at about this same hour, you´ll most likely be on board.]
[OOC: We´re ready to start a new part of the adventure. You have a (real time) day to do things in the city -or decide that you don´t care about it and want to leave the Vizier and the fountain alone. Next post, tomorrow at about this same hour, you´ll most likely be on board.]
rangerjohn
Explorer
Al-Khazad, Captain
"Most honorable benefactor, we have already had this discussion, when we learned our enemy was the new vizier. While I was initially cautious, my campanions convinced me. I now believe they were right, for if not us, then Who? As for supplies I travel light, exept for things needed aboard ship. However I will need to collect my first mate." He turns to the rest of the group and asks "do you need any supplies before we leave?"
"Most honorable benefactor, we have already had this discussion, when we learned our enemy was the new vizier. While I was initially cautious, my campanions convinced me. I now believe they were right, for if not us, then Who? As for supplies I travel light, exept for things needed aboard ship. However I will need to collect my first mate." He turns to the rest of the group and asks "do you need any supplies before we leave?"
Zerth
First Post
"It seems like we all agree to go," Amira says looking at everyone at present in turn. "I have longed to feel the touch of the Infinite Sea's winds on my face once more. The air spirit Jazarr grants me many powers, but his touch bestows the heart of a wanderer as well."
Amira smiles. "I will need to stockpile my favourite wine, as such luxuries won't be available once we sail off, but other than that, I need nothing specific."
Amira smiles. "I will need to stockpile my favourite wine, as such luxuries won't be available once we sail off, but other than that, I need nothing specific."
Ashy
First Post
Jagra replies, "I was seen back at the prison, so a bit of a respite on the open sea might do my bones an' blood well." He winks, "Count me in..."
OOC: If he does not have all of his standard equipment (components, etc) "topped off", then he will do so before leaving.
OOC: If he does not have all of his standard equipment (components, etc) "topped off", then he will do so before leaving.
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Someone
Adventurer
“Then we have no time to lose” says Minah.
While some of you make last minute preparations, Minah/Abu arranges the sea voyage. Hours later, you secretly cross the city under the wall´s shadow –the side where the poorest strata of Tangrabah´s citicens live, and where there´s little vigilance- guided by one of the sailors. It´s a longer trip than directly crossing the city, but you´re finally safe at the port.
There´s a lot of activity at the beach, but a rowboat finds you in almost no time. The two sailors there lookat you inquisitively and give the party a slight bow before you board and they row into the bay. Your destination: a medium sized ship with two masts, sturdy but elegant in its simplicity. The only decoration is a couple of dolphins painted on both sides of the prow. When you climb on it, the crew is working hard on it, so much that it´s difficult to stay on the deck without disturbing someone. A woman approaches you and shakes your hand vigorously –she must be from a foreing land-. She´s rather big and strong, and it hurts.
“I´m Halima” says the woman. “and the captain unless Abu decides to sail. Come here, I have something for you.”
In the captain´s cabin you squeeze toguether around a small table. Several things with your names and a letter are on it. The letter says:
“Though my most burning desire would be to be with you on that ship and feel the sea once more, I don´t regret the decision I made when I choose not to look for the fountain again. I´m going to die soon: I´ve enjoyed a longer life than most men, had time to taste everything that is worth to taste. My only prayer is that everyone that I´ve ever met remember me with love; for those who don´t, I beg they can forgive me. Now that I´m leaving for my final journey, I realize there are things I can´t carry; things that it´s better to give away, so others can think on me while they use them, and smile when the image of an old sailor crosses their mind.”
“For Jagra, a gift so he can open doors without startling an army.” There´s a chime of opening with the letter.
“For Amira, some paper. I hope in your travels you have time to read; I found them quite obscure.” There are scrolls of Transmute Rock to Mud, Polymorph, Tongues (arcane) and Neutralize Poison (divine)
“For Al-Khazad, I have only good advice: Don´t let yourself be fooled. If someday you can´t trust your senses, rub a drop of this on your brow.” It´s a small glass vial with some kind of oil, enough for one use; it grants True Seeing.
“For Shin´nairo, I though she´d like some jewelry.” There´s two magical amulets with that: a brooch of shielding and a ring of protection +1.
“For Menghil, strong as he is, I warn him that there´s always something stronger. This is for the rare event you actually find that.” There´s a Bead of Force with the letter.
……………..
As the ship leaves the bay and dares into the Sea, you see a small figure on a tower at the Caliph´s palace, just in the middle of the bay. There´s something sinister with it.
[The next days are uneventful. I´ll need your prepared spells]
While some of you make last minute preparations, Minah/Abu arranges the sea voyage. Hours later, you secretly cross the city under the wall´s shadow –the side where the poorest strata of Tangrabah´s citicens live, and where there´s little vigilance- guided by one of the sailors. It´s a longer trip than directly crossing the city, but you´re finally safe at the port.
There´s a lot of activity at the beach, but a rowboat finds you in almost no time. The two sailors there lookat you inquisitively and give the party a slight bow before you board and they row into the bay. Your destination: a medium sized ship with two masts, sturdy but elegant in its simplicity. The only decoration is a couple of dolphins painted on both sides of the prow. When you climb on it, the crew is working hard on it, so much that it´s difficult to stay on the deck without disturbing someone. A woman approaches you and shakes your hand vigorously –she must be from a foreing land-. She´s rather big and strong, and it hurts.
“I´m Halima” says the woman. “and the captain unless Abu decides to sail. Come here, I have something for you.”
In the captain´s cabin you squeeze toguether around a small table. Several things with your names and a letter are on it. The letter says:
“Though my most burning desire would be to be with you on that ship and feel the sea once more, I don´t regret the decision I made when I choose not to look for the fountain again. I´m going to die soon: I´ve enjoyed a longer life than most men, had time to taste everything that is worth to taste. My only prayer is that everyone that I´ve ever met remember me with love; for those who don´t, I beg they can forgive me. Now that I´m leaving for my final journey, I realize there are things I can´t carry; things that it´s better to give away, so others can think on me while they use them, and smile when the image of an old sailor crosses their mind.”
“For Jagra, a gift so he can open doors without startling an army.” There´s a chime of opening with the letter.
“For Amira, some paper. I hope in your travels you have time to read; I found them quite obscure.” There are scrolls of Transmute Rock to Mud, Polymorph, Tongues (arcane) and Neutralize Poison (divine)
“For Al-Khazad, I have only good advice: Don´t let yourself be fooled. If someday you can´t trust your senses, rub a drop of this on your brow.” It´s a small glass vial with some kind of oil, enough for one use; it grants True Seeing.
“For Shin´nairo, I though she´d like some jewelry.” There´s two magical amulets with that: a brooch of shielding and a ring of protection +1.
“For Menghil, strong as he is, I warn him that there´s always something stronger. This is for the rare event you actually find that.” There´s a Bead of Force with the letter.
……………..
As the ship leaves the bay and dares into the Sea, you see a small figure on a tower at the Caliph´s palace, just in the middle of the bay. There´s something sinister with it.
[The next days are uneventful. I´ll need your prepared spells]
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