Black Tornado II {The Wizard-Admirals}

[BlueWizard]

A Western Lemurian Port City:
Welcome to the Imperial class cruiser known as the 'Black Tornado'. Swirled red and black sails are the trademark of this very modern sailing ship. An Imperial cruiser is a fast sailing ship, and often used by pirates, merchants, and even the navy... though this one is said to be the fastest of them all. Captain Allie Alandra, the young woman who is majority owner of this ship, was gifted it by her mother. Currently, the original crew secretly believes that she is not in her right mind; and is likely influenced by the 3 wizard-admirals living on the ship. These three are a 'gift' from imperial wizards... those nosy watchdogs of the empire.

The sides of this standard cruiser, have been painted black, and has artistic red swirls everywhere. Allie continually repaints and repairs the ship with an on-ship painter (also a professional artist-- Zhako).

Many new faces are seen onboard this morning, as you prepare to leave the high magic port city. The blood red hair of the captain is unmistakable.
This young woman's cocky swagger betrays her skill and confidence in her 2 sabres that dangle at her side. She wears an expensive tailored suit of black studded leather at least masterwork in quality.
Her hair is very deep red, with a tan complexion. Her jeweled green eyes betray the hint of noble family from which she descends.

She stands looking down from the command deck with the black-robed wizard-admirals standing behind her. Those of you that saw Zhako's earlier art piece of the crew and deck will remember the wizard-admiral's placement exactly. None of them saw the piece of art and it is now stashed below decks. The four top officers peer over the new crew as much as they do the original crew.

Indiga hired a bunch of specialists via work unions, including two pretty priestesses. Both were hooded, and were given officer rooms near the captain. Among many new faces was a professional navigator named Yondrick. Yondrick used to be a wizard-admiral, but apparently was released due to disagreements and insubordination. Indiga thought he might be a good specialist on these wizard-admirals.... even if hard-headed.

The lower regions of the ship (rear Hold) are arranged so that 'specialists' are separated from the crew's main bunk-room and into small sleeping chambers, enough for gear, and a small padded bunk to stretch out on. Your things should be safe here.
Two particularly well respected new figures onboard will be given rooms down here. The handsome Admiral Rockfire with sparkly green eyes and neat short cut brown hair, much some people's surprise, will greet Arha and Olrik, and apologize for the cramped quarters. He will look at Baka and Indiga and explain, as he tries to take and kiss Arha's hand. "I am Thrace. Thrace Rockfire. Welcome to the Black Tornado. The other officer's quarters are taken. And we can't deny our ship healers." He gives a cheesy smile to the hooded priestess who are being shown the way to their shared room.
Everyone can tell by Arha and Olrik's treatment that they mean something special to the top wizard-admiral. Rear Admiral Rockfire eyes also reveal he is already planning on how to get into Arha's panties. "It is an honor to have such distinguished guests among us. Lady Arha and Lord Olrik have already made a name for themselves fighting Voidites. It will be a pleasure to serve with you both." He gives a respectful nod toward Olrik, but his eyes and attention will quickly go to Arha.

At this point of the embarkment he will attempt to lure and recruit the wizardess into his 'cabal' in the Captain's chamber. The other two pretty ladies with colorful hair seem to agree with lusty inviting eyes. The three wizard-admirals will leave Allie with the crew... a rare moment indeed since they showed up. Allie will continue to look blankly over the crew. Likely Indiga will be in the moment of getting the ship to embark.

Baka and Indiga the Hadozee stay near the Captain's quarters in their own special separate room in the main cabin. Their rooms are the first doors on the left and right into the Captain's Cabin. The other two rooms closest to the Captain's door will be the priestesses' rooms for now.

All ranks are free to associate with one another on Allie's ship. Something that Arha and Olrik notice different from most imperial ships they had been on. The crew and cook, are very busy, and for the most part will go about their business on the ship. Olrik and Arha, nor any of the other new mercenaries will even see Calli. This hobbit will be assumed to have stayed at the Port with Tolm. Those in the know, know otherwise. :smallwink:

Some of the new enlisted men had been on the ship for days, and these mostly Lemurian men were already working well under Indiga's orders.

B.T.'s Occupants
The PCs:
Baka- Wields the Golden Spear, long-time associate of Captain Allie On Zgata Quest
Indiga- An ape-like, Hadozee; and head boatswain of the Black Tornado.
Calli- Lady rogue halfling, current lover of Captain Allie
Tylo- The ranger with a spiritual guide named: Vogel- On Zgata Quest
Arha- A powerful wizardess, a hireling from a central empire wizard union
Olrik- A psion mercenary, friend of Arha
Aust- A mysterious moon elf, posing as a sailor

Important NPCs of the Black Tornado:
Rear Admiral Thrace Rockfire arrested
Rockfire's two noble admiral assistants arrested
Captain Allie Alandra - missing
Zhako- Ship's Artist
Olmeric- Cook

Other New Specialists:
Yondrick- 'insubordinate' navigator; wizard/thief
Golt Phargam- retired soldier/officer, now mercenary guard
Thalt Juneberry- Golt's war buddy, and sidekick
Uthall Boggbregger- Enormously strong axe man; reliable of warrior guild
Kerri Seamster- Priestess of Isis
Pyae Raeariel- Priestess of the Unicorn- Mielikki- went missing
Roger Thobrick- Sea Ranger, associate of Admiral Rockfire
{3 assistants of Thobrick} 2 are dead via Psya

Various Crew:
Olmeric's assistants {3 young sailors: Bre and 2 boys}
Gertha- buff orcess deckhand badass
2 male orcs- both are dead
Percy: flamboyant bardic sailor
10 new crewmen {mostly Lemurian- central empire}{Almost all are dead}

{This list above will be updated}

{OOC- Introduce and/or describe your PC.... and here we go!}
Purple denotes death by Psya's Ice Blast.

[Jair Barik]

Olrik walks along the ships deck mingling amongst the crew. He has tanned skin covered in many places with tattoos, particularly upon his scalp which is mostly shaven. He has a small moustache and goatee and a tanned skin tone. He wears a long green robe and matching cloak but this is clearly not for fashion so much as functionality as his entire appearance is fairly scruffy. His precise age is hard to tell as his features are a mix of both old and young. The most bizare feature about him is a third eye (currently closed) upon his forehead but anyone with a basic knowledge of Psionics would recognise this as a simple Psionic item not disimilar to a headband.

Walking along with a quaterstaff in hand he looks up at the captain and the admirals and smiles briefly nodding his head before moving across to Rockfire and whispering a few words to him with a grin on his face "Lord, Admiral?"

[wxdruid]

Arha

Arha is wearing sailor-ish type clothing, she went shopping in the city and picked out some likely clothing. It’s low cut in front and shows enough to tantalize anyone who leans that way. She has dark red hair that goes just past her shoulders and she has green eyes and pale skin. She wears several gold and silver bracelets on one slim wrist that jingle when she saunters on board. It should be obvious to the professional sailors that she isn’t the kind of woman to be climbing on the rigging and she doesn’t know a whole lot about sailing. She’s wearing spell component pouches and only one of her daggers is visible. There are half healed scars on her lower and upper arms and they look like they were made with a dagger or other sharp implement.

She looks around at everyone and smiles as she is introduced. Thrace is allowed to kiss her hand, but he won’t be getting much else without giving up a lot in return and she certainly isn’t interested in sharing with the other two (since the priestess with the ribbons, she hasn’t been to fond of cleric types). She gently takes back her hand and runs it through her long hair as she gauges the rest of the crew. “It’s a pleasure to be here and I’m sure the voyage will be pleasant.” As pleasant as it can be on a ship with so many others… She glances up at Allie and the wizards before looking back at the Admiral. “If you have no objections, I’d like to get settled into my own cabin?” Making it clear that his wish won’t be granted today or tonight.

Once settled, she’ll wander throughout the ship (except the bilge, ew) and learn her way around. She’ll smile and wave at her new crewmates, but she'll keep out of their way as they work. If they want to chat, she'll pause and get to know them better.

For once, maybe the first time, her familiar makes her presence known. Arha’s hawk stoops and lands somewhere out of reach of everyone on the highest rigging.

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489)

As Arha is searching the ship, except for the bilge, a pair of green eyes will watch her as she enters the cargo deck.

The young halfling rogue will stay hidden, believing this woman to be one of the wizards hirelings searching for her and the Sceptre of Green Dragons.

Her once long brown hair has been cut short. Her lithe body covered in newly oiled leather armor. Hiding in a dark corner, she keeps her hand on the hilt of her dagger, in case she needs to defend herself against this unwelcome guest.

[wxdruid]

Arha

Arha is probably blissfully unaware of the green eyes watching her from a hiding place. She has a low to nonexistent spot check and she isn't really looking for anyone, more just looking around, learning the layout so she can get around. Soon enough, she's tired of the dark and probably smelly areas underneath and she will head back up and find a place to lounge on the deck.

[dariathalon]

Tylo Riverbend

Tylo is a short and wirey young human male. He has short black hair that is not tamed into any recognizeable hair style, still it's short length gives it a somewhat well-kept appearance. This morning he has a thick layer of stubble on his cheeks and chin. His small eyes are a grey-blue shade and they dart around, taking in the sights of the new crew. He wears a mithral shirt, but it is mostly hidden by a large green cloak. Across his back there is a large quiver and a longsword hangs from his hip.

Eventually, Tylo's eyes look up to the rigging where he sees the hawk that belongs to one of the new people. "Look Vogel," his hand points up as he speaks to... well he has to be speaking to somebody, doesn't he... but nobody seems to respond. "Looks like you might have a new friend on board," he says.

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489)

Calli sighs in relief as Arha leaves. She lays back on the hay, hands behind her head. What happened? I.... I wish Sellyn were here. He would know what to do. Of course, he'd probably would've gotten himself killed by that..... admiral. She glares into the darkness. I'll kill him for what he's done to her.

[Nomad5]

Baka

Baka is on the deck for the morning, helping out in small ways, but mostly enjoying the fresh air and the last views of the city while leaving port. He is present for the formal introductions and greets the new shipmates warmly.

He is an Antarian by race, standing just over six feet tall with short-ish hair, seeming a little unkempt as if it were growing out. He wears a fine mail shirt and several marks about him that likely place him as a ranger. He also has distinctive tribal scars, and a few of his own making, placed on his face and arms. He is carrying a fine bow on his back, and holding a very distinctive golden spear.

"May each of you bring us success." His eyes take in the beauty of Arha, and he gives a respectful nod to the Sea Ranger, Roger Thobrick, remembering the many sea rangers that had helped the Red Tornado.

[BlueWizard]

The place below decks is far below the standards that Arha is used to, but not smelly. Rear Admiral Rockfire will repeat his invitation to Arha. She can be one of the first to enjoy the newly remodeled captain's lounge... possibly even getting a sofa there.

Before he retires to the lounge with his lady-admirals, with or without Arha, Rockfire will turn to Olrik face-to-face when he is addressed by rank. "Yes. Do you need a word with me in private, Psion?" He boldly announces this man's powers before all. Olrik might still be uncomfortable with this, even with the new empress's open-minded laws. In the old days psions were openly burned at the stake. In fact, up until not that long ago, when Olrik was a youth. Rockfire is completely arrogant, and fears nothing on this ship.

Thrace's companions are young wizard-nobles. Arha will have seen these ladies plying their trade in Ibis's court, and other rich nobles she has partied with. The hair colors and styles are unique for all these proud wizard-nobles. Mostly the ladies have survived the many wizard wars, so most wizard-nobles were female. Thrace is likely merchant class, the imperial wizard 'union' was a meritocracy.
{Arha would actually know that this Captain Allie's brother is one of the few male wizard-nobles of the empire. A real goody-two-shoes however.}

The two priestesses are sweet and nice to everyone, they are wary of the wizardess, Arha. Arha will be the first to notice that the Unicorn Priestess is an elf. Like the psion, elves have had it rough, and only recently could they walk openly in the empire. The tanned skin priestess of Ibis will seek out Arha, and actually try to befriend her when she is not around the Admirals.

The ape-like Hadozee, Indiga, is amazing to watch as she swings all over the ship. If Arha wants she can be put to good use climbing in the rigging. She will get quite a good work out, and her keen mind will be of big help moving the sails about.

Arha's hawk will be wary of the spirit Vogel for now.

In the next few days that pass, as you sail northward along the coast of Western Lemuria, Baka will find he sea-ranger Roger Thobrick to be quite a disagreeable guy. He is clearly a thug of Rear Admiral Thrace, and looks at everyone not with him with utter disdain.

On the contrary, Baka and Indiga will find the supposed insubordinate Navigator, Yondrick, to pleasant and very helpful. He makes bold decisions, but his instincts are sound.


Calli's Hidden Room:
Calli's dreams are still rife with the green dragon. They are intense and she will awaken from them as if from a nightmare, but she is not frightened, only more intrigued. One night she will swear her arms and legs glowed green and scaly. Even seeing it briefly with her own eyes.

[Jair Barik]

Olrik glares at the man.
"Actually I was more asking about your choice of title for describing me. I am no Lord Mr Rockfire as such I don't go around announcing the details of others lives to the public."

Olrik walks away from the man and heads over the deck, glaring menacingly at anyone who seems to give him the evil eye or look at him funny. Walking over to Arha he addresses her in a voice that anyone listening can hear (he suspects some people are watching him now thanks to the nobles petty little spite) "Certainly a fine ship Arha. Very ornate. I only hope this one doesn't burn quite as well as the last. I really was surprised it managed to stay afloat. Still, if we are going to be living here I will make sure to keep the fires to a minimum."

((As always Olrik has set up his trap this morning))

[BlueWizard]

Rockfire is smug, even in his utter misunderstanding. "Rear Admiral really." Immediately, there is animosity from Rockfire, almost jealous of his friendship with Arha.

Olrik will also find the Sea Ranger Roger Thobrick equally annoying to be around.

On the first night away from the city, everyone on the ship will hear a painful scream come from the captain's chamber. It is a man's scream. Rear Admiral Rockfire's scream.

{Only Olrik will know what happened.}

The next morning Rockfire says nothing, seems okay, but does give Olrik the evil eye any time he passes by.

[wxdruid]

Arha

Arha will be willing to befriend (not bed) the priestess of Ibis and spend some time chatting with her. She talks about inconsequentials and her life at Ibis's court.

When Olrik mentions the ship he set on fire, Arha smirks and almost laughs out loud. Looking back on that incident, it was hilarious. She spends a little time reassuring her hawk about the spirit she can't see but apparently the bird is aware of. Most of the time, her hawk will spend time on the rigging or with Arha in her cabin. She declines the invitation from Thrace again... and chats with the other sailors and hopefully talks a little to the Captain about the weather, where they're headed and such.

[BlueWizard]

Voyage:
Captain Allie will see that Olrik is getting dissed by Thrace and the Sea-ranger.
The dark red-head pulls him aside, "Don't mind the Admirals. They are all pomp and circumstance. On my ship there is no caste order. Even though the priestesses get the rooms, I think it is a respect thing. Look at this sharp Admiral Thrace. He's just mad because he's not a true noble like me.... or even to a lesser degree: Your friend Arha."

Though Olrik will feel how forced the Captain's actions are, he can see she makes a genuine attempt with Olrik to get him on the side of the original crew, who seem to be a tight-knit group with the Hadozee above silent except for the occasional bark of orders. Her movement above might even be mesmerizing to one if you just watched her agile leaps.



Arha's Whispering with the Priestess of Isis:
Arha might be surprised this priestess only seeks her friendship. Lady Kerri Seamster as her name suggests comes from a working-class imperial family. She took nothing for granted, and understood her precipitous rise in social position. She is very interested to get to know Arha, and in private will ask curiously about other 'thing' on Arha... such as one special hidden ability of transformation, that she somehow sees or knows about. "Does it change your mind too? Or can you harness it for your own will?"

[Jair Barik]

Olrik raises an eyebrow to Allie's remark.
"No caste order? Then what about the three gentlemen standing over the rest of the crew with you. That certainly seems to look like caste order to me. If you wouldn't mind I would like to meet up with some of your crew. Not the new people or the general rabble. I would like to speak with those that you feel you have a greater trust in. The ones who more likely represent your feelings... Purely for my own benefit of course. I would like to get a feel for what life is like here aboard the Black Tornado. Oh and one more thing. Do not try spying on me, the good Lord Rockfire has already proved it is not a good idea."

[Nomad5]

Baka

Baka notices the hawk familiar and comments to Arha. "That is a fine bird. Strong and intelligent. You are fortunate to have such a friend. I left a similar friend in the jungles of Antaria before boarding the Red Tornado with Captain Allie." With Arha's permission he will also pet the bird and give her (guessing gender) some giblets from Olmeric.

He will also try to get a feel for each of the new crewmates. Roger Thobrick and his underlings seem to have declared the allegiance so he will leave them to their own musings on the ship. He is of course respectful of the preistesses and somewhat formal until he can get to know them better. They are revered in his land and he has always treated them such with few exceptions.

Olrik is possibly the person that interests him the most at first. "What are the meanings of the tattoos? I have seen many religious markings before, but I have not seen any like these before. And, if you don't mind my asking, what is a Psion?"

[wxdruid]

Arha

Arha looks at the priestess, "Change? How do I control what?" She is a bit confused and doesn't want to admit to any abilities she might or might not have. She never considered that any other 'form' might affect her mind? It's an odd thought. Otherwise, she'll keep company with this priestess, she seems like pleasant company.

Her hawk is not really the friendly kind and it'll take more than a week for her to finally accept any treats and only with Arha standing right there. She doesn't divulge if her hawk has a name or not. She makes small talk with Baka, "The Jungles of Antaria? I don't think I've heard of it, where is it at?" She smiles and looks interested in the conversation.

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489)

Calli wakes from the most recent dream. She shakes the sleep from her head and rubs her eyes. When she opens them, she stares at her hands in disbelief. ~Did I just imagined it?

She quickly gets up and checks the small mirror in her room. She checks her face for any sign of becomeing a lizard. :smalleek:

[BlueWizard]

Main Deck:
Allie winks at Olrik whispering, perhaps a little too leery for his comfort. Though this tough Captain Allie is a looker. "If you look under the other two's hoods, you'd see some pretty human ladies there. You might find them quite tasty. We'll just try to ignore those 3 until they leave." She'll sensuously nudge Olrik, trying to get on his good side.

Allie now seems to have free reign of the deck, and mingles with everyone as if nothing is wrong. Indiga might find it callous that Allie doesn't even look or ask about Calli. It is as if the hobbit had never been around her.

So far only Arha is allowed into the remodeled captain's lounge with Admiral Rockfire, Captain Allie, and the two lady noble-commandants.

Many days will pass and the shores of high magic Lemuria will be seen to your East. Dragons and flying-things galore will be seen. Sailors often play games trying to find the first 'whatever'. By now only the rarest of creatures were being sought among the many griffons, pegasi, and even flying hydra. Weird creatures were becoming the norm and quite expected when passing major sea-ports.

Before Lemuria is passed by and left to your South, the crew will tire of this game. Occasional flights overhead of many types continue as dragon-riders seem to be prevalent, including a spelljammer ship, which will get the whole crew's attention when it rockets overhead to the North-west.

Allie is mostly reclusive, and basically tells the Navigator Yondrick where she wants to go. Tylo feels the best guide is Vogel talking with the sea spirits, but the ranger Thobrick will insist his way is the best. Yondrick will openly agree with Thobrick, but secretly will go the direction that Tylo's spirit guide says. Only a select few would know this. And many won't even care the exact direction to get to the Northern Seas to notice the slight change in pathway.

Baka and Tylo will quickly see that this Roger Thobrick has traded some of the in-tune characteristics of the ranger for other skills, so his complete knowledge of the seas is likely limited to how he can kill things in it. His assistants are either thugs, hookers, and maybe even both. If they were rangers Baka and Tylo would assume them to be evil.


Callie Alone:
Her dreams don't manifest the way she expected, in the morning when she looked in the mirror, for a moment she will think she saw a green lizard face superimposed on her own as if Calli were wearing a green mask. It shimmers in the mirror only for a moment.

Calli will see that the sceptre is sitting in the middle of the floor of her bunkroom, regardless of where she had stored it the night before.

[Jair Barik]

Walking across deck Olrik turns to baka when he speaks.

"What is a Psion? A step greater than a wizard. Some wizards criticise Sorcerers for only gaining their abilities because of their rich heritage. Some Psions criticise Wizards for only gaining their abilities from dusty old tomes and ancient texts. A Psion is one with his mind to such an extent they can manifest great power. I may not look it but I assure you that you do not want to mess with me in a fight. The tattoos on the other hand... they are mostly decorative with a few exceptions. Now tell me. What do you know of the good captain Allie and her three wise advisors?"

[Nomad5]

Baka

Baka gets almost a quizzical look on his face at Olrik's response. "Do you always feel threatened so that you need to threaten others? I assume that you are good in a fight, or Iniga would not have brought you onto the ship. You act as if you were an orphan who needed to stand down the bully." At this statement a short look of surprise hits Baka's face. "My apologies. I understand now. I did not understand the word through the Admiral's accent, but just realized the translation. I have heard stories of dangerous and powerful men with your abilities. But only stories. And like most bedtime tales, I assumed that most of them are completely ludicrous. You are welcome here Olrik. I will show you so by telling you of Captain Allie."

Baka turns to watch Allie as he describes her to Olrik. An obvious respect can be seen on his countenance as he describes her. "She is almost an outlaw among the ruling classes of the empire due to her brashness and courage, though she has many friends who trust her deeply. And her mother is one of the most powerful people I have met. But her strength is in her moral code. On her ship, you are treated as a person, fairly, though much is expected of you because the Tornado is but the epicenter of a larger storm. You may go almost anywhere and speak with anyone. You may even request to speak with the captain at any time if you believe you have cause. I have sailed with her on two ships, both hers. We lost the first, along with many friends. As to her advisors." Baka begins to choose his words a little more carefully, "The Rear Admiral is as he seems, thrust upon this crew by a greater authority that the captain owes some service to. And his two assistants seem to be as aloof as he is. I know little about them, other than they tend to stay to themselves except when they feel they need something. However, the captain has not been herself since their arrival. I am concerned for her. This is part of the reason I have not given my quarters over to Arha."

As they get further from port Baka's mood becomes more serious as his mind turns to finding the Antarian Prince Zgata. He will continue to consult with Tylo as to where Vogel believes Zgata is as well as keeping tabs on the Sea Rangers. Before the winds turn cold, Baka will also help prepare the ship for possible battle, returning the brazier for the fire tipped arrows and asking Zhako about the 'de-icing' magic that he was able to get at port.

[Jair Barik]

Olrik listens silently as the man describes the ship. He takes everything in and ignores no word.

"You don't sound as though you particularly like these advisors. Tell me. What were you doing prior to them joining the crew and how did they come to join the crew. Would you say your goals have changed since they came here?"

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489)

~The Sceptre!! Calli rushe sover and lifts it up. Are you feeding these images into my mind? Are they visions of the future?

[Nomad5]

Baka

Baka shrugs. "They have shown me nothing to like. My gut tells me they would sacrifice this crew to save their own lives if they felt necessary. Before they joined us, we were headed north in pursuit of Prince Zgata, who was taken from us during a battle. He is likely a prisoner of the Sahuagin kingdom. We were headed into the Imperial Port to restock for the journey when the Rear Admiral was assigned to this ship by... honestly I don't remember the other wizard's name. My goal has not changed, to rescue my charge and my prince, and that is still where this vessel heads." Baka doesn't mention the scepter because he has difficulty even remembering it as part of their mission since Calli left. No wait, she was hiding. In his room he has tacked a green ribbon on the wall to remind him to bring her food and water daily.

[Jair Barik]

Olrik frowns. He appears and sounds slightly displeased by a part of what Baka has just said. "So they haven't actually altered the ships mission at all then? I see... I was under the vague impression that the word 'commandeer' was somehow relevant in this current situation? Still if there are any other crewmen who have similar loyalties to the good captain then I am very eager to meet them. Perhaps you could introduce us?"

[dariathalon]

Tylo

Tylo continues to speak with Vogel on a regular basis. Every morning when he wakes up, Tylo will head out to the railing where Vogel waits for him to report their current heading. He then heads down to get a bite to eat for breakfast. He sits down next to the navigator as he eats. He speaks quietly, but not so quietly as to arouse suspicions.

"Vogel says a few more degrees to the north." He pauses to wait for Yondrick confirm, then continues. "So I've noticed you seem to not care much for the admiral's commands. That's a pretty common sentiment from those of us that have been around here for awhile. I hope if worse comes to worst you'll be ready to help us."

[Nomad5]

Baka

"These are wizards from high points of society... politicians. They would seize power and change little. I would rather have it that way for now. Tell me of yourself. What has brought you to this ship and what mission were you expecting to find?"

[Jair Barik]

"Me? Well then where to begin... Long time ago I was a seige engineer working with the Empire but that would be what, a good twenty or more years back now? Anyway after that I became an adventurer and have been going wherever my services are required. Generally they are required by the one with the most gold coins. After that brief stint in the Voidlands I joined up here. Currently I am following a lead on one missing Jinifir Kali grand daughter to the Sea Empress. One of my employers had heard of the capture of Prince Zgata and believed there may be a possible connection. Personally I feel he just wants me out of the way for a bit after the last job was botched. I had the idiocy to try sinking a ship with fire! Clearly in retrospect a concentrated ball of sonic energy to the lower regions of the hull would have been a mutch more efficient way of sinking it and would have had fewer casualties. Still, we learn from our mistakes and grow stronger. Now how about you introduce me to some of the other crew?"

[wxdruid]

Arha

Arha spends the journey talking and chatting with the priestess, the Rear Admiral and sometimes the Captain. She likes the refurbished quarters and wishes she was staying in them and not her own small space. She covertly attempts to figure out if any spells were placed on the Captain and what they might be.

Other times, she spends time alone with her 'dusty tome' studying her spells. At night, when she's shut the door, and she's sure she is alone, she telepathically talks to the Eye. She has a few questions to ask in private.

[BlueWizard]

The Northern Imperial seas will be reached in a couple weeks, and the great sea trench lays before you, a massive and most dangerous Seaway.

At some point Captain Allie will call together a meeting of officers on the command deck, openly before all; as she has been doing most of her business recently. There will be three ways to go.

3 Routes:
1. Vogel's way: Straight through the dangerous wildlands of the massive Sea Trench.

2. Yondrick the Navigator idea to avoid the Trench; a longer route through the port towns of the good Northern Kingdom.

3. Thobrick: Wants to chance the eastern side, edging the Sea Trench dipping into Kandorian seas... known for pirates.


Edit:
Regarding Jinifir Kali, there will be mumur among some of the crew when this name is overheard. Baka would not know her.

[Nomad5]

Baka

"That sounds like a good story. Some of the crew is new, and I don't know them well yet. Iniga has secured reference for them however. I would introduce you to her, but that will need to wait, as the bosun is quite busy with the captain being off deck so much." Baka will first introduce Olrik to possibly the most important person to know on a ship, Olmeric the cook, a large man, and deadly with his knives. Baka will mention that Olmeric has saved his life more than once with the introduction. He will also find Zhako, an interesting man who's main skill is his art which he also uses to understand so much more.

At the next meal he will make sure to introduce Tylo as one of the specialists aboard the Tornado, and Iniga, the dexterous Hazodee that runs a tight ship.

Baka will also find each of the new specialists brought aboard, specifically, Golt, Thalt, and Uthall. He wants to know what type of men they are and also get to know some about their fighting style. Baka knows they will be fighting soon and wants to understand how they can stand together better than they have against the skirmishes they already had.

[BlueWizard]

Olmeric is pleased to meet Olrik and assures him he'll cook him something special. Olmeric seems impressed by meeting the psion.

The mercenaries are a tight group, and well-trained mariners.


Arha and the Admiral:
The Admiral will have spiked Arha's drink more than once, and much to their dismay, she doesn't fall to their charm. She will return maybe insulted, but none the worse for it.

This Lounge is quite nice with a high magic scry-screen, that would rival any bond-villain. The two pretty wizard-nobles, were lesser whores back in Ibis's court. They are pretty sexy now, and don't exactly like having to answer to a non-blood noble like Rear Admiral Thrace. His blindness to get to Arha, will allow Arha to see this much into the relationship.

[wxdruid]

Arha

Arha is beginning to enjoy this voyage. So much fun to be had and all at someone else's expense. The Rear Admiral is amusing and interesting. She's liking the one priestess more and more (just as a friend) and someone to gossip with.

The only person she half way trusts on this boat is Olrik and one evening she seeks him out for a private conversation.

[BlueWizard]

Baka will get an idea of the various mercenaries. Officer Golt is an 'entitled' man, he has seen a lot of war, and doesn't really want to do much. This attitude rubs off on his stooge, Mr. Juneberry. Juneberry and Golt will expect to pitch in, but will want to be officers or at least leads. Both these men do not mind taking night-shift, as long as they get to be in charge.

Golt is a skilled officer, however Juneberry is a numbskull for an officer, whatever his mighty warriorship might be. Indiga and most of the crew will not accept this idiot in anything more than tying up lines. He is strong, and has done sailor work for over 20 years, but not everyone is cut out to lead. It will take some convincing for Golt to accept Juneberry as not an officer.

Boggbregger is a huge man {6'9" 295lbs} and a warrior skilled with many weapons. He is full of himself, but a true man's-man. He immediately takes to mischief making with the men, a little insubordination, but nothing that will deter the mission. He is a confident man who wields a mighty double-axe, as well as two long swords worn at his hips. He wears black studded leather, and thinks he's a cool cat. His charm will win over the men, so that even his brashness is tolerated, because he works so hard as a mariner.

Unless there is a good argument, Yondrick will go his way. Both Thobrick and Yondrick will NOT want to go Vogel's way. No ships go into that deep sea, unless they seek great power or trouble.

[Jair Barik]

Noticing the way that the ship seems to be deciding to go Olrik moves nearby to Thobrick and speaks to him in a low voice still audible to anyone who might be trying to listen.

"Submitting already? Surely a man of your high rank wouldn't submit so easily? Perhaps I pegged you wrong though and even you doubt your navigational skills. Still, at least we know who is really in charge around here."

Olrik smiles and slowly moves away heading beneath deck to some private and secluded corner of the ship to meet up with Arha. Thankfully the captains open door policy means even the lowest points of the ship are open making all sorts of areas perfect for private conversation.

[Reptar]

Run ragged supervising most of the shifts, Miss Montoya, the boatswain, can get only a few hours of sleep during the day, when the most trusted of her crew can keep an eye on things.

During the long hours she is up, her hand's are full disciplining the unavoidable squabbles amongst the rougher crew and sweet talking and steering the rear admirals additions. Her skill with the whip is nearly legendary amongst the original crew, she hasn't had to use it in ages, but she is out of place dealing with the officers, that was the captain's job.

It is likely that both Golt and Juneberry will both get what they want, Golt will preside over one of the evening shifts and Juneberry's experience will be rewarded with the responsibility of helmsman on a different shift. The hadozee will keep her eye on both of them from her vantage point in the rigging. Unfortunately with all of her time spent above deck managing the crews, unreported mischief below decks is unlikely to come to her attention.

Juggling all of her captain's responsibilities has left the bosun with even more respect for Allie and a strong desire to have her back to normal. Montoya trusts her references and knows that Yondrick can do his job, he is left to handle his duties alone unless he makes a request for assistance.

For those that wish to make such a request the red furred hadozee will likely be found somewhere in the rigging, inspecting the lines or surveying the crews. The puffy sleeves of her courtier's outfit are held tight to the wrists and elbows by copper bands and the edges are hemmed with lace. Over this she wears lightweight studded armor that has been altered and intricately supported to allow the egress of the patagia that run from her long arms to her stubby legs. While not quite wings she appears to fly between the masts and only lands on deck when necessary, with the features of an orangutan she is far more comfortable when her knuckles don't rest on the ground.

[dariathalon]

Tylo

Tylo takes Vogel aside on the morning before the final route decision must be made. "So you really want to go through the deep waters? You know that's about the most dangerous route possible. If we go around like the others want to do, do you think you could pick the trail back up again on the other side? I might be able to talk someone into your direction, but I'll need a very good reason for people to agree to take that big a risk."

[BlueWizard]

Olrik will get a 'bug' in Thobrick's ear and the Sea Ranger will swiftly march to the 3 Admrial-wizards in the Lounge. By the evening the admirals will angrily force the navigator Yondrick to go East {Thobrick's way}, and admonish the navigator for insubordination. Allie will try to cool things, but decides that going to the Good North might bring trouble to those innocent people. "Especially if we pass through with these guys!" She laughs heartily, openly thumbing the admirals. Thrace shakes off her jest with some annoyance, but says nothing.

Indiga will sense tension in the crew as they are forced to completely switch the sails to go from North-west toward the East. Olmeric rolls his eyes when he comes out to call the officers to dinner and sees the change in course. The officers always ate first. At this point of the voyage the meat is fresh and the crew got excellent beef stew from today's fresh slaughter.

{OOC- All the PCs are considered officers, only Arha is allowed to eat in the lounge. The admirals get Filet Mignon; the rest of the officers get choice steak cuts though cooks with excellent spices and sauces. Arha and Olrik will find that even the crew eat like kings with this 7-foot tall cook.}

Tylos Eyes Only:
Vogel looks at his human 'apprentice' and chuckles. "You must learn to trust the good spirits of the sea to guide you. This so-called sea ranger is blind. He is here for the promise to lay with one of those colorful wizard-ladies. The path I may lead you is dangerous, but is it no more dangerous than that of living men. I will say Yondrick's route is sound, but it will add weeks to our journey."

[wxdruid]

Arha

Arha finishes the conversation with Olrik with a kiss to the cheek and a whisper before she departs for the upper deck and dinner. She enjoys the good food around here and so does her hawk.

Her hawk often spends time soaring in the air currents over the ship during the day and Arha relies on her to inform her if she sees any other ships.

During the evenings and nights, Arha spends time with the Captain and the Rear Admiral as well as the priestesses, before spending time by herself each night. After all, she has to have time to talk to Sharon regularly.

[Nomad5]

Baka

Baka voices his opinions, though not strongly, at the meeting. Though Baka trusts Yondrick, he is troubled by the amount of time that the route would take, losing time to rescue Zgata. This leaves the wildlands and Thobrick's suggestion. He would rather takes his chances in the wild (with Tylo's recommendation) than the attrition they will take by fighting through the pirates.

He is disappointed, but his duty is not to find passage, but to keep everyone alive on the way. After the meeting, when Baka finds Tylo alone he does ask him, "Why does Vogel recommend such a dangerous route for us?"

[Jair Barik]

After his meeting with Arha and finding the directtion the ship has decided to take Olrik heads back down into the boot and discreetly activates his true seeing in a place of privacy. He then carefully makes his way around the ship keeping a good eye out for anything of interest and paying especially close attention to anything related to the good Captain and her quarters (though he doesn't attempt to enter the areas off limits to him.

[dariathalon]

Tylo

"Vogel says we need to trust the spirits of the sea. Both of the other two routes will take us to the same place, eventually. Yondrick's route will take a few weeks longer than the others. Thobrick's plan will be a little shorter, but it is just as dangerous as the route Vogel suggests. Why not take the shortest route when the next best route will be equally problematic. I've never known my friend to steer me into unnecessary danger or let me go wrong when it was within his power to help. I have to trust him again now."

[BlueWizard]

Rear Admiral Rockfire cares nothing for Thobrick's hurt feelings. If the crew advises him that the wildlands are better, he's not afraid. If anything he can teleport away, and all of you could see it in his eyes when he agrees to take the shortest route.

Arha's hawk will notice less and less ships the farther the Black Tornado gets from the Lemurian Isles. Ahead is dark blue seas and stormy skies, even the hawk knows not to fly too far from the ship. There are no ships in that direction.

Olrik in the lower officer hall:
Olrik with true seeing will see a strange magical haze at the end of the hall. It is part illusion, part shadow, and possibly extra-dimensional. He believes this little haze might be hiding another officer bunk, but even with true sight it is hard to see.

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489)

During one of the visits by Baka, Tylo, or Indiga, Calli inquires about the new people on board, wondering if any of them can be trusted.

[BlueWizard]

Calli's dreams will be full of green smoke, haunting strings, and chanting angels... or were those demons... Calli can feel she is questing for something.

[Nomad5]

Baka

In Calli's quarters:
"I'm not sure yet. Olrik is a new specialist who is a psion. He is elusive, but I believe he wants to follow the captain, and seems suspicious of the admiral. I don't know much about wizard, I believe Arha is her name. There is also two priestesses. With ship duties I have not talked to them much."

[BlueWizard]

Into the Wild Deep Blue Sea, Indiga will be working most nights, and will usually see Arha return later to her room at some point. This night, two days into this dangerous way of the spirit guide, Indiga and her night crew won't see Arha until morning. This will be after an all night ceremony, that seemed to involve Arha in some wild orgy.

In the morning Arha will be shoved still quite dazed onto the main deck barely clothed. It is early morning, so she might even be humiliated as many of the crew are beginning their shift, and already Olmeric's steak and eggs are grumbling everyone's tummy.

Arha will no longer be enchanted, and can't remember exactly what happened, but she is sore.

[Reptar]

Miss Montoya

On deck for the changing of the shift Miss Montoya takes note of Arha's departure from the captain's suite. To busy to deal with it then the hadozee shuffles to Arha's room a while later, with two plates of breakfast. Worn black knuckles rap softly on the wooden door, "It's not often I see someone leave the captains quarters unhappy after a night like that, but I guess it's not the captains quarters anymore is it..." A pregnant pause, "Um, I brought you breakfast. What happened?"
If the door doesn't open the fuzzy boatswain will leave the plate by the door and retire to her own room and collapse into her hammock.

[Jair Barik]

Olrik is concerned about some of these recent events but there is little he can do at the moment. Retiring downstairs into the hull of the ship he begins making notes on his various theories regarding the captain. These various diagrams and tables are periodically burnt to a crisp in order to leave no evidence. Biting his pen he considers the possible options. He needs somebody who actually knew the captain! None of these current crewmen will do in the wake of what he currently knows...

Perhaps he should arrange a meeting with the apes or the cook...

In the mean time Olrik looks at any sea charts and maps available to find out more about the area they are in. Specifically he looks at what ports are nearest and how far they are controlled by various powers (namely the guild, void, empire and other such groups).

[BlueWizard]

With Arha's special hidden item and Olrik's personal protection these two will realize they have a virtual seer-block. They will be able to arrange secret meetings away from the gossiping crew and the admirals. Olmeric or Indiga will likely meet them below decks near the livestock or deep storage.

Aust:
One of the swift and agile crewmen will turn out to be some friend or associate of Olrik and Arha. After weeks of travel it is clear this fellow, Aust, is something more than what he led on to be. In fact, a rumor on the ship is that he doesn't sleep in the bunkroom. Truth of the matter, he seems to be an elf, and apparently they need only an hour of meditation anyway.

Indiga will find this fellow Aust is a regular on the night shift. At first thought to be a young sailor, there will be something more to this one. He might be able to use it to his advantage, since the admirals do not see him as a threat at all. Arha knows him only as a close associate of her good friend.

OOC- Welcome Lothmar. I know Aust will likely be a mystery for a bit. By now this new, and quiet member will at least have met everyone on the original crew by now. He will be known as a night specialist due to his 'special' vision. In the day he is likely hooded if he does make a dayshift appearance. :smallwink:

[Nomad5]

Baka

Baka has tended to be an early riser since their new heading, if he was not on night watch himself. When he sees Arha pushed out of the captain's quarters onto the main deck in her condition he is enraged. It did not appear to be her choice in the matter. He shares a concerned look with Iniga at this event and offers Arha his cloak and will escort her to her quarters without a word said. He doubts any of the crew would mock her in this moment, but will stare down anyone who considers it.

He orders a few drills to be run by the marines and other warriors to get them working together, and to burn off some of his own anger. He will try to stay out of Iniga's way, but they also need to be able to work fighting and sailing together when the time comes.

Later, after much pondering, he will seek out Olrik. "I am concerned after today. I did not think that things had come this far. Captain Allie would never have allowed something like today's occurrence to happen. She has been altered. I am convinced. You may be the only person on board that could figure this out because of your talents. I believe that any magical means of investigation would be sensed or blocked by the admiral and his coven. Is there a way to break their hold on her?" Baka curses his frustration. "I am at a loss."

[wxdruid]

Arha

Despite being shoved out of the cabin rather precipitiously and although she still feels disoriented from the previous night, she attempts to hide it as she straightens and runs her fingers through her hair. She brushes down her outfit and considers that she now needs a new one. She hates that, ruining good clothes for something she doesn't really remember. When Baka offers her his cloak, she wraps it around her shoulders with a "Thank you," and a smile. She appreciates his offer and walks with him down to her chamber.

Once the door is closed, she sinks onto the bed and berates herself for it all. But, nothing left to do now that it's over with.

When Miss Montoya knocks on the door, she answers. She's changed into one of her usual black dresses and smiles a little as the smell of breakfast reaches her nose. "Thank you for breakfast. As for last night...I don't really remember, but don't worry, I'll take care of it."

Later that night, after sleeping all day, she'll see out Olrik and Aust for a private chat.

[Jair Barik]

Olrik leers at Baka slightly.

"As I have said before I need to speak to somebody who knew the captain well. Seeing as there seems to be no such person aboard I will have to wait till we make port which from looking at these charts appears unlikely to happen any time soon. As for Arha any problems she now has it occurs to me may have to be her own for the time being. In light of recent events ones allegiances can be questioned. If you wish to be of aid to me and the captain all I ask is that you answer me one question and perform for me one task. What species is the captain and will you inform the boatswain that as we are passing through dangerous waters I will be offering my services as an extra pair of eyes on the night watch. If you have further need of me I will be in the hull where I can get some peace and quiet from the rest of this crew!"

Olrik seems angry and slightly stressed, his anger increasing to an almost rant like quality of speach as he continues talking. He does not appear angry at anything Baka has says in particular more he is troubled in general.

[Nomad5]

Baka

Baka was never the quickest fellow around, and he knows this, spending enough time around the priesthood and chieftains to know how quick and plotting wits can be used. But he starts to understand Olrik better, and to realize that Captain Allie's boat is not the place of freedom that he once loved. But he now is a place where he has always hated, a place where he questions who to trust, a place of secrecy and intrigue. He curses to himself as Olrik explains his own frustration, and decides to take a gamble.


"You are right about Arha. I cannot help her either. She is a strong person though and has held her head high. She should stop her nightly visits to the quarters though, unless she is seeking more trouble."

"To answer your question, the captain is human, as I know her. I did not understand the purpose of your first request, so I had shown you many who know the captain for many years. But I will reconsider this and see if I can find another to help. We will speak again this evening on this."

"I am not a man who enjoys lies or intrigue. I do not thrive in it. You speak as if you are a friend of Captain Allie's. I would like to know how, since you are new to this crew. But, regardless, I declare that I am taking a risk beginning now in trusting you. I do not do this lightly."

"As to your task, I will inform Iniga. We have a few, including myself, that are blessed with a special or racial vision to help us find trouble. My god, Osiris, recently granted me this ability after spending a length of time underground, studying their ways." After the discussion Baka will go to the deck and inform Iniga of Olrik's request for night watch due to his abilities.

Baka will also bring Calli her next meal and ask her permission for a meeting. "There is a new member of this crew, a Psion named Olrik, that claims to be able to help the captain if he could meet you. He says that he needs someone that knows the captain very well. He has met Olmeric and Zhako. I can think of noone that would know her more intimately than you. It risks knowledge of you on this ship, but would you meet with him? Either here or in the hold? I think you can make it there, no?"

[dariathalon]

Tylo

Tylo feels completely adrift in this sea of on-board politics. He is a simple man, and all of the hushed voices and quick glances around the ship recently have not set well with him. He doesn't feel like he knows who he can trust. Tolm had been one of the few on the ship he'd had a close connection with, and now even he is gone. He wants to help the captain and the rest of the ship be rid of this wizarding influence, but he has no idea how to go about it. For the time being, he tries to make himself content by throwing himself into his tasks while on duty and spending his off duty time staring out over the open sea.

"At least I know I can trust you," he tells Vogel as he stares out at the waves.

[Lothmar]

Aust is short at Five foot four, but he seems to speak oddly and to possess certain strange mannerisms that seem beyond his current employment and station - he is most likely a foreigner but from exactly where is hard to place. His skin is pale but such things are normal for a moon-elf but his eyes no longer seem to reflect a shade of blue they once had and seemed to have grayed slightly. He keeps his silver hair well combed but one would only notice this if you were observing him during a night shift or casually met him below decks. If he is on the decks during the day his visits are very short and he wears a dark Grey cloak that seems to provide shade no matter the angel oddly enough and he seems to keep it with him regardless of the time, however at night he wears it around one shoulder and arm for flare as if he were ready to perform a magic trick on stage or fight a bull.

Though faded it looks as if his face once possessed some tattoo's around his eyes, however the pattern seems to have reformed nearly perfectly as light scarring - possibly from someone skilled with a knife who surgically flayed them so it makes one wonder what the point was in removing them if it's so evident something was there... If you interact with him Aust seems to be a man who presents himself with a strong air of confidence and seems to value eye contact and strong impressions - you may even get the feeling he's swallowing you whole if you look too deeply.

It is obvious that Aust has a decent wardrobe and seems to change his clothing every few days unless he has obvious stains - but most of his clothing seems to be simple tans and browns, grays and blacks or shades of blue and green. The only obvious gear that might signify him as a warrior would probably be his dark wooden large shield with a blank white canvas and the masterwork halberd both of which he keeps in the bunk room - though he does wear an impressive longbow if you examine it you might wonder how anyone could possibly draw such a weapon and use it effectively just from sheer resistance. In fact he tends to joke about it saying 'if anyone other then me can string my bow i'll gladly consider them worthy for a test of strength.' However he seems fairly friendly to other forms of competition and will freely compete in drinking to try and improve his station amongst the other sailors and crew - especially if it's chased with something exotic like snake venom or poison peppers.

In fact he seems to work almost around the clock except when feigning to be social with the other crew, during the morning when it's not his shift he seems to be constantly cleaning inside - mainly as a means to pass the time and as an excuse to explore the ship without seeming suspicious. When examining the ship he for the most part doesn't seem to be looking for anything in particular, as the old proverb goes 'Look with your eyes, not your hands'. In fact with his eyes Aust feels secure that he has meet everyone at least once or at least knows of everyone's presence if they seem less then social or actively trying to avoid him. "Night soon falls again, time to work and time to mend." he adds stretching in the bunk room before casually polishing his equipment and seeing to its quality as he double checks his list to make sure nothing is missing.

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489)

Visit from Baka

Are you sure he can help us? No, nevermind. I will meet him in the hold, by the goats. Tomorrow night sound good?

Later that night, while dreaming

As she is falling asleep, Calli will try to take control her dream. She will attempt to shift into the Dragon Rider she sees herself as in her dreams.

[Nomad5]

Baka

"No, I am not sure. But I am concerned for her, otherwise I would not ask. A bit earlier, after 2nd meal then."

After the 2nd meal the next day, Baka will meet Olrik at the table. "Olrik. I have more for you to meet today, come with me." He will take Olrik to the meeting place. "I would like you to meet Calli Pent. If there is anyone on this boat that knows Captain Allie intimately it is Calli." Baka watches Olrik closely as the thought has run through his mind that he has been searching for Calli the whole time.

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489)

Clandestine Meet in the Hold

Calli, the Hobbit, stands in the shadows, waiting for Olrik and Baka to arrive. She's feeling apprehensive about this meeting. What if he's one of Admiral Rockfire's goons?

When she hears the footsteps coming down the steps, she takes on a harder look, showing no fear. She steps forward just enough so that Olrik can see her face and upper body. She keeps her hands on two daggers, ready to defend herself, if need be.

I'm pleased to meet you, Olrik. What can you do to help us.... get Captain Allie back?

[BlueWizard]

This secret meeting will appear to have utter privacy.

Calli's dreams have been getting more vivid.

[Jair Barik]

Olrik looks curiously at the hobbit.

"You I have not met. I have seen everyone on board but you I have not met..."

Olrik activates his true seeing and looks her over a few times but once convinced she is not what he thinks she is he continues.

"I have no personal interest in the captain but I believe I can help her. However I must ask you a few questions and you must answer honestly.
What race is the Captain?
When did you last see the captain?
Have you noticed any change in the captain?"

[wxdruid]

Arha

After the evening meeting. Arha will go back to most of her usual schedule. She'll spend the mornings and evenings on deck with her books. A bit of time each day with Olrik, probably down below in private. Her hawk stays close to the ship and often perches on the rigging.

She'll continue to be friends with the priestess, that is if she wants to be. Arha doesn't hold any of it against her. She knows how it all works...

[Reptar]

Constantly wary of the fact that the wizards could be spying at any given moment, the bosun keeps her head down and her opinions to herself. She gets her duties done, and will be happy to talk and answer questions provided they do not ask for her sentiments. Spys she could deal with, but she knows her limits and scrying wizzards are beyond her ability to deceive.
If the Allie were still trustworthy she might have a chance, but with the extra workload and lack of sleep even planning a coup is too risky. The crew, specialists, and wizards will only see a tired but cheerful hadozee. She does not like what's going on but as long as the Allie's last "official" orders are still being carried out the boatswain won't rock the boat.

[Lothmar]

Aust is curious as to certain peoples positions and so begins to investigate whether there is cleaning staff for the admiral, the clerics and even the other officers rooms. With such seasoned clerics disabling any such individuals from accidental injuries or sickness would be difficult and of course if they went missing and someone just conveniently showed up to replace them it would probably be even more so. More then likely he'd simply have to show that he's capable of the duty and either volunteer if the position comes up or get 'reassigned' for the position during the day shift if they cant lose him during the night.

Every day and night Aust is tempted by the glow of those around him, and considers the plan more and more as a missing person would be a more then ample of satisfying this secret sin of his for a week... Then again, perhaps he could find enough volunteers that it wouldn't be too noticeable - especially if he made sure to hide the injuries with a potion and some bindings. But such things were a distraction to work and he tried to put them from his mind as he struggled to retie a knot for the third time gritting his teeth.

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489)

Clandestine Meet in the Hold

Calli watches Olrik's eyes. Her Grandmother always said you could better understand someone, if you watch their eyes.

Allie is as Human as any other Human I've slept with. If she's anything else, she never informed me, or changed before my eyes.

And the last I saw of her was when she entered her quarters with..... that bastard and his two b****es. And she seems more cold, more distant since then.

But as I said, I haven't seen her since she entered her room. I've only heard what the others have told me, and what she said the morning I went into hiding, for fear of my life.

Calli looks up at Olrik, defiantly. So, I have few questions of my own. If you care not for our Captain, where do your loyalties lie? What are you looking for? And why should we trust you?

[Nomad5]

Baka

Baka watches the exchange closely, hoping to get answers to the questions Calli is asking.

[Jair Barik]

Olrik stares back at her and judges how much he can tell her.

"My allegiances lie with my client. He is looking for the captain and his interest is for her betterment and the detriment of those who have performed a specific illegal function aboard this ship. Hopefully I will be able to tell you more when the ship comes to dock and this business is wrapped up and dealt with. If you will excuse me I have as Baka knows voluntered for the night shift and so if you have no further need to keep me here any longer I will be getting to my duties. So long as you are around me you are safe from being spied upon through magical means but if my absence is noticed the more traditional issue may arise of somebody coming looking for me."

[Nomad5]

Baka

Baka scowls, seeming very displeased with the exchange. He stops Olrik for a moment. "If it is for her betterment, then you stand with your allies now. The more we know of each other, the more we can help each other. I brought you here and revealed much to find out more about Allie, and all you have done is asked a few questions. How are going to help us? I have failed her once before, I do not plan on that again."

[Jair Barik]

"The problem you see is that if I tell you how I intend to help you then you will not be surprised when I help you. I will leave no room for failure in this plan! All you need to know is that this will be done legally and as such no blood need be spilled, the captain can be rescued and you will testify against the new crew to aid in their imprisonment. If it was a simple case of killing the Admirals it could be accomplished in any manner of discreet methods but the politics of their murder could easily come back to haunt us all."

Olrik seems to pause for a moment, consider something and then sighes and turns to face Baka and Calli.

"These are dangerous waters we are sailing in Baka. If something were to happen I believe it is your duty as a respected member of the crew to point out that we should turn back. After all, if we were waylaid even slightly we may not have enough rations to make it all the way to our destination."

[Nomad5]

Baka

"That sounds very near a threat to this ship. We have a mission to rescue one of our own who was captured by our enemy. I have no intention of leaving Zgata out there while we turn back. This ship and her crew is not a stranger to hardship. We are not in port nor will be any time soon. You have grown too used to having the authorities of the city near you. Justice is here in the wilds as well. But sometimes you need to deliver it yourself." Baka steps aside to let Olrik report to his shift.

[dariathalon]

Tylo

After finishing his shift, Tylo glances up to see Indiga still jumping around busily among the ship's riggings. "She'll soon be working herself to death, if she keeps that up. She's been going at it like that for days now," he says to Vogel.

Tylo makes his way up to the central mast and carefully begins climbing it. When he nears the level that the bosun is working he calls out. "Hey, you need a hand up here? You've been working like nothing else up here lately. I know since the Captain's been less... available lately, you've been taking on more to do. You deserve a break too. Why don't I help you out for awhile so you can take a little more time to yourself tonight."

[BlueWizard]

Main Deck: Night Shift after secret meeting....
The meeting seems to go off without a hitch.

Olrik can join Indiga on the night crew this evening.

Vogel will alert Tylo this evening, and he will hear the screams and excitement of the night-crew as it happens.

An ephemeral, many legged mass of pseudo-living ectoplasm appears before the ship and begins floating towards the prow. The men scream and yell so loudly that the whole crew, minus admirals, will be alerted and the ship at attention in less than 30 seconds. By this time this menacing ghostly, tentacle-beast is climbing onto the main deck incorporeally going through the sails and rope. This thing is massive, and stands about 100 feet high and is roughly 100 feet in diameter; the tentacles are each about 50 feet long!

A few men on the night shift including 2 Lemurian 'rookies' will leap madly into the sea, possibly lost forever.

Arha's Confidant:
Kerri will tell Arha about her hard working family from an industrial town. Apparently it was an honor for her to be chosen by the temple, and her family was given a lot of money. She is beautiful, tanned with dark hair. She wears simple white robes most of the time.

Many priestesses of Isis eventually become glorified hookers, making love to the parishioners: 'saving them and raising funds for the church'.
Likely these two could've 'developed' a lot together in this time that passed. Whatever is happening in Kerri's comfortable officer's room in the cabin this evening will be completely interrupted by the screams on deck.

Shortly thereafter while the crew is scrambling to the main deck or below decks to the arrow ports, these two ladies will also hear a short, quiet squeal this one from Pyae Raeariel's room. The elven priestess across the hall.


Calli's Green Friend:
Calli has likely lost a lot of weight, and won't be looking too good. But, for some reason she will feel fine, as if the sceptre has become a drug to her. She will feel as if she has almost solved it. On this night she will awaken to see a green field around her room. A glowing green energy that seems to have her trapped in her room. Calli will feel safe for now, despite what screaming happens above. She won't be able to get out and no one will be able to get in.

Her little green friend will appear to her in here at this time and talk to her about frivolous things and will pick this time to want to play games with her.

[Jair Barik]

Cursing under his breathe Olrik runs to the side of the ship where the men jumped overboard and begins trying to lift some of them back towards the boat using telekinesis (telekinetic maneuver to be precise). Trying to help keep them above water and near enought to the ship that they can be pulled back in. by the other crew men.

[BlueWizard]

Reacting quickly Olrik can save at least one of the men.

{OOC- How many can he save?}

[Jair Barik]

((OOC:Well the skill is only intended for grappling people/tripping people so wether or not you allow it to be used constructively is entirely up to you. As it is though he can only effect one person at a time so he can't save multiple people all at once.))

[BlueWizard]

With Olrik and likely Indiga acting swiftly, men can be saved, as they rally the crew to throw the overboard men lines.

[Reptar]

Having begrudgingly taken Tylo's advice and assistance, and then, only because he'd saved her life, the exhausted boatswain had taken this night to recover.

She burst from her cabin furious at the disturbance, fastening her armor as she strides forward to the beast. But then, the men in the water catch her eye, she bottles the anger, pushes it down and stores it, barking orders she gets those who haven't fled the deck to throw lines out. She dodges through the tentacles to try and get to the base of the mast. As she weaves and flips through it's arms she searches for weak points or flickers in it's form.

OOC: is it more of an octopus or an amoeba? I.E. does it have eyes?

Tumble Check [roll0]
Spot Check [roll1]
AC 20 +2 against the thing

[dariathalon]

Tylo

Tylo joins the crowd rushing out onto the deck. He gasps as he sees the... well whatever it was... floating near the ship. His eyes begin to scan the area, looking for one particular person. They stop, spotting Olrik near the rails, helping to pull people up. "What, there are people overboard!?!" he thinks. That momentarily trumps his other concerns and he rushes over near Olrik. Hegins helping to pull them back aboard with the others, all the while he is carful not to let Olrik out of eyesight.

When those who could be saved had been, Tylo turns to the psion. "Alright," he says sounding especially stern, given his normally soft-spoken manner. "Explain. Now." He doesn't seem unwilling to listen to reason, but it seems like it had better be a damn good reason.

[wxdruid]

Arha

Kerri and Arha were chatting in her room... She runs out of the room and tries to open the door to Pyae Raeariel's room, she wants to know the meaning of that squeal when it sounds like the ship is being invaded. It didn't really sound like one of fright.

[Jair Barik]

"People had jumped overboard to escape the sea monster. I was attempting to save them. I am sorry but there really isn't anymore to it than this."

Olrik turns to look at the monster.

"Monsters such as this normally don't hang around too long but do you really think now is the time for questions?"

[Lothmar]

Aust Stares at the creatures approach from the rigging's attempting to identify one key quality with his eyes, whether it radiated an aura and thus was alive and simply possessed some strange quality that allowed it to be ghostly or if it was dead and likely a ghost at that point, in which case his bow and arrows would likely have almost no effect-along with certain other attacks.

As it takes the creature thirty seconds or so to reach the boat, aust decides to experiment to see if the creature can even be harmed by his and normal weapons. Drawing his bow he takes a few shots during its approach to gauge this theory, moving to a position closer to rope he could use for a dramatic swing to the rooms of the clerics and the admiral as he felt they would likely need every caster they had at hand. However, hearing the scream he decides to say - F' Subtlety and swings into the door attempting to kick it open or more likely bouncing off it with a loud 'THUNK' if it's sturdy enough to inform the elven priestess that at least someones outside.
If im confused on the layout of the ship forgive me. Yeah if that doors not reachable via a swing i'll simply swing down to the deck so that I can go get them.
Spot[roll0]
Arrow[roll1]
Arrow[roll2]
Swing/Charge drop kick to Door[roll3]
Arrow[roll4]
Arrow[roll5]
Foot[roll6] (if you want to increase this, go ahead. This is just basic unarmed damage for me.)
Wasn't sure what skills to roll for the dramatic swing, so I incorporated a few.
Jump[roll7]
Tumble[roll8]
Use Rope[roll9]
Initiative [roll10]

[BlueWizard]

Main Deck:
The three men can be saved, but there is some dramatics as the massive thing drifts and crawls through and over the ship. Panicked men will run through it on accident causing them self some pain, but no one is slain.

Through all of the excitement as it drifts over the Admirals remain in Allie's cabin.

Indiga sees no eyes and it is more like a massive tentacled amoeba.

Aust is unaware of anything going on in the rear officer's cabin on the ship's deck. He cannot seem to hurt the thing, and may take some minor damage from the strange incorporeal ectoplasm.


Officer Cabin Hall:
Arha cannot open the locked door, and will hear no response as she tries to open the door.


The Black Tornado: Unpainted
http://dailyfizz.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/ship-sea.jpg

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489)

In her room

Calli sits in her room, playing solitaire with a deck of cards she "found" in some crewman's chest.

As she played, she thinks about what Olrik said. She doesn't like the idea of the admirals going to prison. She wants..... No, that's not what she wants.

She wants Allie back. What does she care what happens to them, as long as they haven't hurt her captain.

She sets the cards aside, and drifts off to sleep.

During the night, the green glow slowly awakens her. Wha.... what's going on? She looks around in amazement.

But then she hears the screaming. She immediately grabs her Mithril Shirt and daggers. But before she tries the doors, she notices the Little Green Dragon is back.

She tries the door. No matter what happens, she cannot let her friends die. But it doesn't open. She turns to the Dragon. Why won't this door open?

[wxdruid]

Arha

Arha pounds on the door with the hilt of one of her daggers. She looks down to see if there is space underneath the door. Not that she wants to do it, but she wants to know what is going on inside... It might be necessary, who knows. She asks Kerri if there is a key for the door somewhere.

[Lothmar]

Aust soon realizes that there wont be much he can do in this situation, best to just hunker down somewhere safe and wait for the mages to handle this - or for an opportunity to present itself. Aust climbs around and up the mast at full speed attempting to get out of the creatures reach.

KK, since I didnt know whats going on ignore the swing into action part of my last post, i'll just remain up in the riggings since i'd see no point to come down in the current situation. Anywho, 30 ft climb speed... 120 ft up the mast, i'll probably take cover in the crows nest if it's vacant and keep watch over the situation.
[roll0]

[dariathalon]

Tylo

Tylo pulls out his bow and begins firing a few shots at the large beast. He really doesn't expect to be able to kill it, but maybe causing it a bit of pain will be enough to drive it off. All the while, he's doing his best to avoid the things tentacles.

"Now may not be the time for questions, but I know you brought it here. I'm hoping you can get rid of it as well," Tylo responds to Olrik, giving him a hard glare.

[BlueWizard]

Main Deck:
Whatever the massive tentacle-beast was, it will retreat. It slides off the starboard side and into the sea making no ripples as it touches the sea.

Vogel will grumble to Tylo that it is killing hundreds and hundreds of fish.

Aust may have no idea what just came at the ship, but by staying in the rigging he would've felt some of the pain of this strange ectoplasmic creature as it pretty much covered the whole area of the sails. {He will take only minor damage, that mosyly annoys him.} Aust inside the shambling form won't be able to see very far and it will be hard to concentrate.

This thing moves incredibly slow, and Tylo will have a chance to fire many arrows. He will lose them all to the sea before this thing retreats.

It is slow to retreat, and as you are watching this, there will be a banging inside the Officer's Cabin. {OOC- It is Arha trying to get into Pyae's room with Kerri. I am unsure how much time Arha wants to spend breaking down the door.}



Calli's Room:
The little shiny green dragon seems oblivious to the actions outside the room, and will fly over to the cards and begin to shuffle and deal them out to Calli. "So how about gin rummy? Can we do gin rummy? Old maid is funner with more people." He seems oblivious to her concern, and deals the cards on her bed.

[Lothmar]

"No no no, no no no, dont come up here - ah hell!" Aust adds closing his mouth, plugging his nose and clenching everything as he holds on for dear life; his body soon becomes a chunk in this gelatinous mass.

'This is the second grossest slime i've ever been covered in, burns worse though I'll give it that.' He adds thinking looking around inside the creature with slight curiosity. 'Huh, is this what it's like inside a stomach?' he continues to think to himself, thankfully his natural hardiness has tempered his skin and what injuries he does receive seem to be getting handled well by his own natural healing. 'Well, these clothes are ruined.' he continues thinking casually until the creature finally goes back into the sea.

"Must have been something he ate," Aust adds blowing some slime off his lips after he makes his way down to the ship. "Guess we didnt agree with it." He adds flicking some more off his finger tips. "Im... Im going to go change my clothes now after this experience. . ." He adds slowly walking looking for a bucket of water so that he can rinse himself off first so he doesnt track slime everywhere, but then again this creature probably got it everywhere already so it's probably not that big of a deal.

[wxdruid]

Arha

Enough of this already. Arha concentrates and turns into her gaseous form and finds a way through the cracks to find out what on earth is going on behind the door.

[BlueWizard]

Officer's Cabin: {Arha only}
Kerri will be surprised when Arha 'dissipates' before her in the officer's hall. Arha slips through cracks and beneath the door into the modest officer's room. The elf didn't do much to decorate, but had a change of clothes set out to wear the next morning. She however was not in this room nor was any of her equipment.

As Arha slipped into the room she will see a red-black miniature little devil jetting out the priestess's portal-window. It appears this little Imp {Arha is quite knowledgeable of the planes} is cradling a bundle of cloth.

The Imp is fast and will be out the window flying toward the rear of the ship, and will disappear around the back before Arha can even fully get into the room. All this time the commotion above will be going on.

At this time out the window Arha will see part of the massive tentacle thing that is bothering those on the main deck. Arha might even be impressed at the colossal nature of it.


The Main Deck:
Whatever banging was going on in the officer's cabin is over once the ectoplasmic shambler has gone into the sea.

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489)

In her room

Gin Rummy!? Calli moves to the bed, pointing back toward the door. I need to get out there! My friends might be dying.

[BlueWizard]

Calli and the Green Fairy Dragon:
The dragon chuckles and starts to deal bridge, creating mirror images of himself to play the other two hands. "Oh, your friends are quite alright. Just a little exercise I believe."

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489)

In her room

Calli inexplicably sits down. I don't know how to play bridge. Can we play Spades instead?

[BlueWizard]

Main Deck:
The shambler will retreat into the sea, Indiga can calm the crew.

Tylo likely keeps asking Olrik the same question, and eventually Olmeric will hear and ask with some curiousness. "Mr. Psion? You know something about that?"

Arha is actually ahead of the group on time.

Still no sign of the admirals.



Calli's Room:
Calli will feel as if she is under a spell as the dragon figures out spades, and deals the deck to her. When Calli takes the cards she will realize her hands are gloved in green scaly leather.

[Jair Barik]

Things were strange on deck. With no sign of the admirals Olrik couldn't help but feel something was up... Something seemed to be falling apart here but Olrik couldn't tell what... only one thing for it.

Speaking in a loud calm voice Olrik adresses the crew.
"Indeed. I have long been studying the navigational charts and records for this area of the sea and as such it comes as no surprise to me that such a creature would emerge and attack the ship. The Admirals too must of known this and yet they have not emerged to see to the problem! What sort of leadership is this ship under? The captains? Well it would hardly seem so! After all I have heard only good things about the captain and yet she too is strangely not present in the face of this attack. Therefore I propose we going and ask the admirals precisely what is going on here and demand immediate action! Who is with me!"

[wxdruid]

Arha

Arha will try the door from this side and see if she can open it.

Before Kerri can come inside, she holds one hand up to keep her out. She doesn't want anything disturbed. She casts Detect Magic and looks around for anything interesting. She also searches [roll0] for anything unusual or that would explain why an Imp was carrying something out of the room.

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489)

In her room

Calli looks at her hands. Just like in her dreams. Am I dreaming? And I can take three tricks.

[Nomad5]

Baka

Baka was in his quarters when the commotion began and took a few moments to get to the deck. By the time he arrived, great efforts were already underway to save the sailors and he could not add to them. But looking at the creature and its approach to the ship he couldn't help but wonder where it came from.

Doubting there was any damage that he could do to it that would be enough he called for a different tactic. He went about the deck dodging the creature and helping others keep their calm. "Don't shoot. It may just leave. Not everything you meet in the wild wants to kill you." Calming those he can, he moves to inform the captain of the events.

[dariathalon]

Tylo

Tylo's face shows that he is not at all happy with the psion's explanation. However, he is suggesting a course of action that Tylo has long been hoping someone would. He's torn momentarily about what to do, so he pauses for a moment to see how the rest of the crew reacts before pressing him for more information.

[Reptar]

The fuzzy boson lends aid to the crew-members harmed by the passing behemoth, and turns a cold shoulder to the shivering sailors who have been pulled onto deck.
During the call to quarters at dawn, the next day, she gives a speech.
"Last night we encountered a strange apparition, and though fearsomely huge it was not a threat but a reminder. We are entering strange waters lads, and that Thing was but the first of many oddities yet to come, and stranger sights are to be had. But no matter what we come across I can assure you that within hundreds of miles this ship, your home, is the safest place to be. You all have each other, but most of all you have me."

[BlueWizard]

Main Deck:
Olmeric the mighty cook is the most wary of Olrik when he starts his speech, by the end however he is patting the two big butcher knives in his belt and nodding his head. These chopping blades look like axes with small handles.

With Olmeric the cook behind Olrik, the crew will back his move, and Olrik will find he has turned the crew to his side. All of them want the captain back, and the admiral's head on a platter.

During this time Kerri, the priestess of Isis, will rush out on to the main deck. "Something has happened to Pyae!!"

Baka will have entered the captain's cabin and will be aware of the missing elven priestess.

{OOC- Indiga's speech at dawn might get delayed...}

Pyae's Room with Arha: Baka will be here....
Arha can unlock and open the door from the other side. Kerri sees the trouble and will run out toward the main deck when Arha begins casting her spell. Baka likely will be here when the door is opened, but he can also head to the captain's 'lounge' in back, two doors down.

Arha will find the unicorn head holy symbol of Pyae under the rumpled bed sheets. Most of her modest change of extra clothing is here, and she seems to have also left her magic sword, which is wedged between her bed and the wall in its hilt.


Calli's Room:
The little green dragon looks up above him as if he were able to understand the commotion above. "Uh oh." He deals cards to Calli, who the wins, and then he looks at her seriously. "We might have to introduce you earlier then anticipated."

[Jair Barik]

"No doubt this is some part of these wizard admirals nefarious schemes! To their quarters!"

Olrik leads the crew (assuming they will follow him) to the Admirals quarters and knocks politely on the door.

"Excuse me. Would you mind opening this door so I could come in? There is something that I believe I need to discuss with you..."

[wxdruid]

Arha

Arha suddenly revises her assumptions, things may or may not be as they seem. After all, who would escape without their treasured belongings? She wouldn't be leaving behind a holy symbol or sword, far to valuable on their own to just leave behind. She's beginning to think that Pyae was abducted and the creature outside was the diversion. She picks up a handkerchief or other small cloth and covers her hand as she picks up the holy symbol and unwedges the sword. She lays them both out on the bed.

"The door is open..." When she looks around and sees Olrik, "I believe she was abducted by an imp and the creature outside was a diversion."

After all, it left near the same time the imp did.

"Has anyone seen the Rear," she makes the word 'rear' sound rather rude, "Admiral?"

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489)

In her room

Calli frowns as she sets her cards aside. Introduce me to who? What's going on up there?

[Lothmar]

Aust throws his half dissolved clothes in a waste barrel or out a port hole when he gets to the bunks and opens his clothing chest to get out a change. "Honestly," He grumbles changing into his new clothes. When finally finished he looks back to the hall, there has been a lot of foot traffic, not necessarily uncommon given the situation but it almost seems as if something else is afloat and he casually exits the bunk rooms tilting his head and knocking it a few times trying to get some last bits of goop out of his ears.

His stomach gurgles, the more he has to rely on his nature the more his hunger would grow he realizes looking casually at his hand, the burn wounds from the creatures slime now completely healed. "Perhaps a snack while everyone's, busy..." He mutters to himself getting out of sight and finding a place to 'vanish'.

He will reappear in the cargo hold, thankfully someone had brought some goats and livestock - hopefully they wouldn't miss one after this attack.

[Jair Barik]

Olrik looks around.

"We have not seen the Admirals no. We are in fact currently looking for them and the 'captain'. Hmmm if they are not here then perhaps they have left and abducted the captain with them! Crewmen! The admirals have abducted the captain! If we are to find her we must search every inch of this ship for any of the admirals, the missing priestess or the captain! If you find any of them then shout!"

Olrik activates his true seeing and begins a search of the room.

He whispers something quietly to Arha as he passes her

For Arha's ears only
"ignore the monster outside, it had nothing to do with the Admirals except possibly stirring them into action"

[BlueWizard]

Officer's Hall:
By now Arha will be quite aware of the commotion in the tiny hall. Kerri will enter Pyae's room with Arha and look about for more clues here. She is very concerned for the elf, and viewed her and Arha as her closest friends on the ship.

Baka is already at the captain's door and has not yet gotten a response from his polite knocking.

One of Olmeric's assistants will discover a dead goat the next day. However, the commotion currently going on will overshadow this by far.

By the time Olrik is shouting through the door with Baka, there is finally a response. It is one of the wizard ladies shouting through the door. "In the names of the great dragons what do you want?!? We are sleeping!!"




Calli's Room:
The fairy dragon laughs. "Introduce you. To the crew. You are a Keeper. A protector."

[Jair Barik]

"We are looking for the admirals! If you will open up it is quite important. Whilst you were sleeping all sorts of strane things have been happening about the ship. And yet despite all of this noise none of the leadership aboard the boat have come to investigate, co-ordinate the crew or check that everyone is alright!"

[BlueWizard]

The blue-streaked raven haired wizard lady swings the door open just enough so her head pops out. Olrik and Baka can tell this sexy noble vixen wears little if anything, and there is the strong smell of rare incenses coming from the very darkened room.

"What's the problem? Did people die yet?" She looks as if you have bothered her.

[dariathalon]

Tylo

Tylo follows the crowd to the captain's quarters. When Olrik tells the rest of the crew to go search the ship, Tylo does not obey. He is unwilling to let the psion out of his sight just yet. Tylo doesn't know exactly what Olrik's up to, but he knows he doesn't trust him.

"No, everyone was saved, but only barely. Little thanks to you lot. I would think if you were concerned about this mission, you'd also care about the lives of the people set to carry it out with you."

[BlueWizard]

Calli Below:
Calli will hear the rush of feet above her as it sounds like many enter the officer's hall above, and even more crew gather outside to wait.
The fairy dragon looks sadly at Calli. "You don't have to take this responsibility. It is a very dangerous path."


Main Ship:
If the wizard-lady isn't needed any more she will slam the door in Baka's face.

The only person missing is Pyae the elven priestess. As well as the 3 admirals and Captain Allie, who were presumably in the Captain's Lounge/Bedroom.

[Jair Barik]

Olrik frowns.

"Can anyone get this door open? If not I may have to resort to more drastic measures."

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489)

In her room

Calli stands up bravely. Will it allow me to protect those I care about? If so, then nothing is too dangerous.

Then after a short pause. Will it be painful? A look of worry coming over her small face.

[Reptar]

Unhappy with Olrik for turning her crew into a mob, Miss Montoya knuckles through crowd tapping a couple of the less frenetic crewmen on the shoulder as she makes her way to Rodger and his associates. Shorter than most of the others her red furry head occasionally pops out of the crowd as she jumps up to view her targets. The hadozee tries to keep herself between the rangers and the door as she closes the distance.

[Lothmar]

Aust now on the deck observes the scene with mild intrigue. 'Hmm, I dont think this is the Justice we want to see... No, I think they'll probably appreciate the kind of justice that charges heavy litigation fees and fines to the Empire.' Aust thinks to himself trying to decide if the situation is worth stepping into or not. 'Best to be prepared if I need to help throw someone in the brig if this door gets broken in.' He thinks weaving his fingers and popping them.

He casually looks for the faces of a few others in the crowd as he walks forward and makes his way to through the crowd, simply making sure this isnt their doing and if it is; Well he hopes they have enough something to back up these actions or it may get ugly...

[wxdruid]

Arha

Arha has no interest in joining the mob. She looks around the room and leaves Pyae's belongings on the bed. The thought of herself wielding a sword is ludicrous and a holy symbol? Well, she'd rather steal the power from the gods if she can. She looks out the window to see if either the imp or the creature are still outside or if they're completely gone.

[BlueWizard]

Main Deck:
The crew is getting heated and riled up. The ship has slowed, and is not moving very fast. Indiga's glare can keep the men simmered down. She will find the smelly sea ranger, Thobrick, and his equally scuzzy friends talking in private at the bow of the ship. They are clearly trying to stay away from the riled up mob. Golt and Juneberry, two of the veteran mercenaries are listening intently to what Roger Thobrick says.


Officer's Hall:
With Olrik still outside making noise the blue-black haired lady pops her head out. She now wears a blue nightgown, and Olrik will be able to see a few figures in the shadows behind her. "We are resting. The ship is not in danger any more. Thank you. There is no need to disrupt our sleep."

Judging by the lingerie peeking from her lacy nightgown and sweaty brow, Olrik and Baka might think this noble wizard lady was up to something else.

Arha and Kerri are in the tiny officer room. Those in the hall will be aware of these two looking around Pyae's room in concern. There is no sign of the imp. It flew toward the rear of the ship, the direction of the captain's room and lounge. {The rear compartment of the officer's cabin, underneath the command deck at the rear of the ship.}

There is a great rear window in the captain's lounge. The newly repaired one has not fully been enjoyed by anyone except Arha.

Calli's and the Emerald Fairy Dragon:
"Pain is relative. I think a Tarrasque is painful. This...

The first time you might forget. I am not sure how it will effect you. But, I was sent to you for a reason." Calli will now see that she is covered in green scaly leather. There is also a mask or snout on her face. At the moment she can't tell if it is her real skin or not. Just moving about the room she will feel it does not hinder her movement in the least. "One thing's for sure. I didn't know it could do that. Looks like loin-scale."

[Jair Barik]

"You realise that the entire crew was attacked and yet none of you came to aid us or investigate in any way? That doesn't really do much for morale. Oh also one of the priestesses is missing. Seems to have vanished completely, very unusual."

[Reptar]

"Don't mind me," the hadozee says as she shuffles over and sits down, "please carry on, I'm here for your protection." Sitting down her hand falls to rest on the hilt of her rapier, under different circumstances it would look almost accidental. "No really, don't let me interrupt you."

[Jair Barik]

Olrik spins around on the spot to face the crew and smiles almost manically. He begins to speak but his voice is slightly different now. It is cheerful. Almost scarily so.

"You know what? Your all right. In fact everyone on this ship is right. Correct, conforming to the truth and free from error, you are all right! There is nothing the slightest bit wrong aboard this ship nor has there been since the arrival of the new command. Nothing whatever has changed here and so there is nothing to worry about. We should all just go back to work and or sleep for there is certainly no elephant in this room. There are no secrets aboard this ship of that we can all be quite certain and so we will for the forseeable future trudge on with our journey into certain danger as we depart uncertain danger. Mr. Bosun, Tylo wasn't it? I am afraid I must revoke my previous statement about working tonight as I need the sleep. When I stay awake too long things around me have the unfortunate habit of combusting. Wood, paper, cloth, people, you know the usual things. Good night everyone, and pleasent dreams, I am sure that nobodies sleep will be disturbed by thoughts of unstoppable monsters, treachery or the fact that unbeknownst to you somebody could be spying on you at every hour through use of magic which you cannot comprehend."

Still with a smile upon his face Olrik moves through the crew and heads to his quarters.

[dariathalon]

Tylo

Tylo sputters and looks utterly confused by Olrik's latest speech. He doesn't even manage to spit out that he isn't the bosun, he just nods in recognition of his own name. As the psion begins to walk away, he finally manages to mutter. "I'll give her the message."

As the crowd (presumably) starts to disperse, Tylo heads off to find Indiga. Spotting her near the ranger, whom Tylo has begun thinking of simply as "that idiot," he approaches. "I need a word, if you would."

After stepping a little away from Thobrick and his cronies he says, "The psion isn't going to work tonight. Said he needed his sleep so that his brain doesn't make stuff blow up or something. I don't know about all those mind magics. What I do know is that he summoned that sea monster, Vogel told me. He summoned it, tried to use it to rile everyone against the wizards, not that that's such a bad thing, and then turned and went to bed, making some comments that sounded vaguely like threats on the way." Tylo's tone makes it obvious that he's extremely frustrated by the whole situation.

[Lothmar]

'Whiner.' Aust thinks to himself with a roll of his eyes. "Well, glad that's settled. Does anyone else feel their voice isnt being heard? Hmm?" He draws out the Hmm slightly. "Yes, it's not like this goo that's still lingering about from that monster crawling over us melts clothing and burns off skin isnt pitting the wood of this boat as we speak because everyone who would or should be cleaning it off is here belly aching."

He adds with a snap of his fingers. "WAKE UP! We're better then this! We're Sailors! We're not some bunch of union thugs who go to the company head and threaten to shut down operations every time there's an incovenience or we desire better conditions." He adds with a pause. "No! We're men of honor, we're men who build our lives and livelihoods off the sweat of our brows and the quality of our labors and given food, coin and purpose. And im sure many of you may have complaints, well there's a gang plank that lets off to a dock at every port and plenty of other seasoned sea dogs who'd be thrilled to take your positions; However, until then I suggest we get this vessle back into ship shape as we cant afford to be losing time like this." He adds rolling up his sleeves.

"And if you have a problem im certain the officers wouldnt mind speaking with you in the morning after your shifts, but there's a chain of command people, they leave people in charge while they're busy or cant be disturbed, so follow it and bring your troubles to them allright?" Aust adds with a serious tone, securing a bandanna around his forehead.

"Now, lets get this ship cleaned up and get a damage assessment - I for one know we may need to replace some of the riggings after that and hell, if we look hard enough maybe we'll find what that beasty was after so we can make sure we arent on the menu when passing through again." His tone is much more light hearted with this as he trys to draw the men back to their duties.

[wxdruid]

Arha

Arha finds a moment to lean close to Kerri. She whispers that if the priestess EVER tells anyone about what she did to get inside this cabin, that she'll hunt her down and she'll die a slow, painful death. Arha is utterly serious when she says it. She knows just how many people onboard this ship know her capabilities. Kerri is now one of them. Arha likes Kerri, but she would take it personally if Kerri were to spill her personal information.

After she figures out where the imp has gone. She smiles at Kerri, "Now that that is over with. The imp seems to have flown toward the Captain's room and lounge. Next time you're in there, do you want to look and see if you see any sign of the elf?" Arha isn't sure why an imp would kidnap the elf and promptly take her to another section of the ship, but it never hurts to look.

((If she had heard Olrik's latest speech, she probably would have thought that he'd gone crazy...))

[BlueWizard]

Main Deck:
Roger and the fellows all grin as Indiga joins them. Roger grins the biggest. "Yeah.

I was thinking this psion needs a lesson in manners. He's insulting the admirals. We were getting a special dinner this evening, and he might disrupt it."

When Olrik moves out to the main deck everyone watches, including Roger Thobrick and his thugs. Aust will also get attention on his speech.

Rear Admiral Rockfire bursts onto the deck in a hastily thrown on black robe during Aust's rant. Rockfire is followed by the two ladies in rumpled green and blue nightgowns. They have the elven priestess with them, she is in what looks to be a skimpy green bathing suit, that leaves nothing to the imagination on this sexy elf. Rockfire is annoyed and drags the elf to the main deck. He throws her in front of the crew and snaps at you all. "Here's your whore!!! I was just making use of her. I've bought her services for the rest of the crew! Have at her!!"

The men have already been worked in a frenzy, and with Golt and Juneberry leading the grabs toward the elf, chaos will break out on the deck. The elf is resolute, but doesn't seem to object to what is said. She gives Rockfire an annoyed look. He smiles at her.

"Remember our agreement dear. Smile pretty."
Pyae gives him a mock smile.


Pyae's Room:
Kerri fearfully agrees, and doesn't understand why Arha is so paranoid.

Calli's Room:
The dragon looks up and seems confused. "Now I really don't know what to think...."

[Reptar]

Getting up to catch Olrick, Montoya replies to the ranger's veiled threat with one of her own, "Just don't let me catch you." Motioning for Tylo to follow her she begins, "I'm afraid it looks like I'm going to have to take a rain check on that night off, thank you for the offer. And thank you for telling me the source of this evening's problems you've been a great help since you came aboard." She would continue but is interrupted by the sudden appearance of the priestess on deck.
For the second time tonight she watches as her carefully disciplined crew is turned into a frenzied mob. She rushes forward to reach it's edge before Roger, Golt, and the others can. Like a storm cloud she rises over the crowd, her normally soft wrinkled face hard with lines of anger. "First man to touch that girl is subject to twenty lashes." Pure matriarchal rage rains down on the crew from on high. "THIS IS NOT HOW YOU ACT! YOU ACT CIVILIZED!" Falling down she glides to the side Pyae, "This girl is not a buffet, IT IS NOT FIRST COME FIRST SERVE! All of you on the current shift get cleaning, or you get to help Zhako re-varnish the whole thing. The rest of you get to bed. The fine lady's affections will be given to whomever scored a hit on the monster that caused tonight's godawful mess.
Anyone? Right! You don't deserve her, not after tonight. To your duties."
The Bosun walks Pyae to her room.

[wxdruid]

Arha

Arha walks out on deck to chaos. But it looks like someone is trying to take charge. She can't quite tell what is going on with the mass of men gathered around someone. She finds a likely spot to stand to one side and watch to find out exactly what is going on. She'll tell Kerri that she should probably stay down below.

[Lothmar]

Realizing the entire crew is a lot to handle for one person, Aust decides to strike while the iron's hot and help support Montoya in staving off the advances of the rest of the crew. He gives her a nod and shifts backwards keeping his back to them and his front to the crew, an eye on the men as she escorts the priestess back to her quarters. If any do try to advance he will slap them in the ear (stunning fist) and then glare at them as if saying 'that was a warning'.

Once back at the room he quietly but respectfully replies to Montoya. "Shall I return to cleaning mum, or would you like me to stand watch on things and make sure no one causes trouble here? I think we'll have our hands full at this rate but i'll be glad to help since I practically don't sleep anyway." Aust adds trying to appear reliable.

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489)

In her room

Calli looks down at her new skin. Loin-scale? she asks. She then looks into the small mirror, at the possible mask. Curious, she pinches her new face.

Wether with an ouch or not, Calli looks back at the little dragon. Noticing he is looking up, she joins him. What's going on up there?

[BlueWizard]

Main Deck:
Rockfire is so outrage at Indiga's move that he will be speechless. He is so horrified that he will begin to cast a spell. Green energy will swell in his hand. The next few moments happen so fast most of you will be scrambling for your lives.

A short green lizard-lady swordmaster comes bursting from the lower holds through the deck. The agile little lady might even be a hobbit in a green scaly suit. She is wielding a strange greenish blade that seems to hum and whistle energetically. With her dramatic splintering appearance she lops off Rockfire's casting hand quite dramatically.

You might think by the spray of blood covering the mostly nude elf and nearby Indiga and Aust that victory was had. However, the next thing that happens is the Captain's Lounge door swings open and out steps a gorgeous lady with purple hair, in an indigo jumpsuit. {Allie's mother was older and had magenta hair.}

This lady blasts everyone in cold. Indiga and Aust saw it happen, and somehow she amplified it to a level that hit the whole deck. Many friends of Indiga were killed in that moment. Frozen death everywhere.

The hearty among you froze, but were ready for the shock. Some more than others. {59 or 29 - cold} All of you would want to react, but even more powerful magics are here to save you all from sure doom.

Out of no where black robed wizards appear and incapacitate the purple spell caster, and also cage up the remaining casters gathered in the captain's lounge unseen.

One fellow bows to Arha, as all of you except her might be stunned at how fast this all happened. "We got'em girl!! We got'em!!" This dark, long haired Lemurian wizard in his early 40's was named, Lavando. He was one of old Vito's top merc-wizards. This unassuming dark fellow was epic in power, and with him here, the admiral will be healed and taken under arrest before the survivors will know what hit them.

A younger fellow in his early 30's, speaks to Lavando. Arha doesn't know him, he looks sadly at the frozen death of the crew around him, the survivors only moan for their lost fellows. "At a high cost wouldn't you say, Dr. Lavando?"

The older gentlemen {Dr. Lavando} with a slight goatee, is more pleased with Arha, and will be introducing himself quite quickly to Olrik and Indiga.

The frozen blast will have stunned the green suited fellow, and she lays among the frozen dead.

Calli's Room:
The little green dragon will answer, but Calli won't be able to recall much of what is said. The next bit of time will be a blur to her.

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489)

On deck

Calli stands up, shaking the disorientation away. She uses the glowing green sword in her hand as a cane to lean upon. Wha..... she looks around at all the death, rubbing her amrs for warmth. What's going..... How'd I get here?

She looks toward the open door of the captain's quarters. Allie!! she shakily starts to move forward.

[Jair Barik]

Having heard the commotion Olrik runs back out onto the deck in what appears to be a shimiring suit of plate mail composed of a similar substance to that of the strange creature that attacked in the night. He only catches the end of the events but smiles at the welcome guests.

"Took your sweet time didn't we? Was trying to turn the ship round as I wasn't sure when we should be expecting you. Keep an eye on the prisoners as at least one of them was a doppleganger. Now then Lavando have you found the captain yet?"

[BlueWizard]

OCC- Calli knows nothing of what happened, and knows nothing about a sword. :smallwink:


Main Deck:
As the little green dragon knight comes to among the frozen dead crew Dr. Lavando will notice her and freeze the green scaled little hobbit as she tries to make her way into the officer's cabin. He will magically wave his hands effortlessly and bring the hobbit to him telekinetically. "What have we here? A little dragon-knight?"

Lavando looks at Arha, Olrik, or Indiga as if they can explain.
He will casually say to the magically lifted hobbit in green, "Your captain is not on-board this ship. She's been gone sometime..."

As Olrik presents himself, Lavando acts as if he knows who this psion is even though they have never met. "Getting the captain back soon could be a problem."

There is a commotion in the captain's lounge as over a dozen wizards in black round-up the colorful wizard ladies and the one-handed Rockfire. {As well as others in the lounge?} They also gather up the elf, Pyae, but she screams. "I'm not with them!!"

Lavando laughs, "Well, you aren't the mercenary priestess hired for this crew either. Without Rockfire's SCREEN I'm afraid your gig is up!" With a flick of his epic magic he dispels the form of the elf before you and suddenly a naked featureless, sexless grey skinned humanoid lays magically-bound on the main deck. A doppelganger!

The doppelganger will beg as magic binds her, she claims she was coerced by Rockfire. The arresting wizards want nothing of it, and plan to take the doppelganger away with the offending wizards. She will beg of Arha and even Indiga, "I could still be a vital part of the crew!!"

{OOC2- Baka and Indiga both only took half damage. I believe no other PC got hurt.}

[Jair Barik]

"So the priestess and the captain were being played by the same doppelganger were they? That would explain some things. I'm not sure if I can explain this dragon or not. There was a hobbit hiding on board away from the crew but this is not what she looked like when I met her. I cannot atttest to wether it is the same person one way or the other. Regardless if you can find the hobbit she seemed to be one of those most loyal to the captain. Also may I recommend you dispel any magic on the rest of the crew too? Myself and Arha included assuming she does not object. With doppelgangers in the equation it felt a little hard to trust anyone really after a certain amount of time. Any one of use could be subject to a suggestion, a domination or even be somebody other than who we say we are."

After he has finished speaking Olrik taps his armour lightly causing it to sink back into his flesh. No use having that mess up any dispelling magic he may get used on him.

[BlueWizard]

Setting the likely angry little green dragon-knight down, Lavando pulls back his force-magic from her. He chuckles at Olrik. "I believe THIS is your lady-hobbit friend." He presents the green figure now standing before the officer's cabin released from his epic magic. Also standing near one-handed, Rockfire who is healed by one of Lavando's people, but his hand is not regenerated. He looks in shocked horror at the missing hand.

Lavando tries to soothe Calli.
"I wouldn't go into the admiral's lounge right now. There is a whole mess of culprits in there. As for the real elven priestess, I have no idea where she is, and honestly she doesn't interest my employer in the least."

[dariathalon]

Tylo

Tylo stands on the deck feeling cold and alone. He shivers as he feels his damp clothes cling to his frost-bitten skin. He looks up into the air, to see Vogel soaring overhead, circling the ship, the spirit's presence gives him some comfort.

He makes his way over to Olrik. "So this is what that creature was all about, trying to give the mages a chance to catch up. You should have told someone. I know it's been hard to trust people on board lately, but this crew will be in shambles if we can't trust each other and lean on each other. At least the elite on board must be able to work together. You and I were both hired as such. Trust me, work with me, or I will have to work against you. I don't think either of us wants that."

[Jair Barik]

"I knew there was at least one Doppelganger on board, how was I to know there might not have been more? If anything the 'priestess' helped prove that for us. Assuming that Lavando doesn't have new instructions for us with regards to the captain I imagine I will stay aboard for the time being. Perhaps now circumstances are better you may get to know my 'better' side."

[wxdruid]

Arha

Arha eventually ends up on deck. She will smile at Lavando, after all, she wants his power or power like it... So she'll smile, be gracious, sexy and ignore the doppleganger completely. She could care less about the Rear Admiral and his lackeys.

She will however, put in a good word or two for Kerri. She likes her and Kerri was friendly in return without asking for anything else.

As for the dispel offer, "Thank you, I'd rather not if you don't mind." She knows that Lavando works for the correct Guild Master, but she's distrustful of any magic spells or effects cast on her by someone else, no matter who they are. If Olrik really wants to find out whatever it is...well, he can do a strip search of her.

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489) 30/44 hp

On deck

Calli struggles as the mage lifts her up. Glaring at him as if he's one of the enemy. She's beginning to develop a real dislike of mages. Let me......

He sets her down before she finishes her sentance. Down.

Emboldened by his capture, Calli reaches for a dagger, and whether one is there or not, will attempt to attack Rockfire. Where is she, you bastard!!!

[roll0]

With dagger, she will attempt to jump up on him, wrap her legs around his torso, and stab him in the side.

[roll1]

[roll2]

Without dagger, she will try to jump up on him, wrap her legs around his torso, and attempt to begin strangling him.

[roll3]

[roll4]

[Lothmar]

Aust casually looks around for the hand of Rockfire an interesting souvenir if there ever was one - however if it's too far away or if it flew back into the room where they're rounding up subjects he wont bother. He'll check the bodies to see if they're completely frozen or if they can be prepared for a burial at sea. Aust assumes they could do such a thing while the bodies were still frozen, but it seems rather heartless to not do it properly.

Aust will not obviously reveal his employ like some of the others as he has little idea what opinion the rest of the crew may have of the guild and so will simply blend into the background tending the bodies as he has little to contribute to the following affairs. He almost felt guilty that so much of the work had been performed by the other operatives and he had pretty much been left out of the loop by all of them, but so long as he got paid he couldn't complain really - sea life was even starting to agree with him, always something to do.

As aust see's the scene unfold, part of him wanted to simply watch it - but another part of him said 'might as well appear useful' and it was a good excuse to get closer since the hand was probably still near rockfire. He rushes over quickly so that the mage will not have to expend more magic on the situation and will pull the halfling free of Rockfire.

"Shhh, calm, calm, all in due time..." He whispers to her clasping her mouth closed with one hand around the front and the other wrapped around the back of her head pushing slightly forward while he pulls her back, his arms interlaced from under her own armpits. He will pull her back far enough away that she will hopefully not be considered a threat anymore so long as he holds onto her. If she continues to struggle he may even attempt to turn her face (with a pin) and give her a 'reassuring look'.


Init1d20+9
Jump1d20+12
Charge/Touch1d20+14
Grapple1d20+22+2+4 Including +2 charge and +4 size difference.
DC 17 on Dominate if necessary though it will probably be next turn. Victor of grapple can move half their speed with the person their grappling with, so I will start to do that next turn, pulling her away from the scene.

[Jair Barik]

Thinking fast Olrik attempts to manifest a burst of force to try and knock Calli harmlessly away from Rockfire. (opposed strength check [roll0], if Calli is still small she suffers a -4 penalty to the check).

Regardless of wether this works or not Olrik tries to talk some sense into the enraged halfling.

"Come now Calli. Chances are this man does know something about the captains whereabouts and he can't tell us that if he is dead. Needless to say if he is not forethcoming with the information I am sure there are all sorts of things the guild would alow us to do with the man. How do you feel about a life on the Elemental Plane of fire Rockfire? I hear it is quite warm around this time of year."

[Reptar]

Rising from the deck surrounded, again, by death and ice Miss Montoya watches the unfolding scene in shock and disbelief. Finally, deep inside, something snaps. The soft despair that she's been hiding these past few weeks blossoms into an anger far more frigid than the frozen corpses of her comrades around her feet.
She turns to Lavando and speaks in the low tones of the truly pissed. "Leave us. Your actions have killed enough of my men, now go. We didn't ask for your help, we didn't need it. We had that arrogant admiral was placated until your goon started stirring up trouble." She point's furiously at Olrick, "Take him, and GET OFF MY SHIP! You can have the doppelganger and the female wizards but unless you know where my captain is the leave the man, I don't need a plane of fire to extract information. I'm sick and tired of mages teleporting onto the Tornado acting like they own the place, Well I'm sorry but if Allie is truly missing then that responsibility is MINE!." Knuckle walking up to the epic wizard she prods him in the chest with a long black finger, the red polish in sharp contrast to the blue ice covering the deck. "GO!"

[BlueWizard]

Indiga is knocked out in the ice blast, but is quickly healed by Kerri in the early chaos. Indiga will take a moment to figure out what happened before moving on Lavando.
{OOC- Indiga has 6 hit points when she starts her actions. :smallwink: Kerri will rush out of Pyae's room to help wounded, and will start with the boatswain.}

Kerri will still be concerned about the elven priestess, and will insist that Lavando find out where she is. Lavando will say that she is not on the ship any more if she was.

When Calli {the mini-dragonknight} goes 'beserk' on the deck and charges the magically bound one-handed Rockfire, she finds she is pinned herself by Lavando's magic. Lavando roars at her. "Stop you fool! Before I arrested you!!" Olrik won't be able to manifest fast enough, and Aust will be soothing a pinned hobbit in green armor.

Rockfire and his one-hand are too in pain to be aware of what is going on. He says nothing, and can't. He and the 3 colorful wizard ladies are gagged and covered in strange swirling force. Calli is also now swarmed with this high powered magic.

Dr. Lavando does seem to notice Arha and is pleased, but is currently distracted.

Fighting and explosions come from the captain's lounge, Lavando looks at his wisecracking assistant and tells him, "Make sure none of the captives come to any harm." He looks at Rockfire and his two lady assistants in particular.

Aust will spot Rockfire's hand near the officer's cabin, nearby where Calli is pinned.

For some reason the doppelganger's mouth isn't gagged at the moment with magic swirling mists, and it shouts out to Olrik. "Please! Don't let me go with them! I'm not with these yuckholes! I can help you find the Captain and the elf. Pyae might even be here still." The assistant will silence her with swirling mist.

Lavando is about to attend to the commotion in the captain's lounge when the freshly recovered Indiga knuckles her way into his path. Indiga had fallen in the hall right outside Pyae's room, so he and Kerri are right in his way as Lavando forces his way by them.

Lavando is so taken by what Indiga says, that he bursts into a fit of laughter. He then keeps going toward the captain's lounge. If Indiga follows him to the captain's door he will turn and warn her. "If you follow me into the captain's lounge. I don't think you'll come out alive." Lavando tries not to laugh in Indiga's face, but fails miserably, and will continue toward the rear captain's chamber.
"Vesterfay take care of these poor souls." He speaks to his younger associate, who looks sadly at the death on the ship.

Vesterfay sighs, and mumbles trying to lure Indiga from her aggressive intent."He's serious, bosun." Clearly these guys have advanced knowledge of the crew and situation.

[Jair Barik]

Olrik seems slightly saddenned by the turn of events.

"Things did not have to work out this way... Vesterfay! You seem a good man. Tell me. What do they intend to do with the captives. The politics between the guild and these wizards has caused enough trouble already for these people. If the Doppelganger is telling the truth I think we should hear it out, wether our superiors want to or not. Something like this has happenned to me before and I let it slip through my fingers in favour of the mission."

[BlueWizard]

Assuming Lavando goes on alone into the lounge, Vesterfay will be calm when looking from Olrik to the doppelganger. "If you want this shifter under your watch I can give it to you. It is merely a mercenary in this whole wizard plot against the empire." Vesterfay says this with disgust, as if he were a dyed-in-the-wool wizard himself.

[Jair Barik]

"It is not me who you should be asking. If the bosun wishes to have the creature remain aboard her ship then I will take it off of your hands it will remain here with the guild being informed it is for the time being under my responsibility. If the bosun does not wish for the creature to remain aboard this ship then I will have nothing to do with it and you can keep it."

[Reptar]

"Which option has you leaving?" Snarls the hadozee, as she slumps to rest against a wall.

[Jair Barik]

Olrik sighs and turns out to look at the sea.

"That depends. I am sorry if I have seemed cold, perhaps cruel. I have not always been like this though. This most recent case I suppose would relate to my last big job. You had to have a certain detatchment from life in order to survive. People died on a daily basis, one of our 'experts' was crushed between two trees, another was eaten in his sleep by dragons. A couple of times I considered ending it all but each time something came up to remind me there is so much yet to learn, so much more to see. How old are you Montoya? I am unfamiliar with the Hadozee."

[BlueWizard]

Lavando the guild-wizard ignores Indiga. He will enter the darkened captain's lounge, whatever is happening in there cannot be seen. Only bright flashes, and shadowy movements will Indiga see when the captain's door is opened.

Vesterfay on the main deck alone, is another dark haired tanned Imperial. He has a neat, very short beard, and by the way he holds himself and hands together, you can tell he is a fastidious fellow. He will be the only wizard left on the main deck to watch the 4 captured admirals. He will begin to get nervous as the explosions in the captain's lounge get ridiculous. It is hard to believe all those loud explosions are coming from the lounge, but it is starting to shake the ship a little.

He will speak to Indiga, as Aust is searching the deck. He can even slyly pocket Rockfire's missing hand.

Vesterfay will listen to Olrik and Indiga politely. "Hadozee. You have been in trouble long before this psion was hired. I am sorry for the death, but it did bring an end to this fool's quest. I think your green sceptre has been found." He points to the miniature dragon-knight bound in the magic. Calli's mouth is left free to speak, even though her body is held.

At some point the entire ship shudders as the rear captain's lounge explodes, splintering everyone with shards of wood. No one is seriously hurt, and you are merely covered in many splinters. Vesterfay will cringe at this rain of wood.

Finally Lavando will emerge from the cabin wreckage very weary, his robes a bit tattered. He bows to Arha, "We have his son. Things have changed, but I assure this Rockfire will face the full penalties of the law." He kicks the pained one-handed wizard.

Green-red robed wizards arrive. The material of their robes is quite expensive, there is even some real gold threading in the stitches. These are the wizards of the empress herself. They will act as police and even though they are lesser powered than Lavando, he will acquiesce to them.

The ship is in shambles. The frozen dead bodies will begin to thaw, but are still not stinking, as they are still chilled. They can be buried at sea with honors. Gerta the orc female warrior, and long time Indiga friend, weeps intensely over the last of the three orc males, Rakmon. Rakmon was among the many casualties on the deck.

The imperial {green-red} wizards will take away the prisoners, as well as other colorful dressed individuals that seemed to have been hanging out in the Captain's lounge. One swarthy man in black leather suit with platinum studs is quite famous. His handsome face and thin mustache will be immediately recognized by Arha as the face of the guildmaster's son. His hair has a bit of silvering, that makes him look distinguished even bound in the swirling mists of Lavando's magical bonds. This fancy looking thief is: Vito the Fourth, the high priest of Loki himself, and he too is taken away. He will glare madly at Arha.

It will be late when the commotion on the damaged ship leaves, the dead can be attended. When all the craziness has calmed and all the different wizards are gone. Only Lavando and Vesterfay remain to answer questions.

In the explosion the rear mast was toppled, and the whole command deck caved in. Even Baka and Indiga's rooms are damaged, though they are able to dig out their stuff.

The Black Tornado looks even worse than it did before the repairs in the imperial port.

[Reptar]

Turning to Vesterfay, Miss Montoya speaks coldly "We may have had problems, but we still had a loyal crew to deal with them until this man rallied them against powerful wizards like yourselves, I hold him just as responsible for the deaths of my crew as the woman who killed them."
She dives for cover as the ship is rocked by the explosion, she can only watch as the rear mast falls in a groaning splintering crash.
SOMEONE'S PAYING FOR THIS!" Screams the bosun as she pulls herself up and picks bits of wood out of her fur.

[Jair Barik]

Olrik helps in clearing the various wreckage and aiding the crew with putting things right aboard the deck. If there are particularly large pieces of wood that need moving he will use his telekinesis to move them about the deck. For smaller parts a broom will suffice. For the time being he steers clear of the Bosun. She clearly doesn't want any more trouble. At some point Olrik will move over towards Vesterfay and ask him the important question. "Have we new orders then?"

[wxdruid]

Arha

Arha throws up an arm to protect her face from the splinters, afterwards she is rather surprised by Lavando's pronouncement and the bound Vito IV. Her eyebrows go up when she spots him in the group. She thought he'd know better than to hang out here and not even be able to teleport away, what a surprise. She puts one hand on her hip as he is carted away.

Once they're all gone, she relaxes a little. She starts picking out all the splinters and licks the spots on her hands. After she's sure she got most of them, she begins helping the crew pick up the mess on the deck.

Most of all, she wants to know how much the Guild Master will pay for for all of this...

[dariathalon]

Tylo

Tylo assists in gathering the bodies and preparing them for burial at sea. The small man begins moving all of the corpses to one area of the deck, laying them side by side in a long row. He tries to close their eyes and cross their arms over their chests, but the frozen flesh makes it nearly impossible. Instead, he settles for placing a large sheet of canvas across the bodies as he lays them out.

When the explosions begin, Tylo glances in the direction of the source. He simply shakes his head, a frown on his face. Then he returns to his work. He has just about finished with the last of the dead when the final explosion rocks the ship. Tylo nimbly dives out of the way of the mast as it falls. He lays on what is left of the deck of the ship face down, waiting to make sure the explosions have ended. Once all seems stable again, he stands, surveying the damage. "Looks like we'll be heading into docks again," he says. "If we make it that far. Several dead. Who knows what happened to the captain, Pyae has been replaced by a doppleganger... or maybe she always was one. Baka's friend is still being held by the sahuagin. And a ship in shambles. Some days I think it is just time to throw in the towel."

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489) 30/44 hp

On deck

Calli struggles once again, but finally relents. She looks to the doppelganger, when she is mentioned as a possible captive. Keep her, it!! It may be helpful in finding the Captain, Iniga.

[Lothmar]

Aust shifts slightly during the second burst to protect calli whom he was keeping restrained, even though the idea of holding up the halfling as a large shield was more ideal - it seemed to lack a certain noble quality. Almost none of the splinters will be able to penetrate his hide, but those that do seem to be quickly pushed out without effort in a matter of seconds due to his naturally fast healing.

Aust smirks slightly now that calli is relatively calmer and casually replies "Looking forward to working with you again, hopefully next time it will be under better circumstances." He chuckles slightly before getting back to work. He picks up the hand and gives himself a high five with it before casually tucking it into his belt.

Aust aids in clearing the weighty debris and can easily carry things overhead from one location to another so long as they didn't weigh more then seven hundred pounds, he could probably even pull or push a handful times that behind him or in front of him so long as he had a stable enough hold and the depending on the terrain - but people would probably already be suspicious of how such a slender elf could be so strong so he wouldn't bother unless it was simply too troublesome for what was left of the crew to manage.

[BlueWizard]

Vesterfay will realize the most important person to deal with will be Indiga, and then the mighty chef Olmeric, who has now returned from checking on the safety of his three teen assistants below decks. Olmeric's eyes are filled with rage and tears, but gives a nod to Indiga letting her know his assistants live.

Vesterfay soothes Indiga with magic words, that seem gentle and kind to her. Her mood does change a little. "I assure you my noble friend. The Guildmaster is doing his best to recover damages. And I'm telling you, he has a particular soft spot for your missing captain. So, believe me when I say we are your best friends right now. This mess isn't something we wanted either. The involvement of the guildmaster's son has made this whole bust even more complicated. Still, a lot has been accomplished. The loss of most of the crew is regretful. The guildmaster has already offered put up the funds to give these frozen souls's dependent's full military benefits. Allie's mother has a lot to pull from, and I was hoping we could indict her, but we may have lost that chance with Vito-four being here." He seems to find the old Guildmaster's fondness for Captain Allie an annoying thing, even more so than finding Vito IV here with other colorful wizard-types.

Dr. Lavando is silent, and nods in agreement with his younger associate's astute assessment of the situation. By the end of Vesterfay's 'masterful' speech Indiga will trust Vesterfay. Though she can still hate everyone else along not named Vesterfay. Arha will have noticed the minor magical effect that Vesterfay used to calm the Hadozee Boatswain.

Vesterfay laughs at Tylo and answers Olrik, holding his hands together in front of himself. "Never throw in the towel. That is a fool's route.

As for direction... well... we have none regarding the old mission. Now... the Master wants to find Captain Allie." The two wizards will let the crew decide on the doppelganger.

Another of the empress-wizards in green-red robes appears via teleport alone. This is another dark haired female Lemurian like much of the people you have met recently. She is well put together and attractive, possibly in her mid-40's. She bows respectfully, not sure who to speak to. "I have come to find those who were witness to the crimes of Rear Admiral Thrace Rockfire."

Lavando and Vesterfay look to you guys.


{Correction: Allie's mother is a red-head, like her daughter. Not Magenta as was posted earlier in this thread.}

OOC- I like wizards, so I obviously have wizard factions. This is a rough explanation of the robe color codes and factions:

Wizard Robe:
Black Robes- Used by Military, Navy, and Scholars; also guild wizards
Green/Red Robes- Empress's special wizard force
Blue Robes- Former rebel wizards, now known as wizards of the North.
Multi-colors- Usually themed for noble-wizards, includes only noble wizard-admirals

Wizard Factions:
Empress Wizards- Handpicked by the Empress to watch over the Empire
Guild Wizards- Friends of Arha, Olrik, Aust, and Indiga's 'friends'
Wizard-Admirals- Ran the Navy of old, still have a big influence
Northern Wizards- Of the Far away good North
Others..... :smallamused:

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489) 30/44 hp

On deck

Calli turns and looks at Aust as he releases her. Who... who are you? She stays close by his side, helping to clean up.

As she is doing so, she seems to be slightly distracted. ~Please change back. she thinks to herself.

[BlueWizard]

Calli will begin to turn naked as the green scales seem to disappear into a cute little bathing suit, that looks more like a sexy green-scale thong and bra. This little limber hobbit would be on the cover of any halfling swimsuit magazine, and will draw looks from all living on the main deck as she attempts to remove the green scales from her body.

As Calli sees what has happened to her clothes she will realize she must've made this transformation or change without anything on. All of her things will be in her still hidden room, however the sexy badassness that is this little halfling is now known to all. :smallcool:

Vogel will be in contact with much of the dead, but already many of the souls were departing to other places in the high planes of existence.

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489) 30/44 hp

On deck

:eek: :smallredface: Calli runs below decks quickly as she can. Unlike Capt. Allie, she's not comfortable giving the crew a show. ~Clothes! Clothes! she is thinking as she scampers.

[Lothmar]

"Shame my hands are full," Aust adds unable to drop a heavy load easily before the inquisitive halfling realizes her quickening nudity and streaks below decks. "Guess, i'll have to introduce myself later." He chuckles slightly.

'Really is a shame, how often does the chance naturally present itself to walk a vulnerable naked woman to her room under your cloak like a true vampire pimp nobleman.'

[BlueWizard]

When Calli thinks clothes, the green scale covers her again. The green suit of dragonscale undergarment grows to cover the hobbit, and Calli gets the feeling it is having some fun at her expense now.
She can gather her things in her room and figure out how this magical suit of light dragonscale can work with her normal gear. This armor is by far more powerful than her mithril shirt she normally wears; it doesn't hinder her 'acrobatic' skills.

The list of the living is easier to compile than the long list of dead.

The Current Crew:
PC Specialists:
Boatswain Indiga
Baka
Tylo
Calli
Arha
Olrik
Aust

Living original crew:
Gerta {orcess warrior, likely new first officer}
Percy {the gay bard, somehow he evaded the ice blast}
Olmeric and his 3 assistants {Chen, Axel, and Bre'}
Zhako- the Artist
2 marines
4 sailors
8 miscellaneous crew

'New' Hires of Lemuria:
4 Lemurian sailors
Kerri {priestess of Isis}
Yondrick {the navigator}
Golt
Juneberry
Boggbregger
Roger Thobrick
{only one of his assistants lived}

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489) 30/44 hp

Back in her room

Now that Calli is under the impression that she has control of the Dragonscale armor, and safely in the privacy of her own room, she will begin trying to control the suit, to fit her the way she wants.

She will try to imagine the dragonscale covering her from just above her bosum, and form fitting all the way down to her feet, with 1" heels boots.

It will cover the shoulders, down to her wrists, and covering the tops of her hands, but leaving the fingers free.

But no helmet, for the moment.

If successful, she will practice shifting from the small bikini, to the full armor, to the way she likes it.

She will envision dagger sheaths around her waist, and see if that works.

[BlueWizard]

Main Deck:
The imperial wizardess stomps her foot a little impatiently. "This ship isn't going anywhere until I get some answers!! And these two guild lackeys can't say a thing! In fact, Dr. Lavando, I think you should be getting back to your papa: Vito. Vesterfay will do just fine here as their lawyer. I can only deal with one of you shysters at a time."
This genius woman in green/red and gold-trimmed robes eyes the living crew, and notices Calli is gone. "And bring me that jeweled hobbit! She needs to answer for this too!" She is mad, but not the kind of mad where she is about to launch fireballs. She actually seems civilized... compared to the wizards any of you have met so far.


Calli's Room:
Calli's illusion gives her some cover, but since the suit blasted its way through the deck, there is a hole in her ceiling. Debris and sceptre illusion cover some of the way to her room, but it won't be hard to find it now.

Calli will be amazed by the suit of armor, not once will the little fairy dragon appear. Calli will be able to form this suit to her liking and style, though it does have a life of its own. Calli gets the feeling that there is a real dragon involved in this... and it isn't a green one. Her eyes will quickly catch the glitter that makes this a suit of emerald-scale, it glitters even more visibly as she makes this roguish note.

[Jair Barik]

"Well I believe everyone here is 'witness' madam but I am unsure how you expect to get anyone to help you by shouting at them. I am under the impression that most of the crew have had enough of wizards for the time being so perhaps if you tried approaching the matter a little more calmly they may be more inclined to help. As you can see they have had quite a few casualties and so your outburst may not be taken well."

[BlueWizard]

Calming down she speaks to the eloquent psion politely, "Tough to have enough wizards when everything is run by magic." She chuckles as if she thinks magic is superior to psionic, despite most of its ineffectiveness versus the mental-forces. "I am here to find who is to blame. Clearly, this Rockfire wasn't acting alone. What I am curious about is why all these rich nobles were gathered on this painted pirate ship?"

[Jair Barik]

"At first I was under the assumption that the reason they were here was to keep the captain held hostage in a discreet manner but the revelation that she may well never have been on board since I arrived made me think otherwise. It seemed that there was something more than just kidnapping the captain involved but interestingly the admiral Rockfire hadn't changed the course of the ship at all since his arrival which leads me to believe him and his friends may have some interest in the Prince Zgata who I was informed the ship was searching for. Something about him being kidnapped by Sahuagin if I remember correctly. Have you heard anything on this subject that might illuminate a possible interest that the Wizard and his cronies may have had in him?"

[Reptar]

Her anger abated but not all together gone, Montoya turns to the new arrival and says, "I've spent many a sleepless night on this ship, but I have yet to see the rear admiral perform an action that he was not legally entitled to. Unlike yourselves he didn't even break the laws of nature to come aboard. He was appointed by some high admiral, I didn't catch his name but Allie seemed to recognize him, and an army of wizards. Where's your army?" Trying to control her anger it becomes a flippant attitude. Realizing this but still not sorry Montoya readies for a deserved slap. (Dodge +2 to AC)

[wxdruid]

Arha

After the outburst, Arha quietly comes over to stand by Olrik as he answers the questions. She folds her arms across her chest and listens.

"That's about what I know as well. They were interested in the Prince."

[BlueWizard]

Main Deck:
The wizard/police-lady in red/green is even calmer as she listens to Olrik and Indiga. Even Indiga's flippant attitude doesn't bother her. She seems to somehow agree with the Hadozee's statement. "Where indeed? Nowhere near this piece of crap." She kicks the deck of the ship with the toe of her stylish green/red boot.

Arha will notice by her change in thought, that she was interested in Zgata as soon as Olrik said the name. "The lost prince? Hmmm... he has no interest for them... unless they want him dead...? But all this? Too expensive. However..." She looks at the rubble hole into the ship from which Calli leapt.

Lavando speaks to her softly, winking at Arha, "I have another idea. I am aware of Rockfire's boss. That is who we were trying to get at... or at least one of those top dogs."

The lady in red/green looks at Vesterfay and Lavando. She points at the elder of the two guild wizards. No happiness in her glare. "You need to leave."

Lavando will politely say good-bye to all of you with a bow, giving Olrik and Aust a nod for good measure. "Vesterfay's good. Someday, he'll be better then me. See ya around, Geraldine." He teleports away suddenly.

Geraldine the lady in red/green looks back to the rest of you on the main deck. "I don't want to drag that girl up here. I'd like to talk to her face-to-face."

[Jair Barik]

"Generally when you want to talk to somebody without resorting to force you call for them. I believe her name was.... Alli? No Calli. That was it. If you wish to speak with her then it would probably be best to do so on her terms as opposed to sending somebody down to fetch her. Loyal as I may be to the guild for the time being I am nobodys thug or messanger boy and though the guild seems on good terms with the Empire at the moment you are not my superior."

[Lothmar]

'Breaking laws of nature to get aboard, is someone talking about me?' Aust thinks for a moment casually looking over to the conversation as he carries various odds and ends from 'A' to 'B'.

'Depends on what you mean by 'superior' I suppose...' Aust thinks with a smirk to himself as Olrik answers the mage in his fashion.

"...Sarcastic notions aside, I take it you need to speak with more people and most are up here, so logically it would be inefficient to go and talk to her when the bulk of those you need to speak with might disperse to their duties; otherwise you probably would go down below to talk to her face to face I take it." Aust adds with a slight nod setting down what he's carrying and clapping his hands clean of wood particles. "Well I'll do you a favor and go tell her you wish to meet her for you then; we were in the middle of introductions anyway before she ran off shyly due to that magical wardrobe malfunction."

'Shouldnt be too hard to find her, she's the only one with an emerald green Aura as far as i've seen.'

Aust casually excuses himself and goes below deck to find the halfling so he doesnt have to listen to this conversation further.

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489) 30/44 hp

Back in her room

Looking up at her new skylight, Calli frowns. ~We need to fix that.

Little dragon, are you here? She says quietly. What happened? Why don't I remember busting through the ceiling? And what of that new lady? Should I be afraid of her, as well?

[BlueWizard]

Main Deck:
Geraldine's lip tenses at Olrik's 'arrogance', but she says nothing, and listens intently to all that is said by the psion and moon elf. Geraldine seems pleased by Aust the moon elf, saying to him when he leaves: "I believe I have solved this little mystery. And it involves the little green dragonknight that we saw here." She will strut to the railing and lean up against it contently when Aust goes to retrieve Calli.

Indiga can get the crew back to work. It is clear that Geraldine has no interest in speaking to the crew at large. Not even a third of the original crew remains from when Calli joined.


Calli's Room:
Calli will only hear brief response from the dragon, and it will only be a voice in her head. "They cannot take you from me now. I will not allow it. Do not fear this imperial-wizard, nor the guild wizard: Vesterfay." An interesting green-yellow energy hums musically in her hands, Calli will find she can manipulate this. However, her toying with the sonic energy will be interrupted by Aust's knock upon her hidden door.

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489) 30/44 hp

In the not-so-hidden room

Calli is just a little worried at the wording of her Emerald Suit. Just as she starts to play with the sonic power, Aust knocks on her door, making her jump perceptibly. Luckily, only she and the Scale-mail know.

She looks up at her new sky-light, to be sure.

Who... who is it? She calls, slightly nervous as to the answer.

[wxdruid]

Arha

Arha is already bored by Geraldine. She'll tell her the basic facts, leaving out the Eye and the sceptre that the halfling has obviously bonded with. Afterwards, she'll find a convenient spot on the deck to lounge and keep an eye on this female wizard. Arha has a rather instant dislike for her and wants to keep her in sight until she's gone.

[Lothmar]

"The name is Aust Nailo, I think it translates to Night Breeze in this local accent but I can never be sure." If she has the elven language, she would obviously know it was an elven name. "Regardless, you ran off before a proper introduction could be made - however given the circumstances I could understand so I waited a few minutes." He adds leaning against the wall of the hallway.

"Unfortunately a newly arrived wizard is raising some what of a stink and wishes to talk to you face to face. Shall I send her down? Or would you perhaps be willing to come back up to the deck to speak to her in person and join the rest of us that she's questioning?" He adds closing his eyes and nodding slightly.

"Or my favorite option, I could tell her to 'kiss off' for interrupting my work - but it's your choice. Either way it was clear she was probably going to keep hinting that someone find you 'for her' and I just didn't want to listen to that and the psion's goading tone while they conversed about it so I volunteered since it also gave me an excuse to come down an finish our little introduction." He adds tugging slightly on his gauntlets.

"So, shall I enjoy your company on the way back or do I return to deck alone?" He queries casually.

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489) 30/44 hp
Halfling Rogue/Dragon-Knight

In the not-so-hidden room

Calli opens the door, and steps out, being sure to close it behind her. The Emerald Dragon-Scale has shifted to a more comfortable, and nowhere near as revelaing, form.

I'll go with you... Aust? The name is Calli. She blushes slightly. I, uh, didn't mean to lose control of the suit. It's.... new.

[Lothmar]

"Pleasure," He nods at the introduction. "Understood, Fret not - for even the gods are not immune to embarrassing accidents. And im sure if they're honest, there's not a mortal alive who could say they've never been embarrassed. Though probably a handful who could say they've never streaked across a boat deck before." He chuckles into his hand slightly.

"This reminds me of when I was in my adolescent years," He adds turning to the hall to walk back up to the deck. "When I learned I had an allergy to sunlight and had to leave my company and join the night patrols. Though I suppose that's more of a depressing humiliation, perhaps it wasn't the right story - after all im no bard." He smirks. "Point is i've Been a night person ever since. I suppose it's the small moments that make us step back and examine ourselves and allow us to grow as individuals."

[BlueWizard]

Main Deck:
Geraldine, the imperial wizard in green/red is patient, and looks out over the sea as she turns her back to the main deck. With this ship disabled, it isn't going anywhere.

Indiga, meanwhile, can get the crew back to work. For now Thobrick and his remaining assistant keep their noses down, and will act as good members of the crew while the investigation takes place. Golt and the mercenaries also seem rattled by the powerful display, and will help as is in their job description.

Olmeric and his three teen sidekicks, who were safe below decks in the blast, will be very helpful for morale, and will keep the weary and defeated crew well-fed. Fresh meat will be cooked in the kitchen to cover any other scents.

Vesterfay will help too {with magic}even using force-magic to lift the rear mast, and hold it in place, so the remaining specialists can jury rig a brace for it. With time and Vesterfay's magic, it can even be better than before.

Whenever Calli returns to the deck Geraldine will light-up excitedly.
{OOC- Lex-kat- Please note if Calli 'wears' the mask. With the dragonscale in place Calli can feel her high armor class, as well as sensing some interesting magical protections/properties that she has yet to test out.}

Much to the surprise of even Vesterfay, Geraldine bows before the hobbit.
"I am honored to meet you. The empress has been dying to meet you." For some reason Calli gets the feeling Geraldine speaks to the suit, and not necessarily the hobbit. The suit will not respond.

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489) 30/44 hp
Halfling Rogue/Dragon-Knight

Heading back up top

Calli follows Aust, but stops in her tracks as she hears his story. She's heard of vampires, of course. Though, she's always felt they were myth.

She then shakes her head with a smile, and continues to follow. Indiga would never allow a real vampire onto her ship. It'd be bad for morale. Not to mention more than a little deadly for the crew.

Yeah, I like the night time too. It's a lot more quiet at night. Not as many people awake to see you running across the deck, with nothing but a scalemail bikini on.

She does shift the mask into place as she comes up on deck. She doesn't trust this woman. And even more so when she bows to her. No, not her. The suit. What... are you doing? Calli takes a step back, drawing one of her daggers, and taking a defensive stance.

[Jair Barik]

Noticing weapons getting drawn Olrik taps some flesh on his shoulder and his body is covered in the ectoplasmic armour again. He hopes there won't be any more fighting here but if things go horribly wrong it is better to be prepared for the worst.

[BlueWizard]

The crew will stop to watch as Calli comes out fully clad in the thin shiny green scale. Her mask, and dark green 'eyeholes' give her the appearance of a miniature green draconian {mythical humanoid dragons}.

Geraldine chuckles at Calli's drawn dagger. "I don't think you want to use that on me. What am I doing? I'm doing my job. And I find you. A gem dragon-knight." The glittery emerald-green color of the suit is now visible to all on the main deck, as a clear difference from normal 'green'. "Now you tell me. Where are you going? Because I know the Navy isn't really that interested in Prince Zgata." All of you who care to can hear this exchange on the main deck.

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489) 30/44 hp
Halfling Rogue/Dragon-Knight

On deck

Calli's frown deepens. She looks for Indiga. We... we are going to save Prince Zgata. He's, a friend of the captain's. The last part of the last sentence sounds almost like a question.

She's not certain what they are going to do. She would much rather turn around and try to find Captain Allie and maybe the lost priestess. She cares not for some princling. And the first clue to finding the Captain, is to question the doppelganger. What happened to the impersonator?

[Jair Barik]

Olrik steps forwards.

"At my request it is under my responsibility for the time being. If however the crew decides that having a shapechanger on board who has akready decieved them is too great a threat then I am sure we can arrange for somebody to take it away from here."

[BlueWizard]

"Prince Zgata. Hmm..." Geraldine scratches her chin and thinks for a moment. She is very calm, and patient. "Prince Zgata is a concern for the empress, but out of your hands now."

The doppelganger is still restrained magically, and is now verbally gagged as well. Vesterfay has this 'impersonator' under his control. Olrik is able to move the restrained doppelganger as he wishes. "You did say, milady, that we might need it to find Allie." He gives a long hard look at the doppelganger, who's wide white eyes blink innocently.

"Yes... and that brings me to the main quandary at-hand: The legitimacy of this whole captainless crew."

[Jair Barik]

"Indeed. The crew certainly needs a captain but as I am aware one of the main points of contention about the recent admiralty was that they had no actual right to be here, am I correct? They forced themselves upon the crew replacing the existing captain with a counterfeit. Therefore any of your wizardly factions with an interest in the ship..." Olrik looks over at Calli "Would be just as an illegitimate authority and therefore the exact same problem as before would still exist. Therefore common sense dictates that one of the crew who either new the captain well or was of a high rank should be temporarily promoted in her stead. There are two obvious candidates that come to mind but I feel that with the current...state... of things Calli is not the best option. Therefore I recommend the only person who seems to have the entire crews interests at mind, Miss Montoya. I am sure that if you consult with the crew they will agree that she would make a good captain and that none of them want another outsider to be placed in charge."

[Reptar]

"While I appreciate your support, it is not needed," Montoya glares at the psion, "In accordance with the rank of command and the military doctrine of "mortuī virōrum calceō" I'm afraid that I have been captain since the moment Allie was removed from command. Indeed, ever since we suspected that the captain was not herself, I have been acting Captain aboard this vessel. Now that we know that she is not aboard It will be my top priority to find Allie so that she may have her crummy job back. Unfortunately, unless a bunch of you wizards teleport her back to us, it will be difficult to track her down. So until we find her trail we will continue with her original mission, and find that prince. She may not currently be the ship's captain but she's still the shipowner. I still have to report to her when we find her. And find her we will."

[wxdruid]

Arha

Now that the Rear Admiral and most of his friends have been taken care of, there isn't much for her to do. She's currently watching Olrik talk to Geraldine. It's interesting to watch their body language.

And Aust...Arha knows about him, what he should have realized by now is that she has a particular fascination about blood. She has scars up and down her arms and they don't seem to heal like they should.

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489) 30/44 hp
Halfling Rogue/Dragon-Knight

On deck

Yes, I believe that command would naturally fall to Indiga, unless anyone has any objections. Calli pauses, but as it is unlikely anyone would object. Even Thobrick wouldn't wish to draw attention to himself, I would think.

And I feel a little insulted that you would think that I would turn this ship around and fly back to the Imperial Port city. Infact, I'm certain I know exactly who to blame for Allie's disappearance. Calli looks up at Geraldine with determination. But I currently don't have the power to do anything about her.

[BlueWizard]

Geraldine is amused at Olrik's speech. "Unfortunately the empress's laws supersede those written for common man. Just be lucky her mother the fire empress is still not on the throne. If she was the whole ship and crew would be dead from a rain of fire." Vesterfay has to nod in agreement, and shrugs with his hands still held delicately together in front of him.

"As for the Lady Montoya's windfall-position it is true, but only as far as she co-operates with the Empress's Court. With the Vicomtesse Allie Alandra gone, the ownership of the vehicle falls to her mother. Her mother is under imperial investigation, so that means this ship is mine. Technically." She blinks calmly, daring anyone to question her.

She will turn back to Indiga and speak slowly. "Now then, I think that you and I have one thing in common. And that is in the finding of the Vicomtesse. Which means your quest for Zgata ends here. I understand that his guardian protector, Baka, will need help finding his prince. And that is where my people come in. You are in luck Antarian, my new empress has an interest in Prince Zgata. However, your interest stops here on the Black Tornado, due to MY interest in finding Captain Allie. Understand." She looks at everyone slowly.

The surviving crew will want to find Allie over Zgata. Little can deter them from that goal. Even the new mercenaries who don't seem to care a bit will want to go after Allie, who is ultimately who pays the bills.

Vesterfay will sidle close to Arha and hopefully Olrik if he is near. Likely Aust will overhear, because he can. "Looks like we aren't done with this Captain Allie. Vito wants her back, but I can't go with you. You two need to make sure the real-Allie gets control of this ship. Why does our master loves this 'girl' so much? I don't know. But, it is his wish to get her to safety. Vito will want you guys here to keep an eye on her until things 'calm' down in the Imperial Seas."

Openly in front of all Geraldine is most respectful of Calli, and will almost ask her a question. "Sound good dear hobbit? The Vicomtesse will need a protector, and that sceptre found a way to bound with you for some reason. It is an excellent idea to let Indiga run things once we get your ship up and running. I cannot be here to pilot your ship, I have SO many things to do. Indiga would make an excellent choice as captain-pro-tempore." The way she rolled her eyes at the previous statement made it seem true. This wizard-lady is a very busy woman.

OOC- Anyone else who feels they want to safely retire their PC, may choose to follow Baka and the imperial wizards to find Prince Zgata. Those wanting to find the Captain can continue on the dangerous journey.

[dariathalon]

Tylo

Tylo steps forward from the railing where he'd been standing watching the situation unfold. "Well, everyone. I'd like to find Allie as much as the rest of you. However, Prince Zgata must be found also. I have conferred with Vogel, and while he doesn't have an idea about the Captain's whereabouts, he does still have a trail to follow on Zgata. If others are continuing on the Prince's trail, Vogel and I will join them. It only seems right that we help where our aid is most beneficial."

He turns to Indiga. "I hope you'll understand. Good luck with everything here. I'm sure you'll do well, I have rarely seen anyone so devoted to her ship and crew." He turns back to face the rest of the crew. "And goodbye and goodluck to the rest of you as well. I truly hope you find Allie and are able to give those that took her a whole mess of trouble in the process." He pauses for a moment, collecting his thoughts. "But I'm not really one for long goodbyes, so... uh... See ya."

He turns and begins walking toward where Zgata's rescue party is forming. "Come on Vogel." The cloak on Tylo's shoulder suddenly bunches as if an unseen hawk has perched on it.

[Jair Barik]

Olrik doesn't say anything but it is clear he is staying with the ship for the time being. He has a job left unfinished here and he will see it through to the bitter end no matter what. Law or not though something still smells rotten about everything here though. Then again he never had been one for the law so perhaps he is over estimating what is happenning here but still...

[Lothmar]

'Why does she annoy me so much...' Aust contemplates listening to Geraldine talk. 'This all feels very familiar, this air of superiority, that know it all way of speech like you're talking down to someone of a lower station.' He adds tilting his head with a realization. 'I wonder if this is what it feels like to be a servant.' Aust ponders, the general tone of this Geraldine reminding him a lot of himself when he was younger - perhaps that is what irritated him most of all since it opened unhealed wounds.

'I wonder if Siegfried or any of the other workers ever wanted to punch me in the neck like I do now.' He continues contemplating as the visual of him striking Geraldine in the throat comes up only to be quickly replaced by his old cohort Siegfried punching him similarly... And then getting disintegrated.

'I wish we had departed on better terms...' He closes his eyes partially imagining his old friends destruction via beholder; his face relaxing as signs of a momentary depression show themselves and then quickly vanish with a blink as he fingers something under his shirt at the collarbone. He would like to think he always appreciated his companion more since his banishment and journey across the ocean. But there was part of him that wondered if maybe Siegfried hadn't and that chafed.

Aust will give a final goodbye to those he served with during his short stay who are joining the rescue party and lament slightly that he had not gotten to know them better and all the other before wishing them the best of luck. But his contract as far as anyone knew was with the ship and honestly, he knew so little of the prince that he did not feel comfortable joining a rescue team.

[wxdruid]

Arha

Arha doesn't like Geraldine and prefers to avoid her when possible. She doesn't like her attitude or her demeanor. As for Geraldine telling them She owns the ship now, Arha doesn't really have a say in that. She does listen to Vesterfay and nods in agreement. She'll do her best.

She'll wish Tylo and the invisible Vogel well, after all, he was kind to her familiar and she views that action in a favorable light, even if she doesn't particularly believe there is an invisible Vogel, but no need to bring that up.

She'll be staying with the ship and continuing on in the search for the real Captain. She is curious about what happened to her and where she is. She's also enjoying the companionship of her hawk since she doesn't get to see her very often.

[Reptar]

Crossing her arms the captain-pro-tempore stares back at Geraldine, "If you truly belive Allie to be alive then you have no claim upon this ship. I respect your authority, but unless thousands of fat merchant's have it wrong, the ship owner does not have to be aboard. If you have evidence of her whereabouts or even a lead I will turn this ship around and begin the search at once. However, currently it would seem to be a frivolous wild goose chase during witch we could assist you in our mutual goal of rescuing the prince. It's every little girls dream is it not?" She finishes with a smile and a wink. "Due to the recent calamity that has befallen our crew, we have more than enough food for all of you, and a chef who would hate to see it spoil. Let us help by fulfilling our captain's last command."

[BlueWizard]

Geraldine looks at Tylo with surprise, the unassuming fellow had been silent all along. "Hmm... yes, I heard word the ship had a spirit-guide. Our tracker will indeed need your help in finding Prince Zgata. It will do well for building imperial relations with the diverse people of Antaria." She nods her head respectfully to Baka.

Within a couple of hours Geraldine and Vesterfay will magically get the ship into makeshift working order. It still looks like crap, the command deck is half blown up. Luckily the whole steering column at the center of it was undamaged by the explosion of the rear captain's lounge. If it wasn't for Baka and Indiga's specialized repairs and magical-defenses on the ship, more of the whole thing would have been destroyed.

The rescue party gathers around Geraldine to be teleported away, shortly after the ship is ready to move again. Arha will be surprised to see the effect of some raptor gripping Tylo's shoulder. Arha will notice that her hawk did have an affinity for Tylo, and will give a cry out loud when Geraldine begins casting. A final farewell from Arha's familiar to the kind guide.

When Indiga speaks to Geraldine she is a little surprised and narrows her eyes. "If the Vicomtesse is alive then you are still wrong. But, you are correct, I do not own the ship. The empress owns everything. I am her spokeswoman here. And since the Vicomtesse is her kin, it is now your job to recover her. At last word your captain was sold to guild slavers. YOUR people, Lady Arha. So, I suggest you sort things out with old man Vito." She seems pleased at possibly opening up a new can of worms.

Vesterfay is defensive, but calm, moving his hands behind to the small of his back. "That wasn't MY 'people' dear, Geraldine."

Geraldine will spin to face Indiga fiercely, "You best do everything to get your captain back. Or bless your alien soul, I'll have to place you under arrest for treason against the empress. Believe me, we'll make everyone's job easier. Already as you can see I have two of your excellent crewmen assisting me. Zgata's protector and the damn guide who seems to know right where he is. I will be heading that mission. If you want to come, dear Hadozee, be my guest. I guess I can promote my own captain-pro-tempore."

Assuming, Indiga backs down to the threat of arrest and ship seizure, Geraldine will teleport away quite abruptly with her 'staff'.
{OOC- Final good-byes can be said, but after this Geraldine, Baka, and Tylo will be retired out of the game.}

Vesterfay stays looking at the spot Geraldine and the 'rescue party' had been. He is loud enough so that everyone on the main deck can hear, but he is not really speaking to anyone. "Do not worry Captain Montoya. I'll get you to the nearest imperial port. From there you will be in-charge. I'm here to make sure you get there." He points to the surrounding sea, and motions with his hand. He will cast a shimmering illusion, revealing a tiny green haze, only visible with magic or psionics. A sphere that surrounds the ship out to 100 feet. "Nothing I don't want can enter that sphere magically or psionically. Only material travel is allowed through the sphere. We will need those who can view invisible forces." He'll nod in ode twice to Olrik, a guild-wizard Vesterfay is likely well-versed in Olrik's 'older' skills.

[Nomad5]

Baka

Baka has been silently anxious during all of the events. During the last bit all he has done is stood, staring at the Golden Spear in his hand and every now and then shaking his head. The internal struggle between his loyalty to Captain Allie, a beloved friend, and his duty to Prince Zgata, his charge and evidently his destiny is tearing at him. But his decision is clear by the end of Geraldine's offer and he gratefully accepts Tylo's help with a clasp of the fellow ranger's hand. "We must find Zgata. It is of an importance that none of us know yet. Thank you my friend. And thank you Vogel."

While preparations are being made he finds three of the crew to speak with; Olmeric, Zhako, and Indiga. "I am sorry to leave this duty to you. Find the Captain. The last time I left her she was dead. This time she is lost. But she has great friends in each of you and a greater spirit that will not yield to even this. I will find you again if my duties allow." He gives each of them a grateful embrace and offers his stores to help repair the ship. The captain had made him a rich man on the Red Tornado.

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489) 30/44 hp
Halfling Rogue/Dragon-Knight

On deck

Calli quickly runs to Tylo and Baka before they are teleported away. With tears in her eyes, she'll look up at each of them.

To Tylo. I'll miss you. I know we didn't talk much, because I was forced into hiding, but I did enjoy the time we spent. By Vogel. She gives Tylo a hug. Though she doesn't really believe in the spirit guide, she respects Tylo enough to say goodbye to it, also.

Then turning to Baka. Thank you for all your kindness. The food, the clothes. You have been like a big brother to me, in my time of need. Protecting and keeping watch when we met with Olrik for the first time. I wish I could help you with your search for Prince Zgata, but you know I can't. Right? She aks, pleading, as if she needs his permission to search for the captain.

Whatever he says, she gives him a big hug, slipping him one of her daggers. To remember me by. Maybe it'll bring you good luck.

++++++++++++

After they leave, she'll silently take her place near the Hadozee. When Indiga starts talking back to the wizard-lady, Calli starts to get worried. Please, Indiga. She'll kill you. She says, getting between the two & hoping Indiga would stop acting like Sellyn. What happened when Sellyn died, did it drive Indiga insane just like Erria?

And then Geraldine drops the bombshell. Calli turns back toward her. Her eyes go wide. No. Is all she can bring herself to say. And then she falls on her backside, still staring straight ahead.

[BlueWizard]

Even with the crew decimated, and without Baka or Tylo, the ship will sail decently with Vesterfay's wind-magic pushing the wounded ship along. Vesterfay is silent, and a little nervous, not of Arha or Olrik, but of the rest of the crew; especially Aust. :smallamused:

He will work closely with the trusty Navigator Yondrick to get the ship to the nearest imperial port of worth. One day Vesterfay will approach Calli. He is a little nervous of the short dragonknight, and will be extremely timid and respectful to her. "We are on your side, Calli. I believe you of all people want Captain Allie back. And by WE, I mean, the Guild. The only one you know." Calli knows of this 'Guild', they run all the labor unions, the seas, and pretty much run all involved in the economy.... which means just about everything including whole kingdoms. "Dragons have only to gain from us. No matter what shade their scales glitter. The empress would never kill you. I've seen that woman. She's liable to love you. In fact, I think Geraldine is purposely 'ignoring' you. You're far too important on this ship to be ignored like that." He will wink and bow slowly with his hands perfectly together.

[Jair Barik]

After Vesterfay stops talking one of Olrik's eyes starts twitching uncontrollably. Something that Geraldine had said really struck a cord with him and a bead of sweat runs down his face.

"Guild slayers? Oh.... ****. ****! Vesterfay I am somewhat distanced from current politics but as I understand the captain was related to the empress. Please tell me that the captain Alli has never gone by the name Jinifir Kali."

[BlueWizard]

Vesterfay pauses and looks seriously for a moment at Olrik. "No. But do you know where Jinifir is? Her father wants to know? And does this have something to do with his lost sceptre that the hobbit has?" His eyes are actually wide in surprise at hearing this name.

[Jair Barik]

Olrik puts a hand to his head as though there is some sort of physical pain.

"I'm not sure... The whole event is rather hazy in my recollection. After the two dragons died we were questioning Utal and everything there is a little fuzzy. I think I may have been under the effect of some sort of enchantment or something. There was the girl Jinifir and then Petisto arrived, we discussed her being returned to her family, political importance and all that, Petisto seemed to have other ideas in mind for her and so there was some onjection and then we recieved a sending from Archduke Javin I believe. Paul took off with Jinifir and Utal to go meet him and the rest of us continued with our mission. All this about kidnapped nobles though and people being held by guild slavers brought it back up though."

[BlueWizard]

"Paul Petisto." This name rings bells for Vesterfay and he nods his fastidious head rigorously. "Tell me. What do you know of this wizard? Do you know where he is? And you say HE has Lady Jinifir?"

The conversation between Vesterfay and Olrik will become noticed by others as Vesterfay is starting to get quite animated, as if he too is shocked to hear all this information. "Please tell me more on this. I think I'd like to ring that guy's neck too. We did get Utal. Jinifir.... not so much."

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489) 30/44 hp
Halfling Rogue/Dragon-Knight

On deck

Later, when Vesterfay begins talking to her, Calli is shocked to hear that he is with the Guild.

But she frowns when he mentions the Empress loving her. I think I'm getting confused. Are you speakling of Allie's mother? Because she hates me. And the feelings are mutual.

[BlueWizard]

Vesterfay laughs, "No way. Allie's mother is an overblown merchant girl. She is rich, and happens to be related to some long dead emperor. That is all. Only a Comtesse. The empress is quite a woman. Most unions agree."

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489) 30/44 hp
Halfling Rogue/Dragon-Knight

On deck

Calli sighs in relief. Phew. I really hate that woman. I think she's the one behind Allie's kidnapping. Allie wasn't going along with her plan.

So, who is the Empress? Is she the one in the North that can help Erria's father?

[Jair Barik]

Olrik is slightly angry at what he has heard about Petisto and Utal. It was awhile back but he is quite certain that this is not what they had agreed upon.

"As I said the last time I met him I believe he was headed out to meet Javin. This was all happening over in the Voidlands mind you. As it stands it seems to be something to look into if our current goal takes us that way but for the time being we should focus upon Allie. If the slavers have her she could be almost anywhere but I assume you have some sort of lead on this? It is within the guild after all."

[Reptar]

Looking around she sees Golt Thalt and Roger listening to the conversation, "Perhaps you would like to discus this in private? Come."
She leads them to the office of what's left of her new quarters and does her best to close the door. Pulling out the slightly burnt ledger she takes note of each fallen crewman.

[wxdruid]

Arha

Arha has distinct memories of Jinifer and her idiocy. It was that woman's idiocy that got her taken away by Paul. If she'd only have shut up things would have worked out, but no, she couldn't and Arha couldn't protest Paul taking her, not and live. So, she let it all happen as it would. She has no idea where Jinifer is now and she doesn't much care.

She crosses her arms and lounges against the railing to watch the water go by. In her mind, she's talking with the Eye. There aren't a lot of people around here she feels like talking to. She'll keep company with Kerri (I think she's still around) and Vesterfay, if he wants to talk about magic. Olrik seems more concerned with taking over the ship, or directing things and Geraldine has already stated that they're going after the Capt or else...

[BlueWizard]

Main Deck:/ Or Indiga's Room
Vesterfay will agree to more private discussions if needed.

Everyone loves Calli now. Vesterfay enjoys talking with the jeweled dragonknight.
"Admiral Alandra is a well-respected person. We must be prepared if we are to take her down a peg.

The Empress. Ruler remaining Old Empire. The Northern Queen you speak of has only but a drop of the power Arrianna III has at her fingertips.

Young Erria's father? Do you mean Enke the nudist?? Once again these are people and powers outside the empire. The Northern Kingdom foments trouble all the time for the Empire, from many avenues. It is also the land of the many drow cities deep in the Underdark."

Vesterfay will listen to Olrik, "Yes. The Archduke Javin has many Northern friends. It doesn't surprise me that this man is involved in this. One of Javin's vassals, Duke Kain, used the well-known rebel orc, Lockhart, as a pawn for years.

We will go to Lemuria. The heart of the Empire. We must go into the lion's den!"



Officer Rooms:
Kerri will form an even closer bond with Arha in the next couple days. Kerri will offer her bedroom to share, mostly for protection. Kerri believes Arha is in as much danger as herself.

Of the four officer rooms Indiga and Kerri each have one. Calli is told to take one by Vesterfay, and he will stay in the cramped specialist bunks below. This will be Baka's former room. Arha will then be offered the missing priestess's room, which is across the hall from Kerri.

[wxdruid]

Arha

Arha misses Sharon and while Kerri certainly doesn't compare in that area. It would be nice to have a bit of companionship, as long as Kerri doesn't mind Arha sleeping with a dagger under her pillow. She won't pursue much more than friendship with Kerri and she'll still keep an eye out for certain other things she has charge of.

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489) 30/44 hp
Halfling Rogue/Dragon-Knight

On deck

When offered one of the officer rooms, Calli tries to decline. No thanks you. I don't need any specail treatment. Just fix the hole in the ceiling, and I'll be happy with my quarters. Calli smiles, and then tries to leave the meeting room.

[BlueWizard]

Calli's not-so hidden room will be repaired below decks. As far as rank goes, the Navigator Yondrick could get the 4th room.

Arha and Kerri can continue to get to know one another. Kerri seems to think she can 'save' Arha, but will never push her into anything.

Travel will be slow and steady, the ship needs structural repairs. Likely costing more than recent repairs before.

[wxdruid]

Arha

Kerri has even less chance of 'saving' her than some of her other now and future acquaintances... Arha finds the attempts amusing. She returns to spending her mornings studying and her days on deck talking with Kerri and others she knows.

[BlueWizard]

Arha will find Kerri wise, but not too intelligent. Likely, the reason a hot priestess gets herself on some brutal mercenary mission. She is attracted to Arha's power, but will keep things 'plutonic' for now. If Arha pushes she could easily charm the priestess without magic, but the priestess for some reason is prudish with Arha, even though she was literally a former temple-whore. In fact, Arha will find out in private, that this profession is how she got to know Pyae. Pyae was doing 'work' in the humanlands for the elves. She was actually using this mission to contact her allies in the North. No chance of going there now.

You are a couple of weeks out due to the ship conditions, so days will rapidly pass.

[wxdruid]

Arha

Arha will be willing to discuss the Northern Kingdoms, that's where Sharon was last. She'll ask Kerri if she knows Kerafin or has heard of her and what her thoughts on the Northern Kingdoms are. Arha is always interested in learning more.

[Jair Barik]

Olrik keeps himself to his self for the time being, Vesterfay and Arha being the only ones likely to see him much. He is well aware that a lot of the crew likely feel some ill will towards him and so he will not allow it to fester by risking an incident with anyone. He will not shirk his duties though and will do his fare share of the work. Hopefully when the new crewmen arrive he will be able to integrate more, perhaps even make a good impression but for the time being it is best to lay low.

[Lothmar]

Aust works near tirelessly below decks during the day and above decks at night. Occasionally during the day's he'll be attempting to get to know the crew better during points of free time, especially meals. He feigns eating his own 'elven' rations complaining his stomach is not adjusted to the seas and foreign food but will openly share his portions served to him with those at his table.

Aust will continue to accept challenges from the crew for drinking contests, tests of speed and agility, small gambling and possibly even a scrap or two should people complain about him winning too much. He'll wear any teeth he knocks out on a necklace in case they consider starting something with him again and as an interesting conversation starter with new crew-members when they come aboard at a later time.

"I wonder how Diamondell is doing," Aust ponders aloud casually as he works.

[Reptar]

In the captains library Montoya finds a book that she had flipped through before, but had put down after being disgusted by the wood cuts. She spends the next couple of days reading up on Illithids, with a small glass of water to quell the retching spells. She reads this and many more of Allie's books on what's left of the command deck, keeping an eye on what's left of the crew and measuring them up for promotions.

[BlueWizard]

Main Deck:
Olrik will find that Roger, and the other Lemurian mercenaries gravitate to him. They see his power and connection to the guild as important. At this point Roger is the most helpful of all the crewman, at times doing backbreaking labor, clearly to impress Indiga and the mysterious Psion.

Aust will become the life of the party, and his natural leadership, even in this 'lowly' undercover position/rank on the ship will attract friends and followers to himself. Even tussling with the crew helps his cause, big Gertha to his surprise will whip his butt in bare knuckle boxing. Though he could've feigned ways to make it go longer... Gertha will wear one of his pointy canines she knocked out in a boast. Strangely enough it will have grown back the next day. Gertha will comment: "Moon elfs is weird."

No one really knows what Diamondell is on this ship.

Indiga will get through the book and will gain some basic knowledge of the illithids. The book only explains their origin as: Not of Earth.

Arha and Kerri:
Kerri is front the heart of the high magic Empire. The Northern Kingdom to her is like a quaint little utopia land, but too little to take seriously. Though she does see power in the elves and drow of the land.

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489) 30/44 hp
Halfling Rogue/Dragon-Knight

On deck

Calli will help out wherever Captain-Pro-Tempore Indiga tells her to.

During the day, when not working as part of the crew, she'll either be below deck, still getting use to the Dragon-Armor; or looking ahead at the bow of the ship.

She'll avoid contact with everyone except Indiga and Aust. She's intrigued by the Moon Elf. With him only working at night, she's beginning to suspect he very well could be a vampire.

[Lothmar]

Aust has respect for anyone who can defeat him fairly, even if his strengths are in less then fair fights. He even laughs a little when he looses a tooth, quite amused with the power of the blow. 'This one would make a good guardian. Perhaps when I learn to be a proper leader of my people I'll see if she's interested.' He smirks giving her a playful wink and a thumb of approval after the fight since he cant say much right away with the swollen jaw - though the swelling would be gone in an hour even if the tooth hadn't returned.

Aust will make it a point to try and meet with the people the mage's and he would find important on a cycle if possible giving each some time on a particular day as they make their way to port. He'll start with Calli considering the interesting conversation starter of "You know I once fought an emerald dragon in an old abandoned keep controlled by - hmm now what are they called? Ill'ith'id? Mostly human bodies, with some calamari up top, you know what im talking about right?" popped into his head after getting struck by Gertha - similar outcomes too. "Care to hear the story? Or perhaps another of my fascinating tales of heroism from your humble port hopping moon elf?" If Calli is not interested he may tell the story to Arha as well, after all with what he know Aust thinks she'll like one of the side characters - a female mage by the name of Sharon.

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489) 30/44 hp
Halfling Rogue/Dragon-Knight

Heading back to port

Calli smiles at Aust when he approaches. I survived an Illithid attack myself not too long ago. I'd love to hear your tale of bravery and bravado.

[BlueWizard]

Time will be eerily peaceful after the time of mourning. Days will pass. You will see distant Merchant ships at one point, and the Navigator Yondrick explains that you have all entered imperial shipping lanes. Vesterfay promises extra taxes will be waved right now.

{Normally Allie avoids these, but for now the shipping lanes will be used to speed travel. With a top guild wizard aboard there should be no trouble with patrols. Yondrick and Vesterfay agree on this option.}

[Reptar]

"Taxes on what? We haven't made a profit since we left Port Carmen. But thank you for paying the toll."

[wxdruid]

Arha

Others might have no clue what Diamondell is, but Arha does, she's been in contact with Sharon and already heard all about it. She smiles a little to herself, and she doesn't say anything.

Her days pass, one at a time, all peaceful and quiet.

[BlueWizard]

Vesterfay gives a little look and shrug, he smirks at Indiga, "Protection taxes."

Arha is quite aware of Diamondell, and the most obvious resource that gives its name.

As you near the Empire, sea traffic will become dense. Alert for pirates is on, but with Vesterfay flying a Guild flag along with Allie's Black and red flag all patrol ships will let you pass. The guild flag also deters most pirates, but to display one without a permit is against the law.

[Lothmar]

Sorry I got delayed, fell asleep and then had to work longer then I thought.
"Probably as much foolishness as bravery,” He smirks slightly. “but bravado now that i'll agree on whole heartedly; As is the story tellers right, i'll skip the parts of the story that make me and the hero’s look bad so, lets ignore the first two ambushes where we lost a single member of our party expedition a piece” he adds drawing a little string at his neck and openly displaying a small pouch. “One a close personal friend whom I like to think is still very near to my heart. Siegfried Calli, Calli Siegfried.” He adds with a slight tone of morbid humor before dropping the subject entirely.

“So, we had entered these ruins and beneath the statue to this eldritch madness they call a god – we find these slave’s from some other plane of existence that look more like a bipedal dragons roughly the size of a human I believe they called themselves draconians. So after finding out what they knew about the complex some of us escorted them to the surface while the rest of us went hold off some sort of undead demon coated in grease with a frightening aura that scared away all but myself and our cleric. So while we’re fighting this creature, the rest of them scramble up to the keeps hall." He says motioning like a mouth about to swallow three outstretched fingers on the other hand.

"The dragon crashed into the hall with a mighty billowing roar of; 'Traitors'! As half the draconian slaves numbers were turned into a gorey paste from the beasts cone of sonic energy. Hearing this I tripped the abomination with my halberd and had the cleric ward the hall with a circle of protection to stop the creatures advance before we fell back to support our comrades in obvious peril. By the time we arrived everyone was in pretty horrible shape and if we didnt act fast the dragon was about to make things alot worse - so I used my innate talent of annoyance to buy my comrades some time." Aust adds striking a heroic pose in mocking jest.

"I vaulted from the stone floor with my halberd and flung myself into the side of the creatures leg where I began to work over his kneecap." He adds gesturing as if holding onto something with the rest of his body while striking with the other hand. "Of course, not liking this one bit the creature took in a deep breath and bellowed towards me and thankfully away from everyone else, while I dug in my fingers and slid around the other side of his leg as he lacerated himself slightly with his own attack."

He releases his mimed hold before continuing. "I climbed unto the creatures back and attempted to get somewhere I could remain out of the creatures breath and yet still have an impact on the fight, so I attempted to hold onto a wing with each arm - of course this resulted in some bad wing buffets and a claw when he finally managed to knock me away but I kept him from flying away long enough. Thankfully with my sacrifice everyone was able to rise again and we pushed back the beast. I was knocked unconscious for a moment and free of my hindrance the creature sought to escape after knocking the few obstacles in his way aside. One of the slave acolytes managed to wake me in time and I picked up the majority of the statue broken from the creatures breath and hurled it above the creature, forcing it to dive towards the lower doorway where our cleric placed a timely magical wall of whirling blades." Aust adds making a squishing sound while gesturing with his hands how it turned out.

"Their guardian defeated, we made quick work of the Illithid who did not wish to lose more to our group and thankfully we were benevolent considering those in our company who died; But I suppose we still killed more of them when all things were said and done... And there was the fact that the casters had almost no combat spells at their disposal after that battle with the dragon and with our numbers depleted we would have probably lost if we continued to try and ferrite out their remaining numbers." He says realizing the ending to the story sounds like a slightly hollow victory. "I'll say this, they have some interesting toys those Illithid, if the battery had any charges left I'd probably still be carrying around one of their weapons as a trophy."

[BlueWizard]

Vesterfay always happens by when something gets interesting on the boat. His ear picks up the slightest of things. He will be impressed with Aust's tale, but will nod. "Be careful who you tell that story to. Could get you involved in the Gith slave-trade real quick. And about those alien-tech toys, you can find 'batteries' if you know the right people."

The tale of the death of the dragon will sadden Calli behind her mask, as she will feel the emotions of the sceptre's spirit. In her mind the voice will soothe her, and her sadness can be held strong and stoic. "Yet another has fallen, but he was a bad one Calli. One that went real bad. He slew many of our own kind." Nonetheless, Calli will feel longing from the suit, one that seems to want to fling Calli forcefully into the air to spread non-existent wings.

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489) 30/44 hp
Halfling Rogue/Dragon-Knight

Heading back to port

Calli suddenly stands, feeling the need for flight overcome her. She turns her back to Aust, something she quickly regrets, so turns back to him.

The mask gone, Calli will swipe a tear away. That was an...... impressive story. I'm sorry for your loss, Little Dragon. (to the voice in her head).

When we faught the underwater ship, we lost two Byron was killed holding back the Illithid, and I was never sure what happened to Arricia. We only survived by destroying the ship, and all it's crew. She looks away. I played a rather insignificant role in the whole thing.

In fact, I don't know why I'm the only one of my original fellowship that has survived this long.

[Jair Barik]

"Maybe you are a natural born survivor, or maybe you have a larger part in all of this."

Olrik like Vesterfay was intrigued by Aust's story and his been listening for some time.

"I have few such stories of freat heroics to me. Most of my life has been relatively humble, a lowly seige engineer of no interest to the Empire. But I will tell you both one thing, we are not all as bad as those that you have met. Many of us are monsters, vile creatures who deserve nothing but death. But we are not all bad..."

[Reptar]

Not around during the conversation the captain goes about her duties.

[Lothmar]

"True enough," he nods to 'we are not all bad' not acknowledging any of what happened next and that he and his group ended up working closing with the illithid after their surrender, in fact none of them were bad. "It's comical in how a tragedy can seem a comedy, so many people who in their perspective ponder why 'better people' are not alive. It makes me wonder, if fortune really does favor the fools." He smirks. "Or if it is us fools who should favor fortune hoping it can make us something more then just a fool?"

[Jair Barik]

Olrik smiles at these musings.

"It is oft the fool used to represent the protagonist or hero you know. It is not the emperor, the mage, the lovers or even the hierophant but it is the fool who is a symbol of the hero. I have long been detatched from my humanity to an extent, I had forgotten that life was not worthless. I wonder... how much of a fool does that make me?"

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489) 30/44 hp
Halfling Rogue/Dragon-Knight

Heading back to port

Calli jumps a little at Olrik's voice. She hadn't realized he was there as well.

She decides to let these two discuss philosophy (that's what it sonds like to her ears), and tries to slip away unnoticed.

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If she is noticed by either of them, and they something about her retreat....

I, uh, just need to get some air. We need to think about things.... alone. She will then leave and go below decks to the cargo hold.

If they don't notice her, she says nothing.

[Lothmar]

Aust easily notices her departure and though slightly disappointed by her departure he says nothing of it. (22 base spot, yeah as long as I dont fumble.)

"One might say they have more important duties and cannot be bothered with needless heroics; or perhaps just more important meanings, but regardless the cards alone are merely fragments and just as in life, the true potential is only brought out when paired with others." Aust pauses slightly.

"As for ones level of foolishness, I'd like to think that one's willingness to admit their foolishness shows enough wisdom to detract a bit." He smirks.

[Jair Barik]

"Then the jester is the wisest of us all and the wise man the most foolish! But enough games Aust. How far would you go in this quest? What would you do to rescue the captain? She may be in the hands of the guild and yet it is the guild who desires us to rescue her. Would you say that conondrum is as great as the one of thee fool or not? We must either fight those who hold so much power or we must actively disobey the orders of those same people. Strange old world isn't it?"

[BlueWizard]

Anyone speaking with Calli would notice her leaving, but she does manage to slip into shadows quick.

After days of travel the ship will have to slow the pace due to the amount of traffic in the imperial shipping lanes.

[Lothmar]

"Not particularly strange at all really," Aust adds crossing his arms. "as people do we not ourselves have several sources of truth? Does the brain not tell you what is logically right, while the heart might tell you what is correct emotionally or the guts instinctual? And any one of these can move the body in different ways given the right, stimulus." He adds with a stare that says 'metaphorically speaking, I don't really believe the heart controls emotions or the gut instincts'.

"As for the current situation, I do not yet possess enough information to make a good decision. I have never meet the captain but she seems a decent enough person to command such respect from her crew and cohorts. As for the guilds responsibility, I would not say it is 'impossible' for a rogue faction or an independent splinter cell to do something like this -" He adds before whispering. "In fact it plays into the whole investigation and sting of the imperial wizards quite nicely since the guild needed a closed environment to observe and detain these individuals and her disappearance casually presented the opportunity." He adds scratching his chin.

"I truthfully wonder if we are simply being used by outside forces to diminish the guilds power, or if the guild is simply covering its trail by having us take care of a supposed rogue faction... But, more will be revealed when we arrive I suppose - but im in no hurry to jump to any conclusion as of yet."

[Jair Barik]

"The world is but a pawn of the furthest reaches. There are things far out beyond our understanding, things from the far planes and the deepest reaches of space that have come here and grow in power, blending into society seemlessly, unseen and unnoticed by the common man, their power over us growing without us noticing. But these are not matters for the present, there is work to be done. But hope and pray we needn't come into contact with the void."

[Lothmar]

Aust quirks a brow to this, his words very neutral and without actual subject so he ponders for a moment if he is speaking of Aust and his activities. 'Best not to discuss certain things with this one it seems...'

"Right..." Aust adds with a nod decideing not to say more before he simply escuses himself without another word.

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[BlueWizard]

The towers of the Eastern Lemurian city will be the first things spotted, as will the sky full of flying creatures. Traffic at this point slows tremendously, as getting the ship into this city will take sometime.

{OOC- Love the roleplay, I do reward XP for that. Especially since we get limited for combat at times on PbP-games.}

[Jair Barik]

Approaching the current captain Olrik coughs to try and gain her attention.

"Captain... we are now almost at port so perhaps it would be a good time to interrogate your prisoner. As soon as we hit land the possibility of the Doppleganger escaping is greatly increased. If we wish to use it to try and find out about the captain then now is the time."

[Reptar]

The captain looks up from her studies Olrik approaches, "I thought you guildies were gonna handle that, I'll observe though. Fech Geraldine and Vesterfay, I'll grab the equipment. Bring them to the brig." The hadozee heads down to her new quarters to search for one of Allie's old healing potions. She'll also grab her old bosun's whip on her way into the bowls of the ship.

[Jair Barik]

Olrik informs Vesterfay, Aust and Arha (Geraldine too if she is actually still on the ship) and heads down to the brig where the Doppelganger is being kept.

[BlueWizard]

Vesterfay will, of course, be there to aid in containing the powerful doppelganger. Vesterfay will help Olrik bring it where you want, or at least, free up some of Lavando's magical restraints.

Geraldine is long gone. Too many important things to do.

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489) 30/44 hp
Halfling Rogue/Dragon-Knight

Brig area

Calli follows the doppelganger to it's cell. When she sees Indiga carrying a whip with her, Calli frowns deeply. Is that really necessary?

[Lothmar]

"Hopefully only if the creature makes it so," Aust adds in passing to Calli's questioning of the whip and torture tools. Aust couldn't care less for interrogating the doppleganger, but it would probably save time in the long run to at least oversee and hear the proceedings so that he can have first hand experience and not simply whatever information he can gather later from others at his leisure. Besides, something may come up and he may very well wish to ask a question at that time.

[wxdruid]

Arha

Arha will follow with the group. She's curious if the doppelganger has anything useful to say or if they'll get to whip it into submission, that would certainly be amusing...

So, she trails after, a dagger in one hand as she considers the options.

[BlueWizard]

The ancient universities of Vontilla are legendary, though they are far surpassed in many areas. Incredible stonetowers and intricate archways make this city look like an epic cathedral on your approach into the major port. Vontilla is THE trade port of Northern East-Lemur. Green/Red sails billow heavily here, as the imperial military is quite in force. Once again you are entering the heart of human habitation, the center of the old empire.

You will have plenty of time to deal with this doppelganger on your approach. It appears the 'interview' is done privately. {OOC- You can choose if your PC is around for it... It is clear there is a move toward it. All the crew will be eager to know the results of the interrogation.}

The doppelganger in the cell looks helplessly at its gathered captors. Vesterfay arranges it so the doppelganger can speak, but not use magic.

[Lex-Kat]

Calli Pent (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4489) 30/44 hp
Halfling Rogue/Dragon-Knight

Brig area

Calli will take a place close to the front of the pack, trying to get behind Indiga. She will shift the dragon-scale to full armor, including the mask.

She won't say anything, as long as Indiga only threatens torture, but considering that the doppelganger seemed more than willing to help earlier, she hopes that they won't have to resort to actually using it.

But if Indiga at all looks as if she's going to go through with it,
Calli will scream out... Stop!!!! Don't you dare harm her, Indiga. She will try to grab whatever instrument Indiga was about to use with her left hand while drawing her dagger (assuming she doesn't have access to the dragon-sword) with her right.

[Jair Barik]

Olrik sighs.

"Very well then? Shall we begin? Simple question first, tell us everything you know about the captains whereabouts and the plot to kidnap her. After all you said you could be of use to us and you were the one replacing here, I assume then you know something of what has happenned to her?"