Spelljamming across the Universe(5E)

[Dexam]

Roton Fairshell "Well, understand this is not a salvage job....at least not yet. I have no idea why the ship is adrift, but I have hopes that we can save the ship and crew and bring them all back here to Bral safe and sound. And at worse I might need to scuttle, not salvage the ship.

And I'm offering a share of the ships cargo, if we can get it. That is why it would be best if we could bring back the whole ship and all it's cargo. So you under stand, I'm offering a part share of any cargo we can recover.

And 25 gold is my limit, i was not born with a shell made of gold you know. But I will pay all that gold up front.

All sound good to you?"

Lily contemplates Roton's reply for a moment, tapping her chin with one finger.

"Very well - I'm certainly okay with a 25 gold piece fee paid up front. However, if we encounter any trouble - pirates, scavengers, or what have you - I would expect an equal share of any additional gains from captured equipment and bounties, not only a share of recovered cargo. And I still expect a contract of employment outlining the terms discussed that bears the seal of your company; I'm certain that a skilled trader such as yourself recognises the value of such a document?" She smiles broadly at Roton. "If you find these terms agreeable, let me know the time and place of departure, and I'm sure to be there."

[Zarrgon]

Roton Fairshell "Well Keep What You Kill is the standard spacer tradition. Really all I care about is the crew, ship and cargo.

I can write you up a document, but only for myself. My company Sphere Shells Trading Company won't honor it. This is a private hire job."

[RossN]

Talara

Talara paused, obviously running Kain's question through he mind. 'I'm a collector. I collect and sell, or am commissioned to find and collect for others.' An amused smirk flickered across the young woman's face. 'I am glad you're not interested in money because I very much am. We should get along marvellously.'

[Maggius]

Kain Graccen

Kain turned his head to Leshruf. "My apologies, I rarely saw Tortles - they were not in Krynnspace. Apparently I have not enough experience in space travel." Then he turned to Talara. "Money is just a means. May be sometime i can start my own business or get my own ship. It’s all impossible to achieve if I will sit in this place."

[Dexam]

Lily Ravenswood

"Interesting..." Lily thinks to herself.

To Roton, she replies, "Ah, it is good to know upfront that this is a private venture. While having the backing of a trading company would be preferable, I think that this worth the risk. Very well, I accept! From where and when do we depart? Also, would I be correct in assuming that I will not be the only one providing an escort for your recovery crew?"

[Zarrgon]

Roton Fairshell "I have got a hands full of other yes. All Spacers. I would like to leave as soon as possible. First morning bell. "

[Dexam]

Lily Ravenswood

"First bell it is then," Lily says cheerfully. "At which berth? Also, as I'm relatively newly arrived to Bral, can you please recommend to me an inn so that I might rest up and enjoy a meal? Something pleasant, but nothing too up-market... I'm certain a canny trader such as yourself knows of a place that would suit someone like me."

[Zarrgon]

Roton Fairshell "Well, my inn of choice would be the Pearly Shell, but that is really a place for more of my kind. I hear good things about the Crossed Comets.

See to next day."

[Maggius]

Kain Graccen

Kain shook off ashes from his pipe. "So, glad to meet you. I think we got an interesting job, because, as I told to the tortle - ships do not disappear for no reason. I can suppose it was just pirates - in this case we will find only looted wreckage. Of course it could be something more interesting- one crew saw that ship, probably in good condition. Space time to time throws up unusual situations. See you next morning."

[Xihirli]

Leshruf nodded. "I'll see you both in the morning."

[RossN]

Talara

Talara smiled. 'Well here is to something interesting - and profitable! See you in the morn with whoever else our hard shelled friend has conjured up!'

[Zarrgon]

The night and early morning pass quickly, and soon enough it is two bells in the morning.

Star Fountain Plaza, a large stone plaza shaped like a star, with a star shaped fountain right in the middle, is easy to find as it's right by the docks and most dockside inns.

The only one in the plaza is Roton Fairshell, waiting.

[Xihirli]

Leshruf approached Tortle early in the morning, her spellbook tucked under her arm. "Good morning, Master Fairshell."

[Maggius]

Kain

After woke up Kain began to pack his backpack. Wrenches, hammers, wire, gears - that all must be attentively packed. He donned his leather armor, shabby after numerous uses, take heavy metal wand, and opened door his small room. Early morning, but work at the port was in full swing. Kain greeted the familiar workers and headed for the Star Fountain Plaza. Roton Fairshell was already here. "Peaceful morning, doesn't it?" - Kain greeted tortle - "Looks like i am the first."

[Maggius]

Kain

Suddenly he noticed Leshruf. "Good morning - Sorry, I didn’t notice you"

[RossN]

Talara

Talara arrived next at the plaza, her green eyes seeming to sparkle in the early morning light - or perhaps it was the thrill of adventure that cut through her normally sardonic persona.

'Good morning all,' she greeted the others and smiled. 'A fine day for adventure, discovery and profit.'

[Dexam]

Lily Ravenswood

Lily spent a night at the recommended Crosses Comets inn that was both comforting and likewise slightly disappointing in its similarity to the dozens of other inns she'd frequented.

She arrived the next morning at the Star Fountain Plaza carrying what was now all her worldly possessions - She hadn't been able to carry all that much when she'd been forced to flee Waterdeep. Lily spied Roton Fairshell and a small gathering of what must be the other "spacers" hired for this mission. She approached slowly, giving herself time to evaluate the others, while they evaluate her in turn: a young half-elf woman dressed in a dark coloured hooded cloak, under which can be seen quality leather armour that has clearly seen at least some use. A thin-bladed rapier in a fine scabbard, a quiver of arrows, and an un-strung and holstered shortbow ride on her hips. A number of small pouches are carried on her belt and a bandoleer across her chest. Her auburn hair is tied back in a single thick braid.

"Good morning all," she says cheerfully, a genuine smile lightning up her sky blue eyes and pale freckle-dusted face. "Lilisendra Ravenswood, at your service; though as we are to be working together, you can call me Lily. To whom do I have the pleasure of meeting?"

[Xihirli]

"Leshruf... ah, Lesh. I'm a translator by trade for now, but seem to be expanding." Lesh bowed respectfully to the half-elf, the fire Genasi's flaming hair bobbing at the motion.

[RossN]

Talara

Talara stepped forward forward, a dark haired, pale young human woman. She wore soft, heeled boots, skirt and a hooded cloak, all darkly coloured and like the half-elf enigmatic pouches hung from her belt while the handle of a curved dagger and the surface of a leather jerkin were just visible beneath her cloak. She was not classically beautiful but she was attractive and probably knew. Large green eyes studied the newcomer and Talara's lips twisted into a amused but friendly smile.

'A pleasure Lily,' she said, offering the other woman her hand (pale, clean and with green nailpolish on her fingernails.) 'I am Talara... a collector of sorts. Information, salvage, gold. The usual and I know a little magic.'

[Zarrgon]

Roton Fairshell nods.

Lastly a dwarf in a long robe that looks like it's made of metallic gold walks over.

Zerric Wealthshield "Greetings and well met all. I be Zerric Wealthshield, a Divine Trader of Vergadain."

Roton Fairshell "Ok, that is everyone. This way."


Roton Fairshell leads the way down to Dock 25, to a large wooden turtle shaped ship.

Spoiler: Turtle Ship

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Much of the turtle ships lower hull is a massive pool of water, with rooms suspended above the pool(in the shell part) in a wooden framework.

Roton Fairshell "This is our captain, Kwawa Coralhelm" pointing to a tortle in a bright white sailors outfit.

Kwawa Coralhelm gives a slight nod and wave. "We are all ready to get going and cast off, as soon as you and the Spacers get onboard."

[Xihirli]

Lesh looked around, trying to see if there was a Spelljammer to actually pilot the ship.

[Maggius]

Kain

Kain took several attentive glances on the ship - it would be good to know on what vessel he would fly. Then he nodded to captain. "Greetings captain." Then he turned to Roton Fairshell. "Are we waiting for someone else?"

[Zarrgon]

Roton Fairshell "This is everyone. We are ready to go."

Kwawa Coralhelm "I'm not waiting. Me and the Puck here get a little rocky if were in land too long."

Roton Fairshell, Kwawa Coralhelm and Zerric Wealthshield all walk along the boarding ramp in to the turtle shaped ship.

Spoiler: Lesh

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The "Spelljammer" is the ship: The Turtle Ship Puck. A ship pilot is called, a pilot.

Once Lesh boards the ship, the pilot can be found in the 'turtle head' of the ship.

[Xihirli]

Lesh nodded to the pilot and found seating for herself. "I'm ready."

[RossN]

Talara

Talara greeted Zerric and Captain Kwawa Coralhelm before walking up and looking around. The young human woman glanced down at the pool thoughtfully, her lips quirking in amusement. 'Well, I guess fire is one danger we don't have to worry about. I don't know about the rest of you but I'm off to find my room.'

Disappearing deeper into the turtle shaped vessel she started her explorations.

[Zarrgon]

The Puck moves away from the Rock of Bral for a time. Then once the Rock can no longer be seen aft of the ship, the ships speed increases.

Roton Fairshell "We have six days of hard travel ahead of us."

Spoiler: Time

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Unless anyone wants to take any actions, we can just skip six days ahead....

[Dexam]

Lily Ravenswood

Lily's eyes widened at the sight of the turtle ship - now this was more like what she was expecting from an adventure amongst the stars. Lily politely greets the captain, complimenting him (her?) on such a fine looking vessel, before hurrying aboard, eager to explore.

[Zarrgon]

Kwawa Coralhelm is a male tortle. All the ships crew members are male tortles.


The Puck is a turtle ship just under 150 feet long (Keel Length) and about 110 feet wide (Beam Length). Configured as a cargo ship most of the interior is empty. The pool takes up most of the bottom of the ship, with only a narrow walk way all around. The shell is mostly ropes, rigging and cargo nets and between them are small hanging rooms.

The pilot sits in the top half of the turtle head, where they can look out the crystal eyes. The turtle head opens wide as a cargo ramp as does the turtle tail. Tubes, normally closed can also connect to the pool: When set down in the water water can flow in the head and flow out the tail.

The ship has no weapons.

[RossN]

Talara

Talara spent the trip exploring the ship, intrigued by what she found. It wasn't her first time on a ship but it had been a while and she'd never travelled with Tortle's before. She also took the time to chat with her companions.

'Anyone any tales of derring do in their travels?' she asked the others, settling down among the hammocks.

[Zarrgon]

Roton Fairshell looks over at Talara

Roton Fairshell "I've never done anything. I'm a sand circler, a tortle that plays it safe. I never left the safety of the nest, just gone around in circles, metaphorically.

This ship, this trade, was going to be my first big time, walking the surf. And looks what happens."