Journey Beyond the Mists - Part 2

[Dracos]

11/22/2008 6:30:00 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   At the end of last session, it was with a fair amount of excitement that the New Blue Rogues...if they chose to keep caling themselves that, set sail from pirate island, landing and stopping on docks of Sailor Island, a well known trade spot nearby.  They were under several disadvantages...their ship, if anyone called it that, was tiny.  They did not yet have a captain, and they didn't have any artillary worth speaking
11/22/2008 6:30:00 PM <Admiral_Dracos>    of.  They knew their enemy was the mighty Valuan Armada, well known to be one of the strongest royal navies in the world, but despite this, they had no clue where their comrades had been taken.
11/22/2008 6:30:15 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   Docking peacefully on the docks, these challenges faced them...
11/22/2008 6:31:43 PM <Kythaine>   "Elladan, have you decided who you're going to vote for Captain?"
11/22/2008 6:32:42 PM <Elladan>   "Aye, I have.. As I do not think so low of yourself to saddle you with such a tiresome and cumbersome job, I vote for Marcus to take up the chains-- er.. Reins.."
11/22/2008 6:32:43 PM *   Mizore (~Locke@adsl-75-17-202-28.dsl.euclwi.sbcglobal.net) has joined #skies_of_arcadia
11/22/2008 6:32:49 PM *   Mizore is now known as Hannah
11/22/2008 6:37:12 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   The docks are pretty quiet at this hour, though they notice a couple of guards roaming them, keeping an eye on everybody's boat.  There's no charge for docking a small vessel, but one of the guards gives a friendly wave, making a note that they'd docked there.
11/22/2008 6:39:00 PM *   Captain_Marcus curses. "You bastard, how much did Kyth pay you to say that?"
11/22/2008 6:40:06 PM *   Hannah walks up on deck, wonder just what... the captain was cursing about.
11/22/2008 6:40:33 PM <Elladan>   "It was a mutal agreement. He owes me one, and I get to enjoy watching you trying to control the ship. Personal glee, sir, personal glee."
11/22/2008 6:42:38 PM *   Kythaine returns the guard's wave.
11/22/2008 6:42:54 PM <Captain_Marcus>   "I should make my first official order that one of you walk the plank, but then I have less people to control Glubtz around!!!" Marcus cries out while raising his hands into the air in wild annoyance. "Dammit!"
11/22/2008 6:43:41 PM *   Hannah whistles low... really glad that she didn't didn't get voted as captain.
11/22/2008 6:43:58 PM *   Elladan chuckles darkly.
11/22/2008 6:44:26 PM <Elladan>   "The plan proceeds as I foresaw.. Soon, Captain.. Soon you shall be driven insane and made into a mere puppet for our amusement.."
11/22/2008 6:45:18 PM <Captain_Marcus>   "Don't make me start a mutiny!"
11/22/2008 6:45:39 PM *   Captain_Marcus thinks about what he just said, and curses again. "Shit!"
11/22/2008 6:45:47 PM <Elladan>   "Dear Captain, you can't mutiny against yourself."
11/22/2008 6:46:19 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   The guard continued on, waving back to Kythaine and checking out the next ship.  There was sure a lot of them here and none of them seemed to pay much attention to a small yacht of arguing pirates.
11/22/2008 6:46:33 PM <Hannah>   "Well, you can.  But you need a split personity."
11/22/2008 6:46:45 PM <Elladan>   "Ooo, let's add that to list!"
11/22/2008 6:47:45 PM <Captain_Marcus>   "...Let's just split up the loot we have, and get on with saving the rest of the crew. The sooner I can get rid of being in charge of you jokers, the better."
11/22/2008 6:47:48 PM <Hannah>   "List?  What list?"
11/22/2008 6:48:50 PM *   Hannah turns to the new... captain. "Question: If you're the captain, then whose your first Mate?"
11/22/2008 6:48:56 PM <Elladan>   "The list of disorders we can inflict upon our dear Captain of course! Now, we all recognize that not everyone can get what they want on the list.. Some sacrifices must be made. But we'll do our best to get everything acomplished."
11/22/2008 6:49:15 PM *   Elladan looks at Hannah in horror..
11/22/2008 6:49:30 PM <Elladan>   "Y-you.. You reminded him.. Who's side are you on?!"
11/22/2008 6:49:41 PM *   Elladan points a finger at Hannah acusingly!
11/22/2008 6:49:54 PM *   Hannah oddly enough, just smirks while still looking at Marcus.
11/22/2008 6:51:25 PM <Captain_Marcus>   "Honestly, I don't care. You guys can vote it out between yourself," Marcus mutters.
11/22/2008 6:59:00 PM <Elladan>   "I nominate Hannah!"
11/22/2008 6:59:07 PM *   Elladan grins at her.
11/22/2008 7:00:02 PM *   Hannah turns to Elladan, her own smirk still at full strength as she gives you mental images of Izuna.
11/22/2008 7:00:47 PM *   freya (~freya@S010600d0b7829546.su.shawcable.net) has joined #skies_of_arcadia
11/22/2008 7:01:03 PM *   Elladan returns the smirk.
11/22/2008 7:24:56 PM *   Kythaine considers for a bit. "I nominate Elladan."
11/22/2008 7:25:17 PM *   Elladan chuckles at kythaine.
11/22/2008 7:25:58 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   As they discussed, they finished distributing their loot... the sun still high in the sky as the town moved on nearby.
11/22/2008 7:26:43 PM <Hannah>   "Hmmm, everything divided, its time to head to town, get drunk, and get all our info!"
11/22/2008 7:27:46 PM <Elladan>   "My vote's cast, and with it, I'm off to find Mayren.. I believe I owe her a dinner, at the very least.."
11/22/2008 7:28:13 PM *   Elladan gets up, dusts off his clothes, and turns to go find the wayward Cannoneer...
11/22/2008 7:29:01 PM *   Kythaine scans the town to see what buildings or people look most interesting.
11/22/2008 7:30:03 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   It's a pretty large city.  He notices it has a library, and an inn and bar.  There's several shops, including one on the docks for retrofitting ships.  A governor's post, and a bazaar as well.
11/22/2008 7:31:09 PM *   Hannah follow Kyth's lead and notices the tavern and bar right away.
11/22/2008 7:32:04 PM <Captain_Marcus>   "Alright, shall we split up to find info, or want to stay together for now?" Marcus asks, seeing Hannah eyeing the tavern.
11/22/2008 7:32:38 PM <Elladan>   "If we split up, we should do it in pairs, at the least.. Just for a bit of security."
11/22/2008 7:33:01 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   The place was pretty safe, but they did notice some ...unruly characters wandering around.
11/22/2008 7:33:29 PM <Captain_Marcus>   "Relax, far as anybody knows so far, navy probably wiped out our crew," Marcus comments. "Well assuming the news did come this far, which is what we're hoping for."
11/22/2008 7:34:03 PM *   Hannah walks over and grabs Marcus's arm. "You'll escort me to the tavern, now won't you?
11/22/2008 7:34:39 PM <Elladan>   "Ooo.. And the fraternization begins already..."
11/22/2008 7:34:47 PM *   Elladan grins and winks at Marcus.
11/22/2008 7:35:00 PM <Elladan>   "Don't go abusing your authority already, *Captain.*"
11/22/2008 7:36:27 PM <Hannah>   "Coming, Captain?"  ^__^
11/22/2008 7:37:50 PM <Captain_Marcus>   "Eh, why not. I feel like getting drunk," Marcus mutters.
11/22/2008 7:39:04 PM *   Hannah brightens up and shouts, "Hooray!"
11/22/2008 7:44:29 PM <Kythaine>   "I'm thinking of visiting the bazaar."
11/22/2008 7:44:58 PM *   Elladan pokes his head around the corner.
11/22/2008 7:45:26 PM <Elladan>   "Did someone say brazier? Captain! So forward with your First Mate already! Shameful. Positively shameful."
11/22/2008 7:53:45 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   ***********************************
11/22/2008 7:55:03 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   Heading down into the town, they take a stop by the local bar, the inn right next store.   As they approach, they notice there's an open window near the door where someone is looking out and selling drinks and foodstuffs in addition to tending to the inside crowd.
11/22/2008 7:57:20 PM <Hannah>   "Mmmm, info would be easier to get inside...  but it would be easier to see if they water down our drinks outside."
11/22/2008 7:59:55 PM <Kythaine>   "We could flip a coin."
11/22/2008 8:00:16 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   The door was wide open to enter as the young lady served up drinks to a big brute passing by.
11/22/2008 8:00:59 PM <Elladan>   "Inside, I say. More room and better atmosphere."
11/22/2008 8:01:11 PM <Captain_Marcus>   "I say we go inside as well. It'll be funny to see some fellow drunkenly mistake Elladan for a girl and start hitting on him."
11/22/2008 8:03:36 PM <Elladan>   "Is that your round-about way of propositioning me for the position of your 'First Mate.' Captain? I shudder to think the consequences of getting between you and your intended Hannah, and as such, must turn your offer down, Sir."
11/22/2008 8:05:38 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   Heading inside, they found a room of about twenty by twenty, a few tables, and not too many occupied at this hour.  The young lady barkeep was dressed as a sailor with a pistol at her side.  There seemed to be a noble in the corner reading a newspaper.
11/22/2008 8:07:23 PM *   Hannah flags the barkeep and asks for a round of water for herself and her merry men for the first go.
11/22/2008 8:08:19 PM *   Kythaine stares on horror. "Water? What sort of drink is that for sailors?"
11/22/2008 8:08:50 PM <Elladan>   "Unless by water you mean vodka. Vodka's a good way to start."
11/22/2008 8:08:52 PM *   Elladan nods.
11/22/2008 8:09:41 PM <Captain_Marcus>   "I said I want to watch someone make a fool out of you, Elladan, now stop projecting your own messed-up fetishes, you crazy bastard," Marcus snorts before turning to the barkeep. "And forget the water, I want something that'll go down smooth with a nice strong kick at the end. Got anything like that?"
11/22/2008 8:11:08 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   "Water?  Here?  Ah, we got a bunch of nillywillies?" She listens.  "Or just one...  But water on the house it is," She poured them a few small glasses of water.
11/22/2008 8:11:16 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   And one shot of vodka for Elladan.
11/22/2008 8:11:29 PM *   Elladan gleefully downs his first shot.
11/22/2008 8:12:13 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   "Smooth with a strong kick oh?" She reached down, pouring something and handing it to Marcus. "Here you go."
11/22/2008 8:13:01 PM *   Hannah enjoys the water while keeping a smirk off her face.
11/22/2008 8:13:40 PM <Kythaine>   "Perhaps some rum."
11/22/2008 8:14:19 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   She pulled a bottle off the shelf and poured some rum for Kythaine.  "New in town?"
11/22/2008 8:16:35 PM *   Kythaine nods and starts to drink his rum. "Is this the town where the mayor's daughter ran off with a Valuan captain? We saw a Valuan ship a couple days ago."
11/22/2008 8:16:39 PM <Captain_Marcus>   "Yes, ma'am," Marcus replies as he takes a sip of his drink, testing if he can recognize the alcoholic beverage poured for him from a taste.
11/22/2008 8:20:55 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   "Now where'd ya hear a rumor like that?  No mayor's daughter ran off with anyone around these parts.  Valuans haven't given us any trouble in quite some time."
11/22/2008 8:21:21 PM <Elladan>   "I take it that means the mayor's daughter is still available, then?"
11/22/2008 8:21:23 PM *   Elladan grins.
11/22/2008 8:23:27 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   "The mayor's son is, if you want to hit on him."
11/22/2008 8:23:38 PM *   Hannah takes a good look around the tavern, keeping one of her eyes on the noble.
11/22/2008 8:24:33 PM <Elladan>   "Damn. Was hoping for some good joking material, at the least. Ah well... Anything interesting happen recently, at least?"
11/22/2008 8:24:42 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   The noble, a young man with long black hair, didn't seem to be paying attention to them, slowly flipping through the paper.
11/22/2008 8:25:44 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   "Interesting?  What's your poison of interesting?  We don't deal in bounties here, but there's always a fight or a duel going on.  Word says the Black Angel flew near here a while ago but kept on going."
11/22/2008 8:31:40 PM <Elladan>   "The Black Angel.. Why does that sound familar.."
11/22/2008 8:31:53 PM *   Elladan looks at his empty shot glass thoughtfully..
11/22/2008 8:33:46 PM *   Hannah idly considers walking over to the noble...
11/22/2008 8:34:08 PM *   Elladan suddenly snaps his head up with a grin.
11/22/2008 8:34:49 PM <Elladan>   "Anyway! More liquor! And more interesting stories! We've been away from civilized people for a while now, and there's catching up to be done!"
11/22/2008 8:35:39 PM *   Kythaine laughs. "Agreed."
11/22/2008 8:36:11 PM *   Hannah keeps an eye on the team.
11/22/2008 8:36:27 PM *   Hannah keeps an eye on the team, and another eye on the noble.
11/22/2008 8:36:33 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   "Would you folks keep it down?  It's not even happy hour yet," The young man stood up and gave them a glare.
11/22/2008 8:37:01 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   "You should hang out here a while then...in a few hours is when it really gets going."
11/22/2008 8:37:26 PM <Elladan>   "Every hour is happy when there's alcohol involved! You should come sit, drink, and be happy with us!"
11/22/2008 8:39:36 PM *   Kythaine keeps one eye on the attractive lady barkeep and another on the attractive girl selling drinks and such to the people outside.
11/22/2008 8:40:31 PM *   Elladan rolls 1d20+6 for Diplomacy
11/22/2008 8:40:31 PM <freya>   Elladan rolls {1d20}[14] = 20
11/22/2008 8:41:39 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   "...Well, maybe that was rude of me.  You certainly are a jovial sort, what brings you folks drinking so early though?" He sat down at their table.
11/22/2008 8:42:43 PM <Elladan>   "As we said, we just got into port. Been out and about for a while now, and the first order of business is stress relief! The sooner we get a good time going, the better. And hopefully, the more people will join in!"
11/22/2008 8:43:28 PM *   Captain_Marcus snorts. "S'long as we're not stuck paying, that is," Marcus adds realistically.
11/22/2008 8:43:55 PM <Elladan>   "Unless it's for a pretty lady, that is."
11/22/2008 8:44:10 PM *   Elladan grins at the bartender..
11/22/2008 8:44:30 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   "No flirting with the barkeep," She grinned back disarmingly.
11/22/2008 8:44:46 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   "Oh, merchants...you don't seem the sort...  pirates I presume."
11/22/2008 8:46:12 PM <Elladan>   "Aww. First you take the mayor's daughter from me, and now deny me the shining glory of your company? You wound me, dear lady. Wound me to the quick."
11/22/2008 8:46:30 PM *   Hannah cuts in. "Depends on the Letter, sir Noble."
11/22/2008 8:48:39 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   "I shoot straight with my guns and straighter with my tongue, good man," she grinned.
11/22/2008 8:48:48 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   "The Letter?"
11/22/2008 8:49:27 PM *   Elladan sighs aloud and then grins at her.
11/22/2008 8:50:17 PM <Elladan>   "Well then, My Lady, show me the accuracy of thy tounge and tell me more news, at least. Indulge me in that small offering, at least!"
11/22/2008 8:54:14 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   "More news huh?  Well, let's see...  The cartographer's guild was starting up a treasure hunt.  Prizes for discovering and announcing new lands in the sky."
11/22/2008 8:56:45 PM *   Kythaine raises an eyebrow. "That sounds interesting."
11/22/2008 8:56:46 PM <Elladan>   "Hmm.. Interesting.. A few leads for work, at least.. I thank you, dear lady."
11/22/2008 8:57:08 PM *   Elladan bows his head to her and slides two gold to her.
11/22/2008 9:00:33 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   She nodded, taking it.  "Thanks enough for that.  You folks are welcome here.  I suggest, if you need a place to stay, you try Kyrie's inn next door."
11/22/2008 9:01:01 PM <Kythaine>   "Thank you."
11/22/2008 9:01:04 PM <Elladan>   "Oh? Good beds there, then? How's the food?"
11/22/2008 9:05:03 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   "It's also...the only inn in town," She grinned.  "But don't worry, Kyrie runs a good shop."
11/22/2008 9:07:11 PM <Elladan>   "Ahh, well then, that seals the deal pretty well, doesn't it? Again, I thank you for your indulgence, dear lady."
11/22/2008 9:08:08 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   She smiled, favoring him clearly with her eyes.
11/22/2008 9:11:12 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   The noble waved, "Off then?  Be careful around here.. not everyone is fair of tongue and deed."
11/22/2008 9:11:22 PM <Captain_Marcus>   "Thanks for the drinks, ma'am," Marcus offers. "How much for the drink?"
11/22/2008 9:11:47 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   She flipped the two gold paid earlier between her fingers. "I think your tab is good."
11/22/2008 9:12:04 PM <Kythaine>   Kythaine replies to the noble. "Thank you for the warning."
11/22/2008 9:12:42 PM <Kythaine>   "I wonder where Glubtz has gotten to?"
11/22/2008 9:12:44 PM *   Hannah smiles at the noble as she her companions made to leave.
11/22/2008 9:12:56 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   Stepping out, a rather large and boisterous man was crossing in at the same time...  Kythaine, make a dex roll not to get slammed into.
11/22/2008 9:14:47 PM <Kythaine>   roll 1d20+5 dex
11/22/2008 9:15:05 PM *   Kythaine rolls 1d20+5 dex
11/22/2008 9:15:05 PM <freya>   Kythaine rolls {1d20}[4] {5d1}[1,1,1,1,1] = 9
11/22/2008 9:16:52 PM *   Admiral_Dracos rolls 1d20
11/22/2008 9:16:52 PM <freya>   Admiral_Dracos rolls {1d20}[18] = 18
11/22/2008 9:16:56 PM *   Admiral_Dracos rolls 1d20+5
11/22/2008 9:16:56 PM <freya>   Admiral_Dracos rolls {1d20}[7] = 12
11/22/2008 9:17:01 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   roll 1d20+5
11/22/2008 9:17:05 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   roll 1d20+5 dex
11/22/2008 9:17:15 PM *   Admiral_Dracos rolls 1d20+5 dex
11/22/2008 9:17:16 PM <freya>   Admiral_Dracos rolls {1d20}[3] {5d1}[1,1,1,1,1] = 8
11/22/2008 9:17:41 PM *   Kythaine rolls 1d20+5
11/22/2008 9:17:41 PM <freya>   Kythaine rolls {1d20}[14] = 19
11/22/2008 9:25:30 PM <Admiral_Dracos>   Kythaine slipped out of the way as the brute blarged his way in and landed on a seat.  "Hey, look out Dorvus, you nearly ran down a good customer.  Sorry about that sir."
11/22/2008 9:27:38 PM <Kythaine>   "No harm done," Kythaine replies.  He goes to the door and glances up at the sky and then over at our ship,