"Perhaps before we decide whether to find a crew for the ship, we should decide our next move. We have learned of some things away from Port Shaw, but there is more to do in town as well."
"If we're still dealing with things in town then there is the ghost down by the docks. There are other things that need looking into, but I would suggest they are not things we necessarily want to do altogether to start with."
Oro-Tu shrugs,
"Let us return to town, free the slaves, kill the slavers according to colony justice, and account for our new belongings. Either sell them or keep them. Then we can decide where to go. I have no care about ships one way or the other, so let us either keep this one, or sell it to buy a better one. We should find out the cost of new vessel and make decision."
as Ivar secures Bonegnaw and his crew in the hold of his own slave ship
he leaves a couple of the healthier slave there to make sure no one attempts to escape.
I wonder how Bonegnaw will enjoy the hold of his own slaver
After Ivar makes sure the prisoners are secured below decks he returns to the crew and listens to the conversation; content with the fact that they will continue finding new opportunities either aboard ship or at port.
Our own ship, I like the sound of that, being able to go do what we please. But it sounds like there is plenty of opportunities for adventure and reward there in Port Shaw as well. At least this crew is getting after it, don't need to worry about chopping wood for my supper or just some thing to do. never fought a ghost before I wonder how Rhea would do.
With the prisoners secured and out of earshot Silas adds to the others. "One of the things we might consider is dealing with Sergeant Darenar. He's infected with a shark bite and he continues to come after us no matter what we're doing."
Listening to the party make with planning the next move Natalie is just starting to feel like she has found a new crew to call family. and this time whoever wants to take them away from her better watch out.
"If the Sergeant be causin ye that much trouble why wait? Let's get to the feedin the sharks. If hims not that much a problem to ye I say we corner Old Fish and hav us a little talk about's his activities or go sees about this deal with missing children and ghosts. Since we can't sells him the alchy fire, how we gonna unload it? If we get a ship transportin it to a buyer out o the Razor shouldn't be too much the problem mateys."
Silas smiles. "Captain Montgomery.. and Jenkie, we are honoured that you would come and serve with us. As you will be accompanying us is there anything we can do about ensuring you don't go into combat unarmed again as I think dangerous times lie ahead?"
He listens to Natalie. "With the Sergeant it's more about doing it smartly so we don't get ourselves run out of port unnecessarily. Old Fish though is a problem if he can strike like that, but again we shouldn't rush in. The ghost seems an easy thing to go see if it's anything but scuttlebutt. I think the children might be safe now we killed that Cockroach thing in the sewers."
I've always wanted my own ship some day, won't hurt to learn from these folks, seems like they know what they are doing
Ivar listens closely as they make plans, when he hears Natalie talk about going after "the sergeant" and Silas speak of being smart. Ivar chimes in.
"Is the sergeant that jerk we ran into returning with Garreg? Oh, we can be smart all right"
"We should get back to town then. Start the work on getting the ship and crew and then we can deal with things whilst that's taking place."
"Aye Capn."
Hmmm. Thunderstrike I like the sound of that
as Ivar helps get the ship underway, when he has the opportunity, he ask Natalie
"I met this sergeant you were talking about, he's obviously an arrogant prick, but that can't be the only reason were going after him is it?"
"Back to town sounds like a good plan. I have no experience with a ship of this size, but I will certainly help destroy the shark in this man."
After helping the party get the Dragons tail moving out of there Natalie responds to Ivars query. "I ave no idea, neva met the man. Musta happened before I joined. I have me own problems with 'authority' figures. Ifn he's a dragoon itsa bonus in me opinion."
Giving Leiloha a questioning look. "How can theres be a shark in a man? Are you talkins about those man sharks? Is the sergeant one o those things?"
Silas looks back. "Yes he's been bit which is the main reason he's dangerous. Bit and not prepared to do anything to try and be cured."
A severe look comes over her. "Do the dragoons know? Maybe you could tell them and have them deal with the Sergeant in their own way."
a man shark? That kind of reaction can only be caused by a couple of things
seeing the severe look that comes over Natalie upon the realization that the sergeant is a 'man shark' and her willingness to let the dragoons deal with it Ivar asks pointedly
"A man-shark, is that like a wolf-man, is there really a wereshark or is it something else?"
Silas looks frankly at both Natalie and Ivar. "Yes a wereshark. I've fought and killed one already, but that is what Dajobas' threat is. There is something out there infecting others. As for the Dragoons, they have been told and have chosen to ignore it. In this as with many things it falls to us."
She looks back just as seriously. "And that me mateys is why I don't like 'authority' figures...they say one thing and do another. It may also be because I don't much keep to them laws." She thinks for a few minutes before speaking. "Maybe you'se should set one o those traps. You know where ya get his attention on one o us he knows and lead him where ya want him to go. Ifn he's as set on ye as ya said he'd be easy to lead around."
Oro-Tu grunts, joining the conversation. "The black shark has killed some of my tribe. Bad omen. Sent to tell Miliauka. Probably related."
He does not look pleased as he mentions the black shark.
"The collies have shown they don't understand the ways of the Razor. And this failure may have worse repercussions than much of their other folly. But, as Oro-Tu says, the Tulita have much to lose too. Since this man will not burn out the shark in him, Pele will. I understand the need to keep the rest of the dragoons out of things though. Does anyone have a thought on how we separate this man?"
Ivar smiled
"we could have a swimming race, I'd challenge him, a lot of bad things could happen in the water. Or, we could race to an Island and back. bush whack him on the island."
"He has to take some time off. If we ambush a patrol that is likely to turn sour quickly, but get him alone and then separate him and we can deal with him. One way or the other."
I'm sure a man like that has some vice, we just need to catch him at it, or after it. Until then we keep moving forward
standing on the deck admiring there newly acquired ship, Ivar calls out to Silas.
"this sounds like a conversation that will be better over a pint or several of ale, what do we need to do to set sail and head back to Port Shaw?"
"When we return, I can ask around among the Tulita. It may be that some of them have learned more of this man."
To Leiahola Silas says, "You might also ask them about the elder and what can be done to cure him of his addiction so that he might stand proud amongst your people again. Now let us get underway and sail this back to port."
Bonegnaw packed this cave with 20 human and 4 elven slaves. Most of the humans are Tulita, as their lives on the Outskirts of Port Shaw make them easy targets.
As such it is my duty as his representative on earth to see righteous justice and vengeance upon those who would violate another, even a friend, so parlay to me does not mean "catch and release", it means a chance to surrender unconditionally and throw yourself to the mercy of the court and be Judged appropriately for your crimes, I am not a inquisitor, I am worse, I am the Rightful and swift arm of justice and would not trust another to disperse justice. So it is my duty to point out that releasing these captives to the authorities of Razor is not within my tenets of faith. As I am new here, if this is your will, I will honor the wishes of the party for this time, however, in the future, captives who parlay will be given a trial in the field or at the Temple of their choice and each of us will be called as witnesses to the deprivations of the accused crimes, at which point I will cast a zone of truth spell and question the accused and then once all charges levied, the accused, and witnesses are heard from, each party member will have a vote as to the guilt or innocence of the accused, if found guilty, the accused will have the choice of trial by combat or execution, or plead mercy and the party members will vote to give mercy, at which point they must convert to a good faith of their choice and be placed on probation, reporting to temple everyday for 5 years. Although they will forfeit all possession and be required to menial labor during this time and not be allowed to travel, if they violate this agreement, it will be their end, as I will track them and end them for the past or current crimes.[b/]
[b]these miscreants are accused (and guilty) of poisoning this city with drugs, depriving the lower class of hope and corrupting justice and violating a individuals right to freedom and justice while trafficking in human bondage. The first charge has the sentence of death as that is what they were providing with the poison, death. The second charge requires slavery themselves. The leader if he has honor may spare his subordinates the death penalty by pleading guilty to the first charge and his subordinates will be given probation for 5 years at temple.
As for the plan, I believe it to be too long before providing justice to Milliauka's heckler, the Sargent and his thugs and to make whole Captain Montgomery by returning his prized possession. I agree we should pursue him to justice, willingly or not. As for Piloting a ship, I can make due. As for the ghost, I must seek it also before leaving Port Shaw and quickly dispatch it to the grave, it will not take me very long to track it and kill it, with help or without. A question to Oro-Tu, does not the Tulita have a cure for lycanthrope bytes for people newly infected?
Hmmm. Thunderstrike I like the sound of that
as Ivar helps get the ship underway, when he has the opportunity, he ask Natalie
"I met this sergeant you were talking about, he's obviously an arrogant prick, but that can't be the only reason were going after him is it?"
we could change it to Thor's Strike. Just a thought on luring out the sergeant, leave word that a drug deal will be going down in a alley, he will come.
Not having much to contribute Natalie listens to the others talk. When Aurora starts her "preaching" a amused look comes over Natalies face as if she's laughing at it. When Aurora is finished the impulse to comment is just too tempting. "A mouthful, ain't it? Well hates to burst that fine crafted bubble of yours...I ain't goin te no court room and testifyins to anythin. The law has failed around here if ya hasn't noticed. And someone like's me don't trust nor use the law. Why's not save yourself the trouble and just kills them now. The sharks around here are hungry I hears. You'll be on your own though, I have to abide by a parley. It's the code ye know." A smirk appears on her face.
"No. Thor sounds too much like we have a stick up our rears. Thunderstrike is good enough. And as has been said the law only bullies and ignores their duties, so I don't think this Sergeant would care one way or another...unless it's to get in on it. Still not a bad idea."
"I can do nearly anything on ship you need. All yes has to do is ask."
"We put out a lead like that and we end up with more than just him. The more drsgoons involved the more likely it would come back on us. That's why I am in favour of isolating him."
Oro-Tu grunts at Aurora. "I am no shaman, don't know about shark men. Sure could hunt one though." He seems at ease with whichever way the group wants to handle things. He would have just killed them if not told to stand down.
Not having much to contribute Natalie listens to the others talk. When Aurora starts her "preaching" a amused look comes over Natalies face as if she's laughing at it. When Aurora is finished the impulse to comment is just too tempting. "A mouthful, ain't it? Well hates to burst that fine crafted bubble of yours...I ain't goin te no court room and testifyins to anythin. The law has failed around here if ya hasn't noticed. And someone like's me don't trust nor use the law. Why's not save yourself the trouble and just kills them now. The sharks around here are hungry I hears. You'll be on your own though, I have to abide by a parley. It's the code ye know." A smirk appears on her face.
I am not saying we should "go to any courtroom" anywhere, our "court" is the deck of the ship, our "judge" is our captain, our "jury" is all of us. I don't trust the law and I am not lawful, I don't care about another's law, just the tenets that my god has set before me to seek evil and dispatch it, if I gain a few followers out of the deal, so be it.
ok, so now we are name calling with "Ms. Thing", where I came from that is like saying "good buddy" and is fighting words. As for my ranks in profession sailor, I have 4 and its a class skill with a wisdom of 16 and conforms to all rules and regulations.
Oro-Tu growls after helping to bind the prisoners, and upon seeing the tulita slaves gets up and storms over to help them, shoving the kneeling Bonegnaw out of his way and into the wall with an utter lack of delicacy.
He frees them from their bondage and offers them sips of water, easing them into restful positions while they finish looting the cave and prepare to return to ship.
Good Job my friend, may I have a crack at him also, I loath and despise his kind.
As she slugs him across the jaw she says "you do not treat women, children and old men this way a&#*@%$"
Seeing the Tulita in bondage, she helps Oro-Tu to free them and proceeds to do heal checks on all of the prisoners. This is inhuman treatment and those who did this all deserve a slow death, maybe a hanging from the main mast or a keel haul would work, or I can just punch them repeating keeping them alive in between to do it all over again. A quick death is too good for them, parlay my ass!!!
after all that and few selective channels, we should all be good shape, and I am totally wiped out from all that. :)
"Do what you will with the prisoners. I have no care for their lives. They poison the Tulita. I have no desire for mercy. The shark is my greater concern. I don't care how we find the man it has taken, but we need to burn the shark out of the man. If he has already succumbed, he is in its thrall and that is the solution."