Chapter 3: Silver Isle, Floating Market
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Sep 29, 2019 10:16 pm
An otherworldly humanoid female rises in the air just at the prow of the Kestrel, hovering on controlled currents of wind and eventually landing just on the prow. Her skin is a luminous blue that shimmers in the sunlight. Fins adorn the sides of her calf muscles and webbed hands extend out to her sides perhaps in some gesture of peace. The rest of her body is covered in a diaphanous, white fabric that seems to pulse and dance in the wind with a mind of its own like a jelly fish. A small green satchel is slung across her shoulders along with an iron-coral spear across her back. Various pouches adorn a simple belt on her waist and hip, along with a handheld harpoon-like device (crossbow). Her eyes flare with a white light and you simultaneously hear a soft voice speaking in your minds. "Brave crew of the Kestrel, be not alarmed, I come in the name of the Triton King - Kholnos. Will you have my audience?"
Sep 29, 2019 11:04 pm
"It's customary t' ask fer permission afore boardin someone's ship," Valrakas growls, "but we want no trouble wit' th' tritons. So come aboard an' speak."
Sep 29, 2019 11:25 pm
"Pardon my manners, surfacers. I am Astrias, herald of King Kholnos. My kingdom has maintained a peaceful alliance with the dragon turtle, Alcyestris, for more than three hundred years and she has informed us of your intention to dispose of an artifact of some threat with our assistance. I believe the word she used was 'oath.' Will you submit this artifact to me for disposal?" Her eyes pulse in sympathy with her telepathic speech.
Sep 29, 2019 11:44 pm
The triton looks confused for a moment. As well known for their self-righteousness and arrogance as they (tritons) are for their courage and wisdom, she seems slightly taken aback that her trustworthiness would even come into question. "I see...of course. I should have expected you may not know of my people's reputation..." Astrias almost seems oblivious to how condescending the statement was. "Yet still, your concern is a valid one. If need be I can take you before Alcyestris for confirmation and escort you to our kingdom myself. I gather you would rest better if you oversaw the artifact's destruction yourselves. Alcyestris spoke highly of your characters after all."
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Sep 30, 2019 12:07 am
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Nela (surgeon of the ship) is updated to level 9 now. Did a revamp on the character to make it look better.Last edited September 30, 2019 12:09 am
Sep 30, 2019 1:07 am
OOC:
Yeah. The big posting on what everyone got has Leveling up on it. I would imagine that you were cured as well. Nela just wanted her silver necklace. And glad to see Cap back.Nela went for level 9 Druid (circle of the coast). Her Shifter (wild hunt) and Red Cloth Bandit (background) didn't change. I guess if she ever gets around the Druid Circles she has a bit more pull. They never liked her there anyway.
Mostly she just received more HP, Spell Level 5 slot, and +4 Proficiency Bonus. Well she did get a few more Circle of the Coast prepared spells.
Still much the same person, but with a new shiny necklace. Pets the tiger. Lives on her Good Berry Diet that does let her hide her horrible table manners. I'm sure she aided greatly in the healing department for getting the party back up to snuff. She can't cast remove curse Ian, but she can do Greater Restoration and the lovely Reincarnate now. The later is a way to get rid of Lycanthropy.
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Sep 30, 2019 1:30 am
Nela comes up as she wasn't far away in the first place. Obviously in hearing range. It would kinda hard to miss her after all she is 7' as she comes up to Cap's side. Is she for real. You think. Appears Nela is suspicious, but that would be normal for her.
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Sep 30, 2019 5:43 am
"My name is Zale, and this is our captain, Valrakas Copperhorn." Zale says to the Triton. "I believe what you say. We promised to deliver the artifact to King Kholnos himself. We would greatly appreciate a guide."
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Sep 30, 2019 1:19 pm
With your attention on Astrias most of you miss the flying balloon crest over the island. HOO DOWN THERE! A tenor voice yells down from the basket of the air balloon that seems to be loosing altitude more rapidly than it should be. I'M IN A BIT OF A PICKLE! I'M GOING TO CRASH RIGHT OVER THERE. You can see a blue tinged face and arm leaning over the rail of the basket pointing furiously at a spot just off the bow of the ship.
As the balloon continues to loose altitude you see a rope streak out from the basket trying to magically tie itself to the ship but misses its target by just a fraction. Oh Bugger!! Yup, I'm really in a pickle. Could I trouble you fine boatpeople to rescue me?
The basket contacts the water and thankfully floats upright as the balloon continues to deflate and cover the water down wind of the basket.
As the balloon continues to loose altitude you see a rope streak out from the basket trying to magically tie itself to the ship but misses its target by just a fraction. Oh Bugger!! Yup, I'm really in a pickle. Could I trouble you fine boatpeople to rescue me?
The basket contacts the water and thankfully floats upright as the balloon continues to deflate and cover the water down wind of the basket.
Sep 30, 2019 1:26 pm
"What in the deeps is that?" Astrias says aloud in a gurgling version of common. "The surface certainly has its wonders." She follows up with a telepathic broadcast. "I will inspect it, unless you plan to sail closer. That would be faster, even faster than me."
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Sep 30, 2019 2:01 pm
A voice comes from the crow'snest "Tell the Balloon man to quite down, people are trying to nap here!" the changling head disappears back over the edge of the crow'snest only to reemerge "Hey Doc Nela you know anything about amputation? I'm ahhh asking for a friend."
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Sep 30, 2019 3:12 pm
Easier for me to just kill the person and reincarnate them. No need to Amputate.
Nela turns into a Giant Eagle. She intends to get the rope and bring it back to the ship.
Nela turns into a Giant Eagle. She intends to get the rope and bring it back to the ship.
Sep 30, 2019 3:53 pm
Oh, how fascinating! Pelner exclaims as he sees Nela change form. Please hurry, my equipment... The water is starting to seap in.
Pelner will direct the rope up into the air so Nela can grab it with her claws.
Pelner will direct the rope up into the air so Nela can grab it with her claws.
Oct 1, 2019 4:00 am
"I'll help." The Triton does a graceful dive back into the water without hesitation and swims towards the crashed balloon with the speed and grace of a dolphin.
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'Dashing' towards the balloon wreck with 60ft swim speed to help.Oct 1, 2019 4:28 am
Astrias goes to the pilot's aid, making sure they don't drown. But she finds that the blue-skinned person seems able to breathe underwater.
Nela is able to grab the rope and fly the loose end over to crew, who begin to haul the strange sky-craft aboard. "Take care not to foul th' rudder with that crap!" Valrakas warns.
The two newcomers are now on board the Kestrel.
Nela is able to grab the rope and fly the loose end over to crew, who begin to haul the strange sky-craft aboard. "Take care not to foul th' rudder with that crap!" Valrakas warns.
The two newcomers are now on board the Kestrel.
Oct 1, 2019 4:30 am
The Nela/eagle grabs the rope and brings it up to boat as Valrakas has moved the Valrakas closer and swimming Astrias is helping with prevent the balloon from sinking. Between everyone, do we have a balloon on board now?
Oct 1, 2019 4:55 am
The strange craft is brought on board mostly intact. Only the pilot can say if it's still airworthy.
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