Chapter 3: Silver Isle, Floating Market
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Oct 1, 2019 5:03 am
Nela looks over all the balloon craft now that is aboard. She appears curious as she has changed back to her normal self. What a strange day. She steps back over to Cap as Kitty comes up beside her. Appears Kitty hears all the noise and came over to look.
Oct 1, 2019 5:52 am
"What manner of shapeshifter are you?" Astrias asks to Nela with a somewhat cold, scientific curiosity. "Can you take ANY form you choose?"
Oct 1, 2019 6:01 am
Nela smiles, I call upon the force of nature to shift. I can become many beasts. It has always been useful. I am Nela. High priestess of the "Circle of the Coast" (Lacks a real name for it as always.) and the ship's surgeon. She puffs up a bit.
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LOL She considers herself a high priestess. Reality in the Circle of the coast would say something else.Last edited October 1, 2019 6:03 am
Oct 1, 2019 6:15 am
"A druid! Well met Nela, high priestess of the circle. It is a pleasure to meet a surfacer who also serves the mother ocean."
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Oct 1, 2019 6:41 am
Forgot to meantion she is showing off her new silver necklace. It looks like something a QUEEN would wear. Also Kitty which she has her hand around who is next to her is actually a very large saber tooth tiger. It's been named Kitty. It likes Nela and generally lets her treat it like a large cat. It seems to eat up her attention. That isn't true for anyone else. If Nela and Cap weren't so tall, Kitty would look bigger.
Nela is a wild hunt shifter. Known generally to be ferrous hunters. Think Lycanthrope werewolf. She is a good 7' tall and awkward looking very thin body. She owns a teeth like wolf and an odd nose and she tends to droll now and then. She is just really very unattractive in general. Just about every inch of her body is covered in fur. Some places thicker and some thinner. It has an unattractive patchy look.
Right now she is dressed in some new studded leather. Seems the older set was well toasted by some moonbeaming recently. Well at least she was. She has many pouch on her belt as well as a scimitar and a strange rod. A good eye will note she has one ring on her fingers and some spidery like wrist brace for other jewelry. She does sport a silver dagger in her boot. And there does appear to be a wand case among the many pouches and a Metal Flask.
Nela is a wild hunt shifter. Known generally to be ferrous hunters. Think Lycanthrope werewolf. She is a good 7' tall and awkward looking very thin body. She owns a teeth like wolf and an odd nose and she tends to droll now and then. She is just really very unattractive in general. Just about every inch of her body is covered in fur. Some places thicker and some thinner. It has an unattractive patchy look.
Right now she is dressed in some new studded leather. Seems the older set was well toasted by some moonbeaming recently. Well at least she was. She has many pouch on her belt as well as a scimitar and a strange rod. A good eye will note she has one ring on her fingers and some spidery like wrist brace for other jewelry. She does sport a silver dagger in her boot. And there does appear to be a wand case among the many pouches and a Metal Flask.
Last edited October 1, 2019 6:43 am
Oct 1, 2019 6:48 am
She gives a more customary nod, but seems to say no more. And has pulled her kitty a bit closer to her.
Oct 1, 2019 1:35 pm
As Pelner clambers over the rail he scans the deck noticing a fair number of people that help bring his balloon on board the ship. He bobs his head at each of the crew members with profuse thank you's for the rescue. Hi head bobbing takes him ever closer to the airship and when he is close enough he will start examining the basket first. Unloading strange parcels and wicker baskets that are stuffed with wool lined leather wrapped glass bottles.
Also to come out of the basket are a set of scale mail that is made of strange looking cogs and gears that overlap the way normal scale mail would, along with a polished steal round shield that has three monkeys embossed on it, one each covering its eyes, ears and mouth respectively. There is also a golden serpent that is constantly writhing around the edge of the shield.
After he has inspected and unloaded the cargo of the basket, muttering to himself about water damage and dry rot he seems satisfied with the condition of the items and turns to face everyone. My most humble gratitude for you quick wit and fast limbs in my rescue. I am Pelner of the Three Monkeys, artificer extraordinaire and world explorer. By a string of unfortunate events I ended up being blown off course and crashing here, though I'm not precisely sure where 'here' is. May I have the pleasure of knowing the name of my fine saviors?
Turning to Nela, I believe I overheard you introduce yourself as Nela? Is that correct?
Also to come out of the basket are a set of scale mail that is made of strange looking cogs and gears that overlap the way normal scale mail would, along with a polished steal round shield that has three monkeys embossed on it, one each covering its eyes, ears and mouth respectively. There is also a golden serpent that is constantly writhing around the edge of the shield.
After he has inspected and unloaded the cargo of the basket, muttering to himself about water damage and dry rot he seems satisfied with the condition of the items and turns to face everyone. My most humble gratitude for you quick wit and fast limbs in my rescue. I am Pelner of the Three Monkeys, artificer extraordinaire and world explorer. By a string of unfortunate events I ended up being blown off course and crashing here, though I'm not precisely sure where 'here' is. May I have the pleasure of knowing the name of my fine saviors?
Turning to Nela, I believe I overheard you introduce yourself as Nela? Is that correct?
Oct 1, 2019 7:33 pm
Nela is caught off guard as Pelner directs his question at her. She pauses a moment before answering. Straightens up to her full height and still has an involuntary hand on the Kitty. Yes I'm Nela. High Priests of the "Circle of the Coast" and the ship's surgeon.
She adds on in almost a blurt, You have many strange things. You notice that Kitty is looking you over. Which can almost be a frightening thing. Even just on all fours it stands quite tall as it is huge. It is more cat then you have ever seen.
She adds on in almost a blurt, You have many strange things. You notice that Kitty is looking you over. Which can almost be a frightening thing. Even just on all fours it stands quite tall as it is huge. It is more cat then you have ever seen.
Oct 2, 2019 6:09 am
Zale regards Pelner and his devices with obvious curiosity, but he is awed by Astrias.
He introduces himself to Pelner in the common tongue, I'm Zale. Ship's Brewmaster. Interesting gear you've got there. I'd love to show you the still I rigged up."
He addresses Astrias once more, this time more formally, and in Aquan, "Greetings! It was I that treated with Alcyestris. We are honored to meet an emissary from King Kholnos.
He introduces himself to Pelner in the common tongue, I'm Zale. Ship's Brewmaster. Interesting gear you've got there. I'd love to show you the still I rigged up."
He addresses Astrias once more, this time more formally, and in Aquan, "Greetings! It was I that treated with Alcyestris. We are honored to meet an emissary from King Kholnos.
Oct 2, 2019 10:56 am
Astrias regards Pelner. "Hmm a tinkerer of sorts. What strange and interesting tools you possess." She then fixes her attention on Zale and she is more than a little curious. She replies in the Aquan dialect of Primordial as well. "Well met Zale - brother of the ocean. You are one with the seas in ways even I could not fathom, it seems. It stands to reason that Alcyestris trusted in you." Astrias extends a smooth webbed hand towards Zale for a handshake.
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Oct 2, 2019 11:40 am
There's something otherworldly about Astrias that has nothing to do with her ancestry. Zale can't place it, but he's intrigued. Whew! Gotta stop hitting the strong stuff before I've had lunch!
He takes her hand. "The sea runs in my veins, it's true, but Alcyestris' trust has yet to be earned, I'm afraid. The sooner we fulfill our promise, the better I'll feel!"
He takes her hand. "The sea runs in my veins, it's true, but Alcyestris' trust has yet to be earned, I'm afraid. The sooner we fulfill our promise, the better I'll feel!"
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Oct 2, 2019 12:48 pm
"Make way! Outta me fuckin' way!" Valrakas pushes through the crew gathered around the newcomers. "What're ye all standin' around fer anyway? Git to work! We make fer this bloody Floatin' Market, then to this fucking Great Gyre t' meet th' King! Move it!"
The hulking minotaur crosses his arms and address Pelner and Astrias. "Now see here, we don't take bloody freeloaders. Everybody pulls their weight, savvy? Even emissaries!" The captain turns his gaze towards Pelner's airship and gear. "What the fuck's all this?"
The hulking minotaur crosses his arms and address Pelner and Astrias. "Now see here, we don't take bloody freeloaders. Everybody pulls their weight, savvy? Even emissaries!" The captain turns his gaze towards Pelner's airship and gear. "What the fuck's all this?"
Oct 2, 2019 12:59 pm
Astrias, visibly taken aback by the huge captain's gruff manner, clutches her imaginary pearls. She's never been one to take orders from surfacers, but she must admit to herself, this was no ordinary crew. The big brute after all was the captain of this vessel so she conceded to his rank, making a somewhat mocking salute and flashing a slight smirk. "Yes sir!" She says aloud, almost sarcastically. "How may I be of assistance to your vessel captain?"
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Oct 2, 2019 1:11 pm
Nela makes herself small and skirts away in the background taking Kitty with her. She knows the show is over.
Oct 2, 2019 1:20 pm
Ian looks after the fleeing cat. He has a soft spot for Kitty. Aye sir. starts giving orders as he works the lines
Oct 2, 2019 1:24 pm
Kitty (Saber Tooth Tiger -- Tiger striped) 6'6" tall, 9' 2" long, 1' tail, 1'2" tusks, 2000+ Pounds. Kitty is large long for space (5'x10')
Think of a shorter legged tiger, but more powerful front build, can open its mouth twice as far as any tiger. Its head is almost twice the size of yours. With its claws fully extended, its paw is larger than your head. It frequently moves around the ship at about 20' and is totally silent. You turn around and it is there. You just move around it. It doesn't respond to any language. It is rather frightening to be face to face with it. The agreement: You feed me and I don't feed on you. It fairly much ignores everyone aboard. Nela's door is always open and Kitty sleeps there often. There are no rats or any other rodents aboard the ship. You have seen it total destroy 50' of hempen rope.
Think of a shorter legged tiger, but more powerful front build, can open its mouth twice as far as any tiger. Its head is almost twice the size of yours. With its claws fully extended, its paw is larger than your head. It frequently moves around the ship at about 20' and is totally silent. You turn around and it is there. You just move around it. It doesn't respond to any language. It is rather frightening to be face to face with it. The agreement: You feed me and I don't feed on you. It fairly much ignores everyone aboard. Nela's door is always open and Kitty sleeps there often. There are no rats or any other rodents aboard the ship. You have seen it total destroy 50' of hempen rope.
Oct 2, 2019 8:37 pm
This my good Captain, spreading his hands over the now deflated and soaking balloon is a hot air balloon. It allows for sky travel through the creation of lift by heating the air in the envelope which generate buoyancy. Similar to how this ships floats on the water but through the air. Due to an unfortunate series of events a hole was opened in one of the seams of my balloon by a bird that didn't notice the huge floating object in front of it. Pelner looks around concerned that the bird might still be tangled in the lines or the fabric of the envelope itself. Pulling himself back from the distraction he continues. I designed and built this myself as well as perfecting the distillation process that is used to generate the fuel necessary to power the burners for heating the air in the envelope.
Thankfully all of my equipment and storage containers seem to have come through the crash unharmed.
Nodding in the direction of Astrias, I too am willing to offer any skill that I possess in the execution of your mission, if I would be allowed to continue my exploration and cataloging along the way. I would also require a safe storage location for my balloon which once repaired I could pilot in any endeavors that it might be useful for.
Thankfully all of my equipment and storage containers seem to have come through the crash unharmed.
Nodding in the direction of Astrias, I too am willing to offer any skill that I possess in the execution of your mission, if I would be allowed to continue my exploration and cataloging along the way. I would also require a safe storage location for my balloon which once repaired I could pilot in any endeavors that it might be useful for.
Oct 3, 2019 2:33 pm
Baracus blinks at Pelner twice. "That was a lotta blah blah blah I ain't got time fer. I don't even fuckin' know what kinda' critter y'are." The captain looks around for his First Mate. "Ian! Get this crap off the fucken' deck, an' make these two useful! I'll be in my bunk!" With that, the minotaur storms off.
Oct 3, 2019 4:58 pm
Pelner pulls himself up to his full height of almost 7 feet and waves a deep blue hand in front of himself, I sir am no 'critter', I am a Vedalken. As you are unaware of my kind I will put together a brief history and taxonomy of my race for your perusal at a later date. The last was directed at the Captains back as he walks away
As Ian approaches Pelner will give a quick head bob to the First mate, Very nice to meet you Ian, first mate of the... I apologize, I don't know the name of your ship. If there is an out of the way place to hang the fabric of the envelope to dry and repair I can store it folded in the basket of my hot air balloon.
As Ian approaches Pelner will give a quick head bob to the First mate, Very nice to meet you Ian, first mate of the... I apologize, I don't know the name of your ship. If there is an out of the way place to hang the fabric of the envelope to dry and repair I can store it folded in the basket of my hot air balloon.
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