Chapter 3: The Darklake

The first shift crew takes over sailing the craft, moving quickly through the water. They only stay on for about 4 hours, before switching over to the second shift crew. Two hours into their shift, the expert eyes of Francis pick out a swarming school of quippers. A pirhana like fish that will only attack those in the water. Bildaweer is familiar enough with these and encourages everyone to just press on and avoid them. After an hour of trailing you, they decide you aren't worth the trouble and leave you be. The next hour is quiet and calm, the only real sound is the sound of the water against the hull and the oars in the water. Georges managed to rig up a little torch holder that holds Francis' glowing mace, casting an eerie green light over the craft. You can choose to extinguish it or not, your choice. If it's out, the whole of this section is in the dark.

However as the next hour of time commences, Francis calls out a threat off your starboard side! A creature is ascending from beneath the depths. You are mildly surprised, but only enough that all he can manage is to pull himself onto your craft.

COMBAT! PCs may act.

Dustin, not sure what the beast is but sure it isn't nice, plinks off a crossbow bolt, however it sails over the creature's shoulder into the darkness beyond.

CEMOS' ACTION
Cemos looks at the creature. Dropping his oar against its holding points, he steps to the creature's side and swings, trying his best to hit him. However he swings far too wide, and spins around in place, unable to do much else this time around.


Francis pulls his fiery mace out of its hastily built holder and swings at the creature. He hits the beast and it shrieks in pain!

Georges steps in close, swinging his scimitar at the creature in wide arcs. Both of his swings slash into the creature's flesh!

Eldreth charges up, hitting another exposed point, swinging her own hammer from behind her shield. A devastating blow to the kneecap causes another howl of pain.

Stool sneaks up by his ankle and tries stabbing. Just barely touching the beast, Stool's dagger glances off the beast, unable to pierce the hide.

Bildaweer and Fang may still take action.

Awaiting Fang. I know his schedule has been wonky.

Fang's Action Fang steps next to the creature, and lashes out with his scimitar. His strike sails wide.

The creature on the boat turns to Francis, the creature that hit him with the singing fire. Leaning out he gnashes his teeth and swipes his massive claws, turning Francis into so many ribbons. The man falls to the deck, unconscious.

PCs can act.