You are a Pirate

May 22, 2017 9:09 pm
The KGSS Chianti, a corvette in service to the Kingdom of Gwendyll Shipping Services, sat sails up, bobbing from the small ocean waves. The ship had years of service, she was made of the common Gwendyll Standard wood, had six cannons for defense, and currently a cargo hold full of confiscated illegal substances. Her deck was freshly swabbed, the mops still a thin red, and the bodies wrapped, weighed, and shoved overboard. It was the only solid ground within miles, according to your newly appointed navigator's best estimates, however, you were concerned whether he was holding the sextant the right way. Regardless, you certainly felt like a small brown dot in a huge encompassing blue void.
You and the other survivors were gathered round a coil of rope, emitting a soothing orange glow from one of your crew member's Light spell. The night sky was cloudy, and the moon and stars were peeking through every so often. There was the white noise of small talk between the crowd, until one person, Shira, her sword still drawn, called out to hush them.
Another voice agreed with her, "Alright, alright, she's right! I know no one wants ta talk about it right now, but what needs ta be done, needs ta be done... We need a new captain." called out Andy, the loudest of the mutiniers, and their undeclared ring leader. He said this with his arms outstretched, looking round the ring of people gathered, in what appeared to be a genuine attempt at open discussion.
This made the white noise return, as hushed discussions erupted back all around you. Andy seemed to smile at this as his arms fell to his sides, exasperated. He quickly crossed his arms over his large gut, and he cried out with his grin growing bigger as he went "Fine! I know it be a tough burden ta bare, but if my fellow crew mates need me ta lead them, ta protect them, ta dole out their fair wages... I will oblige!" This seemed to be answered by a general dissatisfaction from the crew, and yet, still no one would speak up.
May 22, 2017 10:18 pm
OOC:
What does Zunis know about this Andy character that makes his offer for captain dissatisfactory?
May 22, 2017 10:49 pm
You don't really know him, he was one of the more recent sailors to climb aboard. You know he is very loud and very opinionated, from what you have seen on the boat.
May 22, 2017 11:15 pm
Zunis yells from the back in his bizarre, Triton accent. We should probably have someone that has been here longer be captain.
May 23, 2017 1:13 am
It doesn't matter... Pasquale says quietly as he steps through the crowd. Then more loudly, It doesn't matter who is captain, the gods will bring balance to power in the ship. Just ask your old captain! Pasquale gestures to the sea. His downfall by your hands was only part of the order of the world. I take it he had too much power for you all, and you took it from him. No matter who leads you today, tomorrow may bring his body sinking to the bottom of the sea. Pasquale ends looking at Andy, hand loosely on the handle of his hammer.
May 23, 2017 1:47 am
We still need one, though, don't we? Zunis says, unsure. And I would prefer it not be that guy.
OOC:
Also, Yar-har Fiddle-de-de
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May 23, 2017 3:21 am
Andy's smile and smugness drop to a deep frown as several of the long standing crew, including Shira, raise similar sentiments to Zunis. Andy gives a distinct glare towards Zunis' direction, but remains silent.
A few of the crew roll their eyes and give knowing looks towards each other. These sailors have given Pasqual trouble before, never being quiet about how they feel towards his preachings, or any preachings for that matter, but upon mention of the previous captain, much of the crew quiets down, once again becoming quite reserved on the topic of new captain.
"Yes, we will need a leader if we want a real chance to make landfall in one piece" Shira states, a tone of complete certainty rolling through her words. She stares off to the expanding waters, slowly twirling her sword clockwise, then counter clockwise.
May 23, 2017 3:35 am
OOC:
What does Zunis know about Shira? And anyone else notable on the ship while you're at it.
May 23, 2017 4:33 am
"Everybody's bein' so SERIOUS! If I'd a' known it'd be this BORING I never woulda agreed ta MUTINY!!!" The outburst comes from above, where Roscoe dangles lazily from the rigging. The gaily-dressed halfling casually backflips off the ropes to land perched on the gunwale. "It was me what slit th' Cap'n's throat - p'raps that makes ME Cap'n now, eh?" Roscoe watches the ragtag crew's reactions before quickly adding, "Nay, that'd mark me throat fer SLITTIN' next, aye? No, thanks. 'Sides, th' HAT don't fit me head." the halfling produces the late captain's feathered hat skewered on his rapier. "But whichever o' ye wants this best ask me NICELY like, savvy?"
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May 23, 2017 4:37 am
After the confused silence that follows Zunis yells from the back Can you talk like a normal man, please. Thank you.
OOC:
Triton accent= French accent
May 23, 2017 4:49 am
Other than a raised eyebrow, Roscoe ignores the comment. What would the triton know what a "normal" man is or sounds like? Hilarious! He twirls the hat on the end of the rapier. "Hurry up an' pick so we c'n get ta th' FUN stuff!"
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May 23, 2017 7:11 am
Theren sits on the rigging and watches as this all unfolds, it matters not to him who's captain, only matters whether he gets paid or not. "Can we just be quick about it? I'd rather not be stuck out here when a storm rolls in and if I'm being perfectly honest shouldn't the captain part go to whoever does the least, that way they aren't in the way, I think Andy realised that too when he volunteered." Theren let's out a grin, as the sarcasm floods the deck.
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May 23, 2017 7:16 am
OOC:
What does Theren know about Shira? Would she make an acceptable captain.
May 23, 2017 7:51 am
OOC:
Yeah same question. For some reason Shira appeals to me too. Or does SamuraiPie really want one of the PC's to be captain?
May 23, 2017 10:39 am
"When I was swabbing on the good ship The Last Molly, the captain was well respected by the crew, but more importantly by the people we were dealing with when we went to deliver our cargo and take a new job." Pasquale points at Roscoe, Andy and Shira in turn. "Where are we going, and what are we doing with the cargo we carry?"
May 23, 2017 2:36 pm
"Damned if I know, mate. I just want t' get paid."
May 24, 2017 12:20 am
The crowd eases up as Roche parades the hat around, even going so far as chuckling and smiling in a non sinister way. Zunis' sarcasm from the back bring more snickers as the crew almost seems back to normal sailors busting each other's chops. These is underlined by Theren's high cutting jab, and released the flood gates of chatter, whoops, and hollering. When Pasqual refocuses the crowd into reason and the decision they all eagerly quite down to hear what would come of them by the hands of their future captain.

Shira was first to speak. You know her as a strong lass, a long time crew member, and a sure fighter with a resting scowl that could intimidate the pants off a succubus, to quote a story from Salty Jim. "If I were captain, I would go to sell the cargo to the most powerful person I could think of, Turunga. Hopefully gain some favor with him, and maybe he will offer us some jobs for easy cash. We don't have the fire nor man power to take on all the islands alone!" Turunga is a common name, a bit like the Boogeyman. People say he is a ruthless mob boss, with ears in many places and knives in even more.
"Ha if you have a certain death wish then go ahead and just try to stut up to Turunga! As soon as you do, if he doesn't decide to kill ye all and take everything for himself, he will make sure all of us will remain in his debt indefinitely! I would much rather go to a fringe port, slowly unload our wares to the highest bidder, and stock up to go pirating!" Andy blurts out, not allowing the crowd to react to Shira 's initial proposal. The fringe ports are far flung towns mostly consumed by criminals and debauchery. They aren't generally the best places to open up a store, but there would certainly be folk interested in your cargo.

The crowd enters a full discussion, many people nearby turning toward each of you for advice, as you were the other most vocal members.
May 24, 2017 12:30 am
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If we're going to voice our accents through our type...
Shira es smarter zen you, Andy. Zshut up!
May 24, 2017 12:36 am
"As certain as night will come today Andy my large friend, death will come to us all. That is nothing to fear. It is also certain that Turunga would hear of an independent ship stealing and selling, and look for us in time. Perhaps if we sailed off the edge of the sea, we could avoid his eyes." Pasquale whispers to Zunis, I think I'm with you on this.
May 24, 2017 12:59 am
Zen perhaps you zshould try a less complicated way of saying it, mon ami.
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