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Post by Daos on Sept 17, 2021 22:55:36 GMT -8
Two weeks have passed, and the Blue Moon is ready to set sail again. Most of the damage has been repaired, but not all. Kalana spent most of the last fortnight with Aata and the others. Senllip spent it with his old guildmates. Brax mostly just stayed on the ship, alone, and overseeing the repairs.
It's now been three weeks since the Blue Moon first docked in Tu'Valie, and now everyone is back on board to depart. However, Kalana has hired some more crewmembers to join this next voyage.
First up is Donato Trucco, whom agreed to sign up in return for the party rescuing his parents from the slaadi. Donato is an elven man in his twenties, with black hair, green eyes and tanned skin. He was formally a member of the Tiaru, the crew's current quarry, alongside Senllip and Kalana.
The second is Malika Zekkal, a female human in her mid-twenties with red hair, dark eyes and ebony skin. Not much is known about her, but she seems to be a citizen of Tu'Valie, much like Donato.
The third is Ungu Wati, a male human in his late twenties with brown hair, violet eyes and dark brown skin. He seems to be a native, but keeps to himself so not much has yet to be learned.
The final new addition is someone with more experience, and she probably stands out the most. Her name is Pagas Voreios, and she is a female ice genasi in her late twenties. Her face is sharp with angular features, while her hair is pure white and her skin is bluish-white. There's a thin layer of frost in her hair at all times, even here in the tropics, and anyone who gets to close to her will feel a chill emanating from her body.
These four new crewmen stand alongside Liko, Mirinda, Bayla and Auli'i, awaiting Kalana to give the order to disembark.
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It is Saffir 1st, Lightday in the year 316.
The crew are paid 68 GP.
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Post by HorizonsDream on Sept 18, 2021 15:11:11 GMT -8
"I don't know if all of you have had a chance to meet our new crew members," Kalana says. "But everyone, this is Donato, Malika, Ungu, and Pagas," she says, introducing everyone in turn. "Now, before we set off, I just want to warn everyone that we are going to be sailing into dangerous waters, so I want everyone to be on your guard," she says. "If there aren't any questions, then let's disembark."
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Post by GreyWolfVT on Sept 19, 2021 8:24:58 GMT -8
Brax nods his head in greeting the others of the crew as they are introduced. "Well met. Call me Brax. I kinda keep to myself at times. But don't you mind I'll keep a keen eye out for any trouble."
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Post by Daos on Sept 19, 2021 14:04:46 GMT -8
"Danger's no problem," Liko states. "If anyone messes with us, they'll be sorry."
"That's dumb," Mirinda bluntly points out. "If someone attacks us, we're better off fleeing."
"Yeah, this ship doesn't even have any weapons," Donato observes.
"The real danger is the destination, not the journey," Malika adds. "Marit is ruled by an unpredictable dictator. That whole place is really cut-throat and dangerous."
"Well, who wants to live forever, am I right?" asks Pagas. "Besides, I'm sure we'll be fine."
Ungu says nothing, keeping to himself.
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Post by HorizonsDream on Sept 19, 2021 15:16:34 GMT -8
"This ship has held up rather well so far," Kalana says. "Upgrades haven't exactly been on my list of priorities though," she admits. "Anyway, everyone to your stations. Let's get moving."
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Post by Daos on Sept 19, 2021 18:26:17 GMT -8
"You heard the captain," Auli'i says to the others. "Let's move out!"
The eight crewmen know their jobs well, and begin the process of raising the anchor, lowering the sails, and otherwise prepping the ship for disembarking. For the first time since the ship was taken, the crew is now large enough that the officers don't have to help sail the ship, and can focus on other duties instead.
Before long, the crew has the ship sailing due north, leaving Tu'valie behind. There don't seem to be any complications; the crew works well together so far, and any adjustments needed from the newcomers seem fairly minor so far.
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Post by HorizonsDream on Sept 20, 2021 18:11:10 GMT -8
Kalana seeks out Bayla. "When you set this course, I remember you saying we would be close to Shadowshore. Could you let me know when we get close to it?" She asks.
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Post by Daos on Sept 20, 2021 18:36:57 GMT -8
"Of course, capt'n," Bayla answers. "But that won't be for several days from now."
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Post by GreyWolfVT on Sept 21, 2021 14:29:06 GMT -8
Brax shrugs "Eh days fine by me, that'd be days away from zombies and damned frogs from other planes. A break I greatly welcome."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Sept 21, 2021 16:31:16 GMT -8
"Oh, I know," Kalana says. "It is just important I know when we are close, personally," she explains with a sigh. Sooner or later she was going to have to tell these people.
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Post by Daos on Sept 22, 2021 13:23:22 GMT -8
"Understood, cap'n." Bayla then flies up to the crow's nest to keep an eye out while the ship continues north.
As Brax says, after all that undead and slaadi, things are thankfully boring for awhile. The first day passes without incident. The second day, the ship nearly runs aground on some shallows, but luckily the ship is able to avoid them. The third day, like the first, is uneventful.
On the fourth day, however, an interesting sight comes into view as the sun begins to set. A very small, uncharted island. That in itself isn't so strange, but what catches the crew's eyes is that there is a wrecked ship sitting on the shore.
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The Blue Moon makes a seaworthiness check (1d20): 8, pass. ysjhVMRO1d20
It is now Saffir 4th, around 6 PM. 1d20
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Post by HorizonsDream on Sept 22, 2021 16:04:38 GMT -8
Kalana pulls out her spyglass to see if she can get any details on the wrecked ship.
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Post by Daos on Sept 22, 2021 16:24:22 GMT -8
The ship looks in fairly good shape, suggesting it was shipwrecked fairly recently. There's no sign of any movement or activity around it, but the ship has a rather large hole in the hull which suggests it won't be floating again any time soon.
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Post by HorizonsDream on Sept 22, 2021 16:36:43 GMT -8
Kalana looks to Brax. "Seems like it was a fairly recent shipwreck, but I can't tell who they are. Do you want to check it out? It will delay our trip though, and we are already delayed enough as it is."
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Post by GreyWolfVT on Sept 23, 2021 8:45:19 GMT -8
Brax scratches his beard for a minute "Well if it is truly a shipwreck we should see if anyone needs our help. But if it is a trap we best be prepared. I heard of pirates that use this a ruse ta lure in saps."
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