CH. 02 - Shore Leave

[GreyWolfVT]

Jaeron very happy with his small book he tanks the shopkeep and heads off on his way to his quarters on the ship.

[HorizonsDream]

Kalana turns from Toven once she hears someone calling up to them. "Is that one of the new recruits?" she asks.

[Daos]

Kalana and Johannas (Upper Deck of Tiaru)

Toven looks down at the woman from the deck. He gestures for her to board. "Ah, yes, the captain did mention new recruits. Although...I thought there would be more than just one. Can I ask your name?"

As she approaches, Kalana and Johannas can get a better look at her.  She is quite lovely, as all elves tend to be, with long brown hair, bright blue eyes, and flawless tanned skin.  She has a pair of blades on her belt, one resembling a short sword and the other much longer.  She carries herself with a warrior's posture, and yet appears rather well off, wearing several ornate pieces of jewelry, including earrings, a necklace, a bracelet and a ring.  Her accent is unusual and difficult to place for either of them.

Just as the woman boards, Jaeron then arrives, cradling a book in his arms.

Jaeron Dernfog (Docks)

Jaeron returns to the docks.  When he arrives at the Tiaru, he sees an elven woman standing next to the gangplank.  She calls out to Toven, who is on the deck with Johannas and Kalana, about a job.  Toven waves for her to board.  "Ah, yes, the captain did mention new recruits. Although...I thought there would be more than just one. Can I ask your name?" he asks her.

Jaeron then boards next, and once aboard he can now get a better look at this woman.  She is quite lovely, as all elves tend to be, with long brown hair, bright blue eyes, and flawless tanned skin. She has a pair of blades on her belt, one resembling a short sword and the other much longer. She carries herself with a warrior's posture, and yet appears rather well off, wearing several ornate pieces of jewelry, including earrings, a necklace, a bracelet and a ring. Her accent is unusual and difficult to place.

Natylie Korosuga (Docks)
The elf looks down at Natylie from the deck.  He gestures for her to board.  "Ah, yes, the captain did mention new recruits.  Although...I thought there would be more than just one.  Can I ask your name?"

Standing nearby are two others, both human.  One is a young woman, about Natylie's age, with dark skin and hair.  She wears leathers and has a pair of sabres on her belt.  She stands with a warrior's posture, and definitely gives the impression those blades are not just for show.

The other human is much older, pushing forty.  He has light skin, and long, unkempt brown hair and a chin of stubble.  A harpoon is strapped to his backside.  He seems a bit on the scrawny side, but there is an aura of power that seems to surround him, suggesting there is more to him than meets the eye.

At the same time, a third person approaches the gangplank and boards the ship.  At first, he looks quite old with white hair, but upon closer inspection, Natylie can tell he isn't much older than she is.  He has tanned skin and well-groomed facial hair, and wears the vestments of Gonto, Goddess of Law, Knowledge, and Fate.  He is cradling a book in his arms.

[HorizonsDream]

"Maybe she is just early?" Kalana suggests with a small shrug. While she waits for the new recruit to respond, she looks her over carefully. ~Interesting weapon choices,~ she thinks to herself.

[GreyWolfVT]

Jaeron silently tries to get a bearing of the elf woman then smiles politely and extends a hand in greeting "Hello I am Jaeron and who might you be?"

[Bishgada]

Jul 29, 2018 11:03:48 GMT -8 Daos said:

Kalana and Johannas (Upper deck of the Tiaru)

"Who can say how Guildmen think?" Toven asks rhetorically.  "Their actions never made any sense to me.  Profit over anything else.  I say, some things are far more important."

Senllip (Midnight Brawlers Base)

It's been four long years since Senllip left the city, but he remembers well where to go when it comes to matters of the criminal underbelly of the city.  He heads for the waterfront, to an old, seemingly abandoned warehouse there.  Most believed it was just filled with rats and dust.  And to some extent, that was true.  But it was also the secret base for Senllip's old guild, the Midnight Brawlers.  Only one of numerous competing thief guilds in Tu'Valie, the Midnight Brawlers were fairly small and tight-knit.

The entrance is barred by a pair of homeless people.  Or so they appear.  Senllip knew from experience that they were only dressed that way, but were actually highly skilled warriors.  They were guards, to make sure not just anyone walked in.  The halfling flashes them a secret hand signal, showing he is allied with the Brawlers, so they let him pass.

The interior of the warehouse is quite different from the outside.  It resembles more of a shady tavern in atmosphere.  There are numerous tables and chairs strewn about, where members can eat, drink, gamble and talk.  Several members are passed out on the floor, either from drinking too much or brawling with each other.

It looks like the place has grown in population in the past four years.  Senllip sees a lot of unfamiliar faces.  But one face he does recognize belongs to a halfling named Athel Rarde.  He and Senllip both joined around the same time, fresh faced rookies looking to earn a name (and quite a bit of coin) for themselves.  But where as Senllip was from a small farming village, Athel had grown up in the city as a street rat.  He had copper hair and brown eyes, and a messy beard.  He wears black leather and has a wicked looking flail on his belt.

"Well, well, the prodigal son returns," Athel notes, gesturing for Senllip to approach his table.  "Finally get tired of life on the seas?" he asks.

Jaeron Dernfog (Queen of Harts)
"Oh...okay," Sanwen agrees.  "By my homeland, do you mean the city...or the whole island?" he asks by way of clarification.  The two walk up to the front and Drezden pays five silvers for their meals.

"Athel, my dear friend!" Senllip greets his old friend with a strong handshake followed by a firm hug. "It's good to see you." He smiles and adds, "And I'm going to be a father of a Genasi! How about drinking to that?!" Senllip says cheerfully and buys couple of mugs of good ale to Athel and himself. Senllip takes the time to tell Athel about his adventures, but all the time he is sensitive to Athel reactions and let him speak what is on his mind. "We fought galley of slavers and kicked their bottoms! We then saved Genasi child from a building on fire! Then I made love to a lovely Genasi and aparently gonna be a father." He smiles proudly, "And on the way back we were able to save a mar-folk from an army of sharks, although we didn't manage to help his dolphin friends, and finally we saw a ship full with people that turn into fungus!!" His eyes are opened widely. "There is still much to see and do! Just few hours ago I've heard that the son of Crizza steps on earth! This is something one can't miss..." He takes a long sip, cleans his chin and then asks, "How are things here, old friend? I see our guild had grown much in size. Is it true also for quality? What roll do you play here these days and whom from our old days had stayed here besides you?" Senllip expresses his interest. 
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(OOC: Senllip buys rounds of ale all along their conversation.)

[Samduke]

back up to the man on the ship: my name natylie, permission to board?

[Daos]

Kalana, Johannas, Jaeron and Natylie (Upper deck of the Tiaru)

"Permission granted," the elf says.  "I am Toven Khav, first mate of the Tiaru.  These are Kalana Ioane, Jaeron Dernfog, and Johannas Barnsley--members of the crew.  Have you much sailing experience?"

Senllip (Midnight Brawlers Base)

Athel returns the shake and the hug, and claps Senllip on the back.  "Long time no see."  The two sit and drink.  As Senllip fills him in on his adventures, he nods and comments.  "Never saw you as the type to settle down.  You'll have to bring the lucky lady by some time to meet the crew."

He adds, "Interesting, though.  A lot of the stuff you're saying lines up with some of the rumors we've been hearing around here lately.  That there are troubles brewing beneath the waves, that the slavers and pirates are growing bold again, and aye, that Son of Crizza fellow seems to be stirring things up quite a bit, or so I hear.  The world's changing, and maybe not for the better."

He shakes his head.  "As for us, aye, the guild has been thriving and growing.  We've had our hardships, to be sure.  There's some lonewolf muscling in on our territory and making us look bad.  Goes by the name of Senrik.  You know, to be honest, I thought it was you at first.  Didn't you used to use a very similar name back in the day?"

[HorizonsDream]

Kalana takes a step forward, and holds her hand out to Natylie. "I'm Kalana, even though Toven all ready introduced us. Nice to meet you, and welcome aboard."

[GravityEmblem]

"Pleasure to meet you," Johannes says, bowing.

[Samduke]

taking the outstretched hand of Kalana,  I am Natylie then turning to Johannes, it is an honor bowing in resonse. As she boards the ship to Khav, I have some sailing knowledge.

[GreyWolfVT]

Aug 14, 2018 4:24:25 GMT -8 GreyWolfVT said:

Jaeron silently tries to get a bearing of the elf woman then smiles politely and extends a hand in greeting "Hello I am Jaeron and who might you be?"

OOC repeating this as it appears to have been ignored.

[Daos]

Kalana, Johannas, Jaeron and Natylie (Upper deck of the Tiaru)
Toven clears his throat.  "Well, some is better than none, I suppose," he says dryly.  "In any case, the captain will be along shortly.  In the meantime, you may as well take some time to get to know the crew.  You will be working alongside them, after all, should the captain decide to hire you."

[HorizonsDream]

Kalana smiles and wraps her arm around Toven's shoulder. "Our second in command here is a bit of a stickler for rules and such," she says teasingly. "I've been trying for years to wear him down, but so far he has been immune to my charms. One day though, I know he is going to eventually succumb."

[GreyWolfVT]

Jaeron merely remains quiet knowing well most of the others care not for him.