GOBLIN HORDE

Zenodor greets the newcomer, offers to share a carafe of wine, and recounts the party's tales of adventures and mystery so far. 

Randall:

Bowing to Mynash, Randall says, “Thank you for giving these people a chance at life.  Without you they would have fallen victim to the invading goblin hordes.  How goes the war?”

Pepin's face darkens as the goblin hordes are mentioned, but, knowing that the question was directed at Mynash he keeps quiet.

Zenodor listens to the tales of the Goblin Horde with dread. "We should make haste to return to the mainland to deal with this threat. But we are not an army, so perhaps a more indirect approach will be needed. Have you obtained any information on who leads or controls the Goblins? Or perhaps where their command centre appears to be?"

As Mynash mentions the group going back, Bow asks him

"eh, Mr Mynash I actually decided to leave the group, as I feel my purpose lay elsewhere. And I was hoping you would have a ship that goes somewhere interesting where maybe some fiends or fey are making trouble so I can handle those?" 

Randall:

"Welcome, Pepin.  I trust that we will have success against the goblins when we return to the mainland.  Do you have any suggestions for a plan of attack?" asks the cleric of Lathandar.

Pepin agrees immediately, as he wanted to ask it himself. 

"I sure hope we do."

(what info does pepin have on the hordes?} 

Tempe bows to Mynash "Ignis Tempestas. I've joined these folks in their quest, I hope that is welcomed."

Then he equally bows to Pepin "Though it is sad for one friend to depart. I hope that our new acquaintance blossoms in to friendship." 

Ooc. I guess the question is: should we ask them to ferry us into the besieged city - or should we ask them to drop us off further up the coast so that we can approach the Goblins from the rear?

I'm tempted to go for city first. We can always try and get a smaller boat from there. Also, retreat could be tricky if they are between us and the city. But, if we go for the rear of the Goblins, we might get a better view of their logistics and controls. And we might be able to rally the countryside or other powers to encircle the encircling force (think Gauls at Alesia, encircling Cesar's besieging army. But hopefully more successful than the Gauls).

Thoughts?

Randall:

”While it would be nice to land in the city and resupply, I am sure we will be of greater use attacking smaller forces from hiding and perhaps gathering some intelligence on the mysterious motivations behind this attack,” says Randall

OOC:  Wasn’t there someone working on Plate Armor for Randall back at the city?

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"Well... I know that it saves time not having to forge the pieces from raw materials so that would lessen the overall cost." Realizing he may be talking himself out of a potential profits he quickly adds, "but it's an exotic item isn't it, and not everyone will be able to craft them into armor."

He puts the piece he was handling back down near the others, "What say we settle on the final price when you see the finished product? There's a small chance some pieces might get ruined unless I take special care with them. It's not like working with metals where you can simply reheat them and start over. I'm only going to have one try at it, one attempt to get it right. The final price will still be less than paying for regular plate so you needn't worry about getting gouged like over at Brutwert's. I honestly don't know how he manages to stay in business."

"So what do you think? We have an accord?"

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"Well... I know that it saves time not having to forge the pieces from raw materials so that would lessen the overall cost." Realizing he may be talking himself out of a potential profits he quickly adds, "but it's an exotic item isn't it, and not everyone will be able to craft them into armor."

He puts the piece he was handling back down near the others, "What say we settle on the final price when you see the finished product? There's a small chance some pieces might get ruined unless I take special care with them. It's not like working with metals where you can simply reheat them and start over. I'm only going to have one try at it, one attempt to get it right. The final price will still be less than paying for regular plate so you needn't worry about getting gouged like over at Brutwert's. I honestly don't know how he manages to stay in business."

"So what do you think? We have an accord?"

 OOC:  Hook Horror Full Plate…

OOC:  what was our share of coin from the treasure we found? Have we already portioned that out?

(I assume the ships of Mynash are pretty big?)

Pepin bows back to Tempe

"The pleasure is all mine"

After which he listens to Zenodor and Randall and than suggests

"If I may suggest some options; I would say go to the city first and than look for a smaller ship/boat there. First of all, the smaller boat will be less visible when going to land, secondly we might be able to hide it and use it to get back to the city as well. Another possibility is to lay anchor close to shore with a smaller boat and walk/swim towards the land, I can help myself and someone else in that regards."

As he says the last part he makes motions to his ring and cloak.

Petcan nods excitedly.

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"If I may suggest some options; I would say go to the city first and than look for a smaller ship/boat there. First of all, the smaller boat will be less visible when going to land, secondly we might be able to hide it and use it to get back to the city as well. Another possibility is to lay anchor close to shore with a smaller boat and walk/swim towards the land, I can help myself and someone else in that regards."

Zenodor: "An excellent plan, I agree. Let us feast tonight, and then tomorrow we can prepare ourselves for the journey."

Before leaving Bow has thanked Mynash and has said good bye to his new found friends.

"I'm sorry I have to leave, but glad you are not one man down due to me. Hopefully, you will find out what is going on and that we may meet under better circumstances."

Zenodor bids Bow a fond farewell and welcomes the newcomer.

He then also makes his preparations to leave for Laurentiis (provisions, etc). 

Randall:

Moving forward in the ship, Randall tries to identify the object in the rolling sea.

Perception:  21

Randall:

Calling out to the captain, Randall says, “The creature seems to be moving under its own power, Captain!”

Pepin looks around and sees ropes on the Deck, as he has done often he attaches the rope to the ship with one end and to himself with the other. As he has done so often when repairing the ships on voyages with th consortium. (Not sure myself what the best way to do it is, but Pepin sure would:P also got pitons, hammer and all artisan's tools at my disposable to do this; let me know if a check is necessary.)

"Let me know when we get closer I'll jump in the water to have a closer look. This rope will make sure that I won't drift to far from the ship."