Despite the bullets blasting into his forearms the Captain manages to keep a hold of his greatsword. Blast ye all to hells! This is only happnin because of yer accursed potions! I'll teach ye for turnin me boys into flesh eatin undead and givin me this furry face!!
With a devastating uppercut the maul connects with the canine jaws of the captain shattering bone and vertebrae. The captain is flung upwards and backwards landing lifelessly on the deck
As you spend the next few moments calming down from battle you notice that the Devils Queen is approaching around the promontory, its silhouette bold against the low moon. Constantin reappears in your eye line. Come on lads time to go! I've set a fuse on the ships magazine its going to blow! Following his advice you scarper for the shore and stand back by the cargo shed to enjoy the spectacle you have created.
Once the blaze settles and the debris cleared away the Devil's Queen anchors at the pier and the crew disembark to help reclaim the looted cargo, your own and the previously stolen stuff, the Baron should reward you handsomely when you arrive at Martira Bay. But that is two days away, for now you bind your wounds and sit back to relax on the rest of the ride by steam boat
Draskan takes himself off to a quiet corner and for an hour of his time, sits, legs crossed with his maul before him, chanting whilst performing a bonding ritual with the weapon
A couple of days later you emerge from the constant fog on this part of the Sea of Sorrows and see Martira Bay glowing in the murk ahead of you.
You arrive at the docks after sunset and a runner is sent ahead to inform the Baron of your arrival while the crew unloads the cargo into wagons.
A shadowy entourage awaits you at the landsward side of the pier, several burly looking humanoids cling to the darkness while a tall pale elfin looking person stands impatiently. They have a sheathed katana resting on one shoulder, tapping up and down while they wait for you to close in on them.
Constantin sighs and motions you over Come on lads that'll be the Baron, they aren't keen on waiting so lets get this over with....
Draskan notices that the Baron is impatient, that much is obvious, what wasn't so obvious was the crossbow wielding thugs lurking on the rooftops near the pier.
Constantin advances ahead of you Greetings Baron! We apologise for the delay in arrival... As you should! You know that I despise excuses hired gun and have even less tolerance for bullshit The baron points the sheathed katana at the centre of Constantin's chest Tell me why I should listen to your prattling?
You see Constantin supress a sigh, although his hand twitches slightly as it hangs by his holster. That would be because my companions here not only secured the cargo you hired them to protect, they also recovered several crates of your previously stolen cargo and put an end to the pirates who were targeting your vessels. I am aware of your disdain for me Baron but these three deserve to not be tarred with the same brush.
The androgynous face of the Baron stares coldly at you. Is that true?
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It is the truth. We were adamant it be so. Why leave the pirates to be tomorrow's problem when it could be solved today? We were led to believe the cargo was important; why not recover it today?
If it is unbelievable, it can only be because those you hired before were not of our quality. It is the truth.
A muscle in the Barons cheek twitches at your tone, but they pause, inspecting you before responding Your quality is it? I find it hard to believe but results speak louder than appearances. Here! the 75 gold you were each promised. There is an additional 35 for the recovery of my other property, try not to spend it all in once place.. A hefty sack is dumped unceremoniously on the floor before the Baron and their toughs turn and leave.
Constantin sighs before scooping the bag up and passing the coins to you allThat actually went better than I was expecting. Come on lets get a beer and wash the taste of this business out of my mouth
That one had great potential but has squandered it. Getting trapped in a cycle of spite and fear. Don’t misunderstand though apprentice, fear has its place for a ruler. But if the underlings only get the stick and never the carrot you stymie their effectiveness and will get false reports for fear of punishment when what you need to rule is accuracy. A lesson you would do well to remember…… The voice of your patron whispers in your mind as you follow along behind Constantin. After a while you approach a tavern called the Lusty Wench and Constantin books you a room for the night and pays for the first round of drinks. Oriki as you enter you spot subtle markings scratched into the woodwork amongst the usual graffiti. This tavern is associated with a local criminal establishment. What type you can’t tell straight away but you could find out with some careful enquiries.
The last remaining zombie lumbers towards the first mate and swings at it.
Attack: 10 Damage: 2
Sheridan launches another eldritch blast at the first mate from the safety of the other end of the ship
Attack: 21 Damage: 8
Hex - 4
the arcane energy blows a hole through the first mates chest and pushes his corpse off of the ship Into the briny sea below
Constantin finishes reloading and snaps his revolver back up and fires two shots at the pirate captain, trying to disarm him
Attack: 25 Damage: 5
Attack: 29 Damage: 21
16 16
Despite the bullets blasting into his forearms the Captain manages to keep a hold of his greatsword. Blast ye all to hells! This is only happnin because of yer accursed potions! I'll teach ye for turnin me boys into flesh eatin undead and givin me this furry face!!
He swings twice more at Draskan
Attack: 9 Damage: 8
Attack: 3 Damage: 17
Unfortunately his hands are too badly injured for him to swing the weapon effectively
Leowin swings down from the boom, landing deftly near the captain, draws his blades, and thrusts them towards the captain's chest
Rapier Attack: 23 Damage: 4
Dagger Attack: 9 Damage: 5
Sneak bonus 11
The blades skirt off of the Captains armour failing to leave a wound.
You’re time is at an end, captain no longer Draskan delivers one final blow with his maul
Attack: 24 Damage: 12
With a devastating uppercut the maul connects with the canine jaws of the captain shattering bone and vertebrae. The captain is flung upwards and backwards landing lifelessly on the deck
As you spend the next few moments calming down from battle you notice that the Devils Queen is approaching around the promontory, its silhouette bold against the low moon. Constantin reappears in your eye line. Come on lads time to go! I've set a fuse on the ships magazine its going to blow! Following his advice you scarper for the shore and stand back by the cargo shed to enjoy the spectacle you have created.
Once the blaze settles and the debris cleared away the Devil's Queen anchors at the pier and the crew disembark to help reclaim the looted cargo, your own and the previously stolen stuff, the Baron should reward you handsomely when you arrive at Martira Bay. But that is two days away, for now you bind your wounds and sit back to relax on the rest of the ride by steam boat
Draskan takes himself off to a quiet corner and for an hour of his time, sits, legs crossed with his maul before him, chanting whilst performing a bonding ritual with the weapon
A couple of days later you emerge from the constant fog on this part of the Sea of Sorrows and see Martira Bay glowing in the murk ahead of you.
You arrive at the docks after sunset and a runner is sent ahead to inform the Baron of your arrival while the crew unloads the cargo into wagons.
A shadowy entourage awaits you at the landsward side of the pier, several burly looking humanoids cling to the darkness while a tall pale elfin looking person stands impatiently. They have a sheathed katana resting on one shoulder, tapping up and down while they wait for you to close in on them.
Constantin sighs and motions you over Come on lads that'll be the Baron, they aren't keen on waiting so lets get this over with....
Draskan follows Constantin, Unimpressed by the rudeness displayed by the Baron. As he walks he scans the area around them
Perception 22
Draskan notices that the Baron is impatient, that much is obvious, what wasn't so obvious was the crossbow wielding thugs lurking on the rooftops near the pier.
Constantin advances ahead of you Greetings Baron! We apologise for the delay in arrival... As you should! You know that I despise excuses hired gun and have even less tolerance for bullshit The baron points the sheathed katana at the centre of Constantin's chest Tell me why I should listen to your prattling?
You see Constantin supress a sigh, although his hand twitches slightly as it hangs by his holster. That would be because my companions here not only secured the cargo you hired them to protect, they also recovered several crates of your previously stolen cargo and put an end to the pirates who were targeting your vessels. I am aware of your disdain for me Baron but these three deserve to not be tarred with the same brush.
The androgynous face of the Baron stares coldly at you. Is that true?
It is the truth. We were adamant it be so. Why leave the pirates to be tomorrow's problem when it could be solved today? We were led to believe the cargo was important; why not recover it today?
If it is unbelievable, it can only be because those you hired before were not of our quality. It is the truth.
Persuasion - 20
Knowledge of a past life - 4
A muscle in the Barons cheek twitches at your tone, but they pause, inspecting you before responding Your quality is it? I find it hard to believe but results speak louder than appearances. Here! the 75 gold you were each promised. There is an additional 35 for the recovery of my other property, try not to spend it all in once place.. A hefty sack is dumped unceremoniously on the floor before the Baron and their toughs turn and leave.
Constantin sighs before scooping the bag up and passing the coins to you all That actually went better than I was expecting. Come on lets get a beer and wash the taste of this business out of my mouth
I don't know what his problem was with my tone, I thought I was perfectly direct and factual. Is that not the proper way?
Sheridan mumbles away to himself as Constantin leads them from the docks
That one had great potential but has squandered it. Getting trapped in a cycle of spite and fear. Don’t misunderstand though apprentice, fear has its place for a ruler. But if the underlings only get the stick and never the carrot you stymie their effectiveness and will get false reports for fear of punishment when what you need to rule is accuracy. A lesson you would do well to remember…… The voice of your patron whispers in your mind as you follow along behind Constantin.
After a while you approach a tavern called the Lusty Wench and Constantin books you a room for the night and pays for the first round of drinks.
Oriki as you enter you spot subtle markings scratched into the woodwork amongst the usual graffiti. This tavern is associated with a local criminal establishment. What type you can’t tell straight away but you could find out with some careful enquiries.