If I wanted to make sure we are stocked for rations, water, necessities: how would I do so?
Dillyu has been keeping you all fed and with water (or other beverages) so far from the Wavechaser's/Eurus's stocks and from his fishing expeditions. There is plenty on the Wavechaser/Eurus to get you back to Port Damali and probably for a few weeks after that, though you can purchase bulk rations and basic food for 2gp per week per person including water, or 6gp per week per person including some rum and some nicer ingredients such as spices, pickled vegetables, cured meats etc. Dillyu can organise that if you need it.
I believe all necessary arrangements have been made, and I have no more purchases to make nor deals to sign today. I shall be glad to get underway towards our next adventure, Kenton says in what he hopes is a hearty and enouraging manner, though then he reddens slightly as something occurs to him. I say, have you made your farewells with your family, Oden? Those on this island, at least. Such things cannot be rushed, I well know.
Kenton was not listening to any of Faendal's lengthy instructions and will be relying heavily on Beatrice's memory and notebook should this ever come up again.
Kenton was not listening to any of Faendal's lengthy instructions and will be relying heavily on Beatrice's memory and notebook should this ever come up again.
*Oden's - Beatrice's memory is about as good as Swiss cheese at any given moment :P
"Yes!" Beatrice says. "Obviously anyone who has anybody they'd like to say goodbye to should do that first - I'd like to give lil Ness another hug before we head off, and then let's go get ourselves a boat!"
Faendal asks Oden to let him know what he wants to say to his brother, indicating it needs to be 25 words or less.
Dillyu happily takes the 50gp and grabs some extra supplies on his way back to the ship.
Before you leave Bryn's shop Aliez and Reguh ask to speak to the group. They explain that they have been speaking between themselves and have decided that they are not going to join you for the next part of your adventure, as they have important things from their pasts that they need to take care of. They indicate that they are happy to take on the lion's share of the salvage work and can commit to making sure they explore at least one shipwreck and transport the goods back - and will attempt to do both, which will reduce the rest of the group's salvage responsibilities. They suggest that you still aim to explore one shipwreck, though if you don't you may not need to pay the 200gp penalty. They indicate that they have spoken to Bryn and she does not have an issue with that and it does not breach the contract. Reguh also asks if anyone wants the +1 Light Crossbow that the group bought, though they are keeping all items they bought for themselves and picked up.
If there is anything else people want to do before leaving Brokenbank, please let me know.
Kenton says farewell to Aliez and Reguh, expressing a wish to meet again and regret that they had not got to know each other better. He wishes them safety on their travels.
Faendal sends Oden's message, waits for a few minutes and then says "I think it got through. Either that or it got through to someone similar to your brother.... There was no response, though I definitely felt that there was a connection."
I'm going to assume Oden says his goodbyes to the rest of his family, which happens without a hitch and you all set off towards Port Damali.
[Sorry for the delay: I'm still writing/modifying the next bit of the story from Port Damali.]
I will get each of you to roll a d100 for encounters (good and bad) as well as let me know what (if anything) you want to do on the trip to Port Damali.
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
Beatrice will help around the ship as much as she can, as well as offering up her playing cards for anyone who wants to play them (she also gets very good at solitaire).
A drizzle of rain, sometimes hard and sometimes light, falls periodically throughout the first day. The warmth of the sun is diminished slightly by the cool rain, keeping it tolerable for all involved. Waves are present but pose little threat to the navigation of the ship or to the course she desires to take. The wind blows constantly, keeping the sails full but not pushing the limit of its capabilities.
Part way through the first day, Dajarkal excitedly waves anyone who is free over and points to massive dark shapes moving beneath the boat. She whispers very loudly "LOOK, LOOK, LOOK!!! It is a gam of whales!!! I think they are sperm whales from the size and there appear to be whale calves."
If you do not interact with them, the whales move on and there is nothing else exciting that happens for the day.
“A once in a lifetime experience for me, I think.” The Champion sidles up next to Beatrice to watch. “I bet sailors here see them all the time, though.”
"Wonderful! You know, they might be able to point us in the direction of a shipwreck. If there's one nearby, we could at least mark in on our map."
Oden waits to see if anyone is interested in joining and goes in for a swim, parallel to the direction the wales are going and he tries to get their attention by waving and saying "Hello" in Aquan. If they acknowledge in any way he will ask in Aquan with accompanying gestures if they have seen any shipwrecks nearby and in what direction.
The whales are happy to see a defender of the sea, understand what you are trying to convey. One of them dives on an angle towards the direction they were swimming from, before turning and rejoining the gam/pod and you can use that to guesstimate the location of a nearby wreck (it is not that nearby and would require the ship changing direction). The oldest whale slowly nods in one direction, then the next, then the next, suggesting that there are a lot of shipwrecks that litter the ocean floor.
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
Oden thanks the whales and waves goodbye. Back on the ship, he asks Dajarkal to mark the current location on the map and draw lines representing the direction the whales indicated.
"Not sure how useful this will be, but at least we know there are many shipwrecks waiting for us."
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
d100: 41
A swim? Splendid idea.Just what a day like this needs! Kenton removes his armour and is ready to join Oden swimming with the whales.
I feel my swimming strength has been improving of late, perhaps as a result of our adventures against the sea devils. Are you interested in some friendly competition?
(Sorry for coming in a bit late with this. Happy to swim another time if you feel the story has moved on...)
nice
That answers my question.
The Champion gives Dillyu 50 gold to make sure he’s paid, and the stocks kept up
Paladin - warforged - orange
I believe all necessary arrangements have been made, and I have no more purchases to make nor deals to sign today. I shall be glad to get underway towards our next adventure, Kenton says in what he hopes is a hearty and enouraging manner, though then he reddens slightly as something occurs to him. I say, have you made your farewells with your family, Oden? Those on this island, at least. Such things cannot be rushed, I well know.
Kenton was not listening to any of Faendal's lengthy instructions and will be relying heavily on Beatrice's memory and notebook should this ever come up again.
*Oden's - Beatrice's memory is about as good as Swiss cheese at any given moment :P
"Yes!" Beatrice says. "Obviously anyone who has anybody they'd like to say goodbye to should do that first - I'd like to give lil Ness another hug before we head off, and then let's go get ourselves a boat!"
Faendal asks Oden to let him know what he wants to say to his brother, indicating it needs to be 25 words or less.
Dillyu happily takes the 50gp and grabs some extra supplies on his way back to the ship.
Before you leave Bryn's shop Aliez and Reguh ask to speak to the group. They explain that they have been speaking between themselves and have decided that they are not going to join you for the next part of your adventure, as they have important things from their pasts that they need to take care of. They indicate that they are happy to take on the lion's share of the salvage work and can commit to making sure they explore at least one shipwreck and transport the goods back - and will attempt to do both, which will reduce the rest of the group's salvage responsibilities. They suggest that you still aim to explore one shipwreck, though if you don't you may not need to pay the 200gp penalty. They indicate that they have spoken to Bryn and she does not have an issue with that and it does not breach the contract. Reguh also asks if anyone wants the +1 Light Crossbow that the group bought, though they are keeping all items they bought for themselves and picked up.
If there is anything else people want to do before leaving Brokenbank, please let me know.
Before leaving Bryn's shop Beatrice will give Ness one last hug, before following Dillyu.
Oden he counts and recounts as he tries to form a good message in his mind, then says:
"From Oden to Ervalin. I hope you are well. We are all safe on Brokenbank. Come or send message to The Drunken Sailor inn."
Kenton says farewell to Aliez and Reguh, expressing a wish to meet again and regret that they had not got to know each other better. He wishes them safety on their travels.
He then follows Beatrice to the docks.
Faendal sends Oden's message, waits for a few minutes and then says "I think it got through. Either that or it got through to someone similar to your brother.... There was no response, though I definitely felt that there was a connection."
I'm going to assume Oden says his goodbyes to the rest of his family, which happens without a hitch and you all set off towards Port Damali.
[Sorry for the delay: I'm still writing/modifying the next bit of the story from Port Damali.]
I will get each of you to roll a d100 for encounters (good and bad) as well as let me know what (if anything) you want to do on the trip to Port Damali.
The Champion doesn’t have any particular activities for on the trip, but he’ll help anyone who’s needing another set of hands.
d100 80
Paladin - warforged - orange
Beatrice will help around the ship as much as she can, as well as offering up her playing cards for anyone who wants to play them (she also gets very good at solitaire).
D100: 91
A drizzle of rain, sometimes hard and sometimes light, falls periodically throughout the first day. The warmth of the sun is diminished slightly by the cool rain, keeping it tolerable for all involved. Waves are present but pose little threat to the navigation of the ship or to the course she desires to take. The wind blows constantly, keeping the sails full but not pushing the limit of its capabilities.
Part way through the first day, Dajarkal excitedly waves anyone who is free over and points to massive dark shapes moving beneath the boat. She whispers very loudly "LOOK, LOOK, LOOK!!! It is a gam of whales!!! I think they are sperm whales from the size and there appear to be whale calves."
If you do not interact with them, the whales move on and there is nothing else exciting that happens for the day.
Beatrice will watch the whales with Dajarkal in awe, but won't make any move to interact with them directly
“A once in a lifetime experience for me, I think.” The Champion sidles up next to Beatrice to watch. “I bet sailors here see them all the time, though.”
Paladin - warforged - orange
"They're huge!" Beatrice exclaims, eyes wide. "Can you imagine getting used to being near something so massive? I've never felt smaller!"
“I’m sure I have at some point, but i can’t imagine when.”
Paladin - warforged - orange
"Wonderful! You know, they might be able to point us in the direction of a shipwreck. If there's one nearby, we could at least mark in on our map."
Oden waits to see if anyone is interested in joining and goes in for a swim, parallel to the direction the wales are going and he tries to get their attention by waving and saying "Hello" in Aquan. If they acknowledge in any way he will ask in Aquan with accompanying gestures if they have seen any shipwrecks nearby and in what direction.
(using Friend of the Sea racial trait)
The whales are happy to see a defender of the sea, understand what you are trying to convey. One of them dives on an angle towards the direction they were swimming from, before turning and rejoining the gam/pod and you can use that to guesstimate the location of a nearby wreck (it is not that nearby and would require the ship changing direction). The oldest whale slowly nods in one direction, then the next, then the next, suggesting that there are a lot of shipwrecks that litter the ocean floor.
Oden thanks the whales and waves goodbye. Back on the ship, he asks Dajarkal to mark the current location on the map and draw lines representing the direction the whales indicated.
"Not sure how useful this will be, but at least we know there are many shipwrecks waiting for us."
D100: 88
d100: 41
A swim? Splendid idea. Just what a day like this needs! Kenton removes his armour and is ready to join Oden swimming with the whales.
I feel my swimming strength has been improving of late, perhaps as a result of our adventures against the sea devils. Are you interested in some friendly competition?
(Sorry for coming in a bit late with this. Happy to swim another time if you feel the story has moved on...)