When the pelican nears the box and touches it, it suddenly phases through the box as if it were an illusion. It starts hopping away.
The Pelican looks surprised. Then it narrows its eyes and hops after it. It snaps its bill at the little handles or button to try to turn the music box on.
They succeed at doing so. It starts screaming.
"Argh, what a terrible music box." He bats it with his wing to try to turn it off.
He hits the button. It just doesn’t turn off and continues leaping around.
With a deft lunge, the pelican traps most of it in his bill, pinning it to the ground.
The Music box stops moving. It’s still screaming though.
He scoops it up and flaps into the air, circling over the water around the ship with it in his bill.
“WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM?!?” The music box says along with its screaming.
The pelican flaps a little off beat in surprise as it swoops over the waves. It wasn't expecting an audible voice. It gargles something unintelligible seeing as how its mouth is full and then it swallows.
You tumble deep into open air. Cold darkness as empty as death envelops you, almost like sunless sea water.
*I have to go for a little while, but I will be back. Also there is no need to worry about your characters safety.*
The music box, realizing it’s falling, starts to hover In midair to stop its fall.
The darkness, frigid as the grave, seems to shift slightly. You sense movement in the all enveloping shadow. Then a finger prods the music box.
When the pelican nears the box and touches it, it suddenly phases through the box as if it were an illusion. It starts hopping away.
The Pelican looks surprised. Then it narrows its eyes and hops after it. It snaps its bill at the little handles or button to try to turn the music box on.
They succeed at doing so. It starts screaming.
"Argh, what a terrible music box." He bats it with his wing to try to turn it off.
He hits the button. It just doesn’t turn off and continues leaping around.
With a deft lunge, the pelican traps most of it in his bill, pinning it to the ground.
The Music box stops moving. It’s still screaming though.
He scoops it up and flaps into the air, circling over the water around the ship with it in his bill.
“WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM?!?” The music box says along with its screaming.
The pelican flaps a little off beat in surprise as it swoops over the waves. It wasn't expecting an audible voice. It gargles something unintelligible seeing as how its mouth is full and then it swallows.
You tumble deep into open air. Cold darkness as empty as death envelops you, almost like sunless sea water.
*I have to go for a little while, but I will be back. Also there is no need to worry about your characters safety.*
The music box, realizing it’s falling, starts to hover In midair to stop its fall.
The darkness, frigid as the grave, seems to shift slightly. You sense movement in the all enveloping shadow. Then a finger prods the music box.
The music box starts screaming, before suddenly stopping as a white furred, very long, six legged weasel phases out of the box, floating in midair.
The music box starts screaming, before suddenly stopping as a white furred, very long, six legged weasel phases out of the box, floating in midair.
”what is this?”
A dark shape disappears in the murk. You feel almost like you're near the bottom of the ocean, just without the water. There is a strong smell of sea salt in the air though.
You see a few other objects drifting about in space nearby.
The music box starts screaming, before suddenly stopping as a white furred, very long, six legged weasel phases out of the box, floating in midair.
”what is this?”
A dark shape disappears in the murk. You feel almost like you're near the bottom of the ocean, just without the water. There is a strong smell of sea salt in the air though.
You see a few other objects drifting about in space nearby.
He looks a bit embarrassed. "I sort of got kicked, or chased, out of my training school for causing a major magical accident, and so me and my companion Dante took to the waves and escaped on my dad's fishing boat. You guys essentially saved us, so I'm trying to maybe return the favor. I might work on the crew for a bit, I'm sure I'd be useful."
Dante smiles softly. "I wanna bring music and light to the people. It just feels right. And I owe so many others for their generosity in taking me in and raising me, in most cases. I know that's all kinda vague and broad, but it's the truth. So, I make and play instruments! Magical ones, of course."
“You’ll learn a lot by workin’ on a ship. The seas a valuable teacher. Ya haven’t fought a battle ‘til you’ve been in a sea fight. Cannons blazin’, seas churnin’, decks covered in wounded men. The fish get fed well. It’s a whole other world from land combat. Ever seen a sharks feedin’ frenzy? It’s like that, ya step into it not knowin’ if you’ll step back out and sometimes ya can’t tell if the enemies yer ripping’ apart are from yer crew or the others.” He looks a little grim.
“Song is a noble art. It is the pouring out of the soul. Do you have a tune you could play now?” asks the Pelican.
Hayano scrunches up his face a little bit. "Yeah. Um. Never been in a naval battle but that sounds nice 'n unpleasant. Sorry you've had to go through that. I'm just some 19 year old, so not much experience."
He gets excited. "That's right, it really is!" Then he thinks for a moment. "I got a chill little tune, lemme play it for ya." He pulls out a ukulele made of deep sea-green glass, seemingly out of nowhere, and starts strumming.
"Well, it's what you'll go through if ya choose this path." He thinks for a minute, "I could offer ya some trainin', if you'd like?"
The Pelican dances happily to the song, flat feet beating out a flompy rhythm. When the song is over he draws his form back together and nods, "What a wonderful tune. You are skilled in your art."
"That, actually, would be great! And I can pay you if you'd like? I don't have much, but I want to show my gratitude."
He grins in satisfaction. "Hey, thanks man." He puts his instrument away, and then turns back. "You mind if I ask where you come from? Who you are?"
"While I certainly would appreciate payment, that's something we can discuss later." the half-orc says with a smile, "Now let's not waste time. Ya never know when danger will surface on the high seas. Draw yer blades and give a brief demonstration of what ya already know."
The pelican raises his chin and his throat sack expands slightly. "I come from the sea and I've flown through the depths of death and darkness. The surf, spray, and spirit are my homes for I am the King of Pelicans." He expands his wings regally.
The music box starts screaming, before suddenly stopping as a white furred, very long, six legged weasel phases out of the box, floating in midair.
”what is this?”
A dark shape disappears in the murk. You feel almost like you're near the bottom of the ocean, just without the water. There is a strong smell of sea salt in the air though.
You see a few other objects drifting about in space nearby.
Music box goes over to investigate the objects.
You find that you can swim through the pelican's gullet as if it was water. You see that one small cluster of things is actually a deck of cards, and floating nearby is a shining pearl necklace.
The music box starts screaming, before suddenly stopping as a white furred, very long, six legged weasel phases out of the box, floating in midair.
”what is this?”
A dark shape disappears in the murk. You feel almost like you're near the bottom of the ocean, just without the water. There is a strong smell of sea salt in the air though.
You see a few other objects drifting about in space nearby.
Music box goes over to investigate the objects.
You find that you can swim through the pelican's gullet as if it was water. You see that one small cluster of things is actually a deck of cards, and floating nearby is a shining pearl necklace.
Music box swims back and possesses the music box, before trying to find that shadowy figure again.
The music box starts screaming, before suddenly stopping as a white furred, very long, six legged weasel phases out of the box, floating in midair.
”what is this?”
A dark shape disappears in the murk. You feel almost like you're near the bottom of the ocean, just without the water. There is a strong smell of sea salt in the air though.
You see a few other objects drifting about in space nearby.
Music box goes over to investigate the objects.
You find that you can swim through the pelican's gullet as if it was water. You see that one small cluster of things is actually a deck of cards, and floating nearby is a shining pearl necklace.
Music box swims back and possesses the music box, before trying to find that shadowy figure again.
The large, dark shape emerges from the void. It stays a little distance away as it examines the music box. You can distinctly make out a fish like tail propelling the shape through the darkness.
The music box starts screaming, before suddenly stopping as a white furred, very long, six legged weasel phases out of the box, floating in midair.
”what is this?”
A dark shape disappears in the murk. You feel almost like you're near the bottom of the ocean, just without the water. There is a strong smell of sea salt in the air though.
You see a few other objects drifting about in space nearby.
Music box goes over to investigate the objects.
You find that you can swim through the pelican's gullet as if it was water. You see that one small cluster of things is actually a deck of cards, and floating nearby is a shining pearl necklace.
Music box swims back and possesses the music box, before trying to find that shadowy figure again.
The large, dark shape emerges from the void. It stays a little distance away as it examines the music box. You can distinctly make out a fish like tail propelling the shape through the darkness.
The music box starts screaming, before suddenly stopping as a white furred, very long, six legged weasel phases out of the box, floating in midair.
”what is this?”
A dark shape disappears in the murk. You feel almost like you're near the bottom of the ocean, just without the water. There is a strong smell of sea salt in the air though.
You see a few other objects drifting about in space nearby.
Music box goes over to investigate the objects.
You find that you can swim through the pelican's gullet as if it was water. You see that one small cluster of things is actually a deck of cards, and floating nearby is a shining pearl necklace.
Music box swims back and possesses the music box, before trying to find that shadowy figure again.
The large, dark shape emerges from the void. It stays a little distance away as it examines the music box. You can distinctly make out a fish like tail propelling the shape through the darkness.
“Who are you? What is this place?”
The huge creature swims closer and as it does and rhythmic thud... thud... thud... begins to echo all around. An odd blend of ape and fish draws closer. It has long, finned arms with slender, monkey hands and instead of feet, a scaled fish tale slides through the water. Fins poke up along the spine and where the ears should be, but the rest seems to look very much like an ape.
Thud...Thud...Thud...
The monkey-mermaid grins at you and speaks in the voice of the pelican, "I am the Pelican's Heart."
The music box starts screaming, before suddenly stopping as a white furred, very long, six legged weasel phases out of the box, floating in midair.
”what is this?”
A dark shape disappears in the murk. You feel almost like you're near the bottom of the ocean, just without the water. There is a strong smell of sea salt in the air though.
You see a few other objects drifting about in space nearby.
Music box goes over to investigate the objects.
You find that you can swim through the pelican's gullet as if it was water. You see that one small cluster of things is actually a deck of cards, and floating nearby is a shining pearl necklace.
Music box swims back and possesses the music box, before trying to find that shadowy figure again.
The large, dark shape emerges from the void. It stays a little distance away as it examines the music box. You can distinctly make out a fish like tail propelling the shape through the darkness.
“Who are you? What is this place?”
The huge creature swims closer and as it does and rhythmic thud... thud... thud... begins to echo all around. An odd blend of ape and fish draws closer. It has long, finned arms with slender, monkey hands and instead of feet, a scaled fish tale slides through the water. Fins poke up along the spine and where the ears should be, but the rest seems to look very much like an ape.
Thud...Thud...Thud...
The monkey-mermaid grins at you and speaks in the voice of the pelican, "I am the Pelican's Heart."
I walk up to the man and cast burning hands level 4 6d6 damage and 18 dexterity save
*You do realize that would wake the cultist up right*
The man will burn to death by then? I dont see the problem
*sry was gone taking a nap, some really shitty irl stuff happened today*
*I'd reconsider killing him. The others tried to make sure he stayed alive and they probably want to interact with him more. Killing him will undermine what they have been working towards and it doesn't paint your character in a good light.
And I'm sorry to hear that times have been tough. I hope it gets better.*
The music box starts screaming, before suddenly stopping as a white furred, very long, six legged weasel phases out of the box, floating in midair.
”what is this?”
A dark shape disappears in the murk. You feel almost like you're near the bottom of the ocean, just without the water. There is a strong smell of sea salt in the air though.
You see a few other objects drifting about in space nearby.
Music box goes over to investigate the objects.
You find that you can swim through the pelican's gullet as if it was water. You see that one small cluster of things is actually a deck of cards, and floating nearby is a shining pearl necklace.
Music box swims back and possesses the music box, before trying to find that shadowy figure again.
The large, dark shape emerges from the void. It stays a little distance away as it examines the music box. You can distinctly make out a fish like tail propelling the shape through the darkness.
“Who are you? What is this place?”
The huge creature swims closer and as it does and rhythmic thud... thud... thud... begins to echo all around. An odd blend of ape and fish draws closer. It has long, finned arms with slender, monkey hands and instead of feet, a scaled fish tale slides through the water. Fins poke up along the spine and where the ears should be, but the rest seems to look very much like an ape.
Thud...Thud...Thud...
The monkey-mermaid grins at you and speaks in the voice of the pelican, "I am the Pelican's Heart."
THUD...THUD...THUD...
"What a lovely music box. May I keep it?"
“It’s mine. You’re the heart of the pelican?”
The fish ape nods his finned head. "If you wish to keep it, then you may."
The music box starts screaming, before suddenly stopping as a white furred, very long, six legged weasel phases out of the box, floating in midair.
”what is this?”
A dark shape disappears in the murk. You feel almost like you're near the bottom of the ocean, just without the water. There is a strong smell of sea salt in the air though.
You see a few other objects drifting about in space nearby.
Music box goes over to investigate the objects.
You find that you can swim through the pelican's gullet as if it was water. You see that one small cluster of things is actually a deck of cards, and floating nearby is a shining pearl necklace.
Music box swims back and possesses the music box, before trying to find that shadowy figure again.
The large, dark shape emerges from the void. It stays a little distance away as it examines the music box. You can distinctly make out a fish like tail propelling the shape through the darkness.
“Who are you? What is this place?”
The huge creature swims closer and as it does and rhythmic thud... thud... thud... begins to echo all around. An odd blend of ape and fish draws closer. It has long, finned arms with slender, monkey hands and instead of feet, a scaled fish tale slides through the water. Fins poke up along the spine and where the ears should be, but the rest seems to look very much like an ape.
Thud...Thud...Thud...
The monkey-mermaid grins at you and speaks in the voice of the pelican, "I am the Pelican's Heart."
THUD...THUD...THUD...
"What a lovely music box. May I keep it?"
“It’s mine. You’re the heart of the pelican?”
The fish ape nods his finned head. "If you wish to keep it, then you may."
The fish ape nods his finned head. "If you wish to keep it, then you may."
A human skull drifts by.
THUD... THUD...THUD...
“Again, what is this place?”
THUD...THUD...THUD...
"This is my gizzard, though it is also the grave of the lost." The Heart circles around you.
THUD...THUD...THUD...
“Is it some sort of pocket dimension?” It swims around, making sure its always facing the heart.
THUD...THUD...THUD...
"More of a stomach dimension." the Heart seems to be moving away ever so slightly in his circling.
THUD...THUD...THUD...
“So am I being digested?”
Music box follows.
THUD...THUD...THUD...
"Not unless I wanted to digest you." The Heart's tail beats through the water slowly but with enough power to send it speeding away into the darkness. "Don't let me detain you."
The darkness, frigid as the grave, seems to shift slightly. You sense movement in the all enveloping shadow. Then a finger prods the music box.
The music box starts screaming, before suddenly stopping as a white furred, very long, six legged weasel phases out of the box, floating in midair.
”what is this?”
A dark shape disappears in the murk. You feel almost like you're near the bottom of the ocean, just without the water. There is a strong smell of sea salt in the air though.
You see a few other objects drifting about in space nearby.
Music box goes over to investigate the objects.
"While I certainly would appreciate payment, that's something we can discuss later." the half-orc says with a smile, "Now let's not waste time. Ya never know when danger will surface on the high seas. Draw yer blades and give a brief demonstration of what ya already know."
The pelican raises his chin and his throat sack expands slightly. "I come from the sea and I've flown through the depths of death and darkness. The surf, spray, and spirit are my homes for I am the King of Pelicans." He expands his wings regally.
You find that you can swim through the pelican's gullet as if it was water. You see that one small cluster of things is actually a deck of cards, and floating nearby is a shining pearl necklace.
Music box swims back and possesses the music box, before trying to find that shadowy figure again.
The large, dark shape emerges from the void. It stays a little distance away as it examines the music box. You can distinctly make out a fish like tail propelling the shape through the darkness.
“Who are you? What is this place?”
The huge creature swims closer and as it does and rhythmic thud... thud... thud... begins to echo all around. An odd blend of ape and fish draws closer. It has long, finned arms with slender, monkey hands and instead of feet, a scaled fish tale slides through the water. Fins poke up along the spine and where the ears should be, but the rest seems to look very much like an ape.
Thud...Thud...Thud...
The monkey-mermaid grins at you and speaks in the voice of the pelican, "I am the Pelican's Heart."
THUD...THUD...THUD...
"What a lovely music box. May I keep it?"
The man will burn to death by then? I dont see the problem
*sry was gone taking a nap, some really shitty irl stuff happened today*
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I AM PURE HATE! MY NAME IS BURDURXA SHADEMAKER! TREMBLE IN FEAR AT ITS MENTION!!!! PM ME THE WORD TOMATO OR I WILL SLAP YOUR FIRST BORN CHILD!!
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“It’s mine. You’re the heart of the pelican?”
*I'd reconsider killing him. The others tried to make sure he stayed alive and they probably want to interact with him more. Killing him will undermine what they have been working towards and it doesn't paint your character in a good light.
And I'm sorry to hear that times have been tough. I hope it gets better.*
The fish ape nods his finned head. "If you wish to keep it, then you may."
A human skull drifts by.
THUD... THUD...THUD...
“Again, what is this place?”
THUD...THUD...THUD...
"This is my gizzard, though it is also the grave of the lost." The Heart circles around you.
THUD...THUD...THUD...
“Is it some sort of pocket dimension?” It swims around, making sure its always facing the heart.
THUD...THUD...THUD...
"More of a stomach dimension." the Heart seems to be moving away ever so slightly in his circling.
THUD...THUD...THUD...
“So am I being digested?”
Music box follows.
THUD...THUD...THUD...
"Not unless I wanted to digest you." The Heart's tail beats through the water slowly but with enough power to send it speeding away into the darkness. "Don't let me detain you."
THUD...Thud...thud..