Cutthroats: Terror on the High Seas!

[Overlord Rion]

"That's the way to do it Richard! Show that door what for!

Tomas would help, but he knew for a fact Richard was stronger than he was. He would give it a try if the kick didn't work, but only then.

[Lycan 01]

With a crunch and a thunk, Richard smashes the door open with his kick.

The Captain's Quarters has been utterly ransacked, with tables and chairs overturned while papers and maps lay strewn about. There's nothing of value to been seen, at least not apparently.

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[Overlord Rion]

Tomas takes a look around the room, hoping there was nothing crazy in there. the last thing he needed today was something crazy happening. Papa Bonu had given him enough crazy.

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On the off chance combat starts anytime soon, I'm going to remind everyone about my Quick edge

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Notice (1d4)[1]
Ace (1d4)[3]

Wild (1d6)[4]
Ace (1d6)[2]

And then the usual minus 2 for results.

[BudgetDM]

Maximo follows the captain in the captain into the room.

"This place has seen better days."

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[Reverent-One]

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[OMG PONIES]

Papa Bonu taps his staff lightly on the planks of the captain’s quarters, an arrhythmic beat that doesn’t serve to calm any nerves. ”Da walls got no ears, but eyes,” he whispers, ”And I be seein’ what they seen—the sea and scene. Papa Bonu will tell the tale when he come back, now.” With that, the old man falls to the ground—another one of his crazy visions, equal parts helpful and hysteric.

[Lycan 01]

Most of the crew notice a few odd things in the cabin, specifically a broken mirror and a few pieces of makeup.

Papa Bonu, however, sees more. Much, much more...

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The old man's eyes perceive more than mortal men should see. The world to him takes on a blue and gray tint, and whispy blue outlines of human shapes begin to float around him like a living fog. The shades appear to be those of a captain and his officers judging from brief glimpses of their attire, their features mostly blurred and fading into smokey nothingness. The only details about them that stands out are their eyes - their white eyes, shining with unholy light.

But then... he sees someone else. They are not a ghostly blue blur like the others, but rather they seem to possess more color and form. And they possess another characteristic that separates them from the other shades - they are a woman.

Yes, this new form is that of a beautiful woman. Though the hues are muted, he can still perceive the once-colorful clothing which they are clad in, and he can tell her skin was of a tanned tone and her hair black as night. Her beauty is undeniable, her green eyes clearly visible as she looks through Papa Bonu. At least, Bonu thinks she's looking through him...

The vision then quickly fades, and the old man finds himself returned the world of the real and the living...

[OMG PONIES]

Papa Bonu gasps and his eyes go wide. "Mama Ocean done come here!" he shouts, "Struttin' an swayin' her hips in human form. She done look right into Papa Bonu, puppies! A boat's no place for a lady, but a lady she was, and here. You see?" he says, pointing a shaky finger toward the makeup. "What rogue be usin' rouge?"

[BudgetDM]

Maximo is silent for a moment, as he tries to rework Papa Bonu's last pronouncement something he work with. Finally, he speaks.

"There was a woman aboard this ship?"

[Reverent-One]

Richard shakes his head in incomprehension at Bonu's rant. "If there was, she's not here now, and neither is any treasure."

[OMG PONIES]

Papa Bonu shakes his head and wags a finger at Richard. ”Sniff da air and follow da trail, puppy. Papa Bonu done seen ‘em all, a crew of corpses, white an’ wispy like sea-torn sails. But not her; I saw da red of her mango lips, her eyes green as a papaya not ready fo’ pickin’, puppies. She lives an’ breathes still, maybe here. The old man’s voice drops to a whisper and he raises his eyebrows, hissing: “ We find her, we find her purse. Maybe better, maybe worse.” He grins a toothless smile, deeply satisfied with his last rhyme.

[Overlord Rion]

Why must the old man rhyme? But his apparent insight into the fabric of reality itself shook Tomas slightly. Women aboard a ship was a bad thing. Bad enough to make Tomas want to leave. However, his crew would lose respect for him if he did so.

"All right crew, we have our objective. We must scour every inch of this ship."

[Reverent-One]

"Isn't that what we just did though? Maybe this woman left with whatever treasure there was." Richard moves to the front beached end of the ship, taking a look around on the beach and surroundings for any trace of anything unusual.

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[BudgetDM]

"All right crew, we have our objective. We must scour every inch of this ship."

I very much doubt that there is any treasure left here, but the captain has spoken.

"Aye aye captain," says Maximo and starts heading to the hold to search it more carefully.

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If I'm not interrupted before I make it there.
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[Lycan 01]

Richard sees nothing of interest on the beach or the water from his spot atop the shipwreck's deck. And Maximo has similar luck; his search of the hold turns up nothing more than a few dead rats and what looks like the some sort of broken stone knife, or a spear-tip.

[BudgetDM]

"Captain, I would swear on my mother's grave that I have searched everywhere and I could not find a thing. It would seem we will need to search the island," says Maximo looking out onto the strange island.

[Overlord Rion]

"I was afraid of this, but I guess it would be too easy otherwise."

Why couldn't it be easy, just once? Tomas began to head towards the island.

"Everyone, stay alert and keep your wits about you. We have no idea what to expect on that island."

[Lycan 01]

Directly inland from the shipwreck, the waterfall pours down from the craggy hillside of the mountain in the center of the island. If the crew wishes to get to the top of the mountain, they'll either have to directly climb it, or explore the island until they find a smoother incline to ascend.

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[OMG PONIES]

Papa Bonu gazes towards the waterfall. "Mama Ocean's long white tresses," he mumbles to himself as he scans the scene for any signs of life.

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[Lycan 01]

Papa Bonu:

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You see a few whispy trails of smoke rising from the top of the mountain.

[Overlord Rion]

"Now where to go, how must we do this..."

Was Tomas talking to himself? Why yes, yes he was.

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[OMG PONIES]

Papa Bonu points to the mountaintop. "No volcano here, puppies. That heat's the hearth of home. She be there."

[Lycan 01]

Tomas:

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You see a few whispy trails of smoke rising from the top of the mountain.

[BudgetDM]

Maximo also scans the area looking for anything.

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Why yes I really couldn't think of anything more interesting to post.
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[Lycan 01]

There is a loud thud as Maximo trips over a rock and finds himself enjoying a mouthful of delicious sand.

[Reverent-One]

After checking over his weaponry, Richard scans the island again, looking for whatever his companions have seen.

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[BudgetDM]

Maximo stands up with a torrent of profanity and spitting of sand. He staggers to his feet and walks over to his shipmates.

"... and boil them all with an length of chain!" he yells, then looks at his shipmates and tries to follow their gaze, "What are you looking at?"

[Overlord Rion]

"There is smoke coming from the top of the mountain. Bonu here says it's not from a volcano. I agree, so it must mean people. Maybe we can ask questions.

Tomas neglected to add the part about them being killed before they could open their mouths. Better if they just think it instead.

[BudgetDM]

"Maybe we can ask questions."

"Good idea. I'm sure they'll answer if we ask..."

Maximo then draws his sword with a flourish.

"...politely."

[Lycan 01]

OOC: Directly climbing the rocky hillside will demand a Climb check. Otherwise, you'll have to explore the island for a more manageable incline.