Barbary Corsairs

[samduke]

Table of Characters

Player & Link	Main Class	HP	AC	Touch	Flatfooted
Snowbluff	swordsage	46	19	15	19
Loyalpaladin	warblade	63	21	12	19
Extra Anchovies	warblade	53	21	15	21(16)
IZ42	factoum	45	22	16	18
Xhosant	Warblade/mantled erduite	65	19	13	17

You are in Dragonport city notorious for pirate crew's searching for lost treasure. you are about to enter the the Fair Lady Inn & Tavern there is the sounds of music and chatter of many when the doors you are about to push open , open and a lad of no more than 17 gets tossed out.. come back when you can hold your ale lad says one of the men who is standing at the doors, then he notices you and your friends, Welcome folks to the Fair Lady we serve all manor of drink, food and even have a few rooms available if yea have the coin.

The lad picks himself up from the dirt takes a moment to look at the barkeep then at you and your group, then speaks good day to you, I am Barnabus Black mate onboard the Royal Fortune the captain asked me to come down to the inn to find some new recruits you folk wouldn't be looking for employment would ye?

[Extra Anchovies]

William Alday

Well, that certainly wasn't the best first impression if he's trying to recruit me.

Royal Fortune... that name rings a bell.

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Knowledge (Local) to see what I know about the Royal Fortune, if anything.
(1d20+11)[14]

"I might be. Who's the captain, and what's he need sailors for? Has all of the last crew jumped ship?" I chuckle at my own joke.

[Snowbluff]

Kael

"I've never been a shipmate before, but I would like an opportunity to explore the Seas,"
I say, nodding in appreciation.

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Could we get some quotation marks and other punctuation, please? I'm having a hard time reading this.

[LoyalPaladin]

Altair smiles widely. Finally, a chance for adventure! "Luck has it that I am looking to join a crew!" Altair's smile grows devilish. "Providing they can provide a life of excitement and coin."

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Glad to get this rolling! I look forward to sailing with all of you.

[samduke]

Well, that certainly wasn't the best first impression if he's trying to recruit me.

Royal Fortune... that name rings a bell.

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Knowledge (Local) to see what I know about the Royal Fortune, if anything.
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"I might be. Who's the captain, and what's he need sailors for? Has all of the last crew jumped ship?" I chuckle at my own joke.

Kael

"I've never been a shipmate before, but I would like an opportunity to explore the Seas,"
I say, nodding in appreciation.

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Could we get some quotation marks and other punctuation, please? I'm having a hard time reading this.

*puncuations ect.. I will not claim to be the best at written english, so I will see what I can do..

You are informed that the Captain goes by the name Roberts, as for the need for extra crew, Well tis true some do not come back once the get on land after a journey at sea, while others go on to meet their maker in a watery grave.

[IZ42]

Ehiztari

Sitting on the roof of the tarvern, a seemingly normal alley cat watches the proceedings.

Hmm... Interesting. I suppose I should get closer and see what all these people have to say. I could use a good adventure, I fear I might be getting a little complacent.

Lithely hopping down from his perch and landing at one of the new arrival's feet, he stares up at the black-haired man for a moment then blinks and looks over to the young man who made the request. He meows once.

[LoyalPaladin]

Altair pats the boy on the back. "Lead on, young sailor! I shall speak with this Captain Roberts about his lack thereof sailors!" Altair looks down at the cat and smiles. "What is your pet policy?" Bronze dragons love animals, and there is no difference among their half-breed children. Altair pats the cat on the head affectionately, offering it to stow away in his backpack.

[Snowbluff]

Kael
"Yes, I would like to know if I can bring my pet alligator, Archimedes. He's a dear friend of mine," Kael says.

The alligator next to Kael looks at the meowing cat, and hisses at it it.

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Oh, is English your second language or something like that? That's cool.

A tip for using quotation marks "": Place them around text that is a character speaking.

For example: "I walked to the store today," said the man.

This way character speech is separated from narration, so it's a lot easier for me to keep track of the idea, even if you accidentally misplace a comma.

[Extra Anchovies]

"Hello there, little buddy." William crouches down and scratches behind the cat's ears. After a moment, he stands and addresses the young man. "Well, it seems like you've got a few new recruits. Along with a new ship's cat, maybe."

"And... a ship's alligator, I suppose. That's a new one. Where'd you get one so well-trained? All the ones I've known would've tried to bite off one of our hands by now."

[Snowbluff]

Kael

"Maybe it's cuz guys like you taste funny," says the Alligator.

"He's a magical alligator. You shouldn't worry about him," Kael says, laughing.

[IZ42]

Ehiztari

Completely ignoring the hissing aligator, the cat turns his head and looks straight at the tall, dirty-blonde haired man and seemingly raises its eyebrow at the suggestion of riding in the man's bag. The glint of intelligence in the cat's eye is unmistakable.

[samduke]

While I can assure you the cat would be a most welcome guest on the ship, to aid in getting rid of rodents, but I have no idea what Captain Roberts would say about the talking alligator

If you have no business here at the inn I can take you straight away to the Royal Fortune, tis a good hour to see the Captain.
he will wait a few moments before heading off towards the docks

*edit on the npc ect speech vs using "to say things" anyone have issue with saddle brown above used? otherwise sure I can use " for speech"

[samduke]

Barnabus Black escorts the group through the town to the port where two ships lay presently moored.
the smaller of the two has just two masts and looks like a sloop for cargo. the larger is the Royal Fortune a fine ship with 4 masts, a whole host of men are crawling about her decks getting her ready to get sail.

Captain Roberts is on the warf overseeing the loading of several barrels when you approach.
"Ahh there ye be Mr. Black and I see ye have fulfilled yer duties in bring'n me some extra hands. Capt'n Roberts be the name, and if ye be of good stock, ye shall each reap 1/50th of our goods. All ye half ta do is sign here on the ships book and ye wiil be members of me crew."

[Snowbluff]

"That sounds reasonable." Kael signs the document, then hands the quill so Archimedes the Alligator can.

[Extra Anchovies]

"Aye." William puts his name down as well.

[LoyalPaladin]

"I'll sign for myself and my companion." Altair writes his name and the name Thunderpaw Shipsale. He smiles to himself and chuckles at his wit, walking aboard.

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Thanks for the quotes and punctuation samduke, that is much easier to read!

[IZ42]

Ehiztari

After the others had all signed, the cat hops up onto a nearby crate and carefully scratches out the name written for him. Underneath, he carefully traces the name Ehiztari, then marks the space next to it with a paw. Hopping off the barrel, he lopes off after the rest of the group. He looks mildly annoyed.

[Snowbluff]

"I don't think the cat likes the name Thunderpaw. That's really too bad. Everyone knows animals aren't the ones who name them." Kael says.

"Archimedes is a dumb name," says Archimedes the Alligator.

"Hahaha... but it's your name."

[samduke]

as Kael goes to sign the book Captain Roberts slides his hand in the way.
"One moment mate" pointing to the alligator, "the walking luggage be it trained? I have need of every hand and every hand be in need of their hands. If it not be trained it must go, for I shall not be having it aboard the Royal Fortune."

[Snowbluff]

"Oh yes, he is very well trained. Archimedes, roll over." Kael says.

"Oh this is good. If you got someone by the neck, you can do some good by thrashing." Archimedes rolls over.

"He doesn't have hands, but he's pretty strong and is a powerful swimmer."

[samduke]

"Very well mate but at the first sign of trouble that it gives, overboard it goes are we agreed ?"
presuming you agree you are allowed to sign and both board.

as for everyone you are shown to your sleeping area, a nice hammock with only 1 other above or below you.

after the cargo is loaded the captain calls a meeting of all hands.

a loud whistle can be heard; "All right your scurvy dogs, you are all able bodied and we shall see if some are sailors yet, now give yer attention for the capt'n be having something to say"..

"Men I have here in me hand a message, it tells us that we out not be doing what we do best, now we have with us some fresh hands make sure they don't go for a walk off the side of the ship while at sea". .. just then Mr. Black bursts out from a door behind the captain rushes forward, looks at the captain then whispers in his ear..

"Gents Mr. Black has had a vision if you will , he tells me that a great prize is on its way, and it comes on the Flying Dragon under that scurvy naïve that dares call himself a captain. Now then I aim to be taken what it is they got and you lot will get it for me".. pointing directly at you the new fresh hands.

[LoyalPaladin]

Altair grins wickedly. "Point me to them! Thunderpaw and I will show them a thing or two about the seas." Wracked with excitement, small traces of electricity dance along Altair's hands.

[IZ42]

Ehiztari

The lithe black form blurs for a moment, and in its place stood a black-haired youth. The youth grins and Altair is acutely aware of a cutlass resting edge first against his side.

The youth then speaks in a slight drawl, "I would suggest, sir, that you refer to me not by that silly name, but the one I left on the contract. Ehiztari, if you will. As for those pirates, I'm itching for a fight." The youth's grin deepens, and takes on an almost feral appearance.

[samduke]

okay as there are 4 of you each will stand a watch in the crows nest for 6 hours then be relieved by the next
you can draw lots or decide who gets what watch..

watch 1: roll 6 spot DC 15, to see if there is anything and 6 fortitude DC 10 checks for sea sickness

watch 2: roll 6 spot DC 15, to see if there is anything and 6 fortitude DC 10 checks for sea sickness

watch 3: roll 6 spot DC 15, to see if there is anything and 6 fortitude DC 15 checks for sea sickness (rougher seas)

watch 4: roll 6 spot DC 15, to see if there is anything and 6 fortitude DC 10 checks for sea sickness

[Extra Anchovies]

William volunteers for third watch. He's handled rough seas many a time before, and today will be no particular challenge.

In the time before his shift begins, he asks the crew (and, if they don't know, the captain) if the Flying Dragon is owned by one of the major shipping companies or if it's a small-time independent trader.

Spoiler: Dice rolls for William's shift

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Spot 1:
(1d20+11)[15]
Spot 2:
(1d20+11)[22]
Spot 3:
(1d20+11)[23]
Spot 4:
(1d20+11)[15]
Spot 5:
(1d20+11)[31]
Spot 6:
(1d20+11)[19]
Fortitude 1:
(1d20+12)[29]
Fortitude 2:
(1d20+12)[28]
Fortitude 3:
(1d20+12)[14]
Fortitude 4:
(1d20+12)[26]
Fortitude 5:
(1d20+12)[14]
Fortitude 6:
(1d20+12)[32]
I'm assuming we're provided with a spyglass for lookout duty, right? William didn't bring his own.

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ETA: Dang it. Not one 2 on the Fortitude saves, but two of them. Look out below

Whatever, it's worth. Got a natural 20 on one of those spot checks.

[Snowbluff]

"Oh look, Thunderpaw is a person! Fascinating."

"I'm surprised."

I'll take the first shift.

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Spot: (1d20+13)[20]

Fortitude: (1d20+8)[12]
Fortitude: (1d20+8)[17]
Fortitude: (1d20+8)[14]
Fortitude: (1d20+8)[18]
Fortitude: (1d20+8)[18]
Fortitude: (1d20+8)[13]

[IZ42]

Ehiztari

Leaning against one of the masts, Ehiztari's grin returns to its normal mildly amused appearance. Gesturing lazily with one of his cutlasses at the alligator and his owner, he chuckles slightly.

"I suppose you're trying to provoke me, hmmm? I've already stated my name, though if it's too hard to pronounce for you and the walking purse, I suppose you may refer to me by my family name, Shadepaw. I hope two syllables isn't too hard for you to manage, is it? Now if what was it--Cabbage? and the scale-snout are taking first watch, I suppose I'll fill in for second."

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Fortitude Saves: (1d20+6)[15](1d20+6)[26](1d20+6)[17](1d20+6)[16](1d20+6)[21](1d20+6)[25]
Spot Checks: (1d20+10)[17](1d20+10)[26](1d20+10)[11](1d20+10)[18](1d20+10)[28](1d20+10)[17]

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My character is turning out to be a bit rude, but I suppose a cat will be a cat. I suppose our roles have *mostly* reversed, hm, Snow?

[Snowbluff]

"I don't know how Shadepaw is any less ridiculous than Thunderpaw. Are you sure you don't want to be Thunderpaw. It's a powerful sounding name." Kael sighs. "And unfortunately, I'm not named after cabbage. I'm fond of sauerkraut."

"I'm Archimedes," says Archimedes the Alligator. He's a bit dim.

[samduke]

William volunteers for third watch. He's handled rough seas many a time before, and today will be no particular challenge.

In the time before his shift begins, he asks the crew (and, if they don't know, the captain) if the Flying Dragon is owned by one of the major shipping companies or if it's a small-time independent trader.

[SPOILER=Dice rolls for William's shift]
Spot 5: (1d20+11)[31]
Fortitude 5: (1d20+12)[14]

yes you are given the spyslass for lookout duty, as for that nat 20 on the fort save it helps but nothing special happens
during your 5th hour of watch you spot several dolphins schooling and riding the ships wake. while doing this the sea gets to you and you will lose whatever food you had eaten.

missing spot 2 thru 6
during your 1st hour of watch you spot several dolphins schooling and riding the ships wake

Ehiztari
second watch[/COLOR]
Spot 2:(1d20+10)[26]
Spot 5:](1d20+10)[28]

during your 2nd & the 5th hour of watch you spot several dolphins schooling and riding the ships wake

[samduke]

In the time before his shift begins, he asks the (the captain) if the Flying Dragon is owned by one of the major shipping companies or if it's a small-time independent trader.

you are finally able to get a moment with the captain when he is not busy doing something.

"Wha'be yer trouble mate" the Flying Dragon whom is owned by? "why the scurvy naïve Edmund Condent both it's captain and owner, "she's a merchant vessel of the three mast variety, she carries good speed if she has the wind, which we can match, but with the wind light she flounders, and that's when we, I mean you lot will row over in a long boat "
and board her at night, take everything of value, especially the captains hat even if it means sending him to meet his maker. kill those that resist, there be one other object of my desire a large stone I am told about the size of a halfling, it may be guarded. bring me the hat and the stone, any other booty ye find gets split with the crew 1/50th share"