[7thsea] Ghogg says, "ook."

[7thsea] Federico says, "Hey, What'd I miss."

[7thsea] Miseri exclaims, "Yay Ghogg!"

BastardJack says, "I just realized that I naturally assumed (a) he was dead, and (b) this was ok."

DiegoValdez ties the guard up with the whip.

BastardJack exclaims, "GM in the house! Move OOC conversation to #7thsea!"

Ghogg materializes.

Ghogg says, "There we go"

DiegoValdez starts logging.

Ghogg says, "Stormy conditions here"

Ghogg says, "If lightning starts whomping out again I'll let you know"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks (of Era), "Do you know how to use the channel and the dice?"

[7thsea] BastardJack exclaims (at Diego), "Hey, hey - that's enough of your Castillian - foo! I've lost the word!"

[7thsea] BastardJack asks, "You know, opposite of 'decency'?"

Ghogg says (to Era), "Hello."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Indecency?"

[7thsea] Miseri says, "Heh"

[7thsea] BastardJack says, "Man, I can see I'll do great with the repartee tonight..."

Era_Khar'Kov says, "dice - yes. channel - no."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Oh, did I overhear that Ghogg found Intimidate in his book?"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says (to Era), "Type '#7thsea Hello.' to talk on the channel."

[7thsea] Miseri says, "Yep. It was under "The Repartee System"."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "Or, once you've done that once, you can do ';Hello again.' to talk on it soe more."

Era_Khar'Kov says (to charlesalgun), ""thanks"

Ghogg asks, "are we a'ready?"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun nods, "Sure. We try to keep OOC stuff on the channel, and IC stuff in the room. Clarifies things."

[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov says, "practicing . . ."

[7thsea] Miseri says, "Ready."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "although I'll be switching windows and stuff so I may ignore the rule at times"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "Also, I think we are a'ready."

GameMaster asks (of Era), "Have you been filled in?"

Era_Khar'Kov says, "minimally. I'm unconcious from a boat crash."

GameMaster says, "right. we'll, let's have you just wake up."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Are the rest of us still on the beach?"

DiegoValdez is heading back towards the ship, to search it.

GameMaster says, "Everyone else: from a point farther on the beach you hear a moaning sound"

DiegoValdez asks, "hm?"

CharlesAlgun asks, "Did you hear that?"

[7thsea] BastardJack says (to GM), "Charles has the knife he found on the boat. I got the one Halfkris was carrying, if it makes a difference."

Era_Khar'Kov groans and sits up.

DiegoValdez looks towards the groaning sound.

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "And Jeff has the whip, right?"

[7thsea] Miseri says, "Right. Not that I know how to use it."

CharlesAlgun looks for the source of the sound.

GameMaster says (to Era), "You are on a beach, somewhat tattered up. and you see broken pieces of ship around you"

GameMaster asks (of DiegoValdez), "still going for the ship?"

Era_Khar'Kov arranges her dress and scrapes her hair from her face.

GameMaster asks (of DiegoValdez), "the part you haven't been in or are you going back to the forward hold?"

DiegoValdez says, "Madre de dios, the kidnap women too? The cads."

CharlesAlgun offers Era a hand to stand up.

Era_Khar'Kov takes hand, and stands.

DiegoValdez sees that the lady is being helped, and continues shipwards.

[7thsea] Miseri says, "GM: yes"

Era_Khar'Kov says, "Thank you, kind sir."

CharlesAlgun bows, "It is my honor, fair lady."

GameMaster says, "You peer inside...this hold is no better shape than the forward hold. The collision with the boulders to starboard tore open a huge part of the galley's hull here, and the bottom part is swamped in sea water."

BastardJack follows Diego towards the ship.

[7thsea] Miseri says, "Heh. Oh, lay it on a little thicker, sailor-boy."

CharlesAlgun asks, "Are you injured?"

DiegoValdez peers around for any surviving people and/or equipment.

[7thsea] BastardJack says, "Thought he was Diego there for a second. "

[7thsea] Federico asks, "Was Era this moaning we heard? Or is that something else?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "that was Era, yes"

[7thsea] Federico says, "Ah. OK."

Era_Khar'Kov says, "Not terribly. More shaken than hurt, I believe."

Era_Khar'Kov tests this by taking a step or two.

CharlesAlgun nods, "We'd best follow the others then, to the boat."

Federico says, "Perhaps we should follow the swordsman, there may be more dangers awaiting on the ship."

Era_Khar'Kov asks (of Gamemaster), "so am I hurt?"

GameMaster asks, "Are the ship-lookers doing anything more?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says (to Era), "no more than shaken"

DiegoValdez is poking around in search of useful stuff.

Federico Goes to the ship.

CharlesAlgun says, "We've all, as best we can tell, been kidnapped as slaves. The Sea however, fought for our freedom, and no man can defy the sea for long."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "your arm isn't off or anything like that, at least"

[7thsea] BastardJack says, "Though looking at Charles, you are inexplicably stirred..."

[7thsea] BastardJack says, "(Sorry!)"

[7thsea] Miseri says, "Hee"

CharlesAlgun goes to the ship as well, and looks for any storage closets or closed rooms.

[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov says, "I must be the only female. :-)"

GameMaster says, "Immediately visible are four barrle"

GameMaster says, "barrels."

GameMaster says, "They are split apart and there's some wine and ale all over the place"

GameMaster says, "Also, some grain, soaked with said wine and ale and of course water"

DiegoValdez says, "Hm. So much for a celebratory dinner."

[7thsea] Miseri says, "Yes you are."

CharlesAlgun asks, "Is anyone thirsty?" glumly.

GameMaster says, "There's something hanging on the far wall"

DiegoValdez says (to Charles), "Not any more."

DiegoValdez looks at the far wall.

[7thsea] Federico asks, "Are we above decks now?"

Era_Khar'Kov says, "water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink."

[7thsea] BastardJack says, "Forward hold."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "you are all in the ruined aft hold"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "the forward hold is where you started at the very beginning"

CharlesAlgun asks (of Diego), "What is it?"

DiegoValdez says, "Let me get a closer look."

[7thsea] BastardJack says, "Oops."

GameMaster says, "There's a crossbow hanging there, as well as some bolts in a case."

DiegoValdez says, "Ah. A crossbow. Useful if you know how to use it."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Oh, great. Can anyone find our Vodacce companion hiding around here?"

Federico asks, "Only ale and water? Are there any crew quarters on this ship?"

DiegoValdez picks up the crossbow.

[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov says, "if you mean lpsmith, he's CSzing tonite."

CharlesAlgun looks for a door or passage leading out of the hold.

[7thsea] Miseri says, "inky, actually."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "Actually, I was referring to inky."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "He's trained in, AFAIK, one weapon only. And that's the one."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "there's still abovedeck to check out, remember"

[7thsea] BastardJack says, "I thought he took a couple others, too."

DiegoValdez asks, "Ah ... this doesn't belong to any of us, does it?"

[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov says, "ah. the first few lines of transcript didn't mention nationalities."

CharlesAlgun says (to Diego), "It's not mine."

DiegoValdez looks around some more.

CharlesAlgun heads up to the topdecks.

Federico continues to search the ship.

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "That's because we don't know the yet, IC, except what we can guess from looks/accents."

BastardJack says, "Not I. I've nothing o'value to me name."

DiegoValdez says, "Well, I'll hang on to it. No telling if it'll come in useful."

[7thsea] Federico says, "By heading above decks, that is."

GameMaster says, "There's the same ladder/hatch combination as in the forward hold"

Era_Khar'Kov says, "I can't shoot a crossbow. Now a regular bow . . ."

[7thsea] Miseri says, "Or clothing. Diego's in typical Castillian attire."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Was I successful in going abovedecks, or was it locked?"

Era_Khar'Kov says, "Further up, and further in."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "oops, sorry."

CharlesAlgun tries the hatch again.

GameMaster says, "You open up to a somewhat unsteady and battered deck."

[7thsea] Federico says, "Can an Eolobot claim the crossbow then, since it's what Eolo would do."

GameMaster says, "You have to be careful lest you tumble off the uneven surface to the rocks"

DiegoValdez says (to Era), "A useful skill, m'lady."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "we can presume Eolobot takes it if yo uwant"

DiegoValdez asks (of Charles), "Anything up there?"

Federico begins looking for some sort of Commander's quarters.

GameMaster says, "There are some rooms in the back, apparently."

[7thsea] (from CharlesAlgun) EoloBot says, "*wwhhiirr* I'LL ... TAKE ... THE ... CROSSBOW "

GameMaster says, "Although the door is stuck"

BastardJack calls from near the hole, "I'm thinking we'd best find out where we are! I'll start spying out the lay o' the land.

BastardJack vanishes up the beach.

CharlesAlgun says, "Yes, there are more rooms back here..."

Era_Khar'Kov says (to ), "Thank you. I picked it up on the manor."

[7thsea] BastardJack says, "Idling for a bit."

CharlesAlgun tries the keys he found, in case any will open the doors.

Federico asks, "Can someone help me with this door!?"

Era_Khar'Kov asks (of gamemaster), "are there stairs, or a ladder up to the hatch?"

GameMaster says, "ladder"

DiegoValdez moves towards Federico and the door.

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "So a I on the actual deck, or in a corridor, or what...?"

DiegoValdez says (to Federico), "Here, let me give you a hand."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "brawn roll, you two, please."

[7thsea] Federico rolls 2 dice: 7 7

[7thsea] DiegoValdez rolls 2 dice: 2 5

[7thsea] Federico asks, "Wasn't Charles helping?"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 2 dice: 10 3

GameMaster says, "You both pull hard at the door, but it is still stuck"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "Yes, but he didn't tell me to roll, so."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 1 die: 3

GameMaster says, "Ah, didn't see Charles."

GameMaster says, "No, still doesn't open"

DiegoValdez says, "urgh."

CharlesAlgun says, "Perhaps if we had more help..."

CharlesAlgun tries to prise the door wih his knife.

Era_Khar'Kov offers to help.

[7thsea] sea2 has joined the channel.

CharlesAlgun nods, "Ah, with four, perhaps we can do it -- another attempt?"

DiegoValdez hesitates to ask a lady to lend a shoulder. But if she insists, well, so much the better.

DiegoValdez says (to Charles), "Si."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "go for it"

Federico says, "Si."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 2 dice: 8 6

[7thsea] Federico rolls 2 dice: 5 7

[7thsea] DiegoValdez rolls 2 dice: 1 5

Era_Khar'Kov says, "I only offer, not insist. You all are much brawnier than I."

[7thsea] GameMaster says (to Era), "please roll a number of dice equal to your brawn"

[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 2 dice: 4 6

[7thsea] Federico says (to Diego), "Man, you're a weakling today."

GameMaster says, "It creaks a bit."

[7thsea] Miseri says, "Ah, Ussuran women ... they's tough."

GameMaster says, "It seems to be swolen, or bent, or something is stuck at the back."

Federico says, "Perhaps we could get a battering ram of some sort fashioned."

CharlesAlgun says, "I think I felt some give -- again, with full force! We can do this; I'm certain..."

Era_Khar'Kov asks, "are there any large, blunt objects laying about? An oar perhaps?"

[7thsea] BastardJack is back.

DiegoValdez says, "One more try, then."

GameMaster says, "There's lots of large pieces of wood."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "ok."

Era_Khar'Kov suggests battering the hinges with a piece of wood.

CharlesAlgun takes one end of a broken spar. "An excellent idea."

Era_Khar'Kov. . and gets out of the way.

Federico also stands back.

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "brawn, again"

[7thsea] DiegoValdez rolls 2 dice: 6 7

CharlesAlgun says, "Come, grab hold, and let's do this together..."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 2 dice: 3 10

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 1 die: 9

[7thsea] Federico asks, "So, none of the keys worked in the door right?"

[7thsea] Federico rolls 2 dice: 9 8

GameMaster whispers, "you make a turn around the rocks where the beach ends...it's a relatively steep but doable climb up to the top"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says (to Fed), "Right. It is apparently just stuck, not locked."

Era_Khar'Kov asks, "If battering the hinges doesn't work, are any screws showing?"

You whisper "I'll climb up to the top and scan the area." to GameMaster.

GameMaster says, "The three of you smash through the door, tumbling through"

CharlesAlgun takes his feet as quickly as possible, looking to see if there's any potential danger.

DiegoValdez says, "oof."

Federico gets to his feet, rubbing his shin.

GameMaster whispers, "very gray sky...stormy in the distance...rocks close by, which change into hills farther on"

Era_Khar'Kov asks, "Are you injured?"

Federico says, "No. Just a scratch."

GameMaster says, "Charles is standing on top of what appears to be blood."

DiegoValdez says, "Only our pride, m'lady. Only our pride."

GameMaster says, "Dried, however."

GameMaster says, "There's a bunch of ruined beds here..."

CharlesAlgun says, "Looks like someone's been here."

Federico asks, "Dios! WHat has happened here?"

DiegoValdez looks around.

You whisper "Back down and back to the ship." to GameMaster.

GameMaster says, "And generally broken pieces of wood."

GameMaster whispers, "ok"

CharlesAlgun looks at the stain on the floor. "Perhaps hurt in the storm -- perhaps otherwise..."

Era_Khar'Kov asks (of gamemaster), "is saltwater the only smell, or is there anything else?"

DiegoValdez says, "Blood on a ship of ill-repute? I'm not surprised, to tell the truth."

GameMaster says, "There's also another door in back."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Are there any portholes or other window-like things here?"

Federico says, "And yet there are no bodies."

GameMaster says, "There's some mangled window-like things."

DiegoValdez glances around as he walks towards the back door.

Federico says, "Careful."

CharlesAlgun goes to the window, and looks out.

GameMaster says, "BastardJack walks back into view."

Era_Khar'Kov says, "It is unfortunate there are no bodies. I would not like to see these slavers able to continue their trade."

Federico searches the beds for elucidating items.

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Windows big rnoughfor a person to climb through?"

[7thsea] Miseri asks, "Having grown up surrounded by Montaignais diplomats and stuff, would I recognise evidence of Porte magic?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says (to Federico), "wits, please"

[7thsea] Federico rolls 3 dice: 3 5 8

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "yeah"

[7thsea] GameMaster says (to Miseri), "er, yeah."

BastardJack says, "Well, 'tis not an island. But I don't see a soul for miles around."

GameMaster asks, "Anyway, are you opening the door?"

DiegoValdez says (to Era), "Perhaps the sirens got them."

DiegoValdez opens the door.

[7thsea] Miseri asks, "Is the blood evidence of Porte?"

Era_Khar'Kov says (to diego), "Excellent thought."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "no"

CharlesAlgun passes from the window, and begins to search the room for anything of possible use.

Federico mumbles, "A Lust for the Sirens..."

GameMaster says, "There's a great deal of ruined furniture in there"

[7thsea] GameMaster says (to DiegoValdez), "also, roll wits"

Era_Khar'Kov asks, "any chests, boxes, cabinets, etc?"

DiegoValdez says, "What a dump."

CharlesAlgun looks, in particular, for the contents of drawers, compartments, etc.

[7thsea] Federico says, "Ergh. afk"

GameMaster says (to Federico), "You find a few letters stuffed in the back"

BastardJack looks around with interest, and starts going through the wreckage with relish.

[7thsea] DiegoValdez rolls 2 dice: 8 7

[7thsea] Miseri says, "15 by the skin o' me teeth"

GameMaster says (to DiegoValdez), "you trip over something that looks very chest-like"

[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov asks (of bastard), "any wreckage with mustard?"

DiegoValdez asks, "Hmph. What's this?"

[7thsea] BastardJack says, "Heh."

DiegoValdez examines the chest-like object he just tripped over.

CharlesAlgun looks to Diego, and his feet, and the box by them.

CharlesAlgun asks, "Is it locked?"

Federico reads the letters.

GameMaster says, "There is a lock, but it looks bent."

GameMaster says, "And the chest seems priable"

[7thsea] GameMaster says (to Federico), "one sec, character sheet check"

DiegoValdez tries it. "If it is, I'm sure a knife could pry it open easily enough.

CharlesAlgun nods to Diego, "That should be no trouble."

CharlesAlgun hands his own knife to Diego.

[7thsea] Federico says, "Literate in Castillan, Thean, Montaigne, and Vodacce."

DiegoValdez says (to Charles), "Gracias."

CharlesAlgun says, "De nada."

GameMaster says, "ok..."

GameMaster says, "The letters are in a language you don't understand."

GameMaster says, "However..."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "roll wits"

[7thsea] Federico rolls 3 dice: 1 9 9

DiegoValdez glances up. Didn't occur to him that the fellow spoke Castillian.

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "it's looks vaguely like Crescent"

CharlesAlgun smiles.

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "a bit different, somehow"

DiegoValdez turns his attention to the chest and pries at it with the knife.

GameMaster says, "Also, the chest does pry open"

GameMaster says, "There are dusty papers inside"

Federico asks, "These letters here look like the could be from the Crescents. Does anyone know of them?"

DiegoValdez hands the knife back to Charles. "Ah, success. You speak Castillian, then?"

CharlesAlgun says (to Federico), "Not I."

[7thsea] Miseri says, "Dang. Wish I'd taken Crescent as a language."

Federico goes to look at the chest as well.

CharlesAlgun says (to Diego), "I do. My father was a Castillian -- he was from Zepeda."

CharlesAlgun looks at the papers in the chest.

GameMaster says, "There are some old navigational charts in there, and two books."

DiegoValdez says (to Federico), "Me neither, unfortunately. Perhaps we might meet up with someone else who does, though."

Federico gestures to the papers. "May I? I'm a man of letters."

Eolo has connected.

GameMaster says, "One book has a green cover, the other a black one with a strange symbol on it"

DiegoValdez says (to Federico), "Be my guest."

GameMaster says, "Sort of a circle with two lines diagnally"

DiegoValdez picks up the black book.

GameMaster says, "[eh, however you spell that]"

Federico tries to read these papers.

CharlesAlgun takes the green book, and leafs through it.

[7thsea] Miseri says, "Yay Eolo. I have a crossbow, by the way, if you happen to wander nearby."

[7thsea] Federico says, "Or at least compare handwriting/language to the letters."

DiegoValdez looks in the black book.

GameMaster says (to Federico), "The papers look like standard navigational charts. It will take a while to check them in detail"

GameMaster says, "The green book is full of ruled lines with names written in a shaky hand"

BastardJack laughs. "A fine bunch o' book-worm's you've turned into!"

GameMaster says, "The names ocassionaly have numbers next to them"

CharlesAlgun skims the names, looking for any familiar to him.

DiegoValdez says (to Federico), "Perhaps our half-Castillian sailor friend here would understand those better."

Era_Khar'Kov asks, "Prices, perhaps?"

DiegoValdez says (to Jack), "Everything's a curiosity for now, senor."

Federico says (to Charles), "Shall we switch. You would surely know these better."

GameMaster says, "The black book is very strange...odd symbols and markings"

GameMaster says, "And a language you definitely don't undertsand"

GameMaster says (to CharlesAlgun), "it's a rather large book"

DiegoValdez says, "Well, I don't understand this one. Padre, perhaps you'd know it better."

CharlesAlgun chuckles, and trades. "I admit I'm not a navigator, but I have looked y fathers shoulder at times..."

GameMaster asks (of CharlesAlgun), "do you have any methodology?"

DiegoValdez passes the black book to Federico.

Era_Khar'Kov is impressed by all the literate men.

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Methodology?"

[7thsea] BastardJack asks, "Was there any more of the ship, or is this it?"

[7thsea] GameMaster asks, "you are just skimming?"

Federico studies the black book, trying to make sense of it. Comparing it to the handwriting and language of the letters.

DiegoValdez asks (of Jack), "So have you found anything?"

GameMaster says (to Federico), "Different, no doubt"

BastardJack shakes his head. "Nay."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "In the green book, I was just trying to recognize any of the names."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "For the navigation charts, I'm trying to figure out what part of the world they're from, to guess at where we are."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "right. This is a big book"

BastardJack says, "But I confess my hair prickles the longer we spend cooped up in here."

BastardJack says, "We should be away afore someone comes looking."

DiegoValdez looks around, his fingers twitching nervously.

[7thsea] GameMaster says (to CharlesAlgun), "ok, that requires a wits roll"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "if you have navigation add it as unkept dice"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 3 dice: 6 8 9

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "I don't."

DiegoValdez says, "What I'd like to know is, what they've done with our equipment."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "But 23."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "You probably are somewhere far south of Castille"

Era_Khar'Kov says, "And my horse."

BastardJack shrugs. "I've none to speak of. A knife is all I need."

Era_Khar'Kov asks (of gamemaster), "do I have my knife?"

Federico says, "I can make no sense of this without more time. Perhaps I can look at the green book."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "there are markings regularly spaced from there over to the Empire of the Crescent Moon, and some of them are in red"

CharlesAlgun says, "It looks like we're somewhere south of Castille, if these charts are of our current location..."

DiegoValdez asks (of Era), "Not exactly something one would toss aside, is it?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "there's a red scribble a bit south of Castille"

GameMaster says, "[also, one moment for character sheet checking]"

Era_Khar'Kov asks (of Diego), "The horse or the knife?"

DiegoValdez says (to Era), "(chuckling) The horse, of course."

Era_Khar'Kov says (to Diego), "Either, really."

CharlesAlgun says, "And I'm not certain, but our course may have been to somewhere in the Crescent Empire..."

DiegoValdez says (to Era), "Forgive me, we have not been properly introduced. My name is Diego Valdez."

CharlesAlgun says, "Considering the means they used to knock me out, if your case was similar, your horse may well be where you left it."

GameMaster says (to Eolo), "you can enter the action, you know"

GameMaster says (to Eolo), "Everyone went to the aft part of the ship"

CharlesAlgun asks (of Era), "When they -- abducted you, was your horse left stabled soewhere safe?"

[7thsea] Eolo says, "I can? cool."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "We can presume Eolobot went with 'em"

Federico says (to Charles), "That would make sense. I found letters in a language like the Crescents'."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "also, you now have a crossbow"

[7thsea] Eolo says, "rock on"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Do any of these marks correspond with that island in La Boca?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "fifty quarrels"

Era_Khar'Kov says, "I am Era, of the house Khar'Kov, in Ussura."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "La Boca? no."

BastardJack says, "In fact, none of us has been introduced. But I'd not stand on ceremony at a time like this."

CharlesAlgun smiles, "If this is the time of introductions, my name is Charles. Charles Algun."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "South of there?"

[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov exclaims, "Miseri - waiting to chat w/ DM re: horse/knife stuff. Pricey!"

DiegoValdez says (to Jack), "Well, if we had your name, we could call you something other than "hey you"."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Or are they all southeastish?"

Eolo says, "Eolo."

BastardJack says, "Jack's my name."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "it's hard to say real exactly."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "it's sort of a vague chart"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun nods.

Federico says, "I am Father Federico Ochoa, ordained priest of the Prophets."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "I forget; what time was it? Midday, evening, morning...?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "you never checked"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Night?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "you don't know"

Federico starts researching in the Green book.

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "not dark enough to be night"

[7thsea] Eolo says, "er, we were outside for a bit"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Ah. Well, when we walked out on the beach, was it daylight, twilight, or?"

[7thsea] Federico says, "Err.. We were just outside."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "there's no sun visible in the clouds, though"

[7thsea] Miseri says, "Probably so overcast we couldn't tell where the sun was....."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "right"

[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov asks, "is there fog, also?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "you aren't sure what time it is. deal with it :-)"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "a little bit foggy, yes"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun grins.

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "nothing London-like"

CharlesAlgun goes to the door at the back of the room, and tries the handle.

GameMaster says, "We've already been in that room"

BastardJack says, "Right, then. Do we know each other yet? Let's be off."

GameMaster says, "That's the one with the furniture and the chest"

DiegoValdez shakes hands all around.

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "Oh. Whoops."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "So we found nothing in the first room?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "letters in the first room"

BastardJack asks, "Have ye searched the ship well?"

[7thsea] Federico says, "I found the letters."

CharlesAlgun says (to Jack), "Well, we've searched a couple rooms..."

BastardJack says, "Then let's make haste to go over the rest so that we may be gone."

CharlesAlgun goes back to the deck, to see if there are any more doors.

GameMaster says, "That's it for rooms. no more."

Era_Khar'Kov asks, "is there a way out of these two rooms, other than a ladder, or windows?"

GameMaster says, "No more doors, at least"

GameMaster says, "Just the way you came in"

DiegoValdez says, "Frankly, I should like to locate a sword. We appear to be in dangerous circumstances, and I would prefer to be armed in case of danger."

Era_Khar'Kov says, "A ladder may be a bit tricky to navigate in a dress."

GameMaster says, "You already navigated one, m'lady"

Era_Khar'Kov asks, "I did?"

GameMaster says, "from the hold to the top deck"

Era_Khar'Kov says, "Okay, I navigate this one, too."

BastardJack says (to Diego), "That ruffian we left unconscious on the beach can't have sailed this ship alone."

GameMaster says, "I decided not to go with a finesse check :-)"

DiegoValdez says (to Jack), "So what happened to everyone else? I'd suspect sorcery... but ...."

BastardJack says, "The rest o' the crew - or their bodies - must be somewhere. And weapons with them, I'll wager."

DiegoValdez frowns.

Federico says, "Perhaps the rest went down in the storm."

[7thsea] BastardJack asks, "My Thomas knack isn't telling me anything is it?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "not a thing"

Eolo says, "one at least was off on the island."

Eolo says, "I think we would be better off searching there."

Federico takes the green book and starts researching to find his name and the names of others.

CharlesAlgun asks, "What about our possessions?"

Eolo shrugs.

Eolo says, "sold, perhaps"

DiegoValdez says (to Charles), "That's what I was thinking."

GameMaster says, "[hint: save the books for later. it will take at least half and hour to find anything]"

Eolo asks, "is the ship likely to go anywhere?"

BastardJack frowns and looks around. "I can feel the strange at times," he says carefully, "And I feel nought here."

Era_Khar'Kov says, "I must find my knife before we leave the area."

GameMaster says, "The ship is split in half. No."

Eolo says, "assuming it is stable enough, it would be fastest to find someone, ascertain from him where our possessions are, and reclaim them"

CharlesAlgun says (to Eolo), "That would seem reasonable."

BastardJack says, "Best way to find out where they've gone is to look."

Era_Khar'Kov says, "I would be happy to assist in "ascertaining.""

[7thsea] GameMaster asks, "who got hafkris's knife?"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "Jack"

BastardJack says, "If ye'r done dallying, lets be away."

GameMaster says (to Era), "you notice Jack is actually carrying your knife"

BastardJack heads for shore.

[7thsea] Federico exclaims, "Hee!"

Era_Khar'Kov says, "Jack, I believe you are carrying my knife."

DiegoValdez smiles, and bites his tongue.

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Have we explored everywhere on ship that we can readily see to explore?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "right"

BastardJack stops and turns.

Era_Khar'Kov says, "Please return it to me."

BastardJack pulls the knife from his boot and examines it. "This one?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "you can finish worrying about the ship...most of it was wrecked, so there wasn't much to explore in the first place"

Federico mumbles, "Otra vez."

Era_Khar'Kov says, "Yes."

CharlesAlgun asks, "That's the knife we took from... the 'dwarf', aye?"

[7thsea] Miseri asks, "Hm. Did that actually happen to be Eolo's crossbow?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "no"

BastardJack hands it, hilt first, to the lady. "Here you are, m'lady."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "it's heavier than Eolo's"

DiegoValdez says, "So all is not lost. Let's get back on dry land."

Eolo says, "yes"

BastardJack says, "Though I feel a tad nak..., er, defenseless, without it."

CharlesAlgun says, "It seems to be passing hands quite regularly -- Hafkris to Federico, to me and then Jack, and now back to you, m'lady."

Era_Khar'Kov says heartfeltedly Thank you.

(From GameMaster) Thunderclap in the distance.

GameMaster asks, "Ok, everyone on land?"

CharlesAlgun asks (of Jack), "Did you keep that bottle I'd offered you earlier?"

Federico leaves the ship.

Era_Khar'Kov sheaths her knife.

CharlesAlgun follows Federico out.

DiegoValdez makes his way back to the sand.

BastardJack says (to CharlesAlgun), "Aye. Tis empty, though, if ye were hoping."

Eolo exits, yes.

[7thsea] BastardJack asks, "It was empty, right?"

DiegoValdez also helps the lady out, incidentally.

Era_Khar'Kov leaves the ship.

CharlesAlgun says (to Jack), "Perhaps you should fill it fro the wine barrels before we go."

[7thsea] GameMaster asks, "what was?"

CharlesAlgun says, "If there's anything drinkable left in them."

[7thsea] Eolo asks, "was that an actual thunderclap?"

GameMaster says, "The wine barrels are all split"

[7thsea] BastardJack asks, "The bottle hafkris had?"

Era_Khar'Kov says, ". . .with the help of the gallant Diego."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "yes"

Eolo says, "if the weather is going to turn, we should find some shelter"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Did we not find any oars, BTW?"

BastardJack points up the beach. "I climbed that height - naught but hills as far as th'eye could see."

Era_Khar'Kov eyes the skies.

Eolo says, "the ship will do if all else fails, but I would prefer to be elsewhere"

GameMaster says (to BastardJack), "I should mention there is fog...it isn't infinite visual range out there"

DiegoValdez says (to Eolo), "As would I, senor."

CharlesAlgun looks to the trees, and thes end of the beach, for any sign of life.

BastardJack says, "...'Course, 'tisn't that far in this weather."

GameMaster says, "Where the beach turns there a rocky cliff, but a part that seems climbable"

[7thsea] Federico asks, "DO I recognize this as Castille from my travels? DO I recognize the area?"

CharlesAlgun says, "Perhaps, down at this end, we could climb up -- we might get a better view from up there."

Era_Khar'Kov says, "If a storm beached the ship, a storm could un-beach the ship."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "none of you recognize this area"

Eolo says (to Charles), "a good idea."

DiegoValdez says, "Then we should head further inland."

Eolo goes to the base of the cliff to investigate further

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Roll anything for climbing, or is it a given?"

Federico follows.

DiegoValdez follows Eolo.

[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov asks, "any sign of rocks or cliffs?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "I'm afraid Era *will* have to roll on this one"

CharlesAlgun follows to the cliff as well.

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "dresses do even worse on cliffs"

[7thsea] Eolo asks, "no caves, I suppose?"

BastardJack says, "Let me help you, m'lady. I've been up this way once before."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "no caves you can see"

[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov asks, "roll which?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "finesse"

[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 2 dice: 3 6

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "add an unkept die"

[7thsea] Eolo asks, "does anyone else have to roll?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "no"

[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 1 die: 6

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "unless someone else is wearing a dress"

[7thsea] Federico rolls 3 dice: 10 6 1

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun laughs.

[7thsea] GameMaster says (to Era), "you make it up about a foot before slipping down again"

[7thsea] Federico says, "kidding."

[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov exclaims, "frederico, nice dress!"

CharlesAlgun says, "Perhaps two hands could help her better..."

[7thsea] Miseri says, "If Federico is wearing priestly robes, they might count as a dress...."

CharlesAlgun offers his aid at Era's other side.

BastardJack shoots a dirty look at the Avalon.

Era_Khar'Kov considers buying trousers at the next town.

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "roll 'em"

[7thsea] Federico says, "I probably wasn't kindapped while saying Mass."

[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 3 dice: 4 2 6

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Does my Climbing help anything additionally?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "no, you aren't in your robe"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "ah, yes, if either helping has climbing..."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "please add unkept die"

[7thsea] GameMaster says (to Era), "also, if you do...I forgot to check"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "I havee Climbing at rank 2."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "add 2 unkept dice"

[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov says, "nope, no climbing."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "go ahead"

[7thsea] GameMaster says (to Charles), "roll"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 2 dice: 10 5

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 1 die: 6

[7thsea] Eolo says, "vootie."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "er, you still need your finesse"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 2 dice: 9 3

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "right"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "We make it?"

GameMaster says, "With Bastard Jack and Charles Algun helping at either side, Era slowly makes her way up the cliff."

Eolo watches them climb.

GameMaster says, "You are now halfway."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "roll again, please"

Eolo mumbles something about ill-chosen companions.

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 4 dice: 3 2 8 1

[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 3 dice: 9 5 2

DiegoValdez follows behind....

[7thsea] GameMaster asks (of bastardJack), "where'd you go?"

[7thsea] BastardJack asks, "Oh, am I supposed to be rolling here?"

[7thsea] GameMaster asks, "you are helping Era, right?"

[7thsea] Eolo asks, "I thought it was diego and charles?"

[7thsea] BastardJack says, "I thought she was just getting extra dice for that... sorry."

[7thsea] BastardJack rolls 2 dice: 8 3

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says (to Eolo), "No, Jack and I."

[7thsea] GameMaster says (to BastardJack), "do another straight finesse roll"

[7thsea] BastardJack rolls 2 dice: 8 2

[7thsea] Miseri says, "Heh. See everyone clamouring to be of service to the lady...."

GameMaster says, "Era slips..Charles manages to keep a hold of her arm...barely"

[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov grins

[7thsea] Eolo says, "I say we leave her behind to avoid having to go so slow"

GameMaster says, "Jack has a bunch of rock dust fly over him"

CharlesAlgun says, "These rocks are more slippery than they look fro below -- we should take the utmost care."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "at this point in time I'd like to remind you all about drama dice"

GameMaster says (to Era), "feel free to role-play something appropriate"

Federico asks, "Can't somebody simply carry her up?"

Era_Khar'Kov says (to gamemaster), "fumbling through rules . . ."

GameMaster says, "Right now, Charles is holding by one hand on the cliff and one hand on Era's wrist...she is about to plummet to the ground...please react appropriately"

BastardJack suddenly shouts, "Who has that whip?"

DiegoValdez exclaims, "(from below) I do!"

Era_Khar'Kov says (to gamemaster), "shifts to goshawk."

[7thsea] BastardJack exclaims, "Woah! I thought that was a minor slip!"

DiegoValdez clambers hastily upwards.

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "I did too."

[7thsea] Federico says, "Whoa, lost track, strike my last statement."

Federico grabs Charles' body to support him.

CharlesAlgun exclaims (at EraGrab), "my arm with your other hand!"

Era_Khar'Kov says (to gamemaster), ""if possible"

BastardJack plants his feet and reaches as far as he can...

CharlesAlgun says (to Era), "Try to pull yourself up -- if you can..."

[7thsea] GameMaster says (to CharlesAlgun), "finesse+climbing...Era, just finesse....Jack, finesse and + climbing if you have it"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 4 dice: 9 6 1 4

[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 2 dice: 6 3

[7thsea] BastardJack rolls 2 dice: 7 1

[7thsea] Miseri says, "Hee ... Perhaps I should cut in ... being the best climber...."

GameMaster says, "Charles barely hangs on, Jack still is having trouble, and Era still can't pull herself up"

GameMaster says, "Federico now is at the point where he can try to grab Charles"

[7thsea] GameMaster says (to Federico), "finesse, and + climbing if you have it"

Era_Khar'Kov asks (of gamemaster), ""shifting failed?"

[7thsea] Federico rolls 4 dice: 9 6 7 9

GameMaster says (to Era), "right"

[7thsea] Federico says, "24"

GameMaster says (to Era), "you rolled a 9"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "If Federico grabs me, does that mean I can take my other hand off the rock to help Era?"

[7thsea] Miseri asks, "Shifting to goshawk ... are you sure you want to do that in front of a Vaticine priest?"

GameMaster says, "Federico manages a strong grab on Charles"

[7thsea] BastardJack says (to Miseri), "doesn't matter, since it failed."

[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov says, "shifting in front of priest vs. falling to my death? yes."

[7thsea] BastardJack asks, "Do I have to be touching Era to use the Green Man knack on her?"

[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov says, "I understood the cliffs were fairly high . . ."

[7thsea] GameMaster says (to Era), "you need a little more concentration to shapeshift right now, alas"

[7thsea] BastardJack asks, "And do I have enough of a grip to do it without falling?"

DiegoValdez climbs up to where he can catch Era if she loses her grip.

[7thsea] GameMaster says (to Jack), "not yet"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "ok, Charles, brawn+climbing"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 4 dice: 9 5 9 3

[7thsea] BastardJack says, "All right, I'll try to get enough of a grip that I can concentrate."

[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov says, "good. rather not do it too soon."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "18...?"

Era_Khar'Kov hangs on with all her (limited) might!

GameMaster says, "Charles manages to pull Era up with Federico helping"

BastardJack, left behind, scrabbles to catch up.

CharlesAlgun's arms nearly buckle as he pulls Era to the rock face.

GameMaster says, "Era now has a good grip on the rock"

CharlesAlgun gasps in relief, suddenly realizing he had been holding his breath.

Federico offers a prayer of thanks to Theus.

Era_Khar'Kov sounds like she might be hyperventilating.

GameMaster says, "Anyway, you are still all hanging on rock"

Eolo scans the horizon from atop the cliff.

CharlesAlgun takes off his shirt, and twists it into something like a rope.

[7thsea] Federico asks, "So are we face climbing?"

CharlesAlgun ties one end to his arm, and offers to tie the other to Era's.

[7thsea] Eolo says, "better than face planting"

GameMaster says (to Eolo), "Foggy, but mostly hills...there's a few dips and ravines"

You whisper "Not to criticize, but when I asked about Thomas earlier, Era should have set it off." to GameMaster.

BastardJack calls down to Diego - "Toss up that whip, senor!"

GameMaster whispers, "Era didn't even shapeshift, if that's what you mean"

[7thsea] Eolo asks (of GM), "no human structures?"

Era_Khar'Kov accepts the shirt, provided she doesn't feel like she's losing her grip on the rock.

GameMaster whispers, "circumstance being a little too complicated for that"

[7thsea] Eolo says, "or fires or whatever"

You whisper "I can tell whenever someone *posessing* magic comes within 30 ft." to GameMaster.

DiegoValdez says (to Jack), "here you go...."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "Not that you can see, although it's not *that* far"

DiegoValdez tosses the whip in Jack's direction.

[7thsea] BastardJack rolls 2 dice: 10 8

GameMaster whispers, "ah.."

[7thsea] BastardJack rolls 1 die: 6

CharlesAlgun ties the knots as securely as he can, although it may be a bit uncomfortably ight for Era.

GameMaster whispers, "well, that would've been everyone at the beginning of the game who had magic, then"

[7thsea] BastardJack says, "24 for finesse - I assume that's what I need to catch that."

Era_Khar'Kov doesn't care a whit about comfort.

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "yes."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "that's fine"

CharlesAlgun says, "That should be a help if anything happens again. I hope."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "you have the whip"

BastardJack passes the whip forward. "Ah, I see ye've thought of a rope already."

GameMaster asks, "Ok, are we ready yet?"

GameMaster whispers, "anyway, I will try to remember, Thomas pops up all the time"

[7thsea] Eolo says (to GameMaster), "you aren't the one that's going to be falling ;)"

CharlesAlgun chuckles, "Should we bind to each side? If you fall off yourself, friend, you may need the lady's assistance..."

Era_Khar'Kov gets her breathing back under control.

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "right."

GameMaster says, "Just checking to see if there are any more preparations."

[7thsea] Eolo says, "hrm"

BastardJack makes similar preparations with the whip.

[7thsea] Eolo asks, "I don't suppose that guy on the beach's trousers would fit Era?"

DiegoValdez is ready to catch anyone who falls.

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "when you want to start climbing again, go ahead and roll"

[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov asks, "whats being done w/ the whip, exactly?"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 4 dice: 3 9 3 3

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "Era too"

[7thsea] BastardJack says (to Era), "Whatever Charles did with the shirt. I'm not really clear on how we're arranged."

Era_Khar'Kov asks, "2 or 3?"

[7thsea] BastardJack says, "But two ropes are better than one."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "3"

[7thsea] BastardJack rolls 2 dice: 8 7

[7thsea] BastardJack says, "15"

[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 3 dice: 4 5 10

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "reroll 1, 10 exploded"

[7thsea] Eolo says (to Era), "reroll the 10"

[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 1 die: 2

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says (to Jack), "My shirt is connecting my arm to Era's arm. The whip is presuamably connecting her other arm to Jack's."

[7thsea] BastardJack says (to Charles), "That's what I thought."

GameMaster says, "You all make it to the top, although by the end, it appears Era is carrying Charles more than the other way around."

Eolo says, "heh"

GameMaster says, "You are greeted by many hills, no human structures in sight, although sight isn't incredibly far"

Era_Khar'Kov laughs with relief at the top.

BastardJack scrambles over the top and immediately turns, plants his feet, and starts hauling on the whip until Era is safe.

Eolo checks the weather again.

DiegoValdez climbs up right after Era.

(From GameMaster) Thunderclap, boom, etc.

BastardJack hands the whip back to Diego with thanks.

(From GameMaster) A few drops of rain as well.

CharlesAlgun laughs as well. "I'm glad we were linked. I nearly lost my footing for a moment there."

DiegoValdez says, "And not a moment too soon, it appears."

CharlesAlgun unties his shirt, and puts it back on.

Eolo says (to DiegoValdez), "it'll be quite a few more moments before we find any shelter"

BastardJack turns in a quick circle, scanning the terrain. Then he shrugs and points.

Era_Khar'Kov says (to Charles), ""Quite all right. I hardly think it was even."

BastardJack exclaims, "That way!"

DiegoValdez says (to Eolo), "Better than climbing a cliff face in the rain."

Eolo says, "I suggest we head inland, away from the sea, unless anyone has a beter idea"

DiegoValdez asks (of Jack), "what?"

CharlesAlgun says (to Eolo), "But I'd rather be here in the rain, than 'sheltered' by half a wet cliff above me, and half a wet cliff below me...""

BastardJack says, "I hope non of ye left anything at the base of that cliff.."

BastardJack says (to Diego), "As good a direction as any."

Era_Khar'Kov says, "Only some confidence, perhaps."

CharlesAlgun checks to see that he still has his knife, and that the papers are still in his shirt.

GameMaster says, "Everoyne still has their possessions."

GameMaster says, "At least, the ones they aquired since the ship crashed."

[7thsea] BastardJack says, "Er, if they were in your shirt..."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "Er, in my pants, since I presumably would have taken them out then..."

Eolo starts walking inland.

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "heh"

[7thsea] Eolo says, "he put them in his -- dammit"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "good thought"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "Either that, or they're just really really wrinkled :)"

BastardJack sets off.

DiegoValdez walks along

CharlesAlgun follows the others.

Era_Khar'Kov heads out

(From GameMaster) Trudge, trudge, trudge....

BastardJack drops back a little, and when they seem to be out of Era's earshot, he nudges Charles. "Is your thumb pricking, friend?"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Are we heading into trees, or just flat ground?"

[7thsea] Eolo asks, "I suppose there's no trees?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "no trees"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "it's just rocks and broken hills"

Eolo says, "a ravine isn't the best place to be in a rainstorm."

CharlesAlgun asks (of Jack), "No -- why, do you notice anything... unusual?"

(From GameMaster) Trudge, trudge, trudge...

Era_Khar'Kov asks, "Is there anything on the horizon that resembles shelter?"

DiegoValdez continues, blissfully unaware of any sorcery.

GameMaster says, "After a few minutes of walking, you become aware of a noise...very faint, like grunting, steel clanging upon steel...rather hard to hear...it seems to be coming from the hill to your left"

GameMaster says (to Era), "No shelter visible yet, no"

CharlesAlgun exclaims, "Shh!"

Eolo says, "finally."

CharlesAlgun says, "Listen."

DiegoValdez's ears prick up. Steel on steel?

BastardJack grins. "Mine's been throbbin' like a thistle ever since I met you. But when we were climbing with the lady, it suddenly doubled."

BastardJack shrugs carelessly. "Must be the weather."

CharlesAlgun says (to Jack), "Interesting... it wasn't, I'll freely admit."

CharlesAlgun says, "But hear -- that sounds like a fight."

Eolo says, "or a blacksmith."

BastardJack turns away from the private exchange as he hears the sounds from ahead.

Federico says, "Perhaps we've stumbled upon a smithy."

DiegoValdez edges towards the sounds.

Eolo asks, "does anyone else wish to investigate, or should I be the one?"

GameMaster says, "Anyway, it's behind a hill"

CharlesAlgun asks, "Can anyion walk with a quiet step?"

You whisper "Do you have the Thomas knack? Cause if so, it's just that Ghogg didn't realize he was supposed to mention it." to CharlesAlgun.

DiegoValdez says (to Eolo), "I'll look."

GameMaster says, "You need to decide how to handle this"

Federico says (to Eolo), "I'll go."

GameMaster asks, "Over, to the left of, to the right of?"

Era_Khar'Kov hangs back a bit.

CharlesAlgun whispers, "I do have it. When I asked Ghogg if I felt anything, he didn't answer. Thanks."

Eolo shrugs his shoulders and steps back.

[7thsea] BastardJack says, "I've got the Stealth knack."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "right."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "don't worry about it this moment"

DiegoValdez begins walking right up, not bothering to hide at all.

[7thsea] Eolo says, "yeah, and as I recall you got caght by the guy on the beach"

Eolo grabs Diego before he takes two steps.

DiegoValdez asks (of Eolo), "What?"

Eolo says (to DiegoValdez), "perhaps I was unclear, sir"

BastardJack shakes his head and brushes past.

CharlesAlgun says, "One of us should go up quietly first, as Eolo says."

GameMaster says, "If you approach, you still need to decide how"

GameMaster says, "'up' seems to make me think you want to go up the hill"

Eolo asks (of DiegoValdez), "you are a swordsman, are you not?"

BastardJack says, "I've got some skill at sneaking about, though it failed me earlier."

DiegoValdez says (to Eolo), "Si."

BastardJack crouches low as he heads for the base of the hill, circling it to the left.

Eolo asks (of DiegoValdez), "and were you challenged to a duel, would you rather have a fellow swordsman as your second, or a chef?"

GameMaster says, "Right."

CharlesAlgun hisses to Jack, "Come back as soon as you see what's there."

DiegoValdez asks (of Eolo), "What do you mean?"

GameMaster says, "there's some boulders in the way but they don't present too much a problem"

Federico asks, "Is all of this deception really necessary?"

BastardJack waves a hand over his shoulder without a word.

GameMaster says, "bastardJack disappears from sight around the hill"

Eolo says (to DiegoValdez), "I mean this is also something that should be left to a professionals."

Eolo says, "(er, -s)"

GameMaster whispers, "Below you, there's a ravine separating this line of hills from the next ridge...and there's a battle going on down there"

Era_Khar'Kov says, "Its not deception - its caution."

CharlesAlgun says, "I hope he doesn't start another fight by himself again..."

DiegoValdez says (to Eolo), "I think we're being somewhat paranoid."

Era_Khar'Kov asks, "Again?"

BastardJack pauses to take a count of the fighters.

GameMaster whispers, "Pirates, mostly short ones...about 18 of them"

CharlesAlgun asks, "Certainly. I mean, just because we were kidnapped by a slaver ship, and all the crew fro the ship vanish without a trace... why should we be worried?"

BastardJack says, "Er, oops."

[7thsea] Eolo says, "hee hee"

Era_Khar'Kov says, "He started a fight by himself? I'm impressed. My brothers usually require at least one other person to fight with."

You whisper "Brawling randomly, or two opposing sides?" to GameMaster.

GameMaster whispers, "about 12 seem garbed in green, although roughly so...another 6 is red...in some cases the colors could be anything"

DiegoValdez shrugs. "I've never been too fond of subterfuge. But if you really think it necessary here, I'll not stop you."

GameMaster whispers, "they stand across from each other in two groups...jeering at each other....swords and polearms out...no firearms"

DiegoValdez chuckles at Era's comment.

GameMaster whispers, "roll wits"

[7thsea] BastardJack rolls 3 dice: 7 9 7

GameMaster whispers, "There's a pirate in distinct red on a rock a bit behind...with a musket"

Era_Khar'Kov says, "Its not subterfuge, its caution."

GameMaster whispers, "also..."

CharlesAlgun nods, "We're not trying to deceive anyone. There are no lies."

CharlesAlgun says, "We simply want to know what's going on over there *before* we waltz in wih a whoop and a holler."

GameMaster whispers, "about 50 feet behind them there's someone lying in the ravine...it looks like an old white-bearded man...he's twisted over to watch the fight, and his arms are tied behind his back"

BastardJack trots back to his comrades, ducking behind the rocks as he goes.

Eolo says (to Era), "I knew a man once who would punch walls when no other was around to fight with"

GameMaster says, "BastardJack reappears in view"

[7thsea] Federico says, "err. afk."

[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov asks, "I have to be awake again in five hours. are we nearing a good stopping point, or should I just jump off?"

CharlesAlgun says (to Jack), "Welcome back."

Eolo says, "he came to a bad end one night when he mistook a window for a wall and fell from the third story"

DiegoValdez asks, "(noting Jack's return) Well, shall we waltz in now?"

BastardJack hisses. "Shut up, ye! I could hear yer voices clear behind the hill."

(From GameMaster) You distinctly hear someone say 'Arr' from behind the hill

Eolo says, "I'm not quite sure what the moral is."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "hmm"

[7thsea] GameMaster asks, "well, when does everyone else need to stop?"

BastardJack says, "You're lucky they were making even more noise."

DiegoValdez asks (of Jack), "(quietly) Who?"

CharlesAlgun asks, "And who might 'they' be?"

[7thsea] BastardJack says, "In about half an hour."

[7thsea] Eolo says, "I'm fine for a while."

[7thsea] Miseri says, "I'm still wired."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "there is a cliffhanger point here I could stop at"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun has all the time on Terra.

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "a bit past here, though"

BastardJack says, "Pirates! A dozen and a half of them."

BastardJack says, "Armed with swords an polearms, and one with a musket."

CharlesAlgun asks, "And whom are they fighting?"

Era_Khar'Kov longs for her horse & bow.

Eolo asks, "a musket, hmm?"

CharlesAlgun says, "I wonder if these pirates are the same whose ship we just ransacked."

Era_Khar'Kov says (to gamemaster), ""I'll just jump off then."

BastardJack says, "Each other. A half dozen wear red of a sort - including the one with the firearm."

GameMaster says (to Era), "ok."

GameMaster says (to Era), "I'll put in the EraBot"

Era_Khar'Kov says (to gamemaster), "in a minuter or two . .."

CharlesAlgun asks, "Are there any... good pirates?"

Eolo asks, "could you determine the cause of the fight?"

BastardJack says, "The rest are wearing greenish garb."

BastardJack says, "..Eolo No. They're merely jeering at each other and brandishing weapons now."

DiegoValdez asks (of Jack), "what are they saying?"

CharlesAlgun says, "If not, it seems to me our ends would be best served by letting the one group finish off the ohter, before getting involved..."

Era_Khar'Kov Nods.

DiegoValdez says (to Charles), "Vulture."

BastardJack says, "But there is a graybeard on the far hillside, tied up, watching..."

[7thsea] Eolo asks, "was the dwarf wearing anything in particular?"

BastardJack says (to Diego), "'Arr', mainly."

CharlesAlgun asks (of Diego), "You would prefer to face all eighteen of the at once?"

Era_Khar'Kov says, "If the greybeard is in no immediate dange, I say he can wait a bit."

CharlesAlgun says (to Jack), "Aha..."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "this is going back a bit..."

BastardJack adds, "Without a sword?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "nothing unusual"

DiegoValdez says (to Charles), "Give me a sword and I'll show you."

[7thsea] Eolo asks (of GameMaster), "so neither color?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "boots, pants, silk shirt"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "no"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "neither color"

DiegoValdez says, "If our crossbow-wielding friend can take out a sword-wielding pirate....."

CharlesAlgun asks (of Diego), "Aha, you see my point, do you? Shall I just stretch out my knife with y bare hands?"

BastardJack says, "I'd worry more about the one with the musket."

BastardJack says, "I wonder if we could steal him away from them..."

CharlesAlgun asks (of Jack), "What, wih slight of hand?"

DiegoValdez looks at Eolo. "How's your aim, senor?"

CharlesAlgun asks, "WHen no one's looking, walk over and stick him in your pocket?"

Eolo says (to DiegoValdez), "sufficient."

Era_Khar'Kov asks, "Better yet, can you make it look like one side is shooting the other?"

Eolo says (to Era), "not unless one side has a crossbow, lady."

Era_Khar'Kov asks, "Do we see either side w/ a crossbow?"

[7thsea] BastardJack says, "'Lady' is a funny word. Say it with an English accent, and it's romantic. Say it with a Brooklyn accent, and it's an insult."

BastardJack says, "Nay."

DiegoValdez asks (of Jack), "Could you possibly sneak over to their captive and find out what's happening?"

CharlesAlgun says, "That seems like the best plan of action."

BastardJack says, "The hill where he lies is a tad expose for me liking..."

CharlesAlgun says, "Hmm."

Eolo asks (of BastardJack), "were the pirates actually engaged in combat, or just preparing?"

[7thsea] Miseri says, "heh"

[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov dissapears, to be replaced by EraBot.

[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov waves!

CharlesAlgun grins, "Or were they standing around arguing about it, like us?

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun waves to Era.

[7thsea] Miseri says, "have fun"

[7thsea] Eolo says, "byebye"

BastardJack says, "Although it may be possible to cross into the ravine farther down and double back..."

Era_Khar'Kov asks, "sigh. How do I exit/quit?"

GameMaster says, "type QUIT"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says (to Era), "'quit'"

Eolo asks (of BastardJack), "and thus avoid the pirates entirely, or reach their prisoner?"

Era_Khar'Kov exclaims, "Thanks! See you next !"

[7thsea] Federico says, "or turn off your client."

Era_Khar'Kov goes home.

BastardJack says (to Eolo), "Both. Either. Take your pick."

CharlesAlgun says, "I'd suggest trying to reach the prisoner without alerting the pirates."

Eolo says, "that seems reasonable enough"

CharlesAlgun says, "Leave his hands bound and his mouth gagged, but lead him back here, out of sight..."

CharlesAlgun says, "Lest he be a fool, and would flee or yell to spite his rescuers."

BastardJack asks, "Aye. Is anyone else coming with me?"

Federico says, "I shall wait here. And pray for your safety."

CharlesAlgun says, "If you feel a hand would help, I'm willing, but I can't say I could hide myself so well as you."

Eolo says (to BastardJack), "I will accompany you as far as the ravine, perhaps"

DiegoValdez says, "I'll come along, if you wish."

BastardJack says (to Federico), "Thanks, Father."

(From GameMaster) You hear a couple yells from behind the hill, very loud

Eolo says, "the situation seems to develop"

BastardJack beckons the others on. "Come, then, and stay this side of the hill."

CharlesAlgun follows Jack quickly.

[7thsea] Miseri says, "Heh. The best people to set up a diversion ... are following the one person from whom attention should be diverted."

BastardJack starts loping along the base of the hill, parallel to the ravine, until he's just past where the old man was lying.

Eolo says (to others), "I think perhaps we should all move along"

DiegoValdez follows Jack.

[7thsea] BastardJack says, "Er, yeah... But I think there's enough of a diversion."

GameMaster asks, "Right. And now?"

(From GameMaster) One rather disturbing cry, now.

CharlesAlgun tries to see what he can see from here.

[7thsea] Federico asks, "Um..I'm lost and people have shown up. Can FedBot take over for a bit, please?"

Eolo climbs up far enough to see out of he ravine

BastardJack waits until the others have caught up and are hunkered down, then puts a finger to his lips and starts sneaking over the hill.

DiegoValdez peeks over the hill.

CharlesAlgun follows Jack.

[7thsea] BastardJack says, "This seems like a good cliff-hanger, actually."

BastardJack waves Charles back.

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "I thought we did the cliff-hanging part of the story already..."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "if you want to leave it at that"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun nods, and waits.

[7thsea] Eolo says, "hee hee"

[7thsea] Eolo says, "oy, cliffhanger"

[7thsea] Eolo says, "ok, ok"

BastardJack exclaims (at Diego), "Stop that, ninny! Ye'll be seen!"

(From BastardJack) s/exclaims/hisses at

GameMaster says, "Also, lemme describe the thing first at least before we go"

DiegoValdez shrugs and withdraws.

BastardJack moving quietly, edges around the hill....

GameMaster says, "There's a ravine separating this line of hills from the next ridge...there's about 15 pirates, some in red, some in green, slashing at each other with swords, a couple in back poking with spears"

GameMaster says, "Farther down there's ta white-bearded man...he's twisted over to look at the fight"

BastardJack says (to GameMaster), "The man is between us and the pirates, right? (That's where I was aiming to come out this time.)"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "ok, roll stealth"

[7thsea] Eolo rolls 5 dice: 10 9 2 8 5

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "rather, finesse+stealth as unkept"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "All of us, or Jack?"

[7thsea] Eolo rolls 1 die: 9

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 2 dice: 7 4

[7thsea] BastardJack rolls 4 dice: 7 1 2 9

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "Jack and whoever else is coming"

[7thsea] BastardJack says, "18"

[7thsea] DiegoValdez rolls 4 dice: 10 9 5 3

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "I thought Jack was the only one going for the prisoner"

[7thsea] Eolo says, "36"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "11"

[7thsea] Miseri says, "28"

[7thsea] Eolo says, "er, sorry. I'm just peeking out of the ravine, yes."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "Well, we're going as far as Jack wants us to follow..."

[7thsea] Federico says, "So I'm staying back with Era and not seeing this."

GameMaster says, "Right..."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "I thought you meant everyone who followed Jack to the ravine."

[7thsea] Eolo says, "too bad, since it was a good roll"

[7thsea] BastardJack asks (of Eolo), "You actually have Stealth? Or do you have 5 Finesse?"

[7thsea] Eolo says, "I have stealth, yes."

GameMaster says (to BastardJack), "you've made it down next to the prisoner..right behind him...there's plenty of swordplay up ahead, the fellow with the musket is still waiting, probably because he'd have a hard time making a shot right now with everyone all tangled up"

[7thsea] BastardJack says, "Also, that's 16, actually."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "nah, too much noise to catch their attention at the top"

BastardJack reaches out slowly and puts his hand over the prisoner's mouth.

(From GameMaster) clangs..yells..screams...one pirate pokes another straight through the eye with a spear

Eolo quietly loads his crossbo and aims it at the pirate holding the musket.

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Can we see if the prisoner is wearing red/green?"

BastardJack says, "Shhh... quietly, father."

[7thsea] Eolo says, "if he looks in this direction, I'm firing"

GameMaster says, "The man looks up at Jack"

GameMaster says, "He doesn't seem to want to talk at present"

BastardJack curses. "I should have got that knife back..."

GameMaster says, "He's in brownish tattered robes"

BastardJack starts fumbling at the old man's bonds.

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "finesse"

[7thsea] BastardJack rolls 2 dice: 8 7

[7thsea] BastardJack says, "15"

GameMaster says, "You manage to break open the bonds enough to let the man's legs go free...his arms are still a bit tangled"

[7thsea] BastardJack says, "You know, it occurs to me that Diego is much better at sneaking than I am."

[7thsea] Miseri says, "Hee."

(From GameMaster) A pirate gets stabbed in the back and screams

BastardJack whispers, "This way - fast as you can and try to stay low."

[7thsea] Miseri says, "Pity he's such a non-sneaky sort."

GameMaster says, "The man hobbles up and walks with Jack"

[7thsea] GameMaster says (to Jack), "stealth again"

[7thsea] Eolo says, "this game is weighted fairly heavily in favor of attributes is skills, it seems"

[7thsea] BastardJack rolls 4 dice: 5 6 4 9

[7thsea] BastardJack says, "15"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Can we see the fighters from here without making ourselves more visible than we are?"

[7thsea] BastardJack asks, "Is he doing badly? Is it worth giving him a little magic boost?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "so far"

[7thsea] BastardJack asks, "Also, is he wounded?"

BastardJack and the old man run towards the shelter of the hill, bent nearly double.

[7thsea] Eolo says (to Charles), "I'm already propped up over the edge of the ravine"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "it's been pretty physical at the moment"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "he's doing reasonably"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Can we see how many of each group of pirates still stand?"

GameMaster says, "Jack and the man reappear in view...the fighting goes on...."

(From GameMaster) You hear a loud musket blast

DiegoValdez carefully makes his way over to Jack and the old man.

GameMaster says, "Hard to tell...seems to be evened up, though"

GameMaster says, "5 vs. 5, 6 vs. 6, something like that"

BastardJack looses the man's gag.

GameMaster says, "one moment"

BastardJack says, "Help me with his bonds, then let's be off."

CharlesAlgun helps to untie the arms.

DiegoValdez says, "Si"

DiegoValdez quickly works at the knots.

Keestake has entered from behind the curtain.

Keestake coughs

Federico continues praying from behind the hill.

CharlesAlgun takes his knife to the ropes, and cuts them free.

Keestake looks around at everyone

Eolo says, "I doubt they will notice if we interrogate him here."

(From Keestake) Another musket blast

CharlesAlgun takes the loose pieces of rope, and pockets them.

DiegoValdez asks, "Are you alright? What's happening back there?"

Eolo is still poking up above the ravine edge, watching

Keestake says, "Aye, it's a long story...we should steer clear first, though."

BastardJack says, "Let's away, then."

DiegoValdez says, "Give me one moment...."

CharlesAlgun asks (of Diego), "Hmm?"

DiegoValdez looks over Eolo's shoulder to see if he might reasonably purloin a sword from a fallen pirate.

Keestake asks, "My name is Keestake...may I ask who you are?"

GameMaster says, "ack."

GameMaster says, "I'm going to have to stop it here"

Eolo says, "mm, cliffhanger"

[7thsea] Federico asks, "Can I see that the rescue attempt has been successful?"

Eolo says, "but not quite as bad a one"

[7thsea] Miseri says, "Arrr"

GameMaster says, "here's where things get real interesting, actually :-)"

[7thsea] BastardJack says, "The perfect cliffhanger would have been when I was right behind him..."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "Arr, indeed."

BastardJack moves back a ways and beckons to Federico.

GameMaster says, "ok, gotta go..."

GameMaster goes home.

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun falls OOC.

Keestake has disconnected.

Keestake steps behind the curtain.

Federico joins the group along with Era.

ParserGirl disappears through an invisible gap in the MUD. You think you may have heard the sounds of chatting before the gap closed again.

[7thsea] Miseri says, "'bye, Ghogg...."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "There is no Ghogg. There is only GameMaster."

[7thsea] Miseri says, "heh"

[7thsea] BastardJack asks, "Er, when's the next game?"

[7thsea] BastardJack asks, "Wait, he's completely gone isn't he?"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "I'd guess Saturday, same time. But we'd need Ghogg's confirmation."

[7thsea] Miseri says, "eeagh. we never settled...."

[7thsea] Eolo says, "he'll show up before saturday :)"

Federico says, "If Saturday, we may be able to do earlier."

DiegoValdez says, "I would hope."

BastardJack says, "Yeah."