Landing Events - 2022-01-13 - Trust in the Rust...y Cutlass (log)

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Lormesta 13-14, 5122

by Leafiara Autumnwind of the TownCrier


Summary

Lady Larsya accompanies Landing regulars in exploring the newly opened Rusty Cutlass, a tavern constructed out of a ship moored at the North Dock! Their myriad misadventures see the conquest of a dastardly enemy Imperial, sending a rebellious crewmate off the gangplank, the perils of a mechanical bird, and more!

Later in the night, after Larsya's long gone and the revelry has calmed down a bit, Lady Casiphia arrives to welcome everyone to the Rusty Cutlass. She fields a few questions and relays some information about her goals with and hopes for her tavern.


Log

Building Anticipation

[Town Square Central]

This is the heart of the main square of Wehnimer's Landing. The impromptu shops of the bazaar are clustered around this central gathering place, where townsfolk, travellers, and adventurers meet to talk, conspire or raise expeditions to the far-flung reaches of Elanith. At the north end, an old well, with moss-covered stones and a craggy roof, is shaded from the moonlight by a strong, robust tree. The oak is tall and straight, and it is apparent that the roots run deep. You also see the Bodom disk, the Pals disk, the Kwys disk, a gargantuan cloudy grey tiger, a fat white cat, a raven that is flying around, the Bbee disk, the palm frond-shaped Leafiara disk, the Classen disk, the Loggor disk, the Vaemyr disk, a massive snowy white tiger, the rectangular Roelon disk fashioned of oiled tanik, a fluffy white cat, some haphip root, the Mynon disk, a pale-faced coppery barn owl, the web-draped Missoni disk, a lazy wild grey dog, the rectangular Perigourd disk fashioned of oiled tanik, the Yorne disk, the Stormyrain disk, the Soleren disk, a sleek raven that is flying around, the Beso disk, the Aellis disk, a large acorn, a soft-featured air wyrdling, a mistwood serving cart with some stuff on it, a round silver-banded barrel, an herbal remedy donation bin and some wide stone benches with some stuff on it.

Also here: Lady Kayani, Pals, Lord Bodom, Lord Kwys, Jaffrey, Mistress Ycelacie, Bbee, Town Councilor Leafiara, Classen, Loggor, Vaemyr, Roelon, Earthdiver who is riding an emaciated black horse, Drektor, Alosaka, Magister Raelee, Arianiss, Sir Mynon, Conquerer of Reim Cryheart, Zanila, Conquerer of Reim Missoni, Perigourd, Yorne, Kayse, Stormyrain, Pukk, Soleren, Ritoshok, Apprentice Beso, Aellis

The sky is filled with a blanket of low clouds, pale and unmoving. Sounds seem muffled and the air feels thick and takes on a quiet stillness.

[General] Dwi thinks, "Goldstr I been tryin to hold Gutstorm back frem climbin inna window...dey still boarded up tho."

Cryheart says, "Perhaps we should head towards the dock soon."

[General] Kayani asks, "Where is the tavern gunna be located?"

Speaking to Cryheart, Missoni asks, "Is that where the new tavern is?"

[General] Goldstr thinks, "North Dock er verra close."

Vaemyr says, "Looks like a bit of snow to accompany the opening of the new tavern tonight."

[General] Cryheart thinks, "Around the North dock."

Roelon whispers something to Arianiss.

[General] Desorceri thinks, "What an odd time for a grand opening..."

Speaking to Perigourd, Missoni says, "I suppose we shall wander."

[General] Draccor thinks, "Its a trap."

[General] Gutstorm exclaims, "Dwi, Yardie found me!"

[General] Dwi thinks, "Dont worry...he's harmless."

Pukk recites:

"Everybody join Cryheart!"

[General] Directed to Gutstorm, Yardie thinks, "I'm good at what I do, you know."

Out from a shifting portal, you hear Gutstorm yell, "Dont join Cryheart, he will git ye losht!"

[General] Larsya exclaims, "Argggh!"

Speaking fondly to Pukk, Leafiara exclaims, "That's our herald!"

Cryheart says, "Ok..guess we are headed to the dock soon."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "I'm rusty..."

Cryheart says, "Moving out quickly."

Leafiara amusedly says, "Oh, of course Lady Larsya would be interested."

Ycelacie curiously asks, "Where are we going?"

[General] Pukk exclaims, "Arrrrr!"

[General] Leafiara agrees, "Arrrrgh!"

[General] Dwi exclaims, "Arf!"

Cryheart says, "To the North dock..where the new tavern is being opened."

Roelon deeply says, "Pukk is buyin' us ice cream it seems."

[General] Goldstr exclaims, "Hail Matey Larsya!"

Cryheart says, "Join soon."

Yardie asks, "What?!? Why?!?"

[General] Kayani thinks, "Urrrgggh."

Bbee asks, "Where we goin?"

You follow Cryheart as he steps through the shifting portal.

[Wehnimer's, North Dock]

The dock's planks are dull and weathered from the salt spray of many seasons. Northward beyond the massive sea gates, a flock of ice geese passes, silhouetted against the sky over the waters of Darkstone Bay. The hulk of a derelict coastal sailer is tethered to the end of the pier. You also see a shifting portal, the rectangular Perigourd disk fashioned of oiled tanik, the web-draped Missoni disk, a lazy wild grey dog, a rope-lined wooden plank bridge that leads to the archway of a large moored white-masted ship, a brilliant purple kitten wearing a purple collar clasped with a pair of crossed silver swords, the Gutstorm disk, some large piles of lumber, a large wood-framed foundation, a wide ramp, a stack of empty crates and a portly portmaster.

Leafiara amusedly asks, "How is Yardie somehow *still* surprised by what goes on around here?"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dish shtuff tickle me nose."

Dwi heartily says, "Short cut."

[General] Larsya asks, "Argghh! Is it time?"

[General] Leafiara happily affirms, "It's time soon!"

Dwi heartily exclaims, "Ferst rounds onna Cryheart!"

[General] Cryheart thinks, "Hello Lady Larsya."

Coglock exclaims, "Awfully kind of you, Sir Cryheart!"

[General] Cryheart thinks, "And aye."

[General] Lylia thinks, "Good evening to you."

Cryheart says, "Welcome."

Ycelacie curiously asks, "Are we going to go into the tavern?"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Didja grab Yardie?"

Speaking wryly to Gutstorm, Leafiara says, "Yardie, as always, is tardy to the party."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Well he wash here...."

Speaking heartily to Gutstorm, Dwi says, "I shob'd him unnder a bench."

Cryheart says, "All had a chance to join."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "But me shorta drug him troo da portal."

[General] Draccor thinks, "It was a good evening till I heard Lylia say something."

Speaking to Dwi, Coglock exclaims, "That's no way to treat a bench!"

Uniana whispers something to Teveriel.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dumb question but um."

[General] Leafiara helpfully informs, "We're gathering at the North Dock in case the tavern is somewhere near here."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "We shposht to finich buldin dish?"

Speaking to Gutstorm, Yardie says, "You dragged me away from here.....so I can come back here."

Speaking heartily to Coglock, Dwi asks, "Where's a bench when ye need one eh?"

Speaking to Bernadette, Pukk exclaims, "Hiya Spikey!"

Speaking amusedly to Yardie, Leafiara asks, "As I was saying earlier before we left, how are you still somehow surprised by what goes on around here?"

Speaking to Gutstorm, Yardie asks, "Whyyyyyy?"

Speaking drunkenly to Yardie, Gutstorm slurs, "Dint wantcha gitten shtampeeded."

Some commotion echoes from inside of a large moored white-masted ship.

Alosaka says, "Ah, the docks. Just where I've always wanted to go."

Bbee asks, "What we doin here anyways?"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Do we need to get da mana cannonsh?"

Lady Larsya just arrived, skipping merrily.

Speaking to Bbee, Leafiara exclaims, "Rumors abound of new construction here!"

The voice of Kayani softly asks, "Waitng to be imploded?"

Speaking to Leafiara, Yardie says, "I don't really reside here. I am often in the East or in the Fall. Or Moonshine Manor."

Larsya exclaims, "Arggghhh!"

Vaemyr asks, "Is the tavern on the ship?"

Speaking to Bbee, Ycelacie says, "A new bar, tavern thing."

Speaking to Bbee, Coglock says, "Helping Sir Cryheart diversify his silvers."

Cryheart says, "Arrrrrgghhh."

Bbee asks, "Oh?"

Pukk yells, "Avast ye mateys! Tis a ship!"

Roelon deeply says, "Ah am nae wearin' mah sailin' kilt..."

Larsya exclaims, "All hands on deck!"

Pukk yells, "Arrrrrrr!"

Cryheart says, "Good evening lady Larsya."

Larsya joins Cryheart's group.

Larsya exclaims, "Arm yeselves!"

Leafiara recites:

"Hail the Dread Pirate!"

Cryheart asks, "We going on board?"


Commence Conquest

Larsya exclaims, "The Dread Black Pirate Larsya means to board this ship!"

Coglock exclaims, "Armed!"

Speaking drunkenly to Larsya, Gutstorm slurs, "Non-alkalol drink."

Speaking to Larsya, Pukk exclaims, "You can protect me!"

Larsya points at a rope-lined wooden plank bridge that leads to the archway of a large moored white-masted ship.

Gutstorm offers Larsya a mug of fizzy ginger ale.

Yardie whines, "But I don't wanna fight!"

Larsya declines Gutstorm's offer.

Larsya gawks at Gutstorm.

Speaking to himself, Perigourd says, "I already have two arms."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Fer yoo!"

Cryheart says, "Tis close."

Larsya says, "I'm practically still a child."

Dwi recites heartily:

"If'n ye wanna chip in to Cryheart's ale fund...Imma happy to take yer 'nations."

Larsya scoffs at Gutstorm.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "It ginner ale!"

Gutstorm shows Larsya his fizzy ginger ale.

Speaking to Larsya, Pukk exclaims, "I'm with you!"

Cryheart says, "The bridge is closed."

Speaking amusedly to Yardie, Leafiara asks, "Aren't you the one always talking about saving the children, but now you're wimping out?"

Speaking to Perigourd, Missoni says, "Perhaps you need more."

Larsya exclaims, "I will drink...the blood of our enemies that we capture and show no mercy!"

Larsya throws her head back and howls!

Larsya exclaims, "ARGGGH!"

Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "It's all part of the kobold agenda."

Leafiara enthuses, "That's the spirit!"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me fink she fell on her head, dish no alkalol."

Speaking to Leafiara, Yardie says, "Just because many here act like children doesn't mean that they are....nor do they need saving. But if it's sincere, I'll help."

Speaking to Pukk, Yardie exclaims, "I am not working with kobolds!"

Speaking to Yardie, Pukk exclaims, "That is just what a kobold spy would say!"

Speaking heartily to Yardie, Dwi says, "With..for...same thing."

Speaking amusedly to Yardie, Leafiara says, "I'm talking about--oh, never mind, it's better if you have no idea."

Larsya yells, "Prepare to Board!"

Vaemyr says, "Dun think there's gonna be many enemies unless we're talkin a bout a bar fight tonight."

Larsya asks, "First mate Cryheart, are you ready?"

Cryheart knocks on a rope-lined wooden plank bridge that leads to the archway of a large moored white-masted ship.

Larsya says, "I mean..."

Larsya asks, "Argggh you ready?"

Larsya giggles.

Cryheart nods at Larsya.

Cryheart says, "Aye, aye captain."

Larsya slings a light green wyrwood short bow off from over her shoulder.

Cryheart grins at Larsya.

Speaking to Larsya, Pukk says, "I say we throw Yardie at them to confuse them."

Speaking to Pukk, Yardie asks, "Wait, what?"

Teveriel asks, "Does the confusion begin when he starts talking?"

Speaking to Larsya, Pukk says, "He just agreed."

Speaking heartily to Gutstorm, Dwi says, "Some day we shoulda take da lass to meet some real pie rats."

Speaking knowingly to Teveriel, Leafiara says, "Oh yes."

Cryheart asks, "I am guessing the tavern is aboard that ship?"

Larsya exclaims, "Enemy imperial!"

Larsya points at Pukk.

Larsya draws back on the string of her wyrwood short bow and releases, sending the arrow straight for Pukk! You hear a *THWAP* as the suction cup sticks right in the middle of Pukk's forehead.

Larsya yanks on the string, snapping it from Pukk's forehead with a *POP*!

Pukk flails his arms about.

Larsya exclaims, "THWAP!"

Speaking playfully to Yardie, Ycelacie says, "I think you are supposed to talk like a pirate, there is a theme."

Pukk exclaims, "I'm not a imp!"

Cryheart says, "Good shot, Lady Larsya."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me need dat bow."

Speaking to Ycelacie, Yardie asks, "There's....a theme?"

Speaking to Pukk, Vaemyr says, "You've been got."

Pukk sticks his tongue out at Larsya, and lets out with a loud, "Thbtbtbtbt" from his lips!

Larsya pushes Pukk to the ground and puts her boot on his chest.

Larsya exclaims, "Conquered!"

Larsya pulls Pukk to his feet.

Cryheart says, "Ye hae been conguered, Pukk."

Speaking to Larsya, Pukk asks, "So, we're married now?"

Larsya dusts Pukk off.

Larsya says, "Hell no."

Pukk says, "This isn't how I figured that would happen."

Speaking to Larsya, Bbee asks, "I not know you, me thinks?"

Speaking amusedly to Larsya, Stormyrain offers, "A good conquest M'lady."

Larsya turns to face Cryheart.

Larsya exclaims, "First mate!"

Cryheart says, "The bridge is closed."

Bbee says, "I am Bbee."

Larsya exclaims, "It is time to board!"

Larsya nods at Cryheart.

Some workers open the bridge.

Cryheart says, "Aye, aye captain."

Cryheart says, "Moving."

Dwi heartily exclaims, "Onwards!"

Cryheart abruptly kicks at a rope-lined wooden plank bridge that leads to the archway of a large moored white-masted ship!

Coglock exclaims, "To victory and booze!"

Vaemyr asks, "Welp shall we?"

Speaking amusedly to Cryheart, Leafiara says, "I think she said board, not destroy..."

Asben whispers something to Earthdiver.

Cryheart says, "The bridge is closed still."

Roelon deeply asks, "Same thing?"

Larsya just nudged Cryheart.

Larsya says, "Oh..."

Cryheart grins at Larsya.

Some workers re-open the bridge.

Bbee asks, "Can't we swim it?"

Cryheart walks across the wooden planks of the bridge and enters the Rusty Cutlass.


Rusty Cutlass Grub Hall

[Rusty Cutlass, Grub Hall]

Burnished wooden planks curve out to form the massive hall of the tavern's entrance, with rows of sturdy oaken posts rising to connect with a network of rafters above. Dozens of blackened oil lanterns hang from the ceiling, their light at times a haze behind wisps of smoke drifting in from the galley. In the center rests a huge cast-iron pot surrounded by countless tables and barrel chairs. A half-circle driftwood bar is nestled in the corner beneath a salt-stained crest. You also see a wide wooden ramp and an open archway leading to a wooden plank bridge.

Cryheart says, "Ahah."

Cryheart says, "Hail to the new tavern."

Larsya gawks at a half-circle driftwood bar.

Speaking in Dwarven, Dwi heartily says something you don't understand.

Bernadette softly says, "Hail."

Larsya helps herself to some thyme-covered crawfish.

>l on bar

On the driftwood bar:

Food/Drink [30]: a skewer of marinated shrimp, some thyme-covered crawfish, some wood-smoked salmon, a flavorful tuna roll wrapped in rice, a pan-seared lemon garlic scallop, a charred and salted catfish fillet, some fried and battered squid rings, a peach rum-soaked cockatrice wing, a slab of sweet mint boar, a wine-soaked braised quail, a grilled corn on the cob, a tiny square of yellow cheese, a warm buttered bread roll, a slice of fresh banana bread, a plump dark red strawberry, a bowl of peppered clam chowder, a mug of cold pineapple juice, a cup of iced mint tea, a wide cup of lemon honey tea, a cup of smooth dark coffee, some freckled strawberry wine, a glass of iced plum wine, a goblet of red-gold beer, a flagon of roasted vanilla mead, a stein of thick black stout, a shot of crisp cedar whiskey, a bottle of brown honey rum, a mug of cinnamon apple cider, a stout bottle of ice water, a glass of pale Rooftop Riesling

Larsya gobbles down a big bite of her thyme-covered crawfish.

Cryheart says, "Now we can see."

Larsya gobbles down her thyme-covered crawfish in one enormous bite.

Cryheart says, "Yumm."

[General] Blades thinks, "So the Marshal is providin free drinks for all for the grand opening."

[General] Leafiara agrees, "The drinks are indeed free!"

Cryheart says, "Delicate."

Cryheart says, "I think this shall be my regular place to eat."

Larsya removes a glass of pale Rooftop Riesling from on a half-circle driftwood bar.

[General] Stormyrain thinks, "They have tiny cubes of cheese for you, Blades. Better hurry before they're gone."

Mollan asks, "Where is the ale?"

Coglock says, "This place needs a proper toasting and breaking in."

Cryheart says, "Love fish."

>l on bar

On the driftwood bar:

Food/Drink [28]: a skewer of marinated shrimp, some thyme-covered crawfish, some wood-smoked salmon, a flavorful tuna roll wrapped in rice, a pan-seared lemon garlic scallop, a charred and salted catfish fillet, some fried and battered squid rings, a peach rum-soaked cockatrice wing, a slab of sweet mint boar, a wine-soaked braised quail, a grilled corn on the cob, a tiny square of yellow cheese, a warm buttered bread roll, a slice of fresh banana bread, a plump dark red strawberry, a bowl of peppered clam chowder, a mug of cold pineapple juice, a cup of iced mint tea, a wide cup of lemon honey tea, a cup of smooth dark coffee, some freckled strawberry wine, a glass of iced plum wine, a goblet of red-gold beer, a flagon of roasted vanilla mead, a stein of thick black stout, a shot of crisp cedar whiskey, a bottle of brown honey rum, a stout bottle of ice water

Vaemyr says, "Pretty good grub."

Yardie asks, "Where's the food?"

Speaking to a red forest fox, Drazaa asks, "Renard, have you been getting into good trouble lately?"

Speaking amusedly to Yardie, Leafiara asks, "On the bar, where else?"

Gutstorm lights a oil lantern, and a small flame flares into being, casting a dancing shadow along the ground.

Bbee exclaims, "The tea is refreshin!"

Cryheart says, "Look on the bar."

Speaking to Leafiara, Yardie says, "But that's where drinks go."

Speaking amusedly to Drazaa, Severine agrees, "Always."

Meril quietly says, "Everything is still quite clean. I pray it continues that way for a while longer."

[General] Blades thinks, "Oh is this a winery? I'll pass thank you. I prefer thinly sliced halfling bites."

Roelon deeply says, "Well then."

Larsya pours herself a glass of pale Rooftop Riesling.

[General] Stormyrain amusedly thinks, "Not quite a winery, but as you wish."

Speaking to Meril, Arianiss says, "Someone is going to throw up, and blood will be spilled by night's end."

Cryheart raises his red-gold beer in a toast!

Cryheart says, "A toast."

Larsya glances at a huge cast-iron pot.

Vaemyr says, "Interestin idea to build a tavern into a ship..."

Larsya asks, "Stew in the pot?"

Speaking to Kayse, Stormyrain says, "The strawberry wine is surprising."

Speaking quietly to Meril, Drazaa says, "This crowd might be in need of your live-saving sanctuaries."

Speaking to his tuna roll, Pukk says, "This reminds me of Albacora."

Cryheart says, "To Lad...errr Captain Larsya."

Speaking amusedly to Stormyrain, Kayse says, "So was the whiskey."

>l pot

The huge cast-iron pot dominates the center of the grub hall and is filled with some salted stew that bubbles as it cooks.

Dwi heartily says, "Bear gonna be disapointed dat dey jus gots a cheap stuff."

Larsya helps herself to a bowl of salted Mother's stew.

Stormyrain lightly says, "I'll try that next."

Larsya takes a bite of her salted Mother's stew.

Cryheart asks, "How does the stew taste?"

Leafiara muses, "Hmm, stew in the Landing that's not Helga's."

Bernadette softly says, "Me tanks to deh cheffs."

Larsya says, "Salty and rich, like you I bet."

Speaking to Leafiara, Coglock says, "You may survive it."

Larsya giggles.

Speaking heartily to Leafiara, Dwi says, "Prolley wont need yer serbices den."

Cryheart says, "Lady Larsya."

Bernadette softly says, "En bakers."

Speaking to Larsya, Thrassus asks, "I suppose the Consortium funded quite a bit of this?"

Speaking to Leafiara, Lylia says, "I do not know if she is going to be pleased at the shared work or incandescent with rage at the competition."

Bbee says, "I don't trust stew anywhere after meeting Blades."

Coglock says, "Helga has competition."

Leafiara acknowledges, "Not bad."

Larsya leans against a salt-stained crest.

>l cres

The salt-stained crest holds the image of a ferocious looking warcat, with wide tapering grey stripes running across its sleek black hair. A piece of golden amber serves as one of the feline's eyes, while the other socket is now empty. The warcat's teeth are clamped down tightly on the rusty blade of a cutlass that points out to the side.

[OOC] Ycelacie: "Nowhere here is a node." [note: the tables probably are]

Pukk says, "Must be so much better than Helga's."

Yardie confesses, "I must admit I hope this helps quell some of the tempers here."

Roelon deeply says, "Nae sure it taste the same without extra sack like Helga's."

Speaking curiously to Pukk, Leafiara asks, "Have you ever actually tried Helga's?"

Cryheart says, "Heh."

Speaking sheepishly to Pukk, Leafiara admits, "I was afraid I'd die."

Yardie says, "Food does soothe the savage beast."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "I saw what she puts into it...I know better."

Speaking to a golden brown coyote, Drazaa says, "For you, dear friend."

Lylia says, "Do not fear death, Pukk. Or stew."

Speaking to Lylia, Pukk says, "I don't fear death...but that stew is something else."

Speaking to Leafiara, Bbee asks, "Tried Helga's what?"

Speaking to Bbee, Leafiara replies, "Her famous stew."

Speaking heartily to a golden brown coyote, Dwi says, "Stay away frem Helga is wot dey sayin."

Drazaa whispers something to Stormyrain.

Caelte says, "Well this place seems festive."

Speaking to Stormyrain, Kayse urges, "Just drink it."

Speaking to a red forest fox, Drazaa says, "My kind of fox."

Lylia says, "Ysharra is going to enjoy that banana bread. I should take her a piece."

Speaking to Larsya, Vaemyr asks, "So this play got darts or any games around?"

Drazaa announces, "Have at it you two."

Lylia murmurs, "I should take me a piece."

Larsya exclaims, "Maybe!"

Speaking to Leafiara, Bbee says, "Sleepy tries Helga enough for all of us."

Larsya taps Cryheart lightly on his shoulder.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dartsh are dattaway."

Larsya points southwest.

Speaking curiously to Lylia, Yardie asks, "Madame Ysharra likes bananas?"

Speaking to Kayse, Stormyrain says, "I did--but I got a very good idea of the flavor profile from tasting it first."

Cryheart says, "Moving."

Speaking to Drazaa, Lylia says, "Livelier than a bakery, to be sure."

Conquerer of Reim Cryheart's group just went southwest.


Rusty Cutlass Hold

[Rusty Cutlass, The Hold]

Faint light from the main deck above seeps in through tiny grates in the ceiling, just enough to illuminate part of the compartment's ballast in the form of piles of huge sandbags, wooden crates, and iron-banded barrels. The rest of the hold is aglow from the fire of hanging lanterns which help to display a coral-ringed dart board hung firmly on a wall. A large cloth hammock is pulled tight between two oaken posts in the far corner of the room. You also see a small round glaes porthole.

Larsya exclaims, "Arggh, the hold!"

Larsya raises a light green wyrwood short bow in the air and clamors happily!

Larsya sits carefully on a large sailcloth hammock, causing it to gently sway back and forth.

Speaking to Yardie, Lylia says, "She does not eat anything that breathes."

[General] Juspera asks, "What are you, chicken?"

Cryheart says, "Dart board."

Larsya stretches out her leg until her foot is touching the floor and pushes, causing the hammock to sway.

Larsya stretches out her leg until her foot is touching the floor and pushes, causing the hammock to sway.

Goldstr just arrived.

Larsya turns to face a large sailcloth hammock.

[General] Bluey thinks, "Small roltons."

Stormyrain asks, "Out of strawberry wine already?"

Larsya stretches out her leg until her foot is touching the floor and stops the hammock from swaying.

Speaking to Goldstr, Leafiara exclaims, "Just in time as we've found the dart board!"

Speaking to Lylia, Yardie says, "Err...that's fair, I suppose."

Larsya stretches out her leg until her foot is touching the floor and pushes, causing the hammock to sway.

Larsya stands up from the sailcloth hammock, causing it to sway to and fro.

Bbee says, "It's a tea shop."

Yardie asks, "Whoa. Dartboards?!?"

Speaking to Stormyrain, Drazaa says, "I could head back for it."

Larsya lazily traces her fingers against the glass panes of the porthole.

Bringing her face close to the glass, Larsya exhales upon the smooth surface and creates a bit of fog on the porthole. With one finger she draws a series of lazy whorls. After several moments, the image fades away.

Goldstr exclaims, "Glad der be Darts!"

Bernadette softly says, "Nice setup ye gots here."

Yardie says, "Another place to practice trying to catch up to Nazarr."

Speaking to Yardie, Lylia says, "Good luck with that."

Larsya points north.

Larsya nods at Cryheart.

Cryheart nods at Larsya.

Cryheart says, "Moving."

Speaking to Lylia, Yardie says, "It's not needed, Imperatrix. Just time."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Danksh!"

Cryheart says, "Aye, aye Captain Larsya."

Conquerer of Reim Cryheart's group just went north.


Rusty Cutlass Galley

[Rusty Cutlass, The Galley]

The back of the galley is dominated by an enormous red brick oven, its center set with a long oily grate above a glowing fire. A high shelf almost droops beneath the weight of bags of flour, iron pots and pans, and nearly a hundred corked bottles of rum. A wide worktable is suspended from the ceiling by heavy ropes and its surface is scattered with various meat cleavers, jars of spices, and old stains. Several crates and iron-banded barrels occupy every corner of the kitchen. You also see a stout washbasin.

Larsya plucks at the string of her wyrwood short bow, making a dull twanging sound.

Cryheart says, "Oye..the galley."

Bbee asks, "Leading us to the whoscow?"

Dwi heartily says, "Uh oh."

Uniana whispers something to Teveriel.

You see Gutstorm thrust his hand into the small fire. He jerks his hand back.

... 1 point of damage!

Minor burns to right hand. Ouch.

Gutstorm reaches out and touches something in an enormous red brick oven.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "OW."

Coglock says, "This place is dangerous; drinks everywhere."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Pukk says, "Fire...hot."

Speaking knowingly to Gutstorm, Leafiara teases, "Brilliant."

Cryheart says, "Dinna touch a fire."

Vaemyr says, "Fire is hot, someone get this information to Newsby."

Cryheart says, "Ahoy...rum."

Larsya glances at a long oily grate.

Juspera says, "I had an adventure."

Larsya helps herself to a leg of garlic-rosemary turkey.

Larsya smacks her lips.

Caelte says, "This is good."

Speaking teasingly to Pukk, Leafiara says, "Oh, Pukk, it's your second worst nemesis, a washbashin."

Larsya licks her garlic-rosemary turkey.

Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "Thank you for warning me."

Vaemyr says, "Ok if I hang out here too long, I think I'm gonna get fat..."

Lylia appreciatively says, "That iced plum wine is delightful."

Larsya rolls up one of her leggings and tries to use the turkey leg as a pirate's wooden leg.

Larsya snickers.

Larsya exclaims, "Argggh!"

Bbee says, "This town would be in trouble if this crew were taken."

Speaking to Lylia, Yardie says, "This rum is rather quality."

Coglock says, "They'll use you as ballast. It's fine."

Speaking to Larsya, Pukk asks, "Well, turkey legs eh?"

Perigourd whispers something to Raelee.

Cryheart says, "Rum on the shelf."

From below a sturdy ladder, you hear Dwi yell, "Peeyoo!"

Caelte drunkenly says, "Head hurts."

Raelee whispers something to Perigourd.

[General] Gutstorm thinks, "Oh dere be a shecret entrance down ere."

Larsya moves around, looking behind some crates.

From below a sturdy ladder, you hear Dwi yell, "But it stanks!"

>l behind crate

Behind the wooden crates:

Misc [1]: a sturdy ladder

Cryheart asks, "Shall we Captain?"

Caelte drunkenly says, "Huh."

Juspera says, "I don't think I want to go down there."

Larsya says, "Arggh, but be armed."

Larsya exclaims, "Dangers may lurk!"

Speaking amusedly to Juspera, Leafiara asks, "No sense of adventure?"

Speaking to Juspera, Lylia says, "I cannot imagine why not."

Conquerer of Reim Cryheart's group just went down a sturdy ladder.


Rusty Cutlass Bilge and Burrow Way

[Rusty Cutlass, The Bilge]

The deepest pit of the tavern is heavily cramped, with large rocks stacked about that once kept a measure of buoyancy for the ship when it was once at sea. There is little room for anything else, save for a narrow walkway crossing from the back of the room to the ladder leading up.

Roelon deeply asks, "....rum counts as armed aye?"

Cryheart says, "Ugh..the bilge."

Larsya plucks at the string of her wyrwood short bow, making a dull twanging sound.

[General] Dwi thinks, "Dey ran it aground...dis boat aint eber leafin."

Cryheart says, "Rocks are the ballast."

>l behind roc

Behind the large rocks:

Misc [1]: a narrow crack in the wall

Bbee says, "My hands are getting all shriveled up from washing floors."

Larsya asks, "A narrow crack? Will you even fit?"

Larsya giggles.

Missoni murmurs, "A bit tight in here."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Cryheart aint fittin troo dat crack."

Larsya taps Cryheart's stomach.

Speaking coyly to Cryheart, Leafiara says, "Suck it in."

Coglock says, "Cracks in a ship make me nervous."

Dwi heartily says, "I gotted me hips thru it."

Speaking to Larsya, Perigourd says, "He gives most his food to wildlife."

Thrassus says, "Ah, a rat-hole."

Conquerer of Reim Cryheart's group just went through a narrow crack in the wall.

[Wehnimer's, Burrow Way]

Part of the tunnel has collapsed here, as evident by the pile of boulders blocking part of the path. From beneath the rubble, the bony fingers of a skeletal hand can be seen.

Cryheart says, "Ahah."

Leafiara surprisedly says, "Oh."

Cryheart says, "Whoa."

Mollan asks, "Sewers?"

Vaemyr says, "And we're back in town."

Leafiara admits, "That definitely wasn't where I was expecting that to go."

Cryheart says, "Hmm..a tunnel."

Larsya says, "Burrow way? Eww."

Cryheart says, "Yep."

Lylia says, "It is precisely where I expected it to go."

Coglock says, "Spacetime has folded in a most unexpected manner."

Cryheart points at a narrow crack in the wall.

Goldstr says, "Ahh."

Cryheart says, "The crack is still here."

Caelte drunkenly asks, "Me?"

Conquerer of Reim Cryheart's group just went through a narrow crack in the wall.

[Rusty Cutlass, The Bilge]

The deepest pit of the tavern is heavily cramped, with large rocks stacked about that once kept a measure of buoyancy for the ship when it was once at sea. There is little room for anything else, save for a narrow walkway crossing from the back of the room to the ladder leading up.

Cryheart says, "And we are back."

Cryheart says, "So perhaps we should put a guard here."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Why?"

Mollan says, "Rats might wander in."

Larsya points at a sturdy ladder.

Speaking deeply to Gutstorm, Roelon says, "To keep the rum safe."

Larsya exclaims, "To the main deck!"

Cryheart says, "To make sure we dinnae get invaded."

Caelte says, "Good turkey."

Mollan says, "And drink the rum."

[travel]

Speaking to Perigourd, Missoni asks, "How far did you follow the tunnel?"

Speaking to Cryheart, Goldstr says, "Well ders Mother's Stew so I thinks guard nae needed."

Larsya exclaims, "Let's clear the deck of enemies!"

Larsya points at a wide ramp.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Da only people invidin dish place are in need of a drink."

Larsya looks over at Cryheart and shakes her head. [he had accidentally gone back out to North Dock]

Larsya points at a rope-lined wooden plank bridge that leads to the archway of a large moored white-masted ship.

Vaemyr says, "Wrong way."

Caelte asks, "Is this ship here to stay?"

Larsya points at a wide wooden ramp.

Conquerer of Reim Cryheart's group just wandered up a wide wooden ramp.


Rusty Cutlass Main Deck

[Rusty Cutlass, Main Deck]

The main deck of the tavern looks to be untouched by the elements, but its wooden plank flooring is marred by countless scuff marks. Guests linger and speak in hushed tones along the wooden railings, while the murmur of voices carries down from the quarterdeck above. A thick rope ladder hangs on the side of the huge wooden mainmast as lights flicker in the breeze from several tiny lanterns dangling from the ship's netting above. Two wide wooden stairs frame a tall iron-bound door. You also see an iron-banded keg and a wide wooden ramp.

Larsya raises a light green wyrwood short bow in the air and clamors happily!

Cryheart says, "Ahhh."

Larsya dances lightly across the dance floor with Cryheart.

Conquerer of Reim Cryheart's group just went northeast.

[Rusty Cutlass, Gangplank]

A pile of weathered and faded pillows provides a measure of comfort near a wide wooden railing that looks out over Darkstone Bay. The salty spray of the waters periodically splashes up to add to the stains along a copper-banded keg, while a narrow wooden gangplank juts out over the side of the deck, warped under the weight of time and use.

Larsya exclaims, "Hey!"

Larsya exclaims, "I didn't say move yet matey!"

Conquerer of Reim Cryheart's group just went southwest.

[Rusty Cutlass, Main Deck]

The main deck of the tavern looks to be untouched by the elements, but its wooden plank flooring is marred by countless scuff marks. Guests linger and speak in hushed tones along the wooden railings, while the murmur of voices carries down from the quarterdeck above. A thick rope ladder hangs on the side of the huge wooden mainmast as lights flicker in the breeze from several tiny lanterns dangling from the ship's netting above. Two wide wooden stairs frame a tall iron-bound door. You also see an iron-banded keg and a wide wooden ramp.

Coglock exclaims, "I'm not walkin' it!"

Larsya giggles.

Speaking to Cryheart, Leafiara scolds, "So bad."

Cryheart says, "Sorry Captain Larsya."

Larsya stretches.

Perigourd says, "Interesting."

Larsya stretches.

Larsya lifts Cryheart up high into the air and twirls with him!

Speaking to Cryheart, Perigourd says, "Decent ale."

Cryheart glances at Larsya.

Larsya exclaims, "Always stretch before you twirl a knight!"

Speaking to Larsya, Leafiara exclaims, "The mightiest of strength!"

Larsya giggles.

Cryheart chuckles.

Cryheart says, "I am impressed."

Larsya leans against some wooden railings.

Speaking to Larsya, Lylia asks, "What happens when a crewman becomes mutinous, Captain Larsya?"

Caelte asks, "'Which way to the wext navern?"

Mollan exclaims, "They walk the plank!!"

From up on some wide wooden stairs, you hear Gutstorm yell, "Loot!"

Larsya exclaims, "They walk the gangplank!"

Larsya exclaims, "What a splendid idea!"

Lylia nods knowingly.

Caelte exclaims, "Plank!"

Larsya taps Cryheart lightly on his shoulder.

Larsya points at her bone necklace.

Larsya flails her arms about.

Larsya points northeast.

Conquerer of Reim Cryheart's group just went northeast.


Rusty Cutlass Gangplank

[Rusty Cutlass, Gangplank]

A pile of weathered and faded pillows provides a measure of comfort near a wide wooden railing that looks out over Darkstone Bay. The salty spray of the waters periodically splashes up to add to the stains along a copper-banded keg, while a narrow wooden gangplank juts out over the side of the deck, warped under the weight of time and use.

Goldstr exclaims, "Ooooh!"

Leafiara yells, "We're over northeast!"

Larsya loads the arrow into her wyrwood short bow and turns toward Cryheart, grinning mischievously.

Speaking to Cryheart, Lylia says, "I may have gotten you murdered. My regrets."

Leafiara amusedly says, "People with so much wanderlust."

Cryheart grins at Larsya.

Perigourd says, "Nice view."

Larsya says, "Sir Cryheart...."

Larsya loads the arrow into her wyrwood short bow and turns toward Cryheart, grinning mischievously.

Vaemyr says, "So someone volunteer to walk the plank."

Cryheart says, "Aye, Captain Larsya."

Mollan says, "Shoot."

Mollan says, "Shoot."

Cryheart says, "Take your best shot."

Cryheart nods at Larsya.

Cryheart folds his arms over his chest.

Larsya says, "You must jump on the gangplank, for moving ahead without my permission."

Cryheart leans to his right slightly.

Cryheart mutters under his breath.

Larsya says, "A lesson must be learned. An example must be made for the crew."

Cryheart moves to the edge of the gangplank and then jumps, free falling for a few seconds before landing in the waters of Darkstone Bay with a loud splash!

Missoni whispers aloud, "Will it hold him?"

Larsya throws her head back and howls!

Bakarus says, "We hardly knew ye."

Lylia deadpans, "Indeed. Order must be maintained, even on the high seas."

Arianiss asks, "Did he take off his armor first?"

Missoni answers, "It will not."

Larsya points at a wooden railing.

Coglock says, "I hope he didn't jump in full armor."

Vaemyr says, "I uhhh... hope he doesn't drown in all that armor."

Larsya exclaims, "You can see him!"

Perigourd says, "I hope he doesn't sink in his armor."

Larsya says, "Well, he swam away."

Thrassus says, "He sank."

Larsya giggles.

[General] Gutstorm thinks, "Hey me landed on da easht roof from da crowsh nesht."

Larsya says, "Or drowned."

Larsya giggles.

Larsya watches a wooden railing closely for a moment.

Lylia says, "Well...he was armored."

[General] Dwi exclaims, "Nice jump!"

Missoni worriedly calls, "Sir Cryheart!"

Conquerer of Reim Cryheart just arrived.

Lylia assures, "He is also a strong swimmer."

Larsya lets out a cheer!

Leafiara reports, "He seems to be okay from my Symbol of Sight observa--"

Cryheart says, "Ta da."

Lylia says, "See? No lasting harm."

[General] Dwi thinks, "Try fer Teras next time."

Larsya exclaims, "You did well!"

Ycelacie flatly says, "Wrong way."

Larsya nods at Cryheart.

Larsya points south.

Speaking to Cryheart, Vaemyr asks, "Have a nice nighttime swim?"

Speaking to Cryheart, Coglock says, "I hope you have someone to dry out your armor."

Cryheart says, "I hae."

Lylia says, "This is why squires exist."

Cryheart asks, "Who is leading?"

Larsya taps Cryheart lightly on his shoulder.

Cryheart grins.

Larsya points south.

Larsya says, "You are still."

Conquerer of Reim Cryheart's group just went south.


Rusty Cutlass Forecastle

[Rusty Cutlass, Forecastle]

The surface of the forecastle rests in the shadow of the topsail and its wooden planks are a stark contrast to the main deck below. Old stains from a mixture of blood, ale, and fish guts have discolored the flooring along every board near the railings. A few wooden barrels sit in the center of the main railing, each one crowded with some tackle boxes, lures and tiny metal hooks. Some carved wooden benches rest on each side of the sculpted bronze figurehead that faces out towards Darkstone Bay.

Larsya says, "You've earned the right back matey."

>l fig

The bronze figurehead has been sculpted into the shape of a ravishing yet faceless siren with locks of bluish-black hair tapering in layers down her back. Several metallic scales are missing along the fish tail that serves as her lower body. One hand holds a small, battered buckler, while the other hand clutches a severed heart in its grasp, holding it close to her own chest.

Larsya says, "Hmm..."

Cryheart says, "Thank ye Captain."

Larsya leans against a sculpted bronze figurehead.

Larsya says, "Tackle boxes..."

>l bench

Carved into the back of one of the wooden benches' legs are the letters, "D, A, R, C."

Cryheart asks, "Fishing?"

Larsya digs into her satchel to pull out a fishing rod.

Cryheart says, "Hmm..nice."

Larsya leans back and lets the line of her oak fishing rod go with a sharp *WHOOSH!*, the hammer-shaped lure flying through the air before landing with a soft *plink* quite a large distance away from the boat.

Lylia says, "Woman after my own heart. Or someone's heart, at any rate."

Earthdiver says, "Feesh."

Ycelacie curiously asks, "How do we get between decks?"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Oh."

Cryheart says, "Impressive."

Xorus says, "I wonder if the blunt impact from falling into still water, from a great enough height, under the effect of water walking magic would shatter one's legs."

Goldstr asks, "Whose heart?"

Larsya takes in some of the slack from her oak fishing rod.

Cryheart says, "I hae strong legs."

Vaemyr says, "So you can fish here."

Vaemyr says, "Neat."

[General] Gutstorm thinks, "Dwi, dey got a fisher dock."

Larsya takes in some of the slack from her oak fishing rod.

Goldstr asks, "We kin fish here?"

Larsya takes in some of the slack from her oak fishing rod.

Larsya nods at Goldstr.

Leafiara says, "Welp, another place to inform Beldannon about."

Severine takes a drink from her spiced mulberry rum.

Her face flushes and her eyes water.

[General] Dwi slyly thinks, "I aint bein bait agin...I still gots sand inna be boots frem last time."

Larsya put a knotted oak fishing rod in her gold-stringed satchel.

Arianiss exclaims, "Remember, any sea thraks caught must be returned.. save the sea thraks!"

Speaking lightly to Severine, Leafiara says, "I think maybe you've had too much."

Larsya exclaims, "Back to the main deck!"

[Rusty Cutlass, Main Deck]

The main deck of the tavern looks to be untouched by the elements, but its wooden plank flooring is marred by countless scuff marks. Guests linger and speak in hushed tones along the wooden railings, while the murmur of voices carries down from the quarterdeck above. A thick rope ladder hangs on the side of the huge wooden mainmast as lights flicker in the breeze from several tiny lanterns dangling from the ship's netting above. Two wide wooden stairs frame a tall iron-bound door. You also see an iron-banded keg and a wide wooden ramp.

Larsya points at a thick rope ladder.

Cryheart says, "Here we be."

Conquerer of Reim Cryheart's group just climbed up a thick rope ladder.


Rusty Cutlass Crow's Nest

[Rusty Cutlass, Crow's Nest]
The top of the main mast reaches its peak at the crow's nest, which has been crafted to resemble a huge wooden barrel held together by bands of sturdy iron.  From this vantage point more than half of Wehnimer's Landing can be seen, as well as far out onto the waters of Darkstone Bay.  You also see a thick rope ladder, a long brass-fitted telescope and a long twisted rope.

Larsya raises a light green wyrwood short bow in the air and clamors happily!

Pukk says, "Woah."

Vaemyr says, "Oh can see all the way to the black sands."

>peer tele

You lean forward and look through the lens of the telescope.

[Lower Dragonsclaw, Grasslands]
Growing among the warm grasses are a few scattered trees.  It is hard to tell if the forest you can see to the west is encroaching upon the grasslands or if it is slowly being harvested and replaced for grazing.  You also see a large stone outpost.

>peer tele

You lean forward and look through the lens of the telescope.

[Wehnimer's, Middle Dock]
Laboring dockworkers and strolling seamen mingle here on the weathered planks of the dock, between the hulls of large seafaring merchantmen.  The groan of ships pulling at hawsers, the clatter of feet upon gangplanks, and the swearing of the dockworkers mix with the cries of seabirds and the cadence of waves against the pilings.  You also see the Bbee disk.
Also here: Bbee

Larsya dusts off her wyrwood short bow, gazing at it with particular fondness.

>peer tele

You lean forward and look through the lens of the telescope.

[Hearthstone, Front Porch]
Airy and open, the porch is enclosed by smooth, freshly painted white modwir up to a height of about four feet.  As you ponder the sky-blue color of the ceiling and a lacework of deep green ivy that crisscrosses the open space between posts, the hubbub of the world beyond quickly fades away.  Rocking chairs of various sizes are an inviting sight, and an elegant green marble arch provides a tantalizing view of the splendors inside the old manor.  You also see a doorman, a scorched oak sideboard with some stuff on it, a purple modwir bin and the porch steps.

Pukk exclaims, "I can see to Hearthstone!"

Caelte drunkenly says, "Too see."

Earthdiver says, "Cute."

Coglock exclaims, "Yar, thar be roltons!"

Coglock exclaims, "Fire the 'pults!"

Bernadette softly says, "Ahh."

Speaking drunkenly to a long brass-fitted telescope, Gutstorm slurs, "Anyone in dere?"

Caelte says, "And the chubby dockmaster."

Bakarus says, "Bbee is in the middle dock."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Lylia says, "Yes, but they are too small to hear you."

Bakarus says, "Resting."

Teveriel thoughtfully says, "I recall a time when Hearthstone's porch was never so empty."

Larsya asks, "Where does the rope go?"

Goldstr whispers to the group, "What a Fantastic peice of work!"

Speaking to Larsya, Perigourd says, "The east tower roof." [well, to be precise, the river tower east, heh]

Caelte exclaims, "I see Bbee!"

[General] Dwi thinks, "I wish! So many boats."

Lylia says, "As do I. But in this case, it could be because we are all here."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Roof of a buoldin."

Larsya turns to Perigourd and cheers!

>get rope

You grab onto the rope tightly and prepare yourself to push off and swing on it.

>push rope

You push yourself off while holding the rope, swinging out of the area!

[River Tower East, Roof]

A small, roofed structure provides some weather protection on the open top level of the guard tower. The view north across the bay affords a valuable vantage point, looking out towards the island of Glaoveln, home port of the warlike Ice Krolvin. To the west and south, the blue rivers and rocky slopes of the Lower Trollfang region provide a breathtaking vista. You also see a long twisted rope, a glowing blue-white pylon, some polished steps, a modwir wood ladder that descends through a square opening in the slate-covered roof and an iron banded barrel.

>get rope

You grab onto the rope tightly and prepare yourself to push off and swing on it.

>push rope

You push yourself off while holding the rope, swinging out of the area!

[Rusty Cutlass, Crow's Nest]

The top of the main mast reaches its peak at the crow's nest, which has been crafted to resemble a huge wooden barrel held together by bands of sturdy iron. From this vantage point more than half of Wehnimer's Landing can be seen, as well as far out onto the waters of Darkstone Bay. You also see a thick rope ladder, a long brass-fitted telescope and a long twisted rope.

Cryheart says, "Nice."

Missoni says, "It is quite a fun little trip."

Leafiara says, "The River Tower."

Speaking to a long twisted rope, Lylia says, "Not in this gown."

Cryheart says, "Aha."

Cryheart says, "Good to know."

Speaking drunkenly to Lylia, Gutstorm slurs, "If ye fall, me will catcha."

Lylia says, "Thank you. I shall keep it in mind."

Xorus says, "I was expecting moons and stars. It was only Bbee."

Vaemyr says, "That was fun."

Speaking drunkenly to Missoni, Gutstorm slurs, "Da hunter neber letsh up on da prey."

Vaemyr says, "Also nice access to a pylon over there."

Cryheart says, "Telescope has good views."

Caelte drunkenly says, "Head hurts."

Larsya nods.

Pukk says, "Okay, I'm in love with this place."

Larsya exclaims, "Back to the main deck!"

Cryheart nods at Larsya.

Conquerer of Reim Cryheart's group just climbed down a thick rope ladder.

[Rusty Cutlass, Main Deck]

The main deck of the tavern looks to be untouched by the elements, but its wooden plank flooring is marred by countless scuff marks. Guests linger and speak in hushed tones along the wooden railings, while the murmur of voices carries down from the quarterdeck above. A thick rope ladder hangs on the side of the huge wooden mainmast as lights flicker in the breeze from several tiny lanterns dangling from the ship's netting above. Two wide wooden stairs frame a tall iron-bound door. You also see an iron-banded keg and a wide wooden ramp.

Speaking to Nisugi, Lylia says, "That wine is a treasure."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Shumone shore ish boshy."

Larsya points at some wide wooden stairs.

Conquerer of Reim Cryheart's group just went up some wide wooden stairs.


Rusty Cutlass Quarterdeck...

[Rusty Cutlass, Quarterdeck]

Two wooden stairs lead up to the expansive quarterdeck that provides a wide view of the deck and forecastle beyond. A notched ship's wheel juts up from the center, while far behind it several tables and chairs for guests have been positioned about with each wooden leg nailed into the deck. Several blued steel lanterns hang from a long wooden railing. You also see a rust-covered treasure chest.

Vaemyr says, "The mysterious door, of where noone has gone before."

Vaemyr says, "Or the stairs."


...Detour to the Silver Knave Table

Following Kayse, you head over to the Silver Knave Table.

[Silver Knave Table]

A stout ceramic vase filled with dark purple wolfsbane flowers sits in the center of the table, surrounded by several detailed images etched into the wooden table. The carvings depict ships floating on a bay, toppled bags of coins, and the corpse of a lion in the depths of an open grave.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dat chest aint wot it shaysh it sh."

Cryheart says, "Errr."

Caelte drunkenly says, "Where."

Vaemyr says, "We uhh went to a table."

Larsya points at an oversized peanut bowl on a round table.

>l on tab

On the round table:

Special [1]: an oversized peanut bowl

Larsya helps herself to a peanut.

Larsya cracks open the peanut and scatters the shell on the ground. She quickly pops the contents into her mouth.

>l in bowl

The bowl is overflowing with peanuts, both shelled and unshelled, along with numerous empty peanut husks. Curiously, the rim of the bowl shows an abundance of teeth marks, as if something or someone has been feeding from it.

Lylia asks, "On the floor?"

Cryheart asks, "Hmm..rats?"

Xorus says, "Those flowers look edible."

Caelte says, "Oof."

With a casual flick of the wrist, Arianiss sends his peanut into flight, striking Raelee in the back of the head!

Arianiss points at Roelon.

Arianiss says, "It was him."

Pukk says, "Free peanuts too."

Pukk asks, "Anybody want a peanut?"

Caelte says, "Me."

Larsya exclaims, "Back out!"

Speaking to Pukk, Yardie says, "No thank you."

Conquerer of Reim Cryheart's group just went out.


Rusty Cutlass Quarterdeck, Truly

[Rusty Cutlass, Quarterdeck]

Two wooden stairs lead up to the expansive quarterdeck that provides a wide view of the deck and forecastle beyond. A notched ship's wheel juts up from the center, while far behind it several tables and chairs for guests have been positioned about with each wooden leg nailed into the deck. Several blued steel lanterns hang from a long wooden railing. You also see a rust-covered treasure chest.

Caelte asks, "'Which way to the wext navern?"

Larsya exclaims, "New tables, fun fun!"

Larsya turns to face a notched ship's wheel.

Speaking to Arianiss, Raelee asks, "Was that truly necessary?"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "We here!"

Larsya grabs ahold of a notched ship's wheel and gives it a good spin! Moments later the wheel comes to a complete stop.

Arianiss says, "I was aiming at Leafiara."

Speaking deeply to Raelee, Roelon says, "It was fir research...."

Larsya exclaims, "Arggggh!"

Speaking quietly to Lylia, Raelee asks, "... why do I ever leave the Outpost?"

Cryheart says, "Ahoy mateys."

Larsya puffs out her chest proudly and stands before the ship's wheel.

Larsya grabs ahold of a notched ship's wheel and gives it a good spin! Moments later the wheel comes to a complete stop.

Speaking to Raelee, Yardie says, "Knowledge."

Speaking to Raelee, Yardie says, "As you would say."

Larsya glances at a rust-covered treasure chest.

Caelte says, "'Bare the way!"

Larsya asks, "What's that?"

Cryheart says, "Garbage can."

Larsya exclaims, "Try it!"

Speaking to Raelee, Lylia asks, "To see the sights and enjoy an evening of unparalleled revelry?"

Larsya shrieks!

Mollan asks, "Captain Bob's steering wheel?"

Larsya asks, "A tiny kraken!?"

Larsya snickers to herself.

Speaking to Larsya, Pukk says, "We just need to get you a parrot that will sit on your shoulder."

Larsya nods at Pukk.

Speaking to Larsya, Yardie exclaims, "Kraken?!"

Larsya exclaims, "It sure looked like one!"

Vaemyr says, "Someone visited solhaven for that one."

Speaking to Larsya, Goldstr exclaims, "Aye aye captain!"

Speaking gently to Larsya, Leafiara says, "You're scaring the yellow-bellied Yardie here."

Speaking to Leafiara, Yardie says, "My belly is not yellow."

Larsya carefully extinguishes the steel lanterns, causing a small jet of smoke which quickly dissipates.

Vaemyr says, "It's just a little kraken, I'm sure it'll be fine."

Speaking amusedly to Yardie, Leafiara says, "It's a figure of speech--oh, never mind."

Speaking to Larsya, Mynon says, "Quite the place, Lady Caulfield. A pleasant and safe night to you."

Larsya bows to Mynon.

Mynon bows to Larsya.

Larsya exclaims, "Down to the door on the main deck!"

Larsya nods at Cryheart.

Caelte says, "I can do this."

Speaking to Mynon, Missoni exclaims, "Fair eve!"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "We dont wanna git eatedesh by da darknesh."

Caelte says, "'Bare the way!"

Larsya exclaims, "Let's confront the captain of this vessel!"

Conquerer of Reim Cryheart's group just went down some wooden stairs.

[Rusty Cutlass, Main Deck]

The main deck of the tavern looks to be untouched by the elements, but its wooden plank flooring is marred by countless scuff marks. Guests linger and speak in hushed tones along the wooden railings, while the murmur of voices carries down from the quarterdeck above. A thick rope ladder hangs on the side of the huge wooden mainmast as lights flicker in the breeze from several tiny lanterns dangling from the ship's netting above. Two wide wooden stairs frame a tall iron-bound door. You also see an iron-banded keg and a wide wooden ramp.

Speaking to Gutstorm, Lylia says, "Speak for yourself."

Larsya exclaims, "And end them!"

Speaking curiously to Gutstorm, Leafiara asks, "You takin' lessons from Gizwizit?"

Bbee says, "I ate a dumplin once."

Speaking in Halfling, Maevie softly says something you don't understand.

Larsya points at a tall iron-bound door.

Conquerer of Reim Cryheart's group just went through a tall iron-bound door.


Rusty Cutlass Cabin

[Rusty Cutlass, Cabin]

Several high-backed chairs hug the side walls of the cabin while a long glass-topped desk that stretches out before a row of tall arched windows overlooks part of the town and the bay. A huge rust-covered bronze bird rests in one corner, opposite of it stands a salt-stained bookcase cluttered with tomes and trinkets. Hanging on one wall are a heavy oak placard and a polished wooden weapon rack. You also see a tall iron-bound door.

Larsya reaches out and touches a long glass-topped desk.

>l plac

Several intricate roots are carved along the surface of the placard and it is inscribed with the words. "Freedom Takes Root."

Larsya glances at a heavy oak placard.

Yardie says, "There's a pane."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Open da panel?"

Larsya asks, "I don't get it?"

Larsya shrugs at a heavy oak placard.

Yardie says, "Behind the bookcase."

>l book

The bookcase appears warped and seems to be fashioned together by different pieces of old driftwood, yet meticulously sanded down to keep a smooth finish. Several tomes pertaining to local history and imperial customs line a few lower shelves, while the top shelves house several trinkets, including a string of blood marble prayerbeads, a headless troll miniature, a bent silver stiletto, and a burnished copper urn.

Bbee says, "Nay lose me again."

Goldstr yells, "Freedom Takes Root!"

Bbee says, "Please."

Pukk says, "I see that map of landing...I don't understand anything else."

Kayse pulls a huge rusty bronze bird.

With a smooth whoosh of well-oiled gears, the bronze bird turns its metallic eyes toward Arianiss, then quickly as a striking snake, snatches his up in its mouth and swallows him whole!

With a final click of its mouth, the bird settles back into a quiet crouch.

>l desk

Several parchments are wedged and secured beneath the thick glass top on the desk, ranging from colorful charts of the western seas to sketched maps of the streets and docks of Wehnimer's Landing and its environs. Also preserved beneath the glass is the dried-out orange blossom of a small butterflyweed flower.

Larsya walks over to the chair and settles down.

Uniana worriedly says, "Oh, that was not intended."

Speaking to Larsya, Vaemyr says, "I like the plaque."

Cryheart says, "Heh..grog in the baldric."

Larsya puts her feet up on the desk.

Kayse pulls a huge rusty bronze bird.

With a smooth whoosh of well-oiled gears, the bronze bird turns its metallic eyes toward Missoni, then quickly as a striking snake, snatches her up in its mouth and swallows her whole!

With a final click of its mouth, the bird settles back into a quiet crouch.

Larsya laughs!

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Why ye got grog hidin inna dagger baldric?"

Larsya exclaims, "That bird ate Missoni!"

Kayse pulls a huge rusty bronze bird.

With a smooth whoosh of well-oiled gears, the bronze bird turns its metallic eyes toward Coglock, then quickly as a striking snake, snatches his up in its mouth and swallows him whole!

With a final click of its mouth, the bird settles back into a quiet crouch.

Kayse examines her fingernails.

Kayse pulls a huge rusty bronze bird.

With a smooth whoosh of well-oiled gears, the bronze bird turns its metallic eyes toward Vaemyr, then quickly as a striking snake, snatches his up in its mouth and swallows him whole!

With a final click of its mouth, the bird settles back into a quiet crouch.

Cryheart pulls a huge rusty bronze bird.

With a smooth whoosh of well-oiled gears, the bronze bird turns its metallic eyes toward Meril, then quickly as a striking snake, snatches her up in its mouth and swallows her whole!

With a final click of its mouth, the bird settles back into a quiet crouch.

Pukk says, "Hungry bird."

Kayse pulls a huge rusty bronze bird.

With a smooth whoosh of well-oiled gears, the bronze bird turns its metallic eyes toward Larsya, then quickly as a striking snake, snatches her up in its mouth and swallows her whole!

With a final click of its mouth, the bird settles back into a quiet crouch.

Mollan pulls a huge rusty bronze bird.

With a smooth whoosh of well-oiled gears, the bronze bird turns its metallic eyes toward Mollan, then quickly as a striking snake, snatches her up in its mouth and swallows her whole!

With a final click of its mouth, the bird settles back into a quiet crouch.

Speaking to Perigourd, Yardie says, "Umm....someone ate your.....you've gotta be kidding me."

Kayse pulls a huge rusty bronze bird.

With a smooth whoosh of well-oiled gears, the bronze bird turns its metallic eyes toward Bernadette, then quickly as a striking snake, snatches her up in its mouth and swallows her whole!

With a final click of its mouth, the bird settles back into a quiet crouch.

Kayse pulls a huge rusty bronze bird.

With a smooth whoosh of well-oiled gears, the bronze bird turns its metallic eyes toward Bbee, then quickly as a striking snake, snatches his up in its mouth and swallows him whole!

With a final click of its mouth, the bird settles back into a quiet crouch.

Kayse pulls a huge rusty bronze bird.

With a smooth whoosh of well-oiled gears, the bronze bird turns its metallic eyes toward Xorus, then quickly as a striking snake, snatches his up in its mouth and swallows him whole!

With a final click of its mouth, the bird settles back into a quiet crouch.

Bakarus whispers something to Raelee.

Kayse pulls a huge rusty bronze bird.

With a smooth whoosh of well-oiled gears, the bronze bird turns its metallic eyes toward Lylia, then quickly as a striking snake, snatches her up in its mouth and swallows her whole!

With a final click of its mouth, the bird settles back into a quiet crouch.

Cryheart says, "Now, that is funny."

Leafiara amusedly says, "Well."

Perigourd says, "Hmm.."

Speaking to Kayse, Uniana asks, "Where do you think they go?"


Larsya Calls it a Night

Kayse pulls a huge rusty bronze bird.

With a smooth whoosh of well-oiled gears, the bronze bird turns its metallic eyes toward you, blinks once, then quickly as a striking snake snatches you up in its mouth and swallows you whole!

Tumbling head over heels, you fall down the bird's throat, and through a trap door at the bottom of its stomach!

You hit the floor with a loud *THUD*.

[Wehnimer's, North Dock]

The dock's planks are dull and weathered from the salt spray of many seasons. Northward beyond the massive sea gates, a flock of ice geese passes, silhouetted against the sky over the waters of Darkstone Bay. The hulk of a derelict coastal sailer is tethered to the end of the pier. You also see the Mynon disk, the Vaemyr disk, a raven that is flying around, the Bbee disk, the Mollan disk, the Meril disk, the Nisugi disk, the web-draped Missoni disk, a lazy wild grey dog, the Teveriel disk, a rope-lined wooden plank bridge that leads to the archway of a large moored white-masted ship, some large piles of lumber, a large wood-framed foundation, a wide ramp, a stack of empty crates and a portly portmaster.

Also here: Town Councilor Leafiara who is lying down, Sir Mynon, Mistress Ycelacie, Imperatrix Lylia, Vaemyr, Xorus who is lying down, Bbee, Bernadette, Great Lady Mollan, Lady Larsya, Conquerer of Reim Meril, Nisugi, Coglock, Conquerer of Reim Missoni, Arianiss, Lord Teveriel

Roundtime: 10 sec.

Vaemyr says, "The bird kicked us out."

Coglock says, "When clockwork goes bad."

You hear a loud thud!

Larsya says, "How rude."

Cryheart says, "Ahah."

Coglock says, "I'll fix it."

Coglock removes an oiled steel spanner from in his black leather toolbelt.

Coglock raises his steel spanner skyward!

The voice of Pukk says, "That bird still found me."

Speaking to Pukk, Leafiara insists, "No hiding from the bird's all-seeing eyes!"

Kezoku says, "Ooh."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Oh I got eatedsh."

Perigourd says, "That could become an interesting game."

Roelon deeply asks, "What ah ever do to that bird?"

Yardie tiredly says, "And on that note, I think I'm going to get some rest. Nothing says call it an evening than being ingested by a bird and excreted onto the street."

Speaking to Pietra, Pukk says, "You missed all the fun."

Speaking sheepishly to Teveriel, Uniana apologizes, "Sorry?"

Soan says, "Got a place you wanta be? I can probably help you get there!"

Cryheart says, "Intriguing."

Leafiara yells, "Oh, Owly, we need a favor regarding Yardie!"

Speaking to Uniana, Teveriel assures, "I forgive you."

[General] Aellis asks, "Tavern show up?"

Speaking sheepishly to Arianiss, Severine says, "Thanks."

Speaking to Raelee, Perigourd says, "I imagine that's what it feels like to be Owly's dinner."

Speaking to Larsya, Kayse says, "That was my favorite part."

[General] Arianiss thinks, "At the north dock."

Speaking to Perigourd, Raelee says, "It is not."

Bbee says, "I got so lost I almost gave up."

Larsya nods at Cryheart.

Cryheart turns toward Larsya and renders a sharp hand salute.

Speaking to Raelee, Perigourd says, "I must keep dreaming then."

[General] Leafara enthuses, "Turns out it's a ship that's a tavern!"

Caelte says, "Cheers, matey."

[General] Aellis exclaims, "Thanks!"

[General] Nairena exclaims, "Thats genius!"

Vaemyr says, "All in all, I think this is a mighty fine new establishment for the town."

Cryheart says, "Seems we had the grand tour."

Speaking to Perigourd, Missoni says, "You dream of..."

Larsya exclaims, "I think that's enough for me for one night!"

Bbee asks, "Really want to see me crawl that bbad?"

Coglock says, "Thank you for the tour, Sir Cryheart and Captain Larsya. One evening I'll see about taking a spanner to the bird."

Larsya nods at Cryheart.

Larsya exclaims, "You did well first mate!"

Cryheart nods at Larsya.

Speaking amusedly to Larsya, Leafiara says, "No doubt you'll be back here."

Leafiara snickers.

Cryheart says, "Thank ye Captain."

Larsya exclaims, "Of course!"

Cryheart smiles.

Leafiara turns toward Larsya and renders a sharp hand salute.

Leafiara turns to Larsya and cheers!

Speaking politely to Cryheart, Uniana says, "Thank you for ushering us."

Bakarus says, "A most impressive ship."

Speaking pleasantly to Larsya, Teveriel says, "It is quite the establishment."

Speaking to Larsya, Pietra says, "I'm very sorry I missed all the fun."

Cryheart says, "Welcome."

Caelte says, "Er, I've been doing as much."

Speaking appreciatively to Larsya, Missoni says, "Thank you for opening your lovely establishment to us."

Cryheart says, "Tis a fine ship of a tavern."

Speaking drunkenly to Larsya, Gutstorm slurs, "Are ye old euff to be shellin alkalol?"

Larsya raises a light green wyrwood short bow in the air and clamors happily!

Larsya exclaims, "Goodnight!"

Lylia observes, "Between getting the Shantytown community garden built and constructing this fine establishment, it seems the Consortium is getting a good deal done around here."

Speaking to Pietra, Pukk says, "She even picked Cryheart up twirled him around."

Vaemyr asks, "Or a tavern of a ship?"

Teveriel says, "And a fine tavern of a ship."

Cryheart says, "Rest well."

[General] Blades thinks, "Sail it over to Kraken Fall's so her gloriousness the illustrious Marshal can pay my tab."

Speaking softly to Larsya, Severine says, "Good night."

Speaking to Larsya, Pukk exclaims, "You can be our captain anyday!"

Cryheart says, "Niters Lady Larsya."

Cryheart says, "Sleep well."

Lady Larsya just skipped merrily west.


[note: at this point most people sort of assumed the night was over, and it was over for another 1600 lines of log that I've cut out of like half an hour of everyone splitting up and wandering off, but then...]


Casiphia's Welcome

[Rusty Cutlass, The Hold]

Faint light from the main deck above seeps in through tiny grates in the ceiling, just enough to illuminate part of the compartment's ballast in the form of piles of huge sandbags, wooden crates, and iron-banded barrels. The rest of the hold is aglow from the fire of hanging lanterns which help to display a coral-ringed dart board hung firmly on a wall. A large cloth hammock is pulled tight between two oaken posts in the far corner of the room. You also see a small round glaes porthole.

Also here: High Lord Kezoku, Pukk, Seaward Gutstorm, Earthdiver, Severine, Markx, Pietra, Town Councilor Leafiara, Kayse, Stormyrain, Drazaa, Bbee who is kneeling

Lady Casiphia just arrived.

Stormyrain says, "Well well."

Leafiara says, "Goin' to get Nairena--"

Leafiara suddenly says, "Oh."

Casiphia smiles.

Speaking cheerfully to Casiphia, Leafiara exclaims, "Hello there!"

Casiphia says, "Welcome to the Rusty Cutlass."

Speaking to Casiphia, Pukk says, "You missed all the fun earlier."

[General] Nairena thinks, "Water walking."

Casiphia says, "I have toured it a thousand times."

Casiphia nods at Pukk.

[General] Nairena thinks, "Love it."

Casiphia says, "We built it."

Speaking to Casiphia, Pietra says, "It's lovely."

Speaking affably to Casiphia, Kayse greets, "Fair evening, pleasure to see you again."

Leafiara understandingly says, "Ahh."

Casiphia nods at Kayse.

Casiphia nods at Pietra.

Speaking to Casiphia, Stormyrain says, "I am ..impressed with the small details."

Bbee asks, "Anyone take my third dart bby chance?"

Speaking drunkenly to Casiphia, Gutstorm slurs, "Mutter?"

Speaking to Casiphia, Pietra says, "I especially like the figurehead. She's beautiful."

Nairena steps out of the shifting portal.

The shifting portal shimmers slightly, the haze within its glowing outline growing opaque as it contracts to a pinpoint of blue-grey mist and vanishes.

Speaking to Casiphia, Pukk says, "I love the stew."

Speaking to Bbee, Leafiara says, "What did it look like? We could ask around."

Speaking to Casiphia, Kayse asks, "Are you the proprietor?"

Bbee asks, "Anyone tatap my dart?"

Casiphia whispers something to Pukk.

Casiphia nods at Kayse.

Nairena says, "I didnt get that halo."

Leafiara admits, "We were sure wondering who built it."

Speaking jokingly to Casiphia, Drazaa says, "The sitting near the bench was memorable too."

Speaking to Casiphia, Kayse compliments, "Fine establish."

Nairena says, "But it sure does come in hnady."

Casiphia says, "I am. My new found...pardon, if you will, saves me from secretly running the establishment."

Casiphia chuckles.

Bbee says, "I just have two."

Casiphia says, "A parting gift from him, I suppose."

Speaking to Casiphia, Stormyrain says, "I am glad, for that."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Did anyone accidentally take a capped silver dart? Bbee is missing one."

Earthdiver says, "I'm goooin' fishink."

Casiphia whispers something to Leafiara.

Leafiara nods in agreement at Casiphia.

Casiphia nods at Stormyrain.

Speaking to Nairena, Drazaa notes, "Water free."

Stormyrain says, "Though I disagree with his determination on whether or not you can serve in the militia."

Stormyrain dusts herself off.

Leafiara whispers something to Casiphia.

Stormyrain folds her arms over her chest.

[General] Talismanblue exclaims, "I checked my butt.. no darts!"

Nairena says, "Vortexing air and a misty halo."

[General] Dwi thinks, "Check Beeb's."

A shadowy gloom swiftly pushes upward from the ground. When the darkness lifts, Chandrellia is standing in its place.

Casiphia says, "I appreciate that Marshal."

[Rusty Cutlass, The Hold]

Faint light from the main deck above seeps in through tiny grates in the ceiling, just enough to illuminate part of the compartment's ballast in the form of piles of huge sandbags, wooden crates, and iron-banded barrels. The rest of the hold is aglow from the fire of hanging lanterns which help to display a coral-ringed dart board hung firmly on a wall. A large cloth hammock is pulled tight between two oaken posts in the far corner of the room. You also see the purple Nairena disk, a cloudy-eyed air wyrdling, a brilliant purple kitten wearing a purple collar clasped with a pair of crossed silver swords, the Kezoku disk, the Gutstorm disk, the palm frond-shaped Leafiara disk, a red forest fox, a fluffy white cat, the Stormyrain disk, a golden brown coyote and a small round glaes porthole.

Also here: Town Councilor Chandrellia, Xorus, Maiden Nairena, Lady Casiphia, High Lord Kezoku, Pukk, Seaward Gutstorm, Earthdiver, Severine, Markx, Pietra, Town Councilor Leafiara, Kayse, Stormyrain, Drazaa

Casiphia nods at Stormyrain.

Speaking vaguely to Stormyrain, Kayse says, "Seems she might be busy with others things now."

[General] Stiggian thinks, "Nope, just Rum and Ale."

Speaking drunkenly to Leafiara, Gutstorm whispers aloud, "Wot happnin?"

[General] Talismanblue thinks, "Usually, you have just enough time to check, before you fall over."

Speaking to Casiphia, Chandrellia exclaims, "Hello dear!"

Speaking amiably to Gutstorm, Leafiara says, "Apparently Casi was responsible for this fine tavern, so we're having a chat."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Oh."

Speaking to Casiphia, Chandrellia asks, "This was your doing?"

Speaking to Chandrellia, Pietra says, "There's so much food and drink."

Leafiara admits, "Some had thought it was Larsya since she was so eager to be here first, but this does make sense."

Speaking to Chandrellia, Pietra says, "And the figurehead is stunning."

Casiphia nods.

Speaking to a shaggy silver and white puppy with mismatched blue and brown eyes, Chandrellia says, "You behave, no biting ankles unless its Guts."

Casiphia says, "I am glad little Larsya enjoyed it."

Leafiara grins at Casiphia.

Leafiara adopts an agreeable expression.

A pair of glowing white eyes briefly flash amongst the shadows.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "What dem white eyesh?"

Ycelacie suddenly fades into view.

Leafiara says, "Probably Yce--"

Nairena says, "I sure hope hard working adventurers come here often to enjoy the tasty drink and food."

Speaking to Casiphia, Chandrellia says, "So wonderful to see you, and thank you for such a fine establishment."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Pietra says, "Nothing I'm sure."

Casiphia nods at Nairena.

Casiphia says, "That is my hope too."

Casiphia nods at Nairena.

Casiphia nods at Chandrellia.

Casiphia bows to Chandrellia.

Speaking to Casiphia, Nairena says, "Thank you by the way."

Ycelacie asks, "What?"

Casiphia says, "Thank you Councilor Chandrellia."

Speaking to Ycelacie, Bbee asks, "You have my dart?"

Ycelacie says, "No."

Chandrellia says, "Well I can assure you I will guide all that pass my way to this establishment."

Speaking to Pukk, Pietra asks, "Can we move in here?"

Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk asks, "Maybe we can convince the council to hold meetings here?"

Leafiara gazes in amusement at Pukk.

Casiphia says, "We hope...this place offers a nice alternative, when much of the rest of the town seems to be carved out."

Speaking lightly to Pukk, Leafiara says, "I don't think it'll take much convincing, other than maybe Chamorr since I didn't see any scotch."

Leafiara chuckles.

Pukk grins.

Casiphia says, "We can add scotch."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "I bet he likes stew."

Casiphia smirks.

Speaking to Casiphia, Chandrellia says, "Yes let's hope this part stays the way it is."

Speaking to Pukk, Leafiara says, "This is exactly the kind of place Fahlo and Chandy will love."

Leafiara grins at Casiphia.

Pukk grins at Casiphia.

Leafiara turns to Casiphia and cheers!

Nairena raspily says, "That rum is no joke."

Pukk says, "That rum is great."

Speaking to Nairena, Stormyrain whispers aloud, "Avoid the grog."

Casiphia asks, "You saw my office?"

Speaking to Nairena, Pietra says, "You should try the grog."

Pukk says, "That was what I was drinking."

Speaking suddenly to Pukk, Leafiara says, "Oh, but not to downplay the seriousness of your request... I agree, it's a good idea, we should hold meetings here to bring attention to the new establishment."

Chandrellia asks, "Ok I'm a bit hungry where's the food?"

Stormyrain adds, "Unless you like licking juniper berries."

Nairena raspily says, "Avoid it. Try it. Make up your minds."

Speaking to Casiphia, Pietra asks, "You even have an office here?"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Where it ish Cashipia?"

Casiphia nods at Pietra.

Speaking to Casiphia, Stormyrain asks, "Was it the one with the bird?"

Casiphia says, "Join me. We'll go there. I'm turning in soon."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "It behind da panel?"

Speaking to Pukk, Leafiara says, "You're up."

Bbee says, "Guess it's gone."

Casiphia says, "The panel? No."

Speaking to Pukk, Chandrellia says, "You're slpping."

Pukk recites:

"Everybody join Casiphia"

[Rusty Cutlass, The Hold]

Faint light from the main deck above seeps in through tiny grates in the ceiling, just enough to illuminate part of the compartment's ballast in the form of piles of huge sandbags, wooden crates, and iron-banded barrels. The rest of the hold is aglow from the fire of hanging lanterns which help to display a coral-ringed dart board hung firmly on a wall. A large cloth hammock is pulled tight between two oaken posts in the far corner of the room. You also see the Stormyrain disk, a raven, the Bbee disk, a shaggy silver and white puppy with mismatched blue and brown eyes, the purple Nairena disk, a cloudy-eyed air wyrdling, a brilliant purple kitten wearing a purple collar clasped with a pair of crossed silver swords, the Kezoku disk, the Gutstorm disk, the palm frond-shaped Leafiara disk, a fluffy white cat that is sitting, a golden brown coyote and a small round glaes porthole.

Also here: Kayse, Stormyrain, Drazaa, Mistress Ycelacie, Bbee, Town Councilor Chandrellia, Xorus, Maiden Nairena, Lady Casiphia, High Lord Kezoku, Pukk, Seaward Gutstorm, Earthdiver, Markx, Pietra, Town Councilor Leafiara

Pukk says, "Wow, it still works."

Ycelacie says, "Sure."

Earthdiver says, "Now I can keep drinking."

Nairena says, "Still burns."

Speaking to Earthdiver, Pietra says, "Iw as going to say exactly that."

[travel begins]


Casi's Office and Bird

Speaking to Casiphia, Chandrellia asks, "So can I ask what made you think to build a pub?"

Bbee asks, "Is there a place to bbuy a replacement dart?"

Speaking to Chandrellia, Pietra asks, "Who doesn't want to build a pub?"

Ycelacie says, "I have some in my locker you can have."

Speaking amusedly to Pietra, Leafiara concedes, "Fair point."

Casiphia says, "No matter what people disagree on, everyone must drink and eat."

Casiphia smiles.

Speaking to Pietra, Chandrellia says, "Well this is true, but what was her idea behind it."

Ycelacie says, "I am not very good with darts."

Nairena says, "I want to be a teacher one day."

[Rusty Cutlass, Cabin]

Several high-backed chairs hug the side walls of the cabin while a long glass-topped desk that stretches out before a row of tall arched windows overlooks part of the town and the bay. A huge rust-covered bronze bird rests in one corner, opposite of it stands a salt-stained bookcase cluttered with tomes and trinkets. Hanging on one wall are a heavy oak placard and a polished wooden weapon rack. You also see a tall iron-bound door.

Casiphia glances at a high-backed chair.

Casiphia asks, "She was in my chair, wasn't she?"

Casiphia smirks.

Nairena says, "Maybe I can build a school."

Leafiara amusedly assures, "Oh yes."

Speaking to Casiphia, Kayse mentions, "Boots on the desk too."

Casiphia rubs some boot scuff marks from the glass top of her desk.

Speaking to a heavy oak placard, Pietra says, "Ooh I like this message."

Speaking to a huge rusty bronze bird, Pukk asks, "Not hungry anymore right?"

Casiphia says, "I can see that."

Casiphia shakes her head.

Gutstorm pulls a huge rusty bronze bird.

With a smooth whoosh of well-oiled gears, the bronze bird turns its metallic eyes toward Casiphia, then quickly as a striking snake, snatches her up in its mouth and swallows her whole!

With a final click of its mouth, the bird settles back into a quiet crouch.

Speaking to Nairena, Chandrellia says, "Actually that was on Fahlo agenda when we were having debates was to build a school."

Pietra whispers something to Pukk.

Speaking amusedly to Gutstorm, Leafiara says, "Got her in one."

Stormyrain says, "Well now."

Pietra whispers something to Pukk.

Ycelacie asks, "For the orphans?"

Casiphia smirks.

The voice of Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Wodnt me."

Casiphia says, "I do not think my bird works as intended..."

Speaking to Chandrellia, Nairena says, "I would enjoy teaching others how to speak and write in elven."

Casiphia smirks.

Casiphia says, "It almost works better."

Casiphia chuckles.

Casiphia disbands her group.

Pietra exclaims, "It's like Owly, but mechanical!"

Speaking to a huge rusty bronze bird, Pukk says, "Eat Earthdiver first."

Earthdiver says, "It got a certain invisible Magister."

Pukk says, "Well, you know certain birds are good."

Bbee says, "I ued to have an earcuff that made it so I could understand elven."

Nairena says, "This cabin is great."

Speaking to Casiphia, Pietra says, "What a nice cozy office you have."

Speaking to Casiphia, Nairena asks, "Yours?"

Casiphia says, "Goodnight everyone. We will see each other more, I have no doubt."

Stormyrain says, "Lovely establishment."

Casiphia nods at Nairena.

Speaking pleasantly to Casiphia, Leafiara says, "I do hope so. Rest well."

Casiphia nods at Nairena.

Stormyrain says, "I'm so happy it is open for business."

Speaking to Casiphia, Drazaa says, "Rest well tonight."

Some dark hooded figures emerge from the shadows, escorting Casiphia through a wooden panel.