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[UXLZ]

"Probably a good idea. Fighting on a beach would be annoying, and the higher ground will be advantageous."

[My Name is Immaterial]

"It's also in the water, last time I checked."

[UXLZ]

"Presumably things won't be so simple as for seawater to be a catch-all barrier against the Green Hell."

[My Name is Immaterial]

Earl scratches the back of his neck, saying "It's better than nothing."

[UXLZ]

Ispil remembered what he'd thought earlier.

"Well, keep your eyes peeled if you're staying above deck regardless, who knows what else is out there. I need to go talk to the captain, maybe even enlist some aid in case we really do get attacked..."

The Green Hell hated fire. He happened to know this ship carried a rather bored fire elemental.
The real question would be whether the captain would willingly allow her ship's 'power source' to help fight.

[Dwarmin]

Those on the beach decide in time a retreat to the ship is the obvious choice...

...

Ispil goes to speak with the Captain.


"...giant plants, you say? Living flowers? And, they don't like saltwater?" She asks dubiously "I've seen stranger, but they don't seem like they'll be much a threat to us here-being we're on a ship, and they're not."

The rest mill around the deck restlessly, deciding their next moves.

=Important NPC's present on deck=
1. Captain's Son
Seems to be toying a spyglass on deck, gazing upon the jungle not-so-distant.

2. The well dressed Pirate
Ordering a few men about, gathering barrels of saltwater to place on deck.

3. The Fat Priest
A fat Cleric is on deck, performing some sort of divine ritual.

4. Leo
Lazing on deck, playing with his pet Dragon by tossing meat bits in the air for him to snatch.

5. The She-Wolf
A female were-warrior with a giant axe prowls relentlessly up and down the deck, as if expecting a sudden attack.

6. The One in Yellow
A young, dour looked man in a cloak of yellow with and green stars, seems to be practicing magic incantations. He looks nervous.

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ypr4xqoT6AxJM92CZh5WRTcYa4jUAHo8wl-8lKsFuLc/edit#gid=0

This is all you know of the island so far.

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

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Spoiler: Friends (click to show/hide)

Leo
Class:
Symbol: L
10/10 HP left
Status: Healthy
Death Saves Remaining:3/3
Resting HD Remaining:1d8/1
Effects: Green Hell Spores (?%), Masked (Offers minor protection from inhaled threats)
Active Abilities: None
Abilities:
Spells Remaining Today
Lv. 1: ?/?
Spells Prepared
Cantrips/???
Lv.1/???
/Ready! (?/? remain)

Wielding: Dragonedge Rapier (An astoundingly beautiful and well made mithril sword, light and deadly, constructed in the style of a Saffer Bravo Blade-made as much for flash and panache as for a battle-it implies it's owner is either a Noble, or a very good thief.)
Wearing: Safferland Leather Armor (Designed for utility and style, this armor is Saffer in design-light and maneuverable, easy to put on and take off. The leather is comfortable and rich, probably Dire Lion-no doubt it was quite expensive.13 AC)

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

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Spoiler: Loot, Experience, Quests, Rumors and Opportunities (click to show/hide)

Ker Packbrother
25/300 XP to level 2
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Nigma
50/300 XP to level 2
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Natalee
0/300 XP to level 2

"...we divided it into a hundred shares, each one priced at 200 gold...get yourself ten pearls, and I'll welcome you as a full partner-you can sit at the table with us, and decide on where we sail, what we go after. Until then, yer a stranger with no money and big ideas. Fair enough, Ma'am?"

Natalie has discussed joining the crew of the sailing vessel Catherine's Luck. Her best way is to buy her way in, gaining enough blue pearls in ship stock to join the captain and other decision makers aboard the vessel.

Clues
~Catherine has offered to sell Natalie five shares at 200 gold each.
~The rest of the crew may be willing to sell or barter their pearls as well.
~Occasionally, there is a high stakes card game aboard the vessel where pearls may be earned-and fortunes lost.

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Ispil
75/300 XP to level 2

"..."Broke? Well, in the event of complete and total mechanical failure. or the impending notion of such-as if the ship was about to sink-I'd be free to go home, and pursue a new contract. If they fixed the machine, they would have to get another Elemental to run it. Otherwise, my contract stipulates I am to power this machine until the end of it's lifecycle..."

Ispil has gathered that an Elemental being of flame named Brenna is magically bound to the vessel Catherine's Luck until it's out out of commission. His personal morals demand action.

Clues
There are several ways he can think to accomplish this.
~Close the steam pipes tightly, that regulate the pressure to the boiler. Too much pressure, and the boiler explodes.
~Throw a wrench into the works. He knows the steam powers a spinning thing (turbine). Stop the turbine, or the machine it runs, and the thing breaks down.
~Sink the ship.

~He has located the Steamworks on the ship, but they currently guarded by a teenager, and a padlocked chain fence.

"..."...It's the story of Jenny Crowlander, and her adventures in the New World. She and her friends were real heroes...back when there were real heroes, you know..."

Ispil learned some things about the legendary Jenny Crowlander which may come in handy.

Clues
~She apparently faced beings called the 'Dancing Dead'-if you make the mistake of talking to them, they will follow you relentlessly. According to the legend, they can't cross water, though.
~She also fought Giant Crabs of some sort, who seemed to lack any major weak point one could strike them for massive damage. The legend says that fire was effective against them.
~Her husband Captain Maeloc reputedly once negotiated with the Parrakoa-the green bird folk-by speaking in riddles, which apparently is the only sort of words they understand.
~Captain Catherine's Son has the book where more rumors can be found, but he seems unwilling to give it up for free. He might trade for it, however.

Spoiler: Player Status (click to show/hide)

Ker Packbrother (Flying Dice)
Class: Ranger
Symbol: W
12/12 HP left
Status: Healthy
Death Saves Remaining:3/3
Resting HD Remaining:1d10/1
Effects: Green Hell Spores (?%), Masked (Offers minor protection from inhaled threats)
Active Abilities: None

Wielding: Wolfkin Longbow (Ker carved this himself, like most of his gear-it bears not the marks of a master craftsman, but the painstaking knowledge of the trial and error had underwent to perfect it's draw to his exact specifications. Ironically, it's not the best made bow, but it fits Ker's hand better than any other weapon would.)
Wearing: Patchwork Leather Armor (No exact style of craftsmanship can be attributed to this wear-it seems to be a pathwork collection of feathers, scraps of raw leather and studded leather, thick cloth, and even small plates of metal in certain places-a collection from a dozen nations and twice as many various peoples. Like a second skin, Ker has been growing it for almost his entire life.14 AC)

Inventory=103lb carried/light carry 45lb/heavy carry 90lb/max 135 lb (Heavily encumbered! Speed - 20, Disadvantage on ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws that use Strength, Dexterity, or Constitution.)
~Traveler Clothes/Leather Armor [14lb]
~Longbow [2lb]
~2xDagger [2lb]
~Quiver [2lb]
-20 Arrows
~Backpack [58lb]
-Bedroll, Mess kit, Tinderbox, 9xTorches, 10xrations, Waterskin, 50xft Hemp Rope
-Hunting Trap [25lb]
Thirst/Hunger: Full
Money: 15 GP
http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=180516

Nigma (My Name is Immaterial)
Class: Rogue
Symbol: $
9/9 HP left
Status: healthy
Death Saves Remaining:3/3
Resting HD Remaining:1d8/1
Effects: Green Hell Spores (?%), Masked (Offers minor protection from inhaled threats)
Active Abilities:
Changeling Shift/Current Form: Earl

Wielding: Trophy Dagger (A simple weapon with an enormously bloody history, this simple length of well honed, unadorned killing steel was a prize taken from an early mark-though Nigma might not remember exactly which one.)
Wearing: Leather Armor (Designed with some very odd specifications-this reliable leather armor has been upgraded with a clever mix of padded buckles, pockets for padding, and leather straps that allow it to change it's configuration on the fly, to comfortably fit any number of forms it's user might choose to take. 14 AC)

Inventory=68lb carried/light carry 40lb/heavy carry 80lb/max 120 lb (lightly encumbered, -10ft spd)
~Traveler Clothes/Leather Armor [13lb]
~Rapier [2lb]
~2xShortbow [2lb]
~2xDagger [2lb]
~Quiver [2lb]
-20 Arrows
~Burglars Pack [46lb]
-bag of ball bearings, 10 feet of string, a bell, 5 candles, a crowbar, a hammer, 10 pitons, a hooded lantern, 2 flasks of oil, 5 days rations, a tinderbox, waterskin, 50 feet of hempen rope
-Thieves Tools [1lb]
Thirst/Hunger: Full
Money: 15 GP
http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=180881

Natalee Chavee (Maniac)
Class: Rogue
Symbol: X
8/8 HP left
Status: Healthy
Death Saves Remaining:3/3
Resting HD Remaining:1d8/1
Effects: Green Hell Spores (?%)
Active Abilities:

Wielding: 'Dragonrib' Flintlock (Advertised to punch through a Dragon's Chest in one shot, the 'Dragonrib' Flintlock is large bore, and somewhat clumsy to wield-however, it's no doubt effective at what you point it at. It's greatest selling point is that it is heavy enough to use as a melee weapon after you fire it. Additionally, it has an interesting feature where the butt of the pistol can be taken apart with painstaking annoyance to reveal a multi-tool dining kit-with a copper fork, spoon and knife popping out on tiny springs. One wonders if the wielder merely intended this for cutlery.)
Wearing: Garments of Lyys (A cloak and vest designed in dark threading and black wool, with little attention to accentuating the figures form or features-the only telling mark of it's owner origin is its design, being that beneath this cloth lies the unique 'Linothorax'-linen armor that the far away country of Lyys is famous for. While foreigners mock them as 'armoring themselves in book pages', the armor is remarkably tough and durable-while being lightweight and easy to bear in hot conditions. It seems to be holding up well, despite heavy wear.)14 AC)

Inventory=25lb carried/light carry 50lb/heavy carry 100lb/max 150 lb (Not encumbered)
~Traveler Clothes/Linen Armor [13lb]
~Hidden Dagger [1lb]
~Flintlock Pistol [3lb]
~Bag of Writing Tools [2lb]
~Powder Horn/Bullet Pouch [3lb]
-15 Powder/Roundballs
-Thieves Tools [1lb]
-Journal [1lb]
-Hard Booze [2lb]
Thirst/Hunger: Full
Gold:
http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=182861

Ispil Desdaea (UXLZ)
Class: Monk
Symbol: %
6/9 HP left
Status: Awch!
Death Saves Remaining:3/3
Resting HD Remaining:1d8/1
Effects: Green Hell Spores (?%)
Active Abilities: None

Wielding: Standard Issue Shortsword (Ispil's blade is half a can opener and a meat cutter, half a tool for clearing greenery and poking things he doesn't want to touch with his bare hands. It's short, blunt edge is designed for more hacking utility than warfare, but he's trained enough to use it as a weapon, if the situation warrants it. Formerly a soldiers tool, bought at a bargain price before he left port. It's covered in dried green blood)
Wearing: Commoner clothes and Hood (Ispil's common wear is unassuming, dull earthtone clothing, with a deep hood. Designed for ease of movement and acts of agility, he wears it as comfortably and reliably as any suit of armor. It's getting pretty dirty. AC 15

Inventory=65lb carried/light carry 50lb/heavy carry 100 lb/max 150 lb (lightly encumbered, -10ft spd)
~Common Clothes/Hooded Robes [7lb]
~Shortsword [2lb]
~10xDarts [2lb]
~Backpack [53lb]
-Bedroll, Mess kit, Tinderbox, 9xTorches, 10xrations, Waterskin, 50xft Hemp Rope
-Spirit Bell
-Spiderling Parchment (Untranslated)
-Temple Cup
Thirst/Hunger: Full
Money: 15 GP
http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=181629[/i]

[UXLZ]

Ispil shrugs.

"Perhaps it is as you say and we will be barely threatened, perhaps the forest will send us a greeter the size of the ship itself and we will all die. The small rose Blights I encountered probably won't be too much of a threat, but we don't know what else the jungle contains. It wiped out two entire civilizations, don't forget that."

Ispil considers talking to Leo or the captain's son, but instead decides to visit Brenna.

[Dwarmin]

Brenna coalesces into her humanoid form much quicker in response to Ispils presence this time, though she's not nearly as bright and hot as the night before.


"....Tssssssh! My favorite Fleshling returns! Did he bring me a gift?" She says, clapping in her hands in a small cloud of sparks.

[UXLZ]

"Well, I just realized I forgot to tell you my name in return, for one. It's Ispil, by the way."

He mentally checks off what he has in his backpack.

Er, I don't think I have a gift, unless there's something in this pack you'd like. What kind of gift would interest a fire elemental, anyway? Something burnable, I'd presume. Sadly there aren't very many gift shops in evil sapient forests so the only new things I have are a bell, a cup, and a parchment that I've yet to have translated. I can tell you a story, though..." he continues, quickly telling her about what he'd seen and done.

"Fire sure is excellent, huh? Though I probably won't be saying that in the future if I fight any wizards."

[Dwarmin]

"An appropriate gift could be something valuable to burn...or something valuable that I could not burn. Both would be equally amusing." She comments.

"...your story is an interesting one. Would that the Fire Realm could be allowed to purge this infestation for you! Alas, it would not stop there..." She says.

[UXLZ]

"Valuable in what way? in terms of gold and the currencies of this land, or valuable to me, personally?" he wonders

"I feel like letting the fire realm purge this place would just be trading one problem for another, forest for flame... Could it cross the sea? Thankfully the Green Hell seems contained here by the water, though I intend on returning in the future and ending it personally... Assuming I survive whatever else befalls me, of course."

[Dwarmin]

"In time, the fires of my world would consume even your seas." Brenna states, shaking her head. You're not sure if she's actually not looking forward to something like that, though.

"...as for value, your second guess it closer to the truth. Elementals like myself deal in the currency of pure energy-even emotional energy. We enjoy burning what you find valuable, precisely because you value and place significance on it. It is no doubt confusing to a mortal." She says, chuckling.

[UXLZ]

Ispil grins slightly.

"Sounds dangerous. Remind me not to use your realm's purging fire for aid, if I am ever so inclined.

Then the grin moves into a thoughtful frown.

"Then I'm afraid we're quite out of luck. I may place importance on some things, but is there anything I find truly valuable? It confuses me not because I cannot understand the meaning, it confuses me because I cannot understand what is 'valued.'


His hand brushes against the cage on his hip.
Huh? Maybe that...

"Tell me, do you think this is something your flames could consume?"

He detaches the cage and holds it up for Brenna to see. The cage was made of some strange metal, but Ispil had no idea what type it was. It could be anything from pig iron to something only found in the Old World's deepest and darkest caves. It was pitch black, and within those bars he'd swear the air was slightly darker than outside. Who knows what secrets the masters of his Monastery had imbued or imparted it with? He certainly didn't.

[Dwarmin]

"I could certainly try! Is this truly something you wish destroyed, though? I am sentient enough to realize what is consumed, loses it's original purpose." She asks, cocking her head to one side.

[UXLZ]

He smiles.

"I'm not so sure you'll be able to manage that... Go ahead."

And even if she did, he'd be glad either way. The value he placed on that cage was not something he wanted to carry with him, even if, by all rights, he should.