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[UXLZ]

Ispil was genuinely quite surprised.

"Really? I thought you would have been able to control it and choose whether to burn or not. Though I guess you never have any real reason to not burn something, either..."

[Dwarmin]

"I have no material form as you do-you could call me a disembodied spirit, who manifests her will in the flames. I can make my fires hotter or...less hot...but I cannot change what I am composed of. Anymore than you can stop being made of...flesh?" She says, bouncing the cage around in her hands. "That being said, I could find a new physical form to inhabit, whereas you could not. Obviously not here, though."

[UXLZ]

"Then is it simply magic that lets you bounce that cage around in your hands? Fire can't 'touch' things, if any of the times I've ever interacted with it are an indication, but I think I understand."

Find a new... Huh?

"Wait, what do you mean by 'inhabit'? Maybe in a different realm, but I thought your form would be the same no matter where you were on this plane..."

[Dwarmin]

"Now we're getting into the definition of magic. Can you tell me how you are alive?" She asks pointedly. "I could ask how a physical being such as yourself can possibly exist in a reality made of pure energy, which is my perspective. How can you not transcend your form by thought alone? How do manage to live so inefficiently, wasting so much energy to propel a flimsy scaffolding of bone and meat through a world of dangerous, illogical right angles and sharp rules of gravity and time?

Your existence is no more or less 'magical' than my own."

...

"As for my form, I am pure energy-I can inhabit any number of vessels and forms. For example, I could power what you fleshlings call a 'construct', with enough time and ritual materials. I could even compose a demi-elemental humanoid body...if I was a good deal more powerful than I am now. I can never cease to be energy, or the embodiment of the elemental flame-but, as I power this ship, I could power a new form-the same way your soul can be said to power your own body. Assuming you believe in souls..."

[UXLZ]

Ispil shrugs. Only whatever it was that made this reality can tell you that. I was merely questioning the difference between you and the fire of this plane. I am no different to any other corporeal thing, we both have 'touch'. Ordinary flames, however, do not.

I guess. Magic is inscrutable, anyway. I'm sure even the greatest of Wizards and Gods could never fully quite understand it."

...

"Oh, a demi-elemental humanoid? So someone like me, just with fire instead of hair or something? How would you ever become 'more powerful,' anyway? I thought whatever feeds you only had a temporary effect... A boost, but still with an unbreakable limit.
Well, there's nothing really against souls, and I'm inclined to believe 'yes', however. I have heard of people being raised from death and so forth, though I have never witnessed it with my own eyes."

[Dwarmin]

"Well, there are half mortal, half elementals...that's a long story...as for power, what's currency to beings of energy? Loyalty. Respect. Oaths. Law. It's something you would have difficulty understanding-to gain more power in the eyes of my fellow elementals, I would have to appear more powerful. And then I would be. Hee...

You are very curious for a mortal, do you know that? So many questions! You're just making it worse for me when you really do have to leave."

[UXLZ]

"Interesting. Though something tells me it isn't quite so simple as you are making it sound. Half mortal, half elemental, though? A child between a mortal and one of your kind, or a demi-elemental such as you were describing? If you have no time for the story, you do not have to bother telling it."

...

Ispil smiles and laughs lightly.

"I grew up detached from the world, of course I'd have many questions. Not that what we're talking about is something most people would be interested in anyway, but... Color me different. When I am gone, we'll see. Even if I leave, it doesn't mean we'll never meet again. I'll at least try to visit you one more time before I depart from this vessel for good... And in the future, maybe I'll have one more gift for you. We will see if I can... Obtain it."

Freeing her was going to be a pain, but he definitely thought it was the correct choice to do. He realized it would be ultimately pointless - another elemental would be summoned to take her place - and he felt guilty for the crew of the Catherine's luck, to damage their livelihood so. Still, he'd attempt to repay them for what it cost, if he could...

[Dwarmin]

"Good luck in any case Fleshl..er, Ispil."

[UXLZ]

"Goodbye, Brenna. I'll be seeing you again, though when that is I don't yet know."

Ispil heads back to the deck.

[Dwarmin]

Ispil heads back.

Not much has changed-the Captain is bullying her crew into extra work.


"...Aye, tomorrow's now today! We're getting out of this place as fast we can!" she orders.

The rest are still here, lazing about.

=Important NPC's present on deck=
1. Captain's Son
Seems to have grown bored with his spyglass, and is now dueling one of the pirates with a wooden practice swords.

2. The well dressed Pirate
Mock dueling the captain's son with wooden practice swords. The steady clack of wood on wood is oddly comforting.

3. The Fat Priest
A fat Cleric is on deck, performing some sort of divine ritual-still. Maybe he needs alot of breaks.

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

5. The She-Wolf
A female were-warrior with a giant axe seems to have relaxed somewhat-she's laying in a hammock strung between the mast, seemingly snoozing.

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 seems to be even worse off now.

The sun is starting to fall in the horizon. A blood red, fiery orb, dipping into the Eastern sky over the jungle-a deceptively pretty sight.

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 decides to go over and watch the duel. He's interested in the Were, but doesn't want to disturb her nap.

[Flying Dice]

Ker maintains his watch on the jungle, freeing one eye to watch the spar.

[My Name is Immaterial]

"Making my way inland to Pagekeep, I had hoped. It's the seat of a young Lord who I've heard is new to his throne, and free with his coin...I'm hoping to find work as a Trainee Maester. Or a Drover. Or maybe a scullion. I could also juggle for coins." Leo comments lightly.

Earl chuckles. "You seem like a man with mind as sharp as steel. I think you'll do well there. Put a good word in for me with the Lord if I ever stop by. I'm planning on finding some work as a merchant. Know anything about Pagekeep's economy?"

[Dwarmin]

Earl chuckles. "You seem like a man with mind as sharp as steel. I think you'll do well there. Put a good word in for me with the Lord if I ever stop by. I'm planning on finding some work as a merchant. Know anything about Pagekeep's economy?"

"From what I know, Pagekeep started out as small, walled fort-it grew into a city when they found you could extract certain colorful um...juices from the small animals they catch in the bogs, around there. What economy they have is based on ink and dye-hence the name, you ken?-and the rest of it mostly goes around to supply the men who patrol the lands between Bardhold and Agaron. It's still technically a fort.

It's got a reputation for attracting learned men and writers, or at least those people who know how to pretend to be learned men.

From what I can see, lots of money going round, fits me like a sandal, and it'll be the safest place in leagues with the walls and soldiers. Can't figure a better place to start." He comments.

[My Name is Immaterial]

"What sort of creature would give ink and dye? Frogs?"