CH. 17: Poison Curse

[Nuke]

OOC: Val would like to consolidate to gems, with the exception of some pocket change. Giving up the Masterwork trident in trade to the Undine is a nice gesture as well. I'm sure Silverfrond would like it.

The 1000gp sapphire and 500gp pearl, plus what ever smaller ones are left over works for me. Should help the encumbrance as well.

[Chris1234]

"It is me. This one is half-orc but it's a small half I think. More human than not. I haven't mated but am wed to the church of Gonto," replies Naras. She switches back to Common, "I am pleased to find you again after so long but a pity under such circumstances. I have met your family, but I'm afraid I upset Serenna, disappointing Cye at the same time. I need to apologise to her. Also, this treasure Val and I propose should be split 5 ways." The priestess pauses for breathe. "Anyway, how is Shin now? And, of course, how are you, too? Perhaps I could check the two of you?" she adds, indicating the Chieftainess and Val.

If Silverfrond and Val will permit, Naras will check their state of well-being {OOC: Healing 15, and will offer a CMW if at <50%HP, or CLW otherwise if wounded at all.}
She will also cast CMW on herself.

[JadedDM]

Ouragana, Baeros, Gallath and Drav (Poison Curse, Below deck/Sardonx 16th, 12 AM)
Sable shrugs. "In any case, you all can report to me tomorrow morning for orders. I suggest you get some sleep in the barracks for now. You'll want to be well-rested when the battle begins."

(OOC: Seems like the obvious choices to make invisible would be Gallath, Drav or Naishe. As Naishe is not formally a party member, I'm reluctant to have her volunteer. But if neither of the other two do, it might have to come to that.)

Val and Naras (Undine Community/Sardonx 16th, 8 AM)
"Shin is well again, as is myself," Silverfrond. "You needn't worry further about any of our people. Cye took care of our healing over the past two days you were unconscious. Please, save your healing for yourself and your friend. As for Serenna, I will speak to her and the others about visiting you, if you like. They have been busy with helping our people rebuild after the attack."

(OOC: Alright, I'll keep that all in mind when I split up the treasure.

Silverfrond is at 100% HP, Val is at 33%, and Naras is at 8%.)

Naras casts Cure Moderate Wounds on Val, restoring (1d10+1): 4+1 = 5 HP. Val is now at 45% HP.
Naras casts Cure Moderate Wounds on herself, restoring (1d10+1): 4+1 = 5 HP. Naras is now at 20% HP.

[Breila]

"Gallath, you've shown to be quite resourceful. What about you being made invisible?" Ouragana turns directly to the young elf. She wants the situation resolved.

[spyguy1503]

"Alright. I can do it. Let's go over the plan, one last time." Gallath says.

[Chris1234]

Naras advances, "Thank you, Silverfrond. That would be appreciated. I hope that Serenna isn't too reluctant. Both she, and I, fell into the 'stereotyping' trap. But I only looked at things from my viewpoint. I think I do that a lot. I should know better, but didn't. Maybe she's taught me something and I will thank her. Anyway, am I allowed to hug a Chieftainess?" She smiles, but keep a pace distant, not wanting to make yet another faux pas.

When Silverfrond departs, Naras cast CLW on Val and CMW on herself.

{OOC: If water and seaweedy food available? If not, she asks if such kindly could be provided.}

[BishGada]

Baeros finds it too hard to sleep knowing that Jocelyn body might be violated savagely right now in the captains cabin. He goes up to the deck with his dogs and tries to walk casually not lingering too much near the captains cabin to avoid from raising suspicion. He does sits leaning his back on some walls from time to time to get some rest but every hour he takes such a tour not sure if that would help or not.

[JadedDM]

Ouragana, Baeros, Gallath and Drav (Poison Curse, Below deck/Sardonx 16th, 8 AM)
Ouragana recaps the plan to Gallath, explaining how tomorrow morning the Poison Curse will engage in some kind of battle. During the chaos, Ouragana is going to make Gallath invisible so he can slip into the captain's cabin and help Jocelyn find evidence that will prove Scourge is the one who killed the previous captain. He will then smuggle that evidence to Sable so she can spread it among the crew.

Baeros has difficulty sleeping and meanders near the captain's cabin when he can. But there are guards watching over it that keep him from getting too close.

Whether the party sleeps or not, eventually morning arrives. The ship sets sail at first light, and the party is made to work as crewmen. As they are new, they have simple jobs like swabbing the deck, peeling potatoes in the kitchen, and cleaning the cannons. The captain emerges from his cabin, but Jocelyn does not. He does dismiss the guards, but keeps it locked anyway.

(OOC: Casters can pick new spells.)

Val and Naras (Undine Community/Sardonx 16th, 8 AM)
Silverfrond returns the hug, then tells her she'll send her daughter up in a bit. She then departs.

Naras heals some more, and notes there is both food (kelp and fish) and fresh water available. Val has been living off of both for the past few days, and she explains that the undine have brought more each day.

Naras casts Cure Light Wounds on Val, restoring (1d8): 3 HP.
Naras casts Cure Moderate Wounds on herself, restoring (1d10+1): 10+1 = 11 HP.

[Breila]

Something I didn't say because the situation with Gallath was not resolved: Ouragana asks to remain in Sable's cabin when everyone else leaves to cast a web and dissipate it immediately. She also takes off the ring of wizardry to delete four of the mending spells. She confers with Sable to discuss where she can study for her spells: Invisibility, and if the time suffices, 2 Sleep, Shield and Grease.

After studying (and presumably arriving a little late), she tries to make up for it by working hard on the assigned task, trying to show her seamanship. she wants to appear to the Poison Curse's crew as someone eager to earn a place among them.

[Chris1234]

Naras says to Val, "Any ideas how I can best get the coinage back to my temple? It sorely needs the funding."

Afterwards she casts another CLW on Val and CMW on herself.

[BishGada]

As scourge exits the room Baeros looks at the door waiting for Jocelyn to come out. He wishes to ask her what had she been through but knows it will risk her life. When she doesn't emerge he goes to Sable to get his duty scrabbling the decks near the captains cabin. Before leaving the room he waits until the other leaves and tells Ouragana, "If you make Gallath invisible before the battle you won't risk yourself and him in the battle and he will have more time to find the right time to sneak to the captains room..." Now on another matter, "Jocelyn is locked in the room alone. I think I can get Hopper to pass a note to her and from her. Can you please write a note asking if she is OK, if she needs anything and if anything works according to her plan? Tell her to write and give Hopper the note." his eyes full with plead.

[Nuke]

Val replies, "I can help carry some, but it is best to minimize the weight we have to move."

[Breila]

Ouragana elbows Bearos in the ribs. "Get working, you idiot, you're going to get us kicked overboard!" she shouts, then adds softly. "I will try, but I can't promise anything."

[JadedDM]

Ouragana, Baeros, Gallath and Drav (Poison Curse, Below deck/Sardonx 16th, 8 AM)
As the party resumes their work, uncertain of Jocelyn's fate, Scourge walks up on the deck looking particularly pleased with himself. He pulls out a spyglass and looks out onto the horizon. "Ah, there she is. Our target. A lovely merchant ship filled with bounty. Make ready crew...we're all about to be rich." A cheer rises up from the sailors. "Make ready for battle!" Sable calls out from his side. A black flag bearing a crossbones is unfurled up on the crow's nest, which quickly catches the wind and starts fluttering wildly.

Val and Naras (Undine Community/Sardonx 16th, 8 AM)
After using her remaining healing spells and having a bit to eat and drink, the surface of the water ripples and the three undine they fought alongside with emerge. Serenna, Cye and Shin all appear unharmed; their injuries having been magically healed. They bear the treasure owed Val and Naras, setting it in piles on the dry ground.

"I trust you are feeling better," Serenna says coolly, in an attempt to keep her voice steady and neutral.

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Naras casts Cure Light Wounds on Val, restoring (1d8): 2 HP.
Naras casts Cure Light Wounds on herself, restoring (1d8): 7 HP.

Naras receives 111 PP and 4 GP which adds 2.3 lbs to her encumbrance.
Val receives a black pearl (500 GP) and another black pearl (50 GP), 1 PP and 4 GP. She trades in her masterwork trident (300 GP), garnet (100 GP), jet (100 GP), amber (100 GP), amethyst (100 GP), tourmaline (100 GP), coral (100 GP), and pearl (100 GP) for a sapphire (1,000 GP). This removes 4.7 lbs from her encumbrance.

[spyguy1503]

Gallath pulls out his pistol, waving it in the air and yelling along with the crew. He then gets close to Ouragana. "Let's get started."