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:The [[Dead Man's Raft]] was discovered in the [[Western Docks]] during [[Operation Pincer]]. As the only sizeable sailing ship in the [[Western Docks]] at the time, she was taken in order to evacuate prisoners from [[Myste-Hass]]. The ship suffered substantial fire damage due to the Ancient Red Dragon during the fighting prior to her claiming. | |||
:The Dead Man's Raft was beached and anchored on the shoreline near the estuary to the south of the [[Tower of Dariss]] as they escaped with the captives recovered from [[Myste-Hass]]. The ship was later recovered by [[Crassus Hlaalu|Crassus]] and the crew he had assembled, initially financed by [[The People's Company]]. | |||
===Souls on Board=== | |||
:The Dead Man's Raft was discovered in the [[Western Docks]] during [[Operation Pincer]]. As the only sizeable ship in the [[Western Docks]] at the time, she was taken in order to evacuate prisoners from [[Myste-Hass]]. The ship suffered substantial fire damage | *Captain - [[Crassus Hlaalu]] | ||
:The Dead Man's Raft was beached and anchored on the shoreline near the estuary to the south of the [[Tower of Dariss]] | *First Mate - [[Gleson]] | ||
*Boatswain - [[Susan]] | |||
*Quartermaster - [[Pellis]] | |||
*Surgeon - [[Ainsley]] | |||
*Engineer - | |||
*Priest (of [[:Category:Sardonyx|Sardonyx]]) - [[Mutina]] | |||
*Cook - [[Gassan]] | |||
*[[Tebin]] | |||
*[[Jasar]] | |||
*[[Rowbin]] | |||
*[[Gurtin]] | |||
*[[Nonda]] | |||
*[[Ansis]] | |||
*[[Wissim]] | |||
*[[Vinsis]] | |||
*[[Narder]] | |||
*[[Scor Tomkin]] | |||
*[[Egstard]] | |||
*[[Ardan "The Vulture"]] | |||
*[[V'jay]] | |||
*[[Pava]] | |||
*[[Kenard]] | |||
*[[Tulker]] | |||
*[[Delev]] | |||
*[[Sterai]] | |||
*[[Opalak]] | |||
*[[Mederos]] | |||
===In Memoriam=== | |||
:The names of crew members who were lost in the line of duty are inscribed on the ship's bell: | |||
*[[Giles]] | |||
*[[Zeru]] | |||
===Ship's Log=== | |||
'''That Which Lurks in the Deep ([[Verru]] & [[Gilas]])''' | |||
:Course charted between [[Myste-Hass]] and [[Kyushu]]. The target locations is an uncharted island, three days travel out of [[Myste-Hass]]. During the first day of sailing we struck the spire of a sunken cathedral, thus delayed, the [[Eruption]] loomed out of the horizon and swiftly fell in pursuit upon us. We evaded the [[Eruption]] by entering unnatural mists. [[Zeru]] and [[Giles]] were lost to harpies in the mist. Within the mist, we encountered the [[Sirama Tree]] which once stood above the city of [[Galamine]] before it was drowned by a cataclysmic flood from the east. The two further days' transit to the uncharted island was uneventful. | |||
:The approach to the island was guarded by finger-like rock protrusions, seeming to rise up and rake the ship's hull. I took shore party ashore in a longboat, [[Gleeson]] was given command in my absence. The dwarf, [[Bolt]], was recovered on the shoreline and joined the party. We pushed in towards the centre of the island. We were betrayed by our passengers [[Agniric]] and [[Kames]]. [[Kames]] was subdued, but [[Agniric]] fled. In his pursuit, a column was seen atop the central mountain. We set forth to investigate. | |||
:The marooned sailor, [[Tinder]], was found hiding near the column. The rest of his party had perished in the cave beyond. The cavern beyond the column was identified as the tomb of [[Grazzitt One Eye]]. We ventured in, [[Cpt Percival Wainwright|Percival]] and [[Bolt]] stood guard and kept an eye on [[Tinder]]. Our foray in to the tomb was repelled, by [[Grazzitt One Eye|Grazzitt]] its self, we were fortunate to leave with our lives. [[Cpt Percival Wainwright|Percival]]'s inevitable betrayal came while we rested following this trial. | |||
:[[Cpt Percival Wainwright|Percival]] attempted to take [[Father Howell]] to [[Verru]] as a sacrifice. His betrayal was foiled, he was subdued and restrained, to be returned to [[Myste-Hass]] to face the gallows. We descended to the centre of the island to confront [[Verru]]. His sacrificial ritual was interrupted, and the husk was vanquished. Despite our efforts, the daemon [[Gilas]] was manifested and we had no recourse but to flee. We were unable to retrieve [[Cpt Percival Wainwright|Percival]], however I am certain that his fate is sealed as the island began to sink back in to the depths it appeared to have risen from. | |||
:We were pursued by [[Gilas]] down to the southern beach of the island and in to the sea. The daemon caused the ground to shake as it sunk, summoning watery minions to its aid and causing a great wave to rise. Foreseeing the island and the sea's disturbance as a sign of our need of a swift exit, the faithful crew of the [[Dead Man's Raft|Raft]] sailed around the island to our aid. Being a creature of the deep, we were hard pressed to escape [[Gilas]] within its own domain. We were barely able to make it aboard, and almost failed to escape its clutches despite the good graces of [[Alaie]]'s strong wind. | |||
:A fell voice was hear on the air, the clouds drawing in and a booming of thunder. The voice commanded the daemon to stand down. The creature rebelled, continuing to attempt to drag us to the deep as we in turn sought to fight it off. We were able to repel the creature, freeing the [[Dead Man's Raft|Raft]]'s stern from its claws. This fell voice commanded the daemon once more to stand down and bend to its will. It must have heeded the voice as we saw it sink slowly beneath the surface as the wind bore us away. | |||
:On the limp back to [[Myste-Hass]], lights were seen on the first night. The ship was darkened to evade any undesired attention. Further investigation identified the lights at the [[Eruption]] and its prey, the [[Moon Set]]. After the [[Eruption]] was out of sight, boats were lowered and sent to search for survivors. Investigation of the wreck yielded no survivors or signs of life. The remainder of our return leg passed uneventfully, dropping anchor once more in [[Myste-Hass]]. | |||
'''The Hunter and the Hunted''' | |||
:Course charted between [[Myste-Hass]] and [[Helvettia]]. The target location is the last known position of two Helvattian ships bringing aid and reinforcements to [[Myste-Hass]] that were sunk by the [[Carcass]] and the [[Hyena]]. Our goal is to neutralise the [[Carcass]] and the [[Hyena]] so that the aid and reinforcements sent by [[Helvettia]] are able to make it through. | |||
:Two days out of [[Myste-Hass]], we encountered a stricken vessel, The [[Crustacean]]. Another vessel was also seen to the south, sailing away on an east/west bearing. This felt almost certain to be a trap, so we approached with caution to search for survivors. Vanquishing the ambushers on board, we found that the ship's company had been put to the sword and the cargo taken, with the exception of two crates of [[Levatra Eels]] and some provisions. A drogue was set and dispatch signals were sent for a salvage team to recover the vessel. A communion was held with a deceased member of their crew. The [[Crustacean]] had sailed from [[Port Naras]] on the Isles O'[[Talag]], on a course for [[Myste-Hass]]. The [[Lonely Witch]] followed her from port and set upon her out in the open sea. | |||
:Two further days sail on our heading, we identify three small islands. The western-most of these has a small fortified town, with a harbour guarded by a stone tower. The name of this port is unknown to us, however the [[Hyena]] as seen moored amongst a number of other ships just off the coast. The decision was made to sail onward to the last known position of the Helvettian ships rather than to take the gamble of confronting the [[Hyena]] in these unknown waters. | |||
:Continuing south, we came across the listing hull of a Helvettian trireme, supported by a talon of rock, sparing her from descending to the depths. Another ship, the [[Rotten Apple]], had beat us to the prise and was already on station undertaking salvage operations. We pulled up alongside to parlay, however negotiations broke down as their abrasive captain was unwilling to cede his claim to the wreck. In the shadow of [[Myste-Hass]]'s need, we moved in to board to assert our rightful claim. ... |
Latest revision as of 19:13, 20 August 2024
- The Dead Man's Raft was discovered in the Western Docks during Operation Pincer. As the only sizeable sailing ship in the Western Docks at the time, she was taken in order to evacuate prisoners from Myste-Hass. The ship suffered substantial fire damage due to the Ancient Red Dragon during the fighting prior to her claiming.
- The Dead Man's Raft was beached and anchored on the shoreline near the estuary to the south of the Tower of Dariss as they escaped with the captives recovered from Myste-Hass. The ship was later recovered by Crassus and the crew he had assembled, initially financed by The People's Company.
Souls on Board
- Captain - Crassus Hlaalu
- First Mate - Gleson
- Boatswain - Susan
- Quartermaster - Pellis
- Surgeon - Ainsley
- Engineer -
- Priest (of Sardonyx) - Mutina
- Cook - Gassan
- Tebin
- Jasar
- Rowbin
- Gurtin
- Nonda
- Ansis
- Wissim
- Vinsis
- Narder
- Scor Tomkin
- Egstard
- Ardan "The Vulture"
- V'jay
- Pava
- Kenard
- Tulker
- Delev
- Sterai
- Opalak
- Mederos
In Memoriam
- The names of crew members who were lost in the line of duty are inscribed on the ship's bell:
Ship's Log
That Which Lurks in the Deep (Verru & Gilas)
- Course charted between Myste-Hass and Kyushu. The target locations is an uncharted island, three days travel out of Myste-Hass. During the first day of sailing we struck the spire of a sunken cathedral, thus delayed, the Eruption loomed out of the horizon and swiftly fell in pursuit upon us. We evaded the Eruption by entering unnatural mists. Zeru and Giles were lost to harpies in the mist. Within the mist, we encountered the Sirama Tree which once stood above the city of Galamine before it was drowned by a cataclysmic flood from the east. The two further days' transit to the uncharted island was uneventful.
- The approach to the island was guarded by finger-like rock protrusions, seeming to rise up and rake the ship's hull. I took shore party ashore in a longboat, Gleeson was given command in my absence. The dwarf, Bolt, was recovered on the shoreline and joined the party. We pushed in towards the centre of the island. We were betrayed by our passengers Agniric and Kames. Kames was subdued, but Agniric fled. In his pursuit, a column was seen atop the central mountain. We set forth to investigate.
- The marooned sailor, Tinder, was found hiding near the column. The rest of his party had perished in the cave beyond. The cavern beyond the column was identified as the tomb of Grazzitt One Eye. We ventured in, Percival and Bolt stood guard and kept an eye on Tinder. Our foray in to the tomb was repelled, by Grazzitt its self, we were fortunate to leave with our lives. Percival's inevitable betrayal came while we rested following this trial.
- Percival attempted to take Father Howell to Verru as a sacrifice. His betrayal was foiled, he was subdued and restrained, to be returned to Myste-Hass to face the gallows. We descended to the centre of the island to confront Verru. His sacrificial ritual was interrupted, and the husk was vanquished. Despite our efforts, the daemon Gilas was manifested and we had no recourse but to flee. We were unable to retrieve Percival, however I am certain that his fate is sealed as the island began to sink back in to the depths it appeared to have risen from.
- We were pursued by Gilas down to the southern beach of the island and in to the sea. The daemon caused the ground to shake as it sunk, summoning watery minions to its aid and causing a great wave to rise. Foreseeing the island and the sea's disturbance as a sign of our need of a swift exit, the faithful crew of the Raft sailed around the island to our aid. Being a creature of the deep, we were hard pressed to escape Gilas within its own domain. We were barely able to make it aboard, and almost failed to escape its clutches despite the good graces of Alaie's strong wind.
- A fell voice was hear on the air, the clouds drawing in and a booming of thunder. The voice commanded the daemon to stand down. The creature rebelled, continuing to attempt to drag us to the deep as we in turn sought to fight it off. We were able to repel the creature, freeing the Raft's stern from its claws. This fell voice commanded the daemon once more to stand down and bend to its will. It must have heeded the voice as we saw it sink slowly beneath the surface as the wind bore us away.
- On the limp back to Myste-Hass, lights were seen on the first night. The ship was darkened to evade any undesired attention. Further investigation identified the lights at the Eruption and its prey, the Moon Set. After the Eruption was out of sight, boats were lowered and sent to search for survivors. Investigation of the wreck yielded no survivors or signs of life. The remainder of our return leg passed uneventfully, dropping anchor once more in Myste-Hass.
The Hunter and the Hunted
- Course charted between Myste-Hass and Helvettia. The target location is the last known position of two Helvattian ships bringing aid and reinforcements to Myste-Hass that were sunk by the Carcass and the Hyena. Our goal is to neutralise the Carcass and the Hyena so that the aid and reinforcements sent by Helvettia are able to make it through.
- Two days out of Myste-Hass, we encountered a stricken vessel, The Crustacean. Another vessel was also seen to the south, sailing away on an east/west bearing. This felt almost certain to be a trap, so we approached with caution to search for survivors. Vanquishing the ambushers on board, we found that the ship's company had been put to the sword and the cargo taken, with the exception of two crates of Levatra Eels and some provisions. A drogue was set and dispatch signals were sent for a salvage team to recover the vessel. A communion was held with a deceased member of their crew. The Crustacean had sailed from Port Naras on the Isles O'Talag, on a course for Myste-Hass. The Lonely Witch followed her from port and set upon her out in the open sea.
- Two further days sail on our heading, we identify three small islands. The western-most of these has a small fortified town, with a harbour guarded by a stone tower. The name of this port is unknown to us, however the Hyena as seen moored amongst a number of other ships just off the coast. The decision was made to sail onward to the last known position of the Helvettian ships rather than to take the gamble of confronting the Hyena in these unknown waters.
- Continuing south, we came across the listing hull of a Helvettian trireme, supported by a talon of rock, sparing her from descending to the depths. Another ship, the Rotten Apple, had beat us to the prise and was already on station undertaking salvage operations. We pulled up alongside to parlay, however negotiations broke down as their abrasive captain was unwilling to cede his claim to the wreck. In the shadow of Myste-Hass's need, we moved in to board to assert our rightful claim. ...