14 - Serenity Point "The Black Sparrow"
When last we left our heroes... the morning of the third and final round of the Coronation Games was about to begin. Ty and Mary hatched a daring plan to even the odds in Ailonora's upcoming match against the Duchess while the rest of the group made their way to the arena. In a bought for the ages, Half-Orc Somi, fighting under the Ferrinor banner, survived long enough in her fight to defeat the Summer Eladrain Aragwynn who was fighting under the Unarith banner; the win at 5:1 odds set the group up well financially. As Ty and Mary's plan came to a head, the Duchess took the poison vial but failed to fall under its effect. Entering the arena, the group tried their best to give High Elf Ailonora the crowd advantage. The High Elf Duchess pummeled Ailonora with fire, eventually emerging the victor in a closer-than-anticipated arcane battle. The Martial and Arcane games came to a dramatic close with the queen inviting all of the champions to a state dinner that evening. Not wanting to waste precious time, the group set out to complete some much-needed tasks. Hollis rescued "Snuggles" from the docks and received the gift of Panteen as a reward. Ty and Mary found themselves in the belly of the Thieves Guild, and in an attempt to prove themselves, were tasked with the assassination of Guard Captain Velkan. As the group returned to the Hall of Heroes, an unlikely person arrived - Papa George Ferrinor. After a brief round of questions, Lord Ferrinor and crew led most of the group down to the mysterious floating ship, "The Black Sparrow". Leaving the state dinner to potentially pass without them, the group boarded the Sparrow. Only Ty remained behind, attempting to hide through the crowd. It is here we resume, with Hollis summoning an angelic, giant elk.
Session Plot Points
The Black Sparrow:
- Captain: Captain Sissy Ontario, a powerful druid with a majestic sea hawk familiar, proper, well-spoken, and calculating, master navigator and respected captain, previously cut her teeth sailing a ship on the north seas hunting pirates
- Papa's Bodyguards: [Elf Name], athletic, imposing frame, short dark hair, short scarred ears, and an iron chin; [Elf Name] - patchy, blonde hair, silent with a steady smirk and piercing eyes
- First Mate: Basil Blatherington - shiny bald head, pointed nose, and quietly obidient
- Engineer: Chief Tykava Petra - war braid, extremely intelligent and resourceful, crude
- Cook: Levana Ramskov - long dark hair, nearly always drunk, excellent cook, quiet
- Various Crew: various elven sailors
- A sleek, black oblong ship, shaped similarly to a normal sailing vessel, but with no real front point. The Black Sparrow is a pleasure vessel, built for the sole use of Papa Ferrinor. The ship is fast, nimble, and lightly armored. The ship does have some formidable weapons, but those are currently tucked into ports in the hull of the ship.
- The dark, wooden deck of the ship is about 30 feet wide and spans about 90 feet in length. The rear of the ship rises slightly in elevation above the rest of the deck, where a series of levers and handles rest at the apparent console of the ship.
- A small ramp heads down beneath where the captain's station is, leading to the mid decks, engine compartment, and crew area.
- The sides of the ship are about hip-high and are formed much like the gun rails of a modern ship.
- The ship is floating about 20 feet above the water; there does not appear to be any sort of wings, sails, or another device like the Cloud Dancer that would indicate how the ship is staying aloft. There is a faint hum of very powerful magical energy aboard the ship.
- Queen Nasala will make boisterous conversations with the champions and recount memorable moments of the games.
- Near the end of the dinner, the Dutchess and Somi will be presented with their prizes -
- Somi: A beautiful and masterfully crafted gilded +1 Battleaxe worth 1500 GP.
- Duchess Cerys: a gorgeous necklace with the spirit of a fire elemental in it worth 1500 GP.
- As part of the affair, tokens of wealth and power will be on display near the entrance of the dinner hall. A set of well-armored and proficient guards will be watching the trophies.
- - in total, the displays will be worth more than 50,000 GP.
- The House Unarith - Duchess Cerys of Deros and her champion, Aragwyn (finely dressed Female Eladrin in a beautiful, form-fit gown)
- The House Onerias - Fazan Onerias of Vitall, representing himself (well-dressed Male High Elf)
- Harbmoore House - Lady Shadala Harbmoore of Harreach and her champion, Bearclaw
- Half Moon House - Lord Weylan Snow of Wur'fur and his champion, Thanihl Stoneheart
- The Golden Dominion of Myre (Female Dragonborn Sorcerer)
- Clan Formerian of Vitall (Male Dwarven Barbarian)
- House Belonde of Deros (Female Elven Wizard)
- House Aarinthu of Deros (Male Human Fighter)
- 50 GP - Reward for information leading to the arrest of thieves and criminals who have stolen items from the Hall of Heroes
- 300 GP - Reward for the return of "Fancy Man" William Theodore Porter, III [200 GP - dead]
- 500 GP - Reward for information leading to the shutdown of the High Street Gambling Den
- 10 GP/day - New crewmembers aboard the Sea Sprite, a mercenary ship hunting ice pirates in the north seas.
- 1000 GP - Reward for the return of a missing girl; last seen boarding an airship in Vitall; return to the local branch of the Free Merchants
- 6000 GP - Adventuring party requested; to investigate the disappearance of a treasure-hunting group on the eastern island of Harreach; the group is two weeks past their expected return
- Jordan asked about a boost of DEX (potion of nimbleness)
- Inquisitions and anti-immigrants in the lower city.
- A priceless historical royal item will be stolen at the completion of the Coronation Games; the queen will offer a valuable reward for its return.
- The Merchants Guild wants the heart of the Steel Predator
- Papa Ferinor wants the heart of the Steel Predator
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