A Three Hour Tour

Rudolpho stands on the deck of the Sea Wyvern, his eyes trying to pierce the horizon. Something feels out of place. The rhythm of the waves dances along in the melody of the wind. Rudolpho can hear a song far away. In the early morning mists on the shoreline, he begins to see a face... Maria.

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After rescuing Vanderboren manor from a vicious reprisal from the smugglers in Kraken's cove, the party gets some much needed rest and relaxation time. The party cashes in their loot and goes shopping. Lavinia and the Vanderboren estate are a flurry of activity, as she establishes herself as the head of the household.

Vin receives an award for his bravery and effor, trying to rescue the patrons of a burning tavern. All hail, Vin! Champion of the City Watch of Sasserine. Hip, Hip, Huzzah! Lavinia even throws a banquet in his honor.

A month passes and Lavinia approaches the party. After studying the papers, left behind by her parents, she has discovered the plans for the Vanderborens to establish a colony on a far away island. The trade created by this could guarantee a position of prominence in the region, for the Vanderboren heir. Lavinia is assembling for a resupply trip to Far Shore, across the Vohoun Ocean to the Isle of Dread.

Lavinia is a ship short of hauling the necessary supplies, and is willing to contract the services of the Sea Wyvern for 10,000gp. In addition, Lavinia agrees to pay the salaries of any crew members that the party needs to hire to man the ship on the expedition, and for any necessary supplies.

A frenzy of preparations starts as party members prepare for their journey. The party hires a captain, Amella Venkalie and she takes over many of the duties for preparing the ship. She is capable, short tempered, and hates gnomes. Zaelinniaeus takes the position of navigator and Cap'n Spanky is demoted to First Mate Spanky. Kongu is appointed to chief of the watch since he never sleeps, and spends most of his time on deck anyway.

Some of the passengers are noteworthy. Father Feres, Lirith, Avner Meravanchi, Skald, and Urol Forol are all traveling to Far Shore. Avner made quite a fuss when he arrived late. Dispite Vin's efforts to negotiate with Avner, Daria 'stepped in' and resolved the issue.

The first night out, Lavinia invites everyone to dinner to celebrate their departure. The Jade Ravens make up some of the crew on the Blue Nixie, and the party gets to socialize with them at dinner. Lavinia seems genuinely excited about the trip, although some at the dinner table supposed she was more excited to have Vin there. After dinner, the party discovers a cut in the crossing rope, and is attacked by a 'pickled' mephit.

As the journey continues, all things are quiet. Except Avner. Apparently he has earned the wrath of Daria and Newt.

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Sea Wyvern's Captain's Log (by Amella Venkalie)

Day 0: The prick Avner showed up late. The arrogant bastard made me so mad I walked off. Apparently, he angered someone else because his servants carried him on board later. His precious horse has disappeared, and it wouldn't startle me to find out that the half-orc brute ate it. I made officers of two of the owners, they seemed to be competent. The elf is a bit bookish, for my likes. The other hasn't been sober enough yet to carry on.

Day 0: Afternoon, set sail finally. The weather is good.

Day 1: Lavinia's dinner. A boy, this group is going to be drama. Avner was practically drooling over Lavinia, it made me sick. I chuckled through the entire meal watching her snub the blow hard, and make goo-goo eyes at the strait-lace Vin guy. He seems her type. I don't know what happened to the rope or where that mephit came from.

Day 2: Damn, Avner is screaming again. The pair of trouble-makers are at work, its going to be a late night. I'll go up on deck and see if that half-orc fellow finally pins his foot to the deck with the ballista.

Day 14: Arrived at Fort Blackwell. The land lubbers all paraded ashore. Father Feres was in a hurry to visit some shrine. Avner returned in a huff. I think he pissed off his servants, because they did not return. Kongu did seem concerned that they did not return, but they weren't listed on the log either. Kongu is a strange creature, I've never seen anything like him. That half-orc, Rudolpho, must have an ex-girl friend name Maria the way he carries on about her. He talks about her almost as must as the damn ballista.

Day 20: That Kongu thing as a pet fish that is now glowing red. Some of the crew is getting spooked. They always get spooked at some point, but with the cast of characters on this ship, nothing should surprise them.

Day 21: A floating wreck named The Cresting Wave came up along side us in the darkness. Infested with undead, it was. The crew made quick work of them, and Nesta found a family trinket. That is going to go over well with the crew. Curses, eh. sorry lot they are.

Day 23: Avner came pleading to me. Pathetic worm. I told him he'd better make nice and be useful or there might not me enough of him left when we reach Far Shore. The Navigator is working on something, not sure what, boy he is a quiet fellow. At least he has his sea legs. Avner carries a bucket with him now.

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Session Characters: Rudolpho, Kongu, Vin, Nesta, Newt, Daria and Zaelinniaeus
Session XP: 200 each
Session Bonus: 100 XP to Daria for creative solution to plot line
Session Loot: none.