Blood of Heroes (thread is full)

[sticko_69]

okay this thread is already full so please dont post in it without pm me first as i already have every one i need at the moment.

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Shallow bay

The north sea winds blew into Shallowbay in the late afternoon. The sun was going down in the west it shimmered on the water as it sunk into the sea. It was still warm and many fisherman were returning home. the dock was a hive of activity as shops and stalls closed. children were called home and Tavens opened. Shallow bay had two such taverns the goldern Gate and the White gull. It was the white gull that drew the common folk of all types sailors, soldiers, fisherman and the likes. It was also the Tavern were the most rough houseing could be found. but the goldern Gate was the respected tavern one were you could go and not deal with drunks and brawlers, the guards made sure of this.

Shallow bay was run by the Empires apointed protector not by the Knights which protected places closer to their stronghold. The Empire had given them the right for that clearly for an ally that northian ergoth didnnt have or so it was said. The rumours of so many things became truth is said enough times. The empire had stationed maybe fifty men to protect Shallow bay the increase was to counter the sudden raids done along the cost by ther northian kin who were dark skined and prospered much from there weaker southian counterparts. Thus from Du'thora came the small army lead by a cavalier called Hawkeye a dark shallow man who had some northian ergothian somewere in his blood line. but the town became more peacefull despite the fears which people had of haveing the soldiers in the town with there young daughters.

There was many stalls and shops in town including a black smith, fletcher, bower, armour, and a small magic shop that only those with the know knew were to look found. But the Goldern Gate was the center of the town and it was hear that Erwind sat at the table nearest the bar a table empty but to be filled soon by friend friend he hadnt seen since last winter.

[Calus]

Philandus was a young eighteen year old who had just joined the solamnics, he was weedy and was about average in looks and muscularity to the rest of the population. He walked around in very basic armour, a vest and a bit of chainmail, one reason was, this was the basic armour requirement and second he couldn't afford anything else. He was a squire to an elderly knight of the Rose, Andrus Ironblade. He carried a longsword on him but also his flail.
Philandus walked into the Golden Gate and saw his friend Erwind. Getting ale he went over to his friend. "It has been a long time, Erwind." He sat down and said, "I hate being a Solamnic. My bloody tutors want me to learn a bloody longsword, when I prefer the flail, well you know that. And now because of that, I am being threatened with expulsion.
Well what have you been getting yourself into then."

[sticko_69]

Erwind sat at the oak table on a stool that seemed a bit un strudy under the weight of the young man in his Chain mail shirt with steel bracers and shin guards his helmet sat on the table in front of him. it had a nose peice and check protecters while it also was doned with a wispy plume of horse hair. The sword by his waist had short hand guards on the hilt. It was a double edged bladebut it wasnt his weapon of choce that was a light mace which was lashed to the round shield he wore on his back slung over like a quiver of arrows.

Erwind himself was of medium hight and build with long golden hair. he had a lean face maybe even guant. he had left for Hovost on Enstar last year to find his Sister only to learn she had been and gone. clues in the dark she had left. he had followed only to learn she had taken the test in the tower none spoke of. Faced with a dead end Erwind turned back and returned home. in time for the meeting he hadnt seen Philandus in a hole year and it seemed like forever.

"it has been a long time friend" he smiled as he grasped Philandus hand. In the manor of warriors. "he laughted at the idea of his friend learning the long sword he s had know him for a long time and new he could through a flail like no one else. he then raised his had for the bar maid and another drink. "the adventure you must have been on my friend"

[Kyra Starleaf]

Nodding her head to indicate to the two Knights sitting at the far table that she had seen the request for ale, Zoe wiped the sweat of her brow and turned to fill the flagons. Working as a barmaid at the Golden Gate for the passed couple of months gave Zoe a new respect for the working class, not used to manual labor she had fled her privelegd life of riches in her fathers house when it was decided that she should marry, and not by her own choosing. She had travelled alone in luxury by ship untill she was robbed of all her possessions and put to shore at the closest port when what she had paid for fair had run out. Alone in Shallow Bay Zoe was on the verge of theivery untill the owner of the tavern offered her a job, and here she was pouring ale, serving dinner and advoiding unwanted attentions of patrons, being a young single female would attract attention anywhere however when you add Zoe's flashing blue eyes, buxom curves and bright smile that made her pleasant company, Zoe recieved far more attentions than she wanted. Bringing the knights the ale Zoe quickly sidestepped a groping hand from another patron and set the flagons down on the table, " Will there be anything else gentlemen?" she asked with a smile.

[Calvillas uth Dalgrin]

Kale stepped through the door of the Golden Gate, having to duck his head a bit to allow for his height and girth. Kale Redoak was big for a human standing a little over six and half feet tall, his shoulders broad and his chest deep. As he came into the light of the tavern, he removed the leather cap of which he wore and shook out the his flowing deep red hair. As a child, his hair had reminded his mother of the autumn colors the oaks around their village took as the seasons changed, and had become his namesake. Kale, with his long strides, walked up to the bar and sat his pack down on the floor. Taking a seat, Kale dug in a pouch that hung from his belt and pulled out a few steel coins and laid them on the table. A few patrons of the tavern watched the big mans movements. Their eyes straying to the pack he had brought in. Seeing a bed roll, pick, and shovel all lashed to the outside, some smirked he was a miner of some sort. Kale paid no attention to those around him as he sat, smoothing out his breeches, and scracthing his beard. He looked about the room once to note the barmaid tending two knights. Waiting patiently for the maid to wait him, Kale brought forth his pipe and filled it. Strikeing a flint to light the pipe, Kale allowed himself to loose his thoughts in the past months travels.

[sticko_69]

Erwind smiled up at the bar maid she was getting alot of attention from other patrons and there sly hands. Erwind wanted to stare longer into her eyes but ddnt want to make her uncomfortable. Erwind even managed to catch a hand that was slowly aproching Zoe he quickly stared down the man with wandering hands. he felt like saying that her company might wouldnt go astray but instead he looked back into her eyes. "i have traveled far and a steak would be nice" he place the silver piece onto the table and the four copper peices for the drinks.

Erwind noticed the new comer a huge man he was hard to miss he believed he had seen him arive around the same time as him. He had the look of a hard traveler and proberly had ever done some sort of hard labouring job. ERwind admired men like that what he didnt like was the pompus richly dressed that all eyed the bar maid like a falcon as if she was a kill.

[Calus]

Philandus, sat there and looked at Erwind, he sighed, his eyes were roaming again around the room, and he caught the big man looking there way. Philandus gave a smirk and then turned to the bar maid, "steak for me as well." He said placing money on the table.

[Aspen]

Nisa pushed her way into the golden Gate. Gods, it was nice to be home and among her friends again. She had taken a job as a body gaurd to the daughter of the empire but quit after only a month. Nisa couldn't stand the wining. She couldn't stand women who left their well being up to those around them.
Surveying the crowd of formilar faces, Nisa sees the one she is looking for and is pleasently suprise to see one she hadn't expected to see. She makes her way through the packed room greeting old friends as she goes. When she gets to the table, she pulls up a chair between Philandus and Erwind. "I haven't been in town for more than an hour, and I already have heard that you and Sir Andrus are not agreeing Philandus. About your chose of weaponry no less." She punchs him in the shoulder teasingly and winks. She flips her long brown hair and smiles at Erwind. "Its good to see you again Erwind. Did you find your sister?"

[Kyra Starleaf]

Zoe smiled a bright cheerful smile and nodded " Two steaks coming right up. " and recognizing the newcomer to the table added " And for you Nisa, I will bring you your regular drink. Welcome home." Then Zoe turned and headed back towards the kitchen to tell cook to prepare the meals. Tucking her blonde hair back behind her ears she returned to the bar to pour Nisa's drink when she saw the big man at the bar, even thought he was huge he had a nice look to him she thought and smiled at him " Hello there sir, welcome to the Golden Gate, what can I get for you?" she asked.

[Calvillas uth Dalgrin]

The barmaids voice brought Kale out of his thoughts as he puffed his pipe. He gave a slight smile and a nod as he pushed his money across the bar. "A meal if you have it, ma'am. Preferably hot. Bread, mutton, and the such. Oh, and a flagon of cool ale." said Kale his deep voice resonating throughout the tavern. "By the by, I need to make a some coin for further travel. You wouldnt happen to know of anyone needin' work done, would ya." he asked Zoe as he puffed his pipe. "I got strong back and aint afraid to sweat a little."

[Calus]

Philandus rubbed his arm, from where Nisa hit him, "You haven't changed." Well what have you been doing? I heard that you were looking after a little girl." he said smiling.

[sticko_69]

Erwind laughted at Philandus he had forgoten the cheer that Nisa brought him with her taunting of the knight or Squire as was his rank. he could never understand why someone would want to join the knight hood but his friends chose was his own and he wouldnt discarage him. mabee if Nisa stoped picking on him he might make a good knight some day. Erwind looked back at Nisa she haddnt changed a bit still the fine conferdnt women he always knew.

Ewind want to tell how his sister was a mage now but some things unnerved people he knew how magic made Philandus feel. "she has gone to contue schooling" it wasnt a lie he just wasnt telling the hole truth. and he knew a way to make her forget about pressing the issue on till he had to tell all. Erwind pulled a paper scroll from his pack and placed it on the table opened up.

THE NOTE

Calling all mercanaries and routiers the Empire of southern Ergoth needs you the pests on the east of our island must be delt with and so the Empire is sending an army in to the bad lands. As well as plunder bands of warriors will recive 30 gold pieces a day this can be negosated with size of routine. This is not a drafting and so you will not be held in service any longer than yo wish...
(the note went on to describe the situation and timeings for the muster)

Erwind lent back into his chair "so what do you think some eassy money if we are willing to band together". he had a smile on his face though it was because he had other plans, as well yet he wasnt going to spill them yet.

[Calus]

"Well, as a trainee, Knight of Solamnia, I cannot be bought by riches. But it is still a worthy cause so, I will give the money to the Solamnic order and go with you." Philandus said puffing out his chest and holding his head high.

[Aspen]

Nisa through her head back and laughed. "How very noble of you, Philandus! You already sound like a knight." She turns to Erwind,"I'm in. A girls got to eat and if going back to babysit some rotten little brat is the only way to make money for a woman with a sword, run me through right now. They made me wear a dress! Me, in a dress!" Nisa stood up and through back her cloak to reveal a tight red tunic and brown leggings. Around her small waiste sat a extravagently tooled belt with an impressive long sword in a silver sheath. "Could you imagen me in a dress?"
Over hearing Nisa's question, a good part of the crowd laughs. Nisa sits back down having a good laugh herself.

[Kyra Starleaf]

Pouring the big man's ale Zoe pursed her lips in thought " Hhmm..no, not offhand am I aware of anyone needing a worker." Setting the ale in front of him Zoe smiled and winked " But let me think on it a while and see if I can't come up with someone. Almost the whole village comes in here and I am sure to hear something." A little bell sounded in the background, it was cooks signal that the steaks were ready " Excuse me, I will be right back with your meal sir." And turning Zoe headed back to the kitchen. She gathered up the steaks and side potatoes and set them on a tray, after giving cook the man's order she went back out front, placed Nisa'a drink on the tray and proceeded to the table to set out the meals. " Here you go gentlemen " Zoe smiled " Best steaks in town, and of course for you Nisa, your regular." she said putting the drink down in front of the woman. Just as she was about to turn away, a hand snaked out of the crowd and grabbed her, hauling her back to land on a drunk patrons lap.

[Calvillas uth Dalgrin]

Kale nodded to the waitress, a little blush on his cheeks, and returned to his pipe. Kale picked up his ale, preparing to take a long swig, when a shout from the barmaid caught his attention. Kale turned in his seat to see what was going on. The barmaid was being groped upon by a drunken patron. Blood began to boil deep within Kale. He sat down his ale and stood to face the drunk. "I dont think the lady wants to sit with you mister. How about you let her go." he said, his knuckles clenched white. The autumn leaves werent the only reason for Kale's namesake, he had a terrible temper. Trying to approach the situation as calmly as he could, he flashed a coin between two fingers, "Here, I'll even buy you a drink. What do ya say? Let the lady go."

[Calus]

Philandus heard the yelp, and stood up to help the damsel in distress. philandus went over to the drunk at the same time as a large man got there. The drunk let go of Zoe and Philandus looked at the man. "My name is Philandus, that is a noble thing you just did there. Wanna join us?" He said pointing to the group assembled at the table. "This is Nisa, adventurer extraordinaire, this is Erwind Ergothian Barbarian and I am Philandus squire in the Solamnic order."

[sticko_69]

"barbarian how nice of you Philandus, Yes i am a Tribesman i prefer that term" he said to the stranger with a slight smile "and yes please join the table" he Extended his had in greeting to the man. he was sure the mans hand was twice the size of his. "you have a noble heart to defend a women you do not know and for that you are more than welcome at our table".

Erwind was going to push the note infront of the man right now but he wanted to know more of the man and his drinking ability. Erwind took a swig of his mead and stared at the barmaid he hoped she was fine if Kale hadnt intervened with such a cool head he proberly would have with a flash of a blade. "i hope you are fine now?" he asked the barmaid.

[Kyra Starleaf]

With her cheeks flaming red in embarrassment Zoe nodded " Um..y..yes, thank you." she muttered with her head down " Excuse me please" she turned and rushed out of the room. She needed a little time to gather her composure, she was used to the hand grabs and such however she was not used to people coming to her rescue when those things occured. " And what do I do, I run out of the room like an idoit." Zoe muttered. Looking up at the darkening sky she sighed at the soft colors of red and gold as the sunlight faded and the night slowly took over, how beautiful, she thought then pushed back her hair and went back inside the Golden Gate. With a last look at the dusky sky Zoe spyed the first star of the night twinkling down, she smiled wishfully " Oh how I wish for something more than this." she whispered.

[Calvillas uth Dalgrin]

Kale nodded his head to each as the introductions were made. "I hate rude behavior in a man," he said with a final glance over his shoulder at the drunk, "I wont tolerate it. As for being noble, well, I'm not certain about all that, but I appreciate your offer. And I accept." he smiled as he took Erwinds hand. Kale turned and grabbed his pack and ale from where he'd been sitting previous and took a seat at the table of companions. "My name is Kale Redoak, by the way. I just arrived in town and am looking for a bit of work to fund further travel. You wouldnt happen to know of anyone needing a laborer would you?" he asked as he took a long pull of his ale.

[sticko_69]

Erwind smiled across the table at Nisa and then pushed the note towards Kale while he was still takeing a sip. "Now i have something to attend to" he stood up took a swig of mead once more and headed ou the door the Barmaid had exited from. he pulled his cloak around himself when he hit the night air. he herd her wisper in the cool air. "what more whould you want" he wispered back. he came to stand next to her his mail clinking as he walked. He couldnt reaaly see how he could help but he could listern and that may be enough for her.

[Kyra Starleaf]

Zoe stiffened at the sound of a male voice behind her and fearing it would be the drunk, gave a sigh of relief when Erwind stepped into view " Oh Sir Erwind, you startled me..I did not see you there." Blushing now that she had been overheard, Zoe looked up at the lone star twinkling down and gave a little laugh " Just childish dreams, I was wishing upon a star, though I have a good job here, a girl could aways wish for something more." Zoe heard a ringing come from inside " Well Sir Erwind, I must go , duty calls." and Zoe hurried off to the kitchen to serve the big man's meal.

[sticko_69]

something told Erwind he should have persued the matter but he was scared at makeing her uneassy. and so he when back in side and sat again in his seat. The group was three at the start of the night now with Kale if he decided to join they might just pass as a band of mercenaries. A tribes man a sell sword a squire and a ox of a man, if Kale could hold his own they might make a pretty penny of this. The pest races in the north east had captured many old cities and castles the plunder should be good the cities had been there since befor the cataclism in a time when Egoth was the might empire of Krynn.

Erwind had herd legioned of what he catacombs under the ancent cities might still hold. any thing they could find would be worth something. the only proberlem was the size of the evil armies. Ogres and goblins masses in these areas the knights would fight them if they ever attacked but never tried to drive them out. the new empire didnt just want protection he wanted the viel creatures sent from his klands to the abyss. And if the knights would not do that he would send his own army. This was where ERwind nisa Philandus and hopefully kale would be.

[Calus]

"Well I am ready for a fight, to prove myself as a knight, for a worthy cause and I can't let my best friends be hurt in anyway. Hey Kale did you want to join us?" said Philandus turning to the giant of a man.
Philandus felt a bit dwarfed under his gaze, he was just wondering what a dwarf would feel like, actually the dwarves might chop his legs off or some such notion.
"What about you Nisa? Oh yeah you have already joined, well it is back to you Kale?"

[Calvillas uth Dalgrin]

Kale set his now empty mug down on the table and picked up the note. He leaned back as he finished reading. Hearing Philandus's question, Kale began to stroke his beard. "I'm not quite sure how I come into play on this. I mean, I'm all for making a little money as you know. But I'm not a mercenary. I dont even have a sword." Kale said as he placed his two large hands on the table. "Everything I own in the world, lies right here in this pack." he said looking down. Kale returned his gaze to the three infront of him and stared at them for a moment, then shook his head. "No, I m afraid I wouldnt be of much good to you."

[Calus]

"You have shown your mettle, you have stood up againist evil, you have just saved a poor barmaids honour", Philandus said puffing out his chest. "You are welcome to come with us, I would personally hand over my longsword as I use the flail, but the Order will have my guts for garters."
Philandus looked over at the others, he gave a pleading expression of helplessness, as if he was saying "Help". He looked over at Kale. "Is it just the sword you can use? It might help if you can use something in the mean time before we can get you a sword off the enemy." He looked again at the others to make sure this was possible.
"I am really sorry, I would give you my sword as you are the needy and the knighthood would approve, but I am bad enough with the longsword that I need the practice", he said looking at the longsword and giving it a scowl. "And they cost a bomb, so if you lost it, I could never ask you for the money nor accept it off you, so I will lose a lot big time."

[Aspen]

"So let me get this straight: if you lend a man your sword and he looses it, and then that man trys to refund you the cost of the lost sword, you can't except it? Philandus, that is the stupidest think I've ever heard! Kale, you can have my fathers sword. Your about his size. It should be a good fit." Nisa stared into her flagon for a moment, deep in thought. Then looked up and smiled. She took a long pull from her drink and set the emply vessel on the table. "Where's Zoe. It seems my drink has run dry."

[Calvillas uth Dalgrin]

"I appreciate the offer, but I can not accept your fathers sword." said Kale as he leaned back in his chair. "You see the reason I can not accept the sword, is that I do not know how to use one. That is not to say that I cant defend myself if need be. I have been in fights before, but most were to preserve my own life. Never have I fought a battle for proffit or glory." Kale reached into his vest pocket and began fiddling with something as if thinking hard on what to say next.

[Kyra Starleaf]

Still a little flustered Zoe went back to the kitchen to retrieve the big mans meal, breathing deeply to calm herself, she loaded a tray with the steaming pile of meat and potatoes then headed back into the common room. Taking a practiced look ahead at the table she noticed that the table looked to be a little dry and added three more flagons of ale to the tray. Manuvering around tables made Zoe light on her feet and she set the heavy tray down upon the table with ease " Here you are Sir" she said with a smile as she set the hot meal down in front of Kale " Enjoy your meal, compliments of the house and my way of saying thanks." Zoe passed around the ale and looked at the group, " You all look excited about something.." If the past months had taught Zoe anything was that if there was anything worth knowing, the news would be passed around The Golden Gate before anywhere else, all one had to do was keep an ear open.

[sticko_69]

Erwind looked at the big man who had supirised him. "you dont know how to use a weapon but we do. and without a doubt you could learn" he took a swig of ale and smiled at the barmaid who reapeared. "and we would look after you" he almost laughted the big man looked as though he could swing a warhammer and crush all most any foe on the feild yet he seemed timmered for such an ox of a man.

"it may suprise you that not all of my tribe learn to fight some find it beyond them others have no need but i have seen all these people fight learning from scatch at old age or a very young age. and these people have defended their lands and families." it might be hard to persuade Kale but Erwind could see something in Kale that said he could be great to his teams number. Erwind lent back in his chair he had put forward his argument.

[Calus]

"Thank you Zoe," said Philandus taking his potatoes, meat and ale. He turned to Nisa, "I don't think it is tooo bad giving your sword to charity, but the problem is I can't be accepted in to the order without some kind of skill in the longsword." He turned back to Zoe, "We are deciding our next adventure, Zoe, it will involve glory and honour." Philandus said puffing out is chest in pride.

[Kyra Starleaf]

Zoe laughed at the pride she heard in Philandus's voice " The very thing every Knight longs for I'm sure." she replied as she passed the ale around the table then lifted the tray to settle it on her hip " And where are the glory and honor to be found I wonder? Surely not anywhere close to here for very little adventure enters into the bay these days."

[Calvillas uth Dalgrin]

Kale leaned his head upon his hand as he stared down at his meal. Hearing Philandus talk of glory and honor caused Kale to think to himself outloud. "Too much pride can be a hinderance to a man as much as an asset." he said low, as he moved the food around on the plate. Kale let out a sigh and looked at Erwind, "I'll tell you what. How about you I come with you and tend to the mundane chores of the journey. As far as learning to use a sword, I'll pass though. What'd you say?"

[sticko_69]

Erwind looked at Kale he wasnt sure how to take him he was wise and strong yet wouldnt fight. "yes pride can be a hinderance though without pride who are we, and can you sail? we have need of a labour but since we beleave that out jurny may be by boat i would like someone who has some idea of the sea"

"but all in all we will need other to help with the ship and camp this will be a long journey and im sure every one would like to eat more than meat this time. so if you can cook that may be handy".

[Aspen]

Nisa smiles at Erwinds comment about wanting to eat more than just meat. "If I didn't already know that I was such a bad cook, I might be insulted. Kale, if anything, it'll be travel for you and it will mean that these two won't have to suffer through one of my famous 'burnt to sincers on the outside, but still raw in the middle roastes'."

[Calus]

Philandus looked to Gale pleadingly, silently wishing that he could cook remembering the... the... the toasties. Philandus physically shivered again at the thought.
"Well Zoe, it seems that someone wants to hire us to take out an army of beasties and evil creatures." His tongue becoming looser with the more he drinks. "Apparently, there is a great -" Philandus stopped and made a funny face as if he was thinking; thinking of what he was saying and what he ws going to say. He then made a small burp, and brought his hand up to his mouth to stifle anymore burps while he went red in embarrasment.

[Kyra Starleaf]

Zoe shook her head and sighed to herself, she should have known that when the drink was passed the stories of grandeur would start to fly. " Well if there isn't anything else, I have work to do. If you need anything further just holler." she smiled and turned to head back to the bar. Hard work and a steady pay were all the adventure she would get out of life for the moment and sometimes working at the Golden Gate was certainly an adventure to be sure, Zoe had heard enough stories of battles fought, riches won and enemy defeats to enable her to have an exciting life in her dreams, casting herself as the heroine of the stories but the reality of drunken slurs and pawing hands always brought her back to the harsh reality. Still, she mused, it would be nice to live out one of the dreams of heroic deeds that she played out in her mind.

[Calvillas uth Dalgrin]

Kale's face cracked a slight smile at the thought of Nisa's cooking. "Heh, yes...I can cook fairly decent. And yes I know a bit about sailing. I just spent two months on a boat coming here, so I dont see much of a problem getting back on one." he said as he finished off his second mug of ale. Satisified at this, Kale began to eat his meal with a renewed vigor. After a few minutes, Kale had polished off his plate of food and looked up at Philandus, "Um...are you going to finish that?" he asked pointing his fork at the half eaten plate of food.

[Aspen]

Nisa takes Philandus' plate and slides it across to Kale. "I think he's done for the night. Come on Philandus, we'd better get you to the barracks before Sir Andrus starts a search party for his drunk quire." With great effert she helps Philandus to his feet and puts his arm over her shoulders to help support him. "Erwind where do you want to meet tomorrow?"

[Calus]

Philandus happily put his arm around Nisa, he gave a big smirk and said, "The other boys will like this they keep saying I never get lucky." He mumbled something else and said, "Meet at the dock, we can sail up the coast, or meet at the stables so we can ride into glory or meet at the barracks to wake me and Nisa up". He gave a big grin again.

[sticko_69]

Erwind watch Nisa start to carry the drunken Philandus off "we will meet at the docks at noon my ship is at the east end bring what ever you need horses what ever the army is mastering up the cost in three days". then he turned his head towards Kale "meet me any time tommorow to load up the supplies do you want another round?". Erwind razed his hand up to touch the barmaid as she walked pust but did so softly so not to scare her. "Ecuse me can i have another ale" he held onto her hand for a moment but not too long to make her feel uncomptable. "and did you want another Kale or are you heading of too?".

[Kyra Starleaf]

Zoe flushed a little at the gentle touch of the tribesman, " Of course you can have some more ale" she grinned then turned towards the man, Kale she heard his name spoken " And would you like another or is it a room for the night you'll be wanting?" Zoe gestured towards Kale's pack with her hand " There are rooms available upstairs Sir." Stealing a quick glance at Erwind " And for you as well good sir, if you should so choose to stay." The crowd in the common room was stating to thin out and the previous noise level was now down to a dull roar making conversation more enjoyable when a person did not have to yell to be heard. Rolling her shoulders to relieve some strain, Zoe patiently waited for the men's reply.

[prophacyks]

Erwind watch Nisa start to carry the drunken Philandus off "we will meet at the docks at noon my ship is at the east end bring what ever you need horses what ever the army is mastering up the cost in three days". then he turned his head towards Kale "meet me any time tommorow to load up the supplies do you want another round?". Erwind razed his hand up to touch the barmaid as she walked pust but did so softly so not to scare her. "Ecuse me can i have another ale" he held onto her hand for a moment but not too long to make her feel uncomptable. "and did you want another Kale or are you heading of too?".

Everyone hears musical female laughter come from the table beside them, if they are to look over they see human female with dark tanned skin. Blue eyes that are shown brightly from her dark face and dark brown hair that looks to have blond highlights. There a big gold hoops in her ears, and many gold and silver jeweled rings on her hands. And she wears clothing like many of the seafareres do but she fill it out better. She is musculer, but still has her feminen curves. And she has a slightly exotic look to her. Her darkly colored lips curve into a smile as she looks at the group who is left, she speaks with a little bit of an accent "Now tell me, which one of you thinks you know how to sail a boat?"

OOC: Sorry it has taken me so long to come it.

[Calus]

Philandus held onto to Nisa shoulder as he collided with a water barrel outside the barracks, he giggled and flopped down on to Nisa's shoulder, "I forgot all the soldiers are out at a feast, but I am being punished for my appaling long sword and so I had to stay behind. Nisa could you help me to my bed please and you can stay if you want." Philandus leaned forward to Nisa's face and did a very obvious and drunken wink that lasted for a couple of seconds. He then turned and walked into the door of the barracks, he put his hand to his head and said in a surprised manner, "Ooh" and then he fell back as if he was a manakin that has been pushed over, still his hand to his now bump and with the shame expression of surprise on his face.

[sticko_69]

Erwind was still waiting for Kales reply and was trying not to flirt to badly with the barmaid when the sea farers voice came across the table at him. He hadnt noticed the sailor befor but he had had his mind on many other things, it acured to him that maybe he should have taken notice of this lady sooner. "I am not the best of seadogs but i do have a ship the Sea Wolf is my ship, and has been mine since my fathers passing". The Sea Wolf was a midium sized ship which could carry at least 20 men and a few horses plus supplies. a single masked ship had ones been afishing vessel. "are you looking for imployment?. we are trying to raise a small band". he flung the note across to the women, befor turning back to Zoe still thinking of her offer.

[Aspen]

Shaking her head at the Philandus, she helped him to his feet. "You fool. If your not quit, we're going to get cought." She pushed to door open and hauled Philandus inside.
It was dark in the barricks. It was well past midnight and some of the older knights and almost all of the squires were finding their way to bed. The feast was still going on and the ale still ran freely but the vetrans could not handle staying out so late anymore.
Nisa and Philandus snuck around corners to avoid being detected and they may have been compleatly home free but the fact that all of the squires shared one large room. They stumbled into the shared quarters and stopped. Nisa looked at the left then the right. "Philandus, which is your bed? Oh, never mind." She dragged him to the first occupied bed and gently (or as gently as Nisa did anything) kicked the boy. He looked up at Nisa with utter shock. "Sorry for waking you, but which bed is Philandus?" The squire rubbed his eyes and looked at her again as if he thought she had been nothing but a bad dream but since she didn't disapear, he pointed to the far right. "the last bed that'a'way." then he pulled the covers over his head.
They made their way to the corner where Nisa flung Philandus onto the bed. She pulled his boots off and through a woolen blanked over him.
Outside the room, Nisa could hear the sound of metal boots patroling the hall. Soon someone would check on the quires and she had no intrest in having to explain why she was in the young mens bed chamber. Since the night was warm, a window had been left open above Philandus bed. No doubt how Philadus snuck out in the first place. Nisa stepped on Philandus bed, climbed out the window and made her way home.

[prophacyks]

Erwind was still waiting for Kales reply and was trying not to flirt to badly with the barmaid when the sea farers voice came across the table at him. He hadnt noticed the sailor befor but he had had his mind on many other things, it acured to him that maybe he should have taken notice of this lady sooner. "I am not the best of seadogs but i do have a ship the Sea Wolf is my ship, and has been mine since my fathers passing". The Sea Wolf was a midium sized ship which could carry at least 20 men and a few horses plus supplies. a single masked ship had ones been afishing vessel. "are you looking for imployment?. we are trying to raise a small band". he flung the note across to the women, befor turning back to Zoe still thinking of her offer.


"Perhaps, especially if it gets me away from this Gods forsaken place by sunrise." She grabs the note and reads it "Hmm, get paid for killing some badies. Sure why not." She stands showing the longsword on her hip, and some daggers in he belt. She walks over to Erwind, holding out her hand to him with a big smile on her face "Arshella's the name, you have yourself a deal, err, what is your name?"

[Calvillas uth Dalgrin]

Kale nodded his head in reply to the offer of another ale. He was about to answer on the room, when Arshella made her introduction. Kale studied her as she read the note. Hearing that she too, would be coming along Kale nodded his head in approval. "This will prove to be an interesting journey no doubt." he said as he stood up and slapped his belly. "Well," he continued, a smile on his face, "that was a fine meal. And I think I'll take that ale to go. Uh, where might I get a key to my room?" he asked as he shouldered his pack. Taking his key and his ale, Kale turned to Erwind, "I ll be on the dock at dawn to start working. The Sea Wolf you said? Ah, dont worry, I ll find it." he said turning towards the stairs. "I ll see you on the dock." he finished, as he ducked a bit to climb the stairs.

[Kyra Starleaf]

Once Zoe gave Kale his room key and another flagon of ale she looked over at where Erwind and the sea faring lady sat head to head in deep discussion " Probibly ironing out details of what sounds like a fine adventure." she sighed then walked over to an elderly man who was not to steady on his feet and assisted him in finding the exit. Seeing that Erwind and Arshella were the last two patrons of the common room Zoe walked over to the table. " Um I am sorry to interupt, but the Golden Gate will be shutting it's doors in a few minutes. There are still some rooms available if you wish to stay the night." she said with a side glance at Erwind. Zoe turned to the next table and started to pick up the empty pitchers and flagons then she stiffened her shoulders and turned to face them again " Excuse me but I couldn't help but overhear you earlier...are you going on an adventure?" she asked hesitantly but with an excited gleam in her eye.

[sticko_69]

"Erwind is my name and that was Kale" he said endecating the derection in which Kale had gone. "my other companions Philandus and Nisa will be there tomorrow aswell. meet us at the Sea Wolf tomorrow and youll get your cut". Erwind smiled at Zoe he could see a flare in her eyes. "why dont you show me to my room and ill tell you about it he drank the last mouthfull of ale and stood up gave Zoe a bow and help out his hand as a noble might to a lady. he laughted and looked over his shoulder at the seafarer "see you on the morrow".

[prophacyks]

"Erwind is my name and that was Kale" he said endecating the derection in which Kale had gone. "my other companions Philandus and Nisa will be there tomorrow aswell. meet us at the Sea Wolf tomorrow and youll get your cut". Erwind smiled at Zoe he could see a flare in her eyes. "why dont you show me to my room and ill tell you about it he drank the last mouthfull of ale and stood up gave Zoe a bow and help out his hand as a noble might to a lady. he laughted and looked over his shoulder at the seafarer "see you on the morrow".

Arshella shakes her head watching him try to be a gentalmen to the barmaid, she throws her cloak over her shoulders smirking she calls out to them "Goodnight, don't do anything I wouldn't do."

Chuckling she heads out the door of the inn starting to make her way to the Sea Wolf "It is about time I check out what I have to work with." She spends the rest of the night looking over the ship checking to make everything is in place. Setting up what ever needed to be set up, and then hiding out and resting until the sun rose.

[Calus]

Philandus woke with a huge hangover, he groaned and looked up to see all the other squires with hangovers and in the same sort of state, he got out of his bed and and dressed. Philandus then decided to look at the sun to see what the time was, and he cursed himself for being slowhe picked up his flail and ran out the dormitory, he ran passed a knight and then he suddenly stopped, "My bloody sword" he whispered.
He then ran back to get his sword, ran through the streets, dodging shoppers, children and the occasional dog. He ran onto the dock and slipped over on water that had spilled out of a nearby crate with fish in it, he got up and smelt himself, the fish smell clung to his clothes, he grimaced and looked up and saw the ship. "I haven't got time to wash", he thought and so ran to the ship and was dumbfounded and very angry only to see one person aboard a female sailor who was looking after the crew.
"Hail, whom is it that I am speaking to?"

[Calvillas uth Dalgrin]

Kale came bounding down the dock in his long blisful stride, whistling a little tune. He was suprised to see Philandus standing in front of the ship this early in the morning. "Hail Philandus," he called as he approached the squire, "a fine morning for journeying wouldnt you ag..." he halted in mid-sentence as the smell of fish punched him in the face. "Mercy!" he hollered as he scrunched his nose and turned his head this way and that to try and escape the fish smell. "Is there not something in the knightly code on proper hygeine?" he asked waving his hand in front of his nose. "I say, it smells as if Nisa dumped you in the warf last night instead of in a bed." Kale set his pack down and began rummageing through until he found what he was looking for. "Ah ha!" he exclaimed, "Here we go. That's better." he said placing a wooden clothes pin on the end of his nose. "Now, have you met Arshella there?" he said pointing to the woman on deck. "She will be joining us on our journey." he stated as he shouldered his pack once again. "Hmmm," he murmered as he looked about, "havent seen Erwind around have you?"

[prophacyks]

Philandus woke with a huge hangover, he groaned and looked up to see all the other squires with hangovers and in the same sort of state, he got out of his bed and and dressed. Philandus then decided to look at the sun to see what the time was, and he cursed himself for being slowhe picked up his flail and ran out the dormitory, he ran passed a knight and then he suddenly stopped, "My bloody sword" he whispered.
He then ran back to get his sword, ran through the streets, dodging shoppers, children and the occasional dog. He ran onto the dock and slipped over on water that had spilled out of a nearby crate with fish in it, he got up and smelt himself, the fish smell clung to his clothes, he grimaced and looked up and saw the ship. "I haven't got time to wash", he thought and so ran to the ship and was dumbfounded and very angry only to see one person aboard a female sailor who was looking after the crew.
"Hail, whom is it that I am speaking to?"

Arshella looks up and walk over to the two men "I guess you are coming with us also?" She says to Philandus, she scrunches up her nose "I hope you are planning on taking a bath before we leave, it is either that or we will throw you in the water and drag you behind the ship. I hope you two are up for some hard work?"

[sticko_69]

Zoe and Erwind had walked to one of the spare rooms after she was finished her work. the room was small but had a bed and a chest of draws, a small fire place wouldnt have gone amiss but there couldnt be a fireplace in every room. Erwind becononed Zoe to take a seat and poured her a drink. he removed his chainmail and other armour then his tunic till he stood there in only his pants, part of his body was covered from elbows up across his back and chest. the black tattos were a mixture of knot work like snakes interwoven to form a desipled pattern. he didnt care if she stared it was strange not many people new he bore the trible marks it was somewhat a secret.

they sat and talked long into the knight about the adventure as she called it Erwind called it employment. Erwind could see somehow she wanted to come by the way she countued to ask questions. they spoke nothing of them self as if there was another time for that. Erwind looked into the night out the small window "we must get some sleep as we must leave in the morning" he smiled for he knew thats what she had wanted to leave this and go on an "adventure". Erwind layed down next to her and stayed awake long anoth to she her drift to sleep. It was mid morning when they left for the docks to meet the others.

[Aspen]

Nisa led her horse through the busy docks. The buck skin steed was not happy about having to walk on the unsteady walkways but followed anyway. He would have jumped of a cliff it ment staying close to his mistress. The horse reached over and started to nibble on Nisa's high ponytail. She slapped the stallion gently and scolded him "Quit that Buck."
They weaved their way through fishermen unloading their mornings catch and dock workers loading and unloading merchant ships. Finally the found the sea wolf. Nisa left Buck on the dock knowing he wouldn't wonder and climbed aboard the ship.
The frist person she saw was Philandus. He was leaning against the rail looking rather green. Nisa walked over to him, trying to be as quit as she could. He had always got the worst hangovers. She gently rubbed his back, put her head on his shoulder. "How do you feel this mornin'?"

[Calvillas uth Dalgrin]

Kale smiled at Arshella's remark about hard work. "A little hard work never killed anybody I ever knew." he hollered back as he came bounding on board the ship. After stowing his gear, Kale began his labors right away. There were crates and barrels of supplies to be loaded and Kale was more than happy to do so. Hoisting a barrel of drinking water on to his shoulder and another under his arm, he worked at a pace hardly any other man on board could match. All throughout the early morning, Kale worked aboard the Sea Wolf, doing this and hefting that. After a few hours, Kale to take a break and eat a bite of breakfast. Kale emerged from the lower deck three apples in hand. Taking a bite of one, he noticed Philandus and Nisa leaning on the railing and walked over. "Mornin' Nisa." he said taking another bite of his apple. "Either of you care for an apple?"

[sticko_69]

Erwind had retrieved his two horses from the stables a warhorse named Swift and the second a mare he had bought to pull the cart stored on the ship. and following Erwind close behind was his hound Snowfire the dog looked more wolf than dog and was white with a red reidge on its back. Erwind and Zoe aproched the Sea Wolf to load up the steads and a small suplly of things they gathered befor boarding.

he gave them all a nod as he steped aboard Philandus looked very green he laughted at the squires hang over as he patted him on the back. "welcome all"

[Kyra Starleaf]

Zoe smiled a greeting to Philandus and stepped to the side of the gangplank to get out of the way as the supplies were loaded. She felt a little useless as she was unfamiliar with a working ship, the only time she had been on a ship was as a passenger in a stateroom, she knew nothing of the day to day work required to maintain a ship like this. Knowing she would be more of a help if she stayed out of the way for now, Zoe settled in to watch the goings on. She allowed her thoughts to go over the happenings of the previous night and she felt a little guilty for weaseling her way into this when she had absolutly no experience at this sort of thing. " I can learn!" she said to herself and a determination to succeed had her thinking of asking for someone to teach her the basics of sailing, swordplay, anything that she will have a need for, she wanted to learn and she would ask Erwind to teach her. Thinking of Erwind had Zoe flushing a little, she hadn't meant to stay in his room with him however she had lost track of time while talking and ended up sleeping in his bed. She had never done that before and she did not want him to think it was a common practice for her, even if she was a barmaid. Still it was a nice feeling to wake up in someone's arms.

[prophacyks]

Erwind had retrieved his two horses from the stables a warhorse named Swift and the second a mare he had bought to pull the cart stored on the ship. and following Erwind close behind was his hound Snowfire the dog looked more wolf than dog and was white with a red reidge on its back. Erwind and Zoe aproched the Sea Wolf to load up the steads and a small suplly of things they gathered befor boarding.

he gave them all a nod as he steped aboard Philandus looked very green he laughted at the squires hang over as he patted him on the back. "welcome all"

Arshella yelled at one of the crew men that were slacking off, as she went about checking thing over. She then sees Erwind come on deck with the barmaid so she made her way over to them "We are nearly ready to leave. The barbairian has been quite some help, perhaps more so then most of the men working so far. So how fair the two of you this morning, didn't keep yourselves up all night did ye?" Smirking at her insinuation.

[Calus]

Philandus for feeling sick, he ran to the dock edge and started throwing up, Nisa helped him and several people came up to him but he couldn't answer them because if he tried then he would throw up. Philandus waited for his stomach to settle he then took most of his clotes off and jumped into the dock water to clean himself off. He went rigid as he entered the water, it was so cold, he quickly swam out of the water and onto dry land, the smell had practically gone bu tit lingered around him. He picked up his clothes and went into one of the rooms of the ship to dray and get dressed again, whilst saying a mumbled hi to everyone.

[Aspen]

Nisa watched Philandus head for the cabins. She had never notice how musculer he was till now. The thought made her blush. Philandus had been her best friend since they were children. She hadn't ever thought of him as anything else. She hadn't notice that he had grow to be a fine man.
Nisa untied her belongings from Bucks saddle. She had brought her fathers sword along thinking if Kale turned it down again, that she would have no problem finding a buyer for it in an army of mercenaries. It was too long for her to wheeled without doing serious harm to herself and those within 15 feet of her.
She bounded up the gangway and found Kale enjoying his breakfast. She smiled up at the big man,"You don't still have a spare apple for a starving woman, would you?"

[sticko_69]

Erwind watched the poor Philandus trying to clean himself off he noded at Arshella in reconistion of her efforts. He was glad he had a hand like hers now experanced saliors where always needed and hard to find luck it would seem was with them. The Sea Wolf deserved a good crew she was fast under her sail and held well in storms and ruff seas. the ship was allmost 25 meters long and in the center 6 meters wide her hight bow and stern had the head and tail of a dragon designed into it, the under hull had a lard storage area and sleeping quater. the horses and crates of supplies were stored here. the rear cabin was still under deck and held the stove and a make shift kitchen. the hole of the deck of the ship was one level and the hatch that went down to the hull was open while a few bigger things were tied to the deck like the cart and a basalisk. to ster the Sea Wolf there was a large oaracting like a rudder at the rear which was palled or pushed to turn left or right. Erwind looked around with a smile on his face every thing was ready.

[Kyra Starleaf]

Zoe felt her face flame at Arshella's comment and the understanding of what she assumed had happened between Erwind and herself, pulling herself up straight she faced Arshella proudly " We talked." she said then glanced over at Erwind and smiled softly. Stepping closer to Arshella to get out of the way of one of the deck hands Zoe gestured with her hands " I feel kind of useless right now, I am used to working. Is there anything I can do?" she asked determined to change the subject.

[prophacyks]

Zoe felt her face flame at Arshella's comment and the understanding of what she assumed had happened between Erwind and herself, pulling herself up straight she faced Arshella proudly " We talked." she said then glanced over at Erwind and smiled softly. Stepping closer to Arshella to get out of the way of one of the deck hands Zoe gestured with her hands " I feel kind of useless right now, I am used to working. Is there anything I can do?" she asked determined to change the subject.

Arshella watches Erwind and sees the look on his face. By seeing that she knows she did a good job. She then turns to the embarrassed Zoe "Do not concern yourself, I jest. Expect more of it, it means I like you. Perhaps go and get settled in your room or something, and later help prepare a meal or something. That will keep the men happy, having a pretty face making them food. Excuse me for a moment, I have something that I can give your sick friend there that smells like fish." She turns away and goes down to the rooms, she follows the sent of fish and where she finds it strongest she knocks on the door.

[Calus]

Philandus washed a bit more of his hair, he tried desperately to remove the smell, he heard the knock at the door; he looked at himself and considered getting dressed as he was only wearing his trousers, but he felt he has shown everyone his nakedness out on the dock, what was the point. He scrubbed at his hair with a piece of rag that he had found, he walked over to the door and threw it open to see Arshella standing infront of him. "Erm... Hi Arshella. Erm... do I still smell?" he asked embarrasingly.

[prophacyks]

Philandus washed a bit more of his hair, he tried desperately to remove the smell, he heard the knock at the door; he looked at himself and considered getting dressed as he was only wearing his trousers, but he felt he has shown everyone his nakedness out on the dock, what was the point. He scrubbed at his hair with a piece of rag that he had found, he walked over to the door and threw it open to see Arshella standing infront of him. "Erm... Hi Arshella. Erm... do I still smell?" he asked embarrasingly.


Her Grin widens as she looks him up and down very openly "Well I guess I need to take everything back that I have ever said about useless out of shape Knights."

She then moves forward, getting uncomfortablly close smelling him "Well you don't smell so much like fish anymore, more like wet dog." She moves back away from him smiling "I came to see if you would like something to settle your stomach for the trip, and perhaps some sented oil also. I am sure I have some in my pack somewhere."

[Calvillas uth Dalgrin]

Nisa watched Philandus head for the cabins. She had never notice how musculer he was till now. The thought made her blush. Philandus had been her best friend since they were children. She hadn't ever thought of him as anything else. She hadn't notice that he had grow to be a fine man.
Nisa untied her belongings from Bucks saddle. She had brought her fathers sword along thinking if Kale turned it down again, that she would have no problem finding a buyer for it in an army of mercenaries. It was too long for her to wheeled without doing serious harm to herself and those within 15 feet of her.
She bounded up the gangway and found Kale enjoying his breakfast. She smiled up at the big man,"You don't still have a spare apple for a starving woman, would you?"


Kale smiled big as he paused in mid-chew and handed the other two apples to Nisa. "Here you go." he said after swallowing. "There's plenty more where that came from. Loaded two barrels full of em this mornin'." he said taking another bite. "Thats a fine animal you have there." he commented, gesturing towards the horse.

After a bit of morning conversation with Nisa, Kale through his apple core over the side and excused himself. Walking over to where Erwind stood, Kale greeted him heartily, "Mornin' Erwind. Everything seems to be in order. Got the supplies on board and men seein' to it thats stored away proper. That Arshella you hired sure knows how to run a tight ship." he joked with a nudge to Erwinds shoulder.

[Aspen]

Nisa walked down to the dock and gives her apple core to Buck. As he munched loudly she ran her fingers through his white mane. She scratched behind his ear and grabbed onto his halter. She knew it would be a bit of a fight to get him onto the ship if anyone else tryed to move him, so she would have to do it herself. She whispered in his ear and he rubbed his head on her shoulder. Nisa turned and led him to the ship. Halfway up the gangway and he stopped. "Buck, come on." She jerked on his hulter. He wouldn't move. "Buck, I'll leave you behind." The horse stomped on the planks and started to back down to the docks. "Fine, goodbye then." She walked up the plank and before she reached the top she felt him nudge her back. "Silly horse." She gave him the other apple after he was secured in the hull and then loaded the rest of the horses with little trouble.

[sticko_69]

Erwind gave kale a nod and laughted "it would seem she knows here way around a ship. once the horses are on we will be ready to leave." Erwind then threw his trunk down into the hull it had his chain mail and other important items. he now wore a leather out fit much more like the tribes men of southern ergoth and not a man at arms. the Sea Wolf was almost ready with nesa loading the horses all would soon be on there way if they were going to catch the mustering down the cost.

[Calus]

Philandus kept his cool as Arshella moved in, he quietly said almost a whisper, "Yes oil and scented oils will do just the trick he then took a step forward toward Arshella, still loooking at her and so his chest automatically puffed out. He moved his head ssteadily closer whilst whispering, "If it is alright with you." He paused and whipped his back, "Well then where are they?" he said smiling.

[prophacyks]

Philandus kept his cool as Arshella moved in, he quietly said almost a whisper, "Yes oil and scented oils will do just the trick he then took a step forward toward Arshella, still loooking at her and so his chest automatically puffed out. He moved his head ssteadily closer whilst whispering, "If it is alright with you." He paused and whipped his back, "Well then where are they?" he said smiling.

Arshella laughed, really not sure of what to think of this Knight but enjoying the fact that he makes her laugh "It they are in my room, come." She takes his hand, her eyes sparkling and pull him along down to her room. She opens the door and motions him in.

[Kyra Starleaf]

Deciding to do as Arshella said, Zoe hefted her small sachel and headed towards the cabin rooms intending to freshen up then see what she could do in the galley. She came upon Arshella leading Philandus by the hand from one room and into another, Arshella was smiling wickedly and Philandus was shirtless. " None of my business." Zoe muttered and waited for them to disappear into a room. Once the door was closed she quickly headed down the small hall looking for an empty statesroom and entering the first one she came to that had no belongings stored in it, started to unpack her few items she brought along. Walking over to the porthole she looked out over the harbor and pressed her hand to her belly, trying to calm the excited nerves fluttering around in there. Not since fleeing her home to escape an arranged marriage had Zoe ever done something so not like her. Growing up in the lap of luxury only provided skills like horsemanship and needle point, things she was sure would not be nessessary here. Totally out of her element she wondered if she hadn't made a mistake in joining Erwind's quest. Zoe walked over to the small bed and sat down, she would wait untill everything had settled down before making her way to the galley.

[sticko_69]

Erwind apeared in the door of zoes room. he smiled as he saw here seatling in. "is everything alright we sail at noon are you sure you want to be here?" his questions were soft he did not want to make her feel un easy around him. he steped inside her room and sat down on the bead next to her. he reached out his hand and touched hers. "do you want to talk about something?" we was unsure but she seemd wierd like she was think of her chose again. whould he have to leave her behind or was she coming along.

[Calus]

Philandus entered the room led by Arshella, the room was quite spacious and she had already made her mark on it by sweet smells running through. "Where are these oils?" He said turning to Arshella, "Nice room."

[Aspen]

After getting all the horses settled, Nisa crawled out of the haul and looked around. The crew was finishing the preperations and where ready to set sail. She knew that if she tryed to help the crew, she would only make for more work for them. Like the cullnary art, she had never cought on to sailing, no matter how hard she tryed. Nisa was a cavalier. She could do things with a horse no one thought posible. She knew her job was down in the stabbles down in the hull.
Nisa picked up her packs off of the deck and headed of the cabins. A crew member offered to carry her load for her, but she declined saying she could manage. The stairwell was narrow and after alot of pushing and swearing, Nisa got her packs down.
She tryed the first and second cabins but found them to be locked. This didin't surprise Nisa since these would be the largest cabins. She tryed a few more only to find them full of belongings. She opened the fifth door and found Erwind and Zoe in quiet conversation. Nisa smiled "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interupt." She closed the door, and went to the last cabin. She knew that this would be Philandus' cabin. He always took the last cabin. She knocked and after there was no answer she pushed the door open. His belongings were there but he wasn't. No matter. Nisa was sure he wouldn't mind if she took the top bunk. She piled her gear at the foot her bed and headed back above deck to wait for the launch.

[prophacyks]

Philandus entered the room led by Arshella, the room was quite spacious and she had already made her mark on it by sweet smells running through. "Where are these oils?" He said turning to Arshella, "Nice room."


"Thank you, being here before the crack of dawn tend to give you options of anyroom. Here let me get you the herbs to settle your stomach." She walks over to a dresser and pull out a pouch "Here." She throws it to him, and then she opens another drawer and takes out about five bottles and sets it down on the bed "Lets see what do you want to smell like, we have rose, or lilac, or lavender, honeysuckle smells nice, or a vanella smell. What would you like?" As she says this she opens up each bottle putting it under his nose.

[Mariner]

At the end of the pier a merry sea tune could be heard being whistled by all the workers. The tune of "The Lost Sailor" was the favored song of Swhel Windfahr who was known as pirate in the isles.

Stopping one the workers Swhel halted his whistling and nodded towards the great ship. Be that the mighty Sea Wolf there on yer dock," he spoke grinning.

The young worker could not help to look at the tanned half-elf with fright. For he was a nefarious rogue around these parts who was known to kill at random. Well dressed in silk he hardly seemed the person he was rumored to be. His blond hair was cut short revealing his pointy ears and clean-shaven human jaw line. If there was anything menacing about him it was his peircing blue eyes which seemed as similiar as the sea against his dark skin.

"Uhh yes sir! They are loading for a voyage as we speak." the worker spoke quickly.

"I thank you lad," he guffawed chiming back into his song.

As he approached the ship he noticed the insignia of Arshella, "At last I had found my girl."

Scowering around the hull he checked the polishing more out of habit than anything else. Not wanting to insult his protege he began to yell out at one of the shipmates.

"Ahoy, permission to come aboard, I wish to speak with your Captain."

[Kyra Starleaf]

Erwind apeared in the door of zoes room. he smiled as he saw here seatling in. "is everything alright we sail at noon are you sure you want to be here?" his questions were soft he did not want to make her feel un easy around him. he steped inside her room and sat down on the bead next to her. he reached out his hand and touched hers. "do you want to talk about something?" we was unsure but she seemd wierd like she was think of her chose again. whould he have to leave her behind or was she coming along.

Zoe smiles hesistanly at Erwind's question " I am fine." she croaked then blushed beet red as her voice cracked. Clearing her throat she tried again " No I am fine, just nerves I think." Slipping her hand out from under his Zoe toyed with a frayed stich on her tunic " It's just that I fear I will be of no use to you on this quest." She peeked up at him through long spiked lashes and for a brief moment allowed her gaze to travel the length of him which only caused her face to light up in embarrassment once more when she saw that he was aware of her appraisal. What was wrong with her, she had never had a man have such an effect on her before. Quickly rising from the bed Zoe stood in the middle of the room with her back to Erwind and breathed deeply to allow her mind to focus on the issue at hand. Stiffening her spine she turned to face him once more and smiled brilliantly " I may not be a swordswoman however I can learn and whilst I am doing so, it has been suggested that I prepare meals for the crew which I will gladly do. You shall not regret allowing me to accompany you on this journey." The old Zoe was gone, she thought, and from this moment on she vowed to become the woman she had always wanted to be.

[Calus]

Philandus smelt each one at a time, and on thinking about it he hadn't got a clue. "Which one do you like?" he said moving towards the bed where all the bottles were laid out. He laid on the bed and picked each one up again constantly looking at Arshella, "Come, which one do you like?" He held the bottles and placed bits of it at different places around his torso, "Smell them, which one is the best on me?"
Philandus smiled he laid back on the bed and held out his hand inviting her to come closer.

[prophacyks]

Philandus smelt each one at a time, and on thinking about it he hadn't got a clue. "Which one do you like?" he said moving towards the bed where all the bottles were laid out. He laid on the bed and picked each one up again constantly looking at Arshella, "Come, which one do you like?" He held the bottles and placed bits of it at different places around his torso, "Smell them, which one is the best on me?"
Philandus smiled he laid back on the bed and held out his hand inviting her to come closer.

Arshella smiles at what he was trying, she decides to play along for the moment. She nears the bed climbing on to it and getting closer to him, she gets close and smells her way down his chest "But will your little girlfriend not aprove?"

[Calvillas uth Dalgrin]

At the end of the pier a merry sea tune could be heard being whistled by all the workers. The tune of "The Lost Sailor" was the favored song of Swhel Windfahr who was known as pirate in the isles.

Stopping one the workers Swhel halted his whistling and nodded towards the great ship. Be that the mighty Sea Wolf there on yer dock," he spoke grinning.

The young worker could not help to look at the tanned half-elf with fright. For he was a nefarious rogue around these parts who was known to kill at random. Well dressed in silk he hardly seemed the person he was rumored to be. His blond hair was cut short revealing his pointy ears and clean-shaven human jaw line. If there was anything menacing about him it was his peircing blue eyes which seemed as similiar as the sea against his dark skin.

"Uhh yes sir! They are loading for a voyage as we speak." the worker spoke quickly.

"I thank you lad," he guffawed chiming back into his song.

As he approached the ship he noticed the insignia of Arshella, "At last I had found my girl."

Scowering around the hull he checked the polishing more out of habit than anything else. Not wanting to insult his protege he began to yell out at one of the shipmates.

"Ahoy, permission to come aboard, I wish to speak with your Captain."


Kale was carrying a couple large sacks of potatoes down to the galley, when he heard the call go out. Kale scratched at his beard not recognizing the voice. He put down his sacks and wiped his hands on a rag he had stuffed in his belt and went to see who it was. The big man stepped onto the deck and made his way towards the sound of the shouting. Kale approached the railing and folded his arms. He stared at the half-elf for a few moments trying to read him. He wore the garb of a sailor, but so did most in these parts. Not being from around here, Kale was cautious of all those he met. "I say," he shouted to the sailor, "who is it that request such an audience when there is work to be done?"

[Calus]

Philandus placed a finger under Arshella's chin and guided her head towards his, "I haven't got a girlfriend", he said smiling. As he brought Arshella closer, he moved his other hand to lightly touch Arshella's back, he rolled slightly towards Arshella so their bodies were parallel.
Their heads came closer, he moved his hand to the back of her head, and the other hand down to the small of her back; he gently pushed her down towards him, and he brought his head up to hers. He smelt her hair, and moved his fingers gently playing with her hair, he looked up into her eyes and smiled welcomingly.

[prophacyks]

Philandus placed a finger under Arshella's chin and guided her head towards his, "I haven't got a girlfriend", he said smiling. As he brought Arshella closer, he moved his other hand to lightly touch Arshella's back, he rolled slightly towards Arshella so their bodies were parallel.
Their heads came closer, he moved his hand to the back of her head, and the other hand down to the small of her back; he gently pushed her down towards him, and he brought his head up to hers. He smelt her hair, and moved his fingers gently playing with her hair, he looked up into her eyes and smiled welcomingly.

Arshella smiles strattles him and bends down whispering into his ear her lips close, her breath tickling his skin "You are an eager one arn't you, wouldn't that girl Nisa be more to your liking and experience?" Stalling, knowing if things move any father someone was going to get hurt. And she didn't need that on this boat ride, not the distraction.

[Mariner]

Kale was carrying a couple large sacks of potatoes down to the galley, when he heard the call go out. Kale scratched at his beard not recognizing the voice. He put down his sacks and wiped his hands on a rag he had stuffed in his belt and went to see who it was. The big man stepped onto the deck and made his way towards the sound of the shouting. Kale approached the railing and folded his arms. He stared at the half-elf for a few moments trying to read him. He wore the garb of a sailor, but so did most in these parts. Not being from around here, Kale was cautious of all those he met. "I say," he shouted to the sailor, "who is it that request such an audience when there is work to be done?"

"I be Swhel Windfahr laddie, I wish to come aboard and speak to Arshella. You certainly do not wish to delay an old friend of the captain do ye?" he chuckled.

Grabbing the sea-bag he made stride towards the walk-way awaiting permission keeping his eyes upon the stranger. "By the way youngling what shall I call you?"

[Calus]

Philandus placed his hands behind her back, swivelled his hips and spun them around so Arshella was flat on the bed and Philandus on top. He smiled "You both are, is that a crime?" he then gave a large grin; he slid his body along hers from hips to face, kissing her body in intervals.
When he got to her neck he kissed her neck and collarbone, whilst slowly removing her clothing from her shoulders and undoing buttons along Arshella's shirt; he moved his kissing along the collar bone and to the shoulder.
He pulled the shirt open, pinging a button across the room, she was wearing a vest which was low cut and covered the breasts; his lips moved slowly across her body from one shoulder to the other, hands pulled the shirt out from underneath them and dropping it off the side of the bed.

[prophacyks]

Philandus placed his hands behind her back, swivelled his hips and spun them around so Arshella was flat on the bed and Philandus on top. He smiled "You both are, is that a crime?" he then gave a large grin; he slid his body along hers from hips to face, kissing her body in intervals.
When he got to her neck he kissed her neck and collarbone, whilst slowly removing her clothing from her shoulders and undoing buttons along Arshella's shirt; he moved his kissing along the collar bone and to the shoulder.
He pulled the shirt open, pinging a button across the room, she was wearing a vest which was low cut and covered the breasts; his lips moved slowly across her body from one shoulder to the other, hands pulled the shirt out from underneath them and dropping it off the side of the bed.

Arshella moves her hands inbetween them, and pushes him off of her a little flustered "Sweetheart, take it easy. Moving to fast will make any girl run." She get up off the bed and grabs her shirt off the floor, feeling a great need to get out of there, she shouldn't have let it get that far. Especially where she is going to be dealing with him for how ever long they are on this boat. She opens the door "Oh, the rose smells best on you."

She then turns and walks down the hall trying to put her shirt on at the same time. "I hope this doesn't effect him to much poor kid." she says to herself. She then hears a familar voice from above, she runs up the stairs trying to button her shirt back up as fast as she can when she sees Swhel. Starting to feel very self concious, she then realizes her hair is a mess . She lets her mass of hair down as she get closer, she glairs over to Swehl "Don't even think about letting that dog on here, we have enough animal as it is." She yells to Kale.

[Aspen]

Nisa watched as Arshella left her cabin just ahead of her. She spoke to someone in her room and pulled her shirt back on as she headed top side. Nisa headed to the stairs and glanced into the cabin as she passed. Half way up the stair well she froze realizing what must have just happened.
Nisa felt like a fool. She wasn't sure why it bothered her, but the thought of Philandus with Arshella brought a lump to her throught and tears started to well up in her eyes.
She whiped them away hoping no one saw her like this. I'm acting like one of the spoiled brats that grace the court of the Empirer; throughing little tantrums every time a man didn't pay them the attantion they thought they deserved. Nisa, you should be slapped up side the head for acting like this. She thought.
The best thing for her to do was put distance between herself and Philandus. No man was worth getting all worked up over and after all: he was her best friend, she didn't want to loose that because of some stupid feelings.
She would take her things for his cabin and head for the stabbles in the hull through the galley. He wouldn't have to even know her stuff had been there. She headed back to his cabin.

[Mariner]

She then turns and walks down the hall trying to put her shirt on at the same time. "I hope this doesn't effect him to much poor kid." she says to herself. She then hears a familar voice from above, she runs up the stairs trying to button her shirt back up as fast as she can when she sees Swhel. Starting to feel very self concious, she then realizes her hair is a mess . She lets her mass of hair down as she get closer, she glairs over to Swehl "Don't even think about letting that dog on here, we have enough animal as it is." She yells to Kale.

Turning his attention towards Arshella's voice he bowed mockingly towards her. "Tis true I am a dog, but this is no way to welcome ol' Swhel is it," he laughed.

"Besides, what makes you think you can leave without me?" Without further talk he went up the walk-way to come aboard whislting a new salior's tune.

[prophacyks]

Turning his attention towards Arshella's voice he bowed mockingly towards her. "Tis true I am a dog, but this is no way to welcome ol' Swhel is it," he laughed.

"Besides, what makes you think you can leave without me?" Without further talk he went up the walk-way to come aboard whislting a new salior's tune.

Arshella feels a breeze across her chest and realizes she didn't button up all the way, she goes to butten it but the botten is missing so she gives up. She then glair at Swhel, hands on her hips "And one would thing after a year of telling you to go away and sneaking away you would get the picture. Get off my boat or I will tie you to the anchor. I was invited any you were not, besides no one wants a dirty Pirate around like you. You bring to much trouble along for the ride."

[sticko_69]

"I know you wont because all i ask is for you to do what you feel is right there for you can never fail me" he grined stood up and gave a slight nod of his head. "i will investigate the shouting on deck i will catch up to you latter" Erwind left the room and walked past the one which Nisa stood in her eyes welled up in tears she was instead of putting her gear away was taking it. Erwind had a gut feeling about this and he would stop to find out if he could help those on deck could wait. "nisa are you alright?"

[Calus]

Philandus felt dejected and left the room, he crossed the corridor and tripped over a large trunk, he smiled "Nisa". Philandus stood up and moved her belongings to the side, he put on his shirt and smelt himself, "Rose does smell better."

[Aspen]

Nisa whiped her tears away and forced a smile for Erwind. "These cabins are so dusty... I must have gotten some in my eyes." She stifled a snifle. "I'm going to move my stuff down to the stabble. I'll be closer to the horses and... oh, Philandus' cabin in not big enough for the two of us..and our gear. So I'll just go... to the hull." Nisa forced another smile and started to push her gear out the door. She would talk to Erwind about it laterwhen she could control her emotions. He was very easy to talk to and before he had left on his quest to find his sister, Nisa confided in him may times about how bad it was living in her fathers house. He knew how to listen but right now she was to embarassed to talk.
Just as she got the pack out the door, Philandus appeared and pulled the gear into the hall. Nisa balled her hands into fists. Those bloody tears started to well up again and it was all she could do to hold herself back from giving him a beating the quire wouldn't soon forget. "Rose does smell better." he said. Nisa looked him straight in the eye,"Roses stink!"
She clenched her teeth and shoved him hard to force him out of her way. She grabbed her gear and dragged it down the hall towards the galley.

[Calvillas uth Dalgrin]

Kale moved quick and stepped infront of the gang plank, so as to block the new comer. "Two things," Kale said counting them out on his hand, "One, Arshella is right. You weren't invited. Two, Arshella's not the captain. He his," he stated pointing at Erwind who had just emerged from the lower deck. "And until he says so," Kale continued, "Your not getting on board this ship." he said through narrowed eyes and clenched teeth as he placed his massive boot on the edge of the gang plank.

[Mariner]

Kale moved quick and stepped infront of the gang plank, so as to block the new comer. "Two things," Kale said counting them out on his hand, "One, Arshella is right. You weren't invited. Two, Arshella's not the captain. He his," he stated pointing at Erwind who had just emerged from the lower deck. "And until he says so," Kale continued, "Your not getting on board this ship." he said through narrowed eyes and clenched teeth as he placed his massive boot on the edge of the gang plank.

"Ahh I see, my fair student is not the captain? Well I did see her indignia upon some of the cargo so I assumed so." he guffawed.

Turning away from the large man Swhel stared at Erwind. The man had the look of a barbarian with little or no experience with the seas they were going to sail. Shaking his head in disappointment with Arshella he looked back at the large man who foolishly blocked his entrance.

"Would you kindly remove yourself so I may speak to the captain. You may be over your head with me, do not push me lad." he barked with sarcasm.

[sticko_69]

The voices on deck were getting louder and Erwind desided he must investergate them on his way he unlocked a door and through one of Nisa's bags in. "this is my room and i will share it with you" he called back befor leaveing Philandrus and Nisa in the hall alone. when he emerged on deck he saw the new comer in aface of against kale. "who is this he asked as he approced. the board walk. "do you know this man kale"

[prophacyks]

"Ahh I see, my fair student is not the captain? Well I did see her indignia upon some of the cargo so I assumed so." he guffawed.

Turning away from the large man Swhel stared at Erwind. The man had the look of a barbarian with little or no experience with the seas they were going to sail. Shaking his head in disappointment with Arshella he looked back at the large man who foolishly blocked his entrance.

"Would you kindly remove yourself so I may speak to the captain. You may be over your head with me, do not push me lad." he barked with sarcasm.

A bit of color comes to her face when Swhel looked at her with disappointment, she hated it when he does that making her feel lower then she already does. What did she care what he thought? But for some reason deep down it still bothered her. She looks at Erwind when he come along "He is nothing but a Pirate, he will only cause you trouble if he comes along."

[Aspen]

Nisa watched Erwind disappear up the stairs. Being alone with Philandus could not feel more uncomfortable. She picked up her second bag and through it into Erwinds spacious cabin. Nisa pushed past Philandus and headed after Erwind to investigate what all the yealing was about.

[sticko_69]

"we havent time for this prepare to leave dock" the ship would sail in the next few moments Erwind turned his attention to the crew "all hands on deck" and then to Arshella "take her out" she was the most experanced sea dog he had and she would take control as helms women of the Sea Wolf soon they would be on there way up the coast and to a disant shore.

[Mariner]

"we havent time for this prepare to leave dock" the ship would sail in the next few moments Erwind turned his attention to the crew "all hands on deck" and then to Arshella "take her out" she was the most experanced sea dog he had and she would take control as helms women of the Sea Wolf soon they would be on there way up the coast and to a disant shore.

Raising an eybrow to the situation Swhel smiled at the big man and stepped over his foot to come aboard.

Without looking at Kale he spoke,"Looks like were shipmates laddie."

"And by the looks of ya' you don't belong at sea." Lifting his seabag he began to follow Arshella whistling another tune.

[prophacyks]

Raising an eybrow to the situation Swhel smiled at the big man and stepped over his foot to come aboard.

Without looking at Kale he spoke,"Looks like were shipmates laddie."

"And by the looks of ya' you don't belong at sea." Lifting his seabag he began to follow Arshella whistling another tune.

Arshella stops when she hears Swhel following her, she turns on him "Where do you think you are going? Errr, I don't care. Stay away from me, I do not need your help." She state rudly and then walks off, a couple minutes later she is yelling at the deck hands to get things ready. Then she yells to Erwind they they will be shoving off in a moment. And not long after that the ship jerks, and starts moving out.

[Calus]

Philandus stood there confused and embarassed, "What did Nisa mean?" he then heard Erwind give the call for setting off. He ran up on deck and to Erwin, "I haven't been on a ship before, where do I go?"

[Calvillas uth Dalgrin]

Kale shook his head and murmured something under his breath as he hoisted the gang plank. Afterwards, he decided it best that he return to the galley to stow away the supplies. As he made his way to the lower deck, Kale passed Nisa emerging from below. He paused and said, "Watch your back," indicating the newcomer speaking with Arshella. "And your purse." Going below, Kale made his way to the galley. Kale's size made for tough going as he had to duck his head most of the way. Finally coming to the galley, Kale sat down at a small table located in the corner of the room. He rocked in the chair for few moments rubbing his hands on his knee's, his face as red as his beard. Then all of a sudden Kale let loose a shout and slammed his fist on the table, causing it to buckle and splinter. Looking at the pile of kindling on the floor, Kale shook his head and sighed, "Damn."

[Aspen]

Nisa smiled at Kale as he passed. The crew was running this way and that as the ship pulled away from dock and headed out of the harbor. She made her way up the stairs to the bridge to stay out of the way. From the back rail she could see everything that was going on. It wasn't hard to pick out the new comer from the others. Anyone who dressed in silk wasn't just a common crewman. Nisa felt she should know who he was. She was sure she hadn't met him before. A blonde haired, well tanned, half-elf. She racked her brain but could not come up with anything.
Being from a port like Shallowbay, Nisa heard so may stories about so many different people that it was imposible to remember them all. There was only one way to find out for sure who he was.
Nisa stroled over to the man. She extended her hand to him and smiled her famous smile, "I'm Nisa Sonnet. It looks as though we are ship mates. And you are?"

[Mariner]

Nisa stroled over to the man. She extended her hand to him and smiled her famous smile, "I'm Nisa Sonnet. It looks as though we are ship mates. And you are?"

Swhel knew he would not be too welcome, but he knew something they did not. Their travel would be perilous, for the seas were no longer safe. Pirates, like himself, preyed upon would be travellers. By the looks of the crew many were warriors on land, but in Zeboim's realm the story is different. He knew Arshella to be rash, but this was crew was green and she would need help. He prided himself in what he had taught her and wished her a great career, he was here to insure that happened. Besides, the sea was his home and his lavish retirement had bored him to tears. Walking away from Arshella he made way towards the lodging quarters when he heard the woman's voice.

Breaking his stride Swhel stared at her with a crooked smile. Dropping his seabag he took her hand bowing and lighty kissed it, "I am Swhel Windfahr my lady, and who are you?" he guffawed.

[sticko_69]

Erwind stood on the port side looking over at the open sea as the skimed out to the coast she was at full sail now and she was in her own the spray was on his face and the wind whiped his hair around his head. the Sea Wolf was picking up speed there were few ships her size that could match but that was when there were a fully able crew.

Erwind turned to see most of the crew working and philandrus looking very out of place "go and see if you can help Zoe or kale"

[Calus]

Philandus ran up and down the ship trying to find Kale and he couldn't so he went to Zoe. "Zoe do you need any help?"

[prophacyks]

Swhel knew he would not be too welcome, but he knew something they did not. Their travel would be perilous, for the seas were no longer safe. Pirates, like himself, preyed upon would be travellers. By the looks of the crew many were warriors on land, but in Zeboim's realm the story is different. He knew Arshella to be rash, but this was crew was green and she would need help. He prided himself in what he had taught her and wished her a great career, he was here to insure that happened. Besides, the sea was his home and his lavish retirement had bored him to tears. Walking away from Arshella he made way towards the lodging quarters when he heard the woman's voice.

Breaking his stride Swhel stared at her with a crooked smile. Dropping his seabag he took her hand bowing and lighty kissed it, "I am Swhel Windfahr my lady, and who are you?" he guffawed.

Happy that they took off well and prowd of herself, she looks back to Swhel almost subconciously to seek his approval. She sees him kissing Nisa hand, muscles clench in her stomach and she turns away trying to keep to the task at hand. She then sees the knight running up and down the deck, she could not help but smile and then think of what could have caused her to even bother with him.

[Aspen]

Swhel knew he would not be too welcome, but he knew something they did not. Their travel would be perilous, for the seas were no longer safe. Pirates, like himself, preyed upon would be travellers. By the looks of the crew many were warriors on land, but in Zeboim's realm the story is different. He knew Arshella to be rash, but this was crew was green and she would need help. He prided himself in what he had taught her and wished her a great career, he was here to insure that happened. Besides, the sea was his home and his lavish retirement had bored him to tears. Walking away from Arshella he made way towards the lodging quarters when he heard the woman's voice.

Breaking his stride Swhel stared at her with a crooked smile. Dropping his seabag he took her hand bowing and lighty kissed it, "I am Swhel Windfahr my lady, and who are you?" he guffawed.
Nisa raised an eyebrow to this. She had expected to have her hand shaken, no kissed. Her knees felt slightly week but if it was from a little sea sickness, the cut throught pirate that stood infront of her, or the fact that the same villian was kissing her hand, She couldn't tell. "Your reputation prosseds you sir. I am the cavalier of the crew."

[Mariner]

Nisa raised an eyebrow to this. She had expected to have her hand shaken, no kissed. Her knees felt slightly week but if it was from a little sea sickness, the cut throught pirate that stood infront of her, or the fact that the same villian was kissing her hand, She couldn't tell. "Your reputation prosseds you sir. I am the cavalier of the crew."

Swhel could tell this woman was a warrior. The strong hands of a sword fighter although still delicate. This intrigued and demanded his attention. Smiling as he raised up he looked into her eyes with a new found respect and admiration.

"I thank you my lady, but do not beleive everything you have heard. Reputation at sea is more of a big gossip circle. You kill a mutinous hand and it turns into a glorious battle with another ship killing all in the wake." Changing the subject Shwel smirked, " By the way, should I call you "Lady Cavalier" or just "Cavalier."

[Aspen]

Nisa couldn't help but stare into Swhel's eyes. They were so deep and seemed to lock her gaze. The smell musk and spices seemed only to make her heart beat even faster. She hadn't met a man like him before. Nisa had always been just one of the guys, and any one who thought of her in any other way had treated her like Philandus had: just an invitation to share a bed roll and nothing more. No one had ever kissed her hand. She almost felt like... a lady.
Suddenly Nisa felt very selfconsious about her appearance. The wind cought her pony tail and blow it into her face. She was going to brush it away with her right hand, when she realized that Swhel still was holding it. She blushed and used her left to pull her hair out of her face and smiled. "My name is Nisa Sonnet. Will you excuse me. I have horses to attend to."
Since the hatch had been sealed, Nisa headed below deck through the galley. As she made her way she came to the conclution that in the hull was the safest place for her. Kale was probable right about being careful around Swhel, but for different reasons.

[Mariner]

Bowing his head in agreement Swhel picked up his seabag never taking his eyes from the woman as she left. "Nisa," he whispered smiling.

Realizing the ship was setting sail he quickly headed for an empty cabin to change into more appropriate clothing. For the moment he would leave Arshella be to her duties and speak to this captain.

Inside his quarters he went to the bed and pulled out his equipment and clothing. At the bottom he pulled the scroll he had been given many months ago. He had read it numerous times and still could not figure out who had sent it. Unrolling it once again he stared at the final lines.

For your actions against our ship we wish to inflict pain upon all you hold most dear. We have come to the conclusion your death would not satisfy our hunger. Arshella will pay for your treachery for we know she is the closest thing to family you have. Do not seek to help her for the death sentence has already been agreed upon through our guild.

Throwing the parchment down he changed into his attire and headed for the main deck.
Dress in light blue leggings and tunic he would fit in as a lower member of the crew. Kneeling down he secured the daggers into his boots and tied the leather strap of the rapier on his waist. Looking around he decided to find this Erwind.

[sticko_69]

Erwind was on his way to find Zoe when he saw the scroll. he picked up the letter of the floor and read it. mixed fellings went through his head had he let a dangerous man aboard or had he saved a man, but the letter had said wrongs against the write. erwind desided to seek out the sea farer himself maybe Arshella didnt even know about this.

Erwind took the letter and run up deck to find out his answers. "Swhel what is this!" erwind closed the distance betwen then fairly quike till they were both up against the railing on the side of the ship. "What did you do?"

[Kyra Starleaf]

Zoe was in the galley familiarizing herself with everything when she heard someone enter the connecting dining area. Peeking out she saw Kale sitting at a table with a forlorn look on his face, she was about to go in to see if there was anything she could do for him when Philandus popped his head into the galleyway "Zoe do you need any help?" he asked. Zoe looked at him then quickly ducked her head to hide the grin on her face " Not right now" she said then laughed " But you may want to finish dressing before you do anything else." he was standing with his shirt tails hanging out and fastened up the wrong way as if he had done it in haste. Zoe chuckled to herself and turned away, she went over to the small cook oven to remove a pot of steaming water she had put on when she entered and made two cups of coffee. Carrying a mug in each hand Zoe walked out into the dining area and placed a mug in front of Kale " It may not be very good, I have never mastered the art of making coffee, but you look like you could use a cup." Takeing a seat across from Kale, Zoe sat silently sipping her coffee, if Kale wanted to talk she would listen if not then she could at least keep him company.

[Mariner]

Erwind took the letter and run up deck to find out his answers. "Swhel what is this!" erwind closed the distance betwen then fairly quike till they were both up against the railing on the side of the ship. "What did you do?"

"What I did was no consequence to you. I am here for Arshella's well-being and that is there is to it. Three years have I been away from the sea laddie. I have aquired many enemies throuhgout those prior travels. I am here to find out who wants her dead. Now if you don't mind I want you to not mention this to anyone," he whispered.

"I want that scroll back lad," he spat at Erwind.

[sticko_69]

Erwind wiped the spit off himself. the words the man spoke had no meaning he hadnt herd them he knew somewhere in his mind that what he was about to do was wrong. but he had spat at him. the tribes man forgot himself all he could think of was getting the truth out of Swhel he had after all atracted Nisa his best friend he would not have a low life touching her. Erwind lunged forword in his anger and grabed Swhel lefting the mariner off his sea sturdy legs for a second if the masks ropes had not have been there they would have plumeted into the seas that were getting ruff as the ship tryed to pull in to the carmer waters.

[Calvillas uth Dalgrin]

Kale looked up a bit startled to see Khara. "Um, thankyou." he said taking the cup. Kale ran his hand through his thick hair and scratched the back of his head as he stared at the broken table lying next to him. "Must have been rotten wood," he said kicking a few pieces with his foot. "Dont build'em like they used to," he said with a fake smile as he looked up at Zoe. Taking a sip of the coffee, Kale nodded his head in away that suggested it was good. "Not bad," he said wiping his mouth. "So, this your first time on a ship?" he asked not knowing what else to say.

[Mariner]

Erwind wiped the spit off himself. the words the man spoke had no meaning he hadnt herd them he knew somewhere in his mind that what he was about to do was wrong. but he had spat at him. the tribes man forgot himself all he could think of was getting the truth out of Swhel he had after all atracted Nisa his best friend he would not have a low life touching her. Erwind lunged forword in his anger and grabed Swhel lefting the mariner off his sea sturdy legs for a second if the masks ropes had not have been there they would have plumeted into the seas that were getting ruff as the ship tryed to pull in to the carmer waters.

OOC: I meant SPAT in a verbal text, but oh well it works.

Being taken off the ground Swhel knew he would not match this man in strength. Swinging his towards the hand rails he pushed with all his might sending them to the center of the main deck.

"Don't do this Erwind, I have nor the time or the energy to waste my time with petty differences," he yelled.

[Kyra Starleaf]

Zoe smiled over the rim of her coffee mug " No it's not however my last voyage was very different from this one." she said quietly and continued to drink her coffee. As an uncomfortable silence rose between them Zoe shifted a little in her seat then sighed " You know..." she started " I have been known to listen once in a while if something's on your mind." Zoe grinned at Kale " It comes from being behind the counter of a bar." she was about to say more when the ship was suddenly tossed to one side as the sea water grew choppy and she almost lost her balance " Goodness, I hope the whole voyage isn't going to be like that!" she exclaimed.

[sticko_69]

The ship was sturdy i the ruff seas but Erwind was not the sea worthy man his father had been fighting on a ship was different the deck was slipery and when Erwind finnialy got to his feet he was beyond anger. he cahrged at the mariner his aim was true but it was if swhel wasnt even there or maybe he dodged the attack. the ship suddenly serged in the water as a wave smashed aginst the side.

Erwind lay above the water which was still frozen as it were. time was frozen he looked at the sea it was riseing up to meet him but with time frozen the second it should have taken for him to plung into the sea seemed to take forever. time wasnt really frozen erwind new this was what it was like to see you end mooking life. Erwind had made a mistake his rage had gotten him and now he payed. Swhel may have had an excuse maybe he didnt. what ever he had done no longer mattered.

Erwind plunged into the sea and disapeared....

[Mariner]

The ship was sturdy i the ruff seas but Erwind was not the sea worthy man his father had been fighting on a ship was different the deck was slipery and when Erwind finnialy got to his feet he was beyond anger. he cahrged at the mariner his aim was true but it was if swhel wasnt even there or maybe he dodged the attack. the ship suddenly serged in the water as a wave smashed aginst the side.

Erwind lay above the water which was still frozen as it were. time was frozen he looked at the sea it was riseing up to meet him but with time frozen the second it should have taken for him to plung into the sea seemed to take forever. time wasnt really frozen erwind new this was what it was like to see you end mooking life. Erwind had made a mistake his rage had gotten him and now he payed. Swhel may have had an excuse maybe he didnt. what ever he had done no longer mattered.

Erwind plunged into the sea and disapeared....

Seeing the wave coming from the portside of the vessel Swhel leaped to the ground yelling at Erwind to do the same. As the water subsided he looked around for the great man. Struggling to get up he crawled to the starboard railing.

"Man overboard on the starboard side," he yelled.

Looking around for rope there was none to be found. Turning his attention to the water Erwind was gone. Zeboim has once again taken where she has never given. Slumping to the ground Swhel knew he would be to blame for this man. Throuhgout all his travels he had never truly murdered anyone who did not deserve it. His decisions this day would be just another tale of his misdeeds. Looking up from the deck he stared through blurry sea-stung eyes that someone was coming.

OOC: Farewell Sticko, I look forward to seeing you again in the future.

[prophacyks]

Seeing the wave coming from the portside of the vessel Swhel leaped to the ground yelling at Erwind to do the same. As the water subsided he looked around for the great man. Struggling to get up he crawled to the starboard railing.

"Man overboard on the starboard side," he yelled.

Looking around for rope there was none to be found. Turning his attention to the water Erwind was gone. Zeboim has once again taken where she has never given. Slumping to the ground Swhel knew he would be to blame for this man. Throuhgout all his travels he had never truly murdered anyone who did not deserve it. His decisions this day would be just another tale of his misdeeds. Looking up from the deck he stared through blurry sea-stung eyes that someone was coming.

OOC: Farewell Sticko, I look forward to seeing you again in the future.

Arshella could not believe what she had just watched, her body wanted to move when she had seen the fight. But her legs were glued there until after Erwind had went over board and then she only fell to the ground, once she could move she ran over and all she could do was stare at Swhel in disbelief. This isn't him, this isn't the one that took care of her and taught her all she knew. "How could you?" Were the only words that would come out.

Some of the Deck hands were rushing around now seeing if they can see Erwind at all, they were making enough noise that it could be heard down below.
OOC: Bye Sticko, take care.

[Calus]

Philandus walked up the stairs, he was pushed and rocked to one side as a wave hit the door, he saw something float by. Once the wave had gone passed, he opened the door and saw everyone looking over the side and Swhel called "Man over board". philandus knew who he meant, Erwind. He was his best friend, they had grown up together, they are forever friends and he realised he saw Erwind float passed, but he was unable to save him. Philandus shouted, "NNNOOOOO!" he then ran for the railings to try and save his friend.

OOC: Goodbye Sticko, you will always be here. :o

[Aspen]

Nisa was down in the stabble when the ship learched to one side. She had just finished feeding the horses and was just getting ready to start to groom them when the sudden movement cought her off gaurd. She was sent flying into a stack of hay bails.
The sudden change spooked the animals as well. Swift started to rear up and threatened to brake the stall door. The pony danced this way and that, stumbling about until she fell. Buck whinnied and backed himself into the corner of his stall and began kicking the hull.
Scrambling to her feet, Nisa ran to her stud first since it seemed he would do the most damage. She entered the stall and whispered to him. Buck stopped kicking but his nostrils still flared and he was starting to sweat. Quietly Nisa took his lead rope and grabbed his halter. He pitched his head back and fought her but soon settled down and his breathing slowed. She tied him back to the hitch ring and the front of the stall.
By the time she had her horse colmed, Erwinds warhorse, Swift was in a lather. Nisa grabbed a blanket and her grooming brush. She knew that he enjoyed being groomed. Nisa entered the stall as slowly as she could, making sure she had latched the gate behind her. If he got out, someone would get hurt. Approching as colmly as she could, Nisa brushed his shoulder. This settled him down and soon his body relaxed till every brush stroke fell intime with his breathing. Nisa rubbed the blanket on his neck then his withers then slowly drapped it over his back. She fassined the blanket.
By the time Nisa got to the pony, the resilient animal was happily munching on some chop that had spilled.
Taking a seat on a bail, Nisa put her head in her hands and prayed that the seas would be colmer and that no one was hurt anywhere else on the ship.

OOC:Safe travel Sticko.

[prophacyks]

Philandus walked up the stairs, he was pushed and rocked to one side as a wave hit the door, he saw something float by. Once the wave had gone passed, he opened the door and saw everyone looking over the side and Swhel called "Man over board". philandus knew who he meant, Erwind. He was his best friend, they had grown up together, they are forever friends and he realised he saw Erwind float passed, but he was unable to save him. Philandus shouted, "NNNOOOOO!" he then ran for the railings to try and save his friend.

OOC: Goodbye Sticko, you will always be here. :o

Being brought back to what happened, the shock wearing off when she hears Philandus's voice. Realizing what she has to do she calls over Philandus "Philandus, I need you to bring Swhel down below and lock him in his room and bring me the key. He is to stay there until we reach land, in which we turn him over to the athoriaties." The whole time looking into Swhel's eyes, hers showing how broken she is inside.

[Mariner]

Being brought back to what happened, the shock wearing off when she hears Philandus's voice. Realizing what she has to do she calls over Philandus "Philandus, I need you to bring Swhel down below and lock him in his room and bring me the key. He is to stay there until we reach land, in which we turn him over to the athoriaties." The whole time looking into Swhel's eyes, hers showing how broken she is inside.

"What are you saying, you don't think I would do this." Looking around for the scroll he realized it was no use. It had gone overboard with Erwind. "You have to believe me, I may be a useless pirate, but one thing is I'm not a liar. The sea took him away, plain and simple. Everyone has to know this, we are being thrown back and forth by it. Do you really think I am strong enough to throw him over? Would I yell "man overboard" If I wish to kill him," he spoke with defiance.

"I am here only to see for your saftey and yours alone. Go ahead condemn me for something I did not do." Standing up he walked to the deck hands and accepted the fact no one would really care what he thought.

[prophacyks]

"What are you saying, you don't think I would do this." Looking around for the scroll he realized it was no use. It had gone overboard with Erwind. "You have to believe me, I may be a useless pirate, but one thing is I'm not a liar. The sea took him away, plain and simple. Everyone has to know this, we are being thrown back and forth by it. Do you really think I am strong enough to throw him over? Would I yell "man overboard" If I wish to kill him," he spoke with defiance.

"I am here only to see for your saftey and yours alone. Go ahead condemn me for something I did not do." Standing up he walked to the deck hands and accepted the fact no one would really care what he thought.

"I honestly do not know what to think of you anymore, ever since you arrived here there has been nothing but trouble. My safty is not your concern anymore, it stopped when I left. You should have just stayed away. It should have been you that went over, not such a kind man as that." Words she didn't mean fell out of her mouth, she then nods to the hands nearest to him to take him down.

[Calus]

Philandus reached the rail and looked over the sea, the sea was clear, yet Erwind had sunk to low for Philandus to see him, Philandus sat by the sea and watched the water go by remembering his dear friend.

[Calvillas uth Dalgrin]

Kale had been about to speak when the ship was rocked. Coming to his feet, he handed his cup to Zoe. "I appreciate the company and the coffee, but it seems we will have to post-pone our conversation for a later date. I'm sure they need me up topside," he said thankful for the excuse. Kale could be jovial and lighthearted most of the time, but there were somethings he felt noone could understand about him. Giving Zoe a final nod, Kale turned and made his way to the upper deck. Kale emerged just in time to see deck hands hauling Swhel below. Kale looked about and saw Philandus at the rail and Arshella nearby. Kale hurried over to Arshella and saw the mournfull look on her face. Shooting a quick glance in the direction of Swhel, he wondered what was going on. Looking at Arshella, he asked, "What happened? Where's Erwind?"

OOC: Goodbye Sticko, hope you make it back soon.

[Kyra Starleaf]

Zoe took the cup Kale offered to her with a strained smile, she was not used to sailing and the tossing of the ship was making her very uneasy. A feeling of foreboding came over her as she returned to the galley and pressing a hand to her stomach she decided to return to her stateroom to lie down. Zoe had just returned to the stateroom when a noise arose in the narrow hallway, peeking out she watched as a man she did not recognize was escorted into a room by a couple of deckhands. Zoe quietly closed the door and went to the bed to lay down, closeing her eyes Zoe remembered the feel of Erwind's arms holding her close the previous night and she fell into a comfortable sleep with a smile curving her lips.

OOC- Bye Sticko, safe journey my friend!

[prophacyks]

Kale had been about to speak when the ship was rocked. Coming to his feet, he handed his cup to Zoe. "I appreciate the company and the coffee, but it seems we will have to post-pone our conversation for a later date. I'm sure they need me up topside," he said thankful for the excuse. Kale could be jovial and lighthearted most of the time, but there were somethings he felt noone could understand about him. Giving Zoe a final nod, Kale turned and made his way to the upper deck. Kale emerged just in time to see deck hands hauling Swhel below. Kale looked about and saw Philandus at the rail and Arshella nearby. Kale hurried over to Arshella and saw the mournfull look on her face. Shooting a quick glance in the direction of Swhel, he wondered what was going on. Looking at Arshella, he asked, "What happened? Where's Erwind?"

OOC: Goodbye Sticko, hope you make it back soon.

Arshella is watching as Swhel is taken below, and she is startled out of it when Kale speaks. She looks up to him "Erwind is gone, the sea has taken him. Him and Swhel were fighting and then he ended up in the sea. I am having Swhel taken below until we reach land again and then I will let the guard there take care of him." She puts a hand up to her forehead looking very tired and vunerable "Kale could you please go and get the others, and bring them to the galley. I will be down momenterally, everyone should be told."

[Calvillas uth Dalgrin]

Kale was shocked at the words Arshella had said. Erwind is gone kept echoing in his mind. Kale turned without a word as he headed to get everyone. Passing by Philandus, Kale paused a moment, knowing the man had lost a good friend. Hanging his head, Kale went below and found Nisa in with the horses. "Ahem," Kale coughed as Nisa turned to look at him. "Arshella has asked that the everyone meet in the galley." Without another word Kale turned and headed for the room he knew Zoe would be in. Coming to the door, Kale paused and breathed a heavy sigh. "Zoe?" he asked after his knocks. "Are you in there." Hearing her stir a bit, Kale continued. "Arshella has requested that everyone meet in the galley. I am headed there now, but I'll wait if you like." He knew, as did everyone else, that something had sparked between Zoe and Erwind. Kale wasnt sure how she'd react, but he thought it best that he accompany her. Kale paused, waiting for her reply.

[Kyra Starleaf]

Zoe moaned softly, such a wonderfull dream she was having she did not want to wake and face reality just yet however the voice outside her door was insistant, and it was with no little regret Zoe opened her eyes. Streching to work the kinks out of her body Zoe smiled at the fleeting memory of the dream images dancing in her mind " I have no doubt Erwind could make good on the reality of it." she laughed to herself. Still caught up in her fantasy Zoe opened the door to reveal Kale standing there with a crestfallen look. The warm feeling vanished so quickly Zoe stumbled a bit " What is it? What has happened?" she asked knowing as she spoke the words, she would not want to hear the answer.

[Aspen]

Nisa was startled by Kale. She didn't hear him enter the hull. "Arshella has asked that the everyone meet in the galley." Without another word Kale turned and left.
What was that about. Nisa thought. Why would Arshella want to meet with everyone? Maybe Erwind asked her to call the meeting. That would make sense.. but still, something's not right.
After she finished restacking the bails that toppled during the rough patch, Nisa made her way to galley and waited for the others to arrive.

[Mariner]

Nisa was startled by Kale. She didn't hear him enter the hull. "Arshella has asked that the everyone meet in the galley." Without another word Kale turned and left.
What was that about. Nisa thought. Why would Arshella want to meet with everyone? Maybe Erwind asked her to call the meeting. That would make sense.. but still, something's not right.
After she finished restacking the bails that toppled during the rough patch, Nisa made her way to galley and waited for the others to arrive.

Locked in his room began pacing back and forth fuming with contempt. This crew was against him at the start. Of course there were a few who treated him with respect. The one person he truly trusted did not have that same faith in him. He could escape the room with little effort, but he knew it would be his death. Right now the crew was gathering to the galley in confusion. Once the news is brought to their attention that there friend is gone it would turn to rage and a call for justice. Kneeling down he began to shake as he saw the picture she had given him. A ship with his picture standing next to Arshella drawn over fifteen years ago. She was a daughter to him in his eyes and to this day was.
Gathering his thoughts he began to stare out the port hole wondering if she was going to be safe.

"Yes, I know you do not need me anymore, but to lose you would be my end, he chuckled. Tucking the drawing in his pocket he began to weave knots with his lanyard. The very rope he strangled Ronim with the day he attempted to take Arshella's life. She knew nothing of it for Swhel covered it up as one of his random acts of murder. Whistling again he awaited the jury who would whole-heartily sentence him to death this night.

[prophacyks]

Ashella walks over to Philandus, putting a hand on his arm "Will you walk down to the Galley with me, it is best that none of us be alone right now? I am sorry you had to go through this." Looks at him simpathicly.

[Calus]

Philandus stood silently and walked into the galley, without saying a word, his eyes blank and almost zombie-like. Philandus was running through his childhood memories over and over again in his head.

[prophacyks]

Philandus stood silently and walked into the galley, without saying a word, his eyes blank and almost zombie-like. Philandus was running through his childhood memories over and over again in his head.

Arshella watches him leave, she looks up at the sky "What am I going to do?" She then makes sure everything will be well on deck, then heads down to the galley. On her way there she comes across the two deck hands that took Swhel down to the room. She gets the key from them and then goes to the Galley.

She makes he way in looking at everyone with a solom face "I am sorry, I have some bad news. Erwind...........Erwind fell over board and we were not able to rescue him. This happened during a fight with Swhel."

[Aspen]

Nisa closed her eyes. This wasn't supposed to happen. Erwind was supposed to die in battle with glory or at a ripe old age with a ton of grandchildren pulling on his long white beard. Not swallowed up by the sea during an argument with a seadog.
She tryed to squeeze her eyes tightly to make herself cry, but the tears would not come. She couldn't feel anything. Not saddness, or loneliness, not even anger. She felt hollow, numb inside.
Erwinds sister had called it a defense mechanism; that it was easier for Nisa to feel nothing than deal with all the pain and loss that had occured in her life.
Nisa stood up and walked over to Arshella. "I want to talk to Swhel, now." She had to find out why Erwind had died. She had to make some sense of it.

[prophacyks]

Nisa closed her eyes. This wasn't supposed to happen. Erwind was supposed to die in battle with glory or at a ripe old age with a ton of grandchildren pulling on his long white beard. Not swallowed up by the sea during an argument with a seadog.
She tryed to squeeze her eyes tightly to make herself cry, but the tears would not come. She couldn't feel anything. Not saddness, or loneliness, not even anger. She felt hollow, numb inside.
Erwinds sister had called it a defense mechanism; that it was easier for Nisa to feel nothing than deal with all the pain and loss that had occured in her life.
Nisa stood up and walked over to Arshella. "I want to talk to Swhel, now." She had to find out why Erwind had died. She had to make some sense of it.

Arshella looked over at Nisa, remembering that she had seen her getting a bit to friendly with Swhel earlier she made her decision "I am sorry, but I cannot allow that. No one is to talk to him, one of the deck hands will bring him his food and stuff until we get back to land."

[Aspen]

Nisa took Arshella by the arm and gently led her out of the galley. She didn't want to upset anyone in their time of mourning. She knew that she always came across as cold in situations like this.
Nisa smiled at Arshella,"I need to speak with him. I need to know what happened... to make sense of this. I need to know why my best friend is laying at the bottom of the sea. Please, Arshella, you can be there if you don't trust me, but I need to speak with him." Before she could refuse, Nisa gave one last effort to explain her request. "I can't mourn Erwind's passing. I cann't shed a tear, not till I get the answers I need from Swhel. Please."

[prophacyks]

Nisa took Arshella by the arm and gently led her out of the galley. She didn't want to upset anyone in their time of mourning. She knew that she always came across as cold in situations like this.
Nisa smiled at Arshella,"I need to speak with him. I need to know what happened... to make sense of this. I need to know why my best friend is laying at the bottom of the sea. Please, Arshella, you can be there if you don't trust me, but I need to speak with him." Before she could refuse, Nisa gave one last effort to explain her request. "I can't mourn Erwind's passing. I cann't shed a tear, not till I get the answers I need from Swhel. Please."

Arshella puts on a mask of indifference even though she is tearing apart inside "What are you expecting him to tell you, that is was an accident. It doesn't matter with him, he is a murderer plain a simple. You do not know him, the kind of person he is. This is not the first time he has done this, but this will be the last time. I should have done something before, now I will. I am sorry, but you cannot see him. In time you will have to learn to mourn." She starts walking back to the galley she quietly says something letting Nisa bairly hear it "Just remember, you are not the only one on here losing someone. How about comforting them before you go on your war path again."

OOC: As you can tell I have no clue what I am doing here, but I am going with it. Remember you could alway find your own way in there also. ;)

[Aspen]

"I'm sure that everyone would feel so much comforte with empathetic Nisa around." Nisa spat sarcasticly. "I have a feeling that Philandus would find much more comfort in your bosom than he would find with me." She turned on her heal and marched up the stairs and out onto the deck.
The sun was just starting to set and the sky was a rainbow of golds and oranges. The beauty of the display was lost on Nisa. She wanted to feel something, anything. Even anger toward Arshella would be something but she couldn't even feel that. She knew that she was probibly right about Swhel. Still, she would have to hear it from his lips.
Nisa stood at the rail and gazed into the crashing waves. All the memories of her times with Erwind ran through her mind. How he had been there for her when her mother "disappeared". He was the only one she had ever told that she knew what had happend to her mother; how Nisa's father had killed her because she had asked him not to go to the pub that night. He was the only one that she had confided in about knowing how all of her stepmothers had "dissappeared". And when his last wife defended herself and killed Nisa's father, Erwind was the one who helped her burn the house down after the emperors soldiers had dragged her stepmother away. He helped her deal with it all. And now he was gone.
The wind picked up slightly and Nisa shivered. She smiled. At least she could still feel the cold.

[prophacyks]

"I'm sure that everyone would feel so much comforte with empathetic Nisa around." Nisa spat sarcasticly. "I have a feeling that Philandus would find much more comfort in your bosom than he would find with me." She turned on her heal and marched up the stairs and out onto the deck.
The sun was just starting to set and the sky was a rainbow of golds and oranges. The beauty of the display was lost on Nisa. She wanted to feel something, anything. Even anger toward Arshella would be something but she couldn't even feel that. She knew that she was probibly right about Swhel. Still, she would have to hear it from his lips.
Nisa stood at the rail and gazed into the crashing waves. All the memories of her times with Erwind ran through her mind. How he had been there for her when her mother "disappeared". He was the only one she had ever told that she knew what had happend to her mother; how Nisa's father had killed her because she had asked him not to go to the pub that night. He was the only one that she had confided in about knowing how all of her stepmothers had "dissappeared". And when his last wife defended herself and killed Nisa's father, Erwind was the one who helped her burn the house down after the emperors soldiers had dragged her stepmother away. He helped her deal with it all. And now he was gone.
The wind picked up slightly and Nisa shivered. She smiled. At least she could still feel the cold.

Arshella sighs "So that is what all this is about. Arshella you are going to regret this later, but this is the only think I can think to do."

Arshella walks up on deck and goes over to Nisa "Not that you care, but nothing happened between me Philandus. I know he cares for you, but his hormones get in the way sometimes. Give him a chance." Sigh "To makeup for this misunderstanding, I will allow you to speak with Swhel for five minutes. But that is it, Ok?"

[Aspen]

Nisa never took her eyes off of the waves crashing against the hull. "I'm sorry that I put it so crudly, but I'm glad that Philandus has someone to find comfort in. That's something I can't give him. He and I have been close friends for a long time. I just want him to be happy and I can't stand to see him like this but he needs someone to cry with, to mourn with and I just can't give him that. But maybe you can"
Nisa turned to face Arshella. "Please stay with him. He shouldn't be alone tonight." She extended her hand,"The key for Swhel's cabin, please? I will return it to you when I'm done."

[prophacyks]

Nisa never took her eyes off of the waves crashing against the hull. "I'm sorry that I put it so crudly, but I'm glad that Philandus has someone to find comfort in. That's something I can't give him. He and I have been close friends for a long time. I just want him to be happy and I can't stand to see him like this but he needs someone to cry with, to mourn with and I just can't give him that. But maybe you can"
Nisa turned to face Arshella. "Please stay with him. He shouldn't be alone tonight." She extended her hand,"The key for Swhel's cabin, please? I will return it to you when I'm done."

"I will not comfort Philandus, that is not my job. He is a boy to me, someone I would usually play with a throw away. If you do not want to give him caring fine, I don't care. But do not push your job as his friend onto someone else, he needs you more then you know. It matters not if you cry with him, just as long as he has a shoulder to cry on. As for Swhel, I never said you would go alone. I will go with you, this will be for your own safety. He has a way of smooth talking woman into believeing him and doing what he wants. I will be there to make sure that does not happen. Now come on." She starts walking away only to stop to see if Nisa will follow her.

[Aspen]

Nisa followed Arshella to Swhel's cabin.

[prophacyks]

Nisa followed Arshella to Swhel's cabin.

Arshella walk to Swhel's cabin and opens the door, she looks at everything but him "You have a visitor."

[Mariner]

Arshella walk to Swhel's cabin and opens the door, she looks at everything but him "You have a visitor."


Continuing his whistling Swhel looked up towards Arshella while he tied and untied numerous knots. He then shifted over to see who this "visitor" was. Leaning back he began to stand up and walked towards Arshella. Leaning forward he began talk in a secret language. Only known to sea-folk this language was a mixture of languages lost long ago.
For the people of these waters were of every race spanning from the beggining of time.

Trust is something we held most dear my dearest child. I thought I would never see the day where your pride would cloud and destroy your feelings towards me. Yet it has, you say you watched us fight. If that were so then you would have seen the sea take him from this ship. I was just defending myself and you know this for fact. Right now I wish you to leave me alone and think about what you have done. I do not judge you for decision, but you are now in command of these peoples lives. When the moment arises you must make the right choice and right now you waste your time here. You should be on the deck insuring your crew a safe passage. Respect my wishes and go to yer crew, leave, he softly spoke.

Walking towards his bed Swhel sat down and awaited for his interogation. Picking up his lanyard he began to weave his knots once again.

[prophacyks]

Continuing his whistling Swhel looked up towards Arshella while he tied and untied numerous knots. He then shifted over to see who this "visitor" was. Leaning back he began to stand up and walked towards Arshella. Leaning forward he began talk in a secret language. Only known to sea-folk this language was a mixture of languages lost long ago.
For the people of these waters were of every race spanning from the beggining of time.

Trust is something we held most dear my dearest child. I thought I would never see the day where your pride would cloud and destroy your feelings towards me. Yet it has, you say you watched us fight. If that were so then you would have seen the sea take him from this ship. I was just defending myself and you know this for fact. Right now I wish you to leave me alone and think about what you have done. I do not judge you for decision, but you are now in command of these peoples lives. When the moment arises you must make the right choice and right now you waste your time here. You should be on the deck insuring your crew a safe passage. Respect my wishes and go to yer crew, leave, he softly spoke.

Walking towards his bed Swhel sat down and awaited for his interogation. Picking up his lanyard he began to weave his knots once again.

Arshella hands clench into fists, and in the same language she replys back to him "My feelings towards you were clouded the day I found out you were murderer. How am I sapost to feel about you killing people. Killing Ronim, I am making of for back then. For the times I should have known better, the time I was to blinded to understand. But yes you are right these people need me now. So I will do you one better then leaving you alone, she is what you wanted right?"

Arshella walks out of the room letting Nisa in, and as soon as she is in she slams the door shut. Locking it with the key and places it back into a pocket. She then walks up to the Deck, stone cold face. In structing the deck hands, and making sure the ship runs safely.

[Aspen]

Nisa listened as the two spoke. She had heard this old language spoken on the docks of Shallowbay by some of the old sailor but had never cought on to it. What ever Swhel and said to Arshella seemed to have rattled her because when Nisa entered the room, Arshella slammed the door and locked it leaving her alone with him.
"You do seem to know how to push her buttons, don't you." She leaned against the wall opposit the bed and crossed her arms over her chest. "I've come to find out what happened. Make it quick. My time is valuable. Don't waste it with lies."

[prophacyks]

After Arshella spends a little time on deck making sure everything is ok, she goes back down to the Galley where the others are "A decision has to be made, do we stay on the course we are on now or go back or what?"

OOC: Come on people, lets see some reactions or something. We are all in this together right?

[Calvillas uth Dalgrin]

Kale looks about and decides to speak. "I'm not sure if anyone will agree, but I feel that Erwinds kin should be notified first thing, and his things be turned over to them. If that is agreeable to everyone, that should help us decide our next course of action." After speaking Kale takes a step back and folds his arms, awaiting everyones decision.

[Calus]

Philandus stared at the side of the hull, daydreaming again of memories long lost forgotten; "The only kin he has is a sister, and she has taken to magic, she will be at a tower of sorcery most likely." Philandus said this all dreamily and it sounded like he was just realying what his brain was saying.

[Kyra Starleaf]

Zoe sat quietly in the back corner of the room, she was not paying to much attention to what was being said around her as she was still reeling from the shock of what had happened. Erwind had been so full of life, and for him to be snached away so suddenly seemed so unfair to Zoe, she was having a hard time coming to grips with the loss. When the demand to know the course of action the rest of them should take, Zoe looked up with red rimmed eyes and looked Arshella straight on " I just want off this boat." she said dully.

[Mariner]

"You do seem to know how to push her buttons, don't you." She leaned against the wall opposit the bed and crossed her arms over her chest. "I've come to find out what happened. Make it quick. My time is valuable. Don't waste it with lies."

Cynically laughing Swhel's expression went serious as he threw down his lanyard. Standing up the half-elf stepped forward to close in on Nisa. What you must think to yourself is why did she leave you alone with me. If I can kill a man as Erwind so easily why can't I do the same to you. Don't you agree," he nodded.

"Truth is lassie, Arshella brings danger to you all. That is why Erwind and I went to blows.
He had found in my quarters a scroll. It is a death warrant for Arshella that cannot be broken. Erwind faced me with the document and I told him it was not his concern until the right moment. We fought on the deck....well in the end it was the sea that took him. A wave swept him over to be lost forever," he remorsed.

Walking to the desk he grabbed the wooden chair and pushed it towards Nisa. Leaning against the bulkhead he motioned her to sit.

"Now that I have explained myself, again I ask why were you granted to speak with me?"

[prophacyks]

Zoe sat quietly in the back corner of the room, she was not paying to much attention to what was being said around her as she was still reeling from the shock of what had happened. Erwind had been so full of life, and for him to be snached away so suddenly seemed so unfair to Zoe, she was having a hard time coming to grips with the loss. When the demand to know the course of action the rest of them should take, Zoe looked up with red rimmed eyes and looked Arshella straight on " I just want off this boat." she said dully.

"Well I think that will be best for all of us, just to head back then. We can figure everything else out from there. It may take a little longer to turn us around but I will get us there as fast as I can. I am sorry this had to happen and that you all had to go through this. I just wish there was something more I could do to make this all up to you." She goes to head out the door.

[Aspen]

Cynically laughing Swhel's expression went serious as he threw down his lanyard. Standing up the half-elf stepped forward to close in on Nisa. What you must think to yourself is why did she leave you alone with me. If I can kill a man as Erwind so easily why can't I do the same to you. Don't you agree," he nodded.

"Truth is lassie, Arshella brings danger to you all. That is why Erwind and I went to blows.
He had found in my quarters a scroll. It is a death warrant for Arshella that cannot be broken. Erwind faced me with the document and I told him it was not his concern until the right moment. We fought on the deck....well in the end it was the sea that took him. A wave swept him over to be lost forever," he remorsed.

Walking to the desk he grabbed the wooden chair and pushed it towards Nisa. Leaning against the bulkhead he motioned her to sit.

"Now that I have explained myself, again I ask why were you granted to speak with me?"
Could he be telling the truth? She knew that a masive wave must have hit the ship about that time. No small swell would have caused such havoc in the stabbles.
"What does Arshella have to loose by letting me see you?" Nisa smiles and takes a seat on the chair, never braking eye contact with Swhel.
"The way I see it, if you hurt me, the others will take care of you before we ever get to a friendy harbor where she can hand you over to the constabulary. If you convince me to helping you, than she can lock me up as well which I don't doudt would please her. And if nothing happens then she hasn't lost anything. Whatever happens is to her benifit."
Nisa causually looked around the room noting all the posible weapons as she leaned back in the chair and place her hands behind her head. She prayed that he bought all of that. The two women didn't now each other before this morning, and had very little to do with each other thus far. Nisa couldn't say that she like Arshella, but to say that she didn't like her would have been a lie. And the marier never showed any hostility towards her... until she locked her in Swhels cabin... alone, which she said she wouldn't do for Nisa's own pretection. Nisa put that thought to the back of her mind. She was sure that Arshella would be back in five minutes and she didn't want to waste that time on such thoughts.
"So who ordered the warrent on Arshella and where is the document now?"

[Mariner]

"So who ordered the warrant on Arshella and where is the document now?"

"There lays the problem Nisa, the scroll is gone washed over with Erwind. As for who wrote this I have no ideas. I have sailed for over one-hundred years and there could be endless possibilities. All I know is that they obtained the permission of the guild. With their graces they cannot be touched once they have taken her life. I wish the answer to this riddle could be easily solved."

"Arshella is the closest thing to a daughter to me. I cannot lose her. That is why I came, not to kill the captain. I care not for myself, only the safty of her and this crew. Keep your eye out, they may be waiting this very moment to strike the vessel. Please take care of yourself and the crew Nisa," he spoke with a soft tone.

[Aspen]

"There lays the problem Nisa, the scroll is gone washed over with Erwind. As for who wrote this I have no ideas. I have sailed for over one-hundred years and there could be endless possibilities. All I know is that they obtained the permission of the guild. With their graces they cannot be touched once they have taken her life. I wish the answer to this riddle were easily solved."

"Arshella is the closest thing to a duaghter to me. I cannot lose her. That is why I came, not to kill the captain. I care not for myself, only the safty of her and this crew. Keep your eye out, they may be waiting this very moment to strike the vessel. Please take care of yourself and the crew Nisa," he spoke with a soft tone.
Nisa stood up. Couldn't stand having to look up at him. She felt like she was loosing what little control of the situation she had. And if things did suddenly change and he decided to try something, she was at a distinced diesadvantage while seated.
"If I believe you and your lieing than..." She looked into his eyes. " You're not though, are you?" She bit her bottom lip and thought for a moment then said softly, "Have you told Arshella about the warrent yeat? She has a right to know that her life's in danger. I suppose she wouldn't believe you anyway. What happened to make her so enraged with you?"

[Calvillas uth Dalgrin]

Kale listened half-heartedly to the words spoken around him. After all was said, he nodded as if to say "whatever you think is best" and left the galley, headed for the top deck. Once outside, he breathed deep the salty air. Walking to the bow of the ship, Kale stared blankly out over the water, thinking of what he was to do once they returned. Kale was brought out of his thoughts by a twinkling reflection of light in the distance. Snapping back to reality, Kale peered hard to make out what he'd seen. It was no good, whatever it was was still to far away to be seen by the naked eye. Kale walked hurriedly to the stern and took a spyglass from the helmsman. Now looking in the same direction, Kale did a double take and quickly headed down to find Arshella. He nearly ran headlong into as she was exiting the galley. "Arshella, you need to come topside," he said with concern. "There is a ship off the horizon bearing a marker I've not seen before."

[prophacyks]

Kale listened half-heartedly to the words spoken around him. After all was said, he nodded as if to say "whatever you think is best" and left the galley, headed for the top deck. Once outside, he breathed deep the salty air. Walking to the bow of the ship, Kale stared blankly out over the water, thinking of what he was to do once they returned. Kale was brought out of his thoughts by a twinkling reflection of light in the distance. Snapping back to reality, Kale peered hard to make out what he'd seen. It was no good, whatever it was was still to far away to be seen by the naked eye. Kale walked hurriedly to the stern and took a spyglass from the helmsman. Now looking in the same direction, Kale did a double take and quickly headed down to find Arshella. He nearly ran headlong into as she was exiting the galley. "Arshella, you need to come topside," he said with concern. "There is a ship off the horizon bearing a marker I've not seen before."

Arshella was quite suprised to see Kale again so soon, and when she heard about the other ship she got a really bad feeling "What now? I preyed to Zaboim before this, what is she trying to pull." She runs up on deck taking the spyglass "Now where did you see it Kale?"

[Calvillas uth Dalgrin]

"There," said Kale pointing in the direction he'd last seen the ship. "Three-quarters off starboard side, bearing south/southwest."

[prophacyks]

"There," said Kale pointing in the direction he'd last seen the ship. "Three-quarters off starboard side, bearing south/southwest."

She nods then looks in that direction, her mouth drops open and she takes the eyeglass away from her eye "That is not possible, there is no way that, that ship can still exist."

[Calvillas uth Dalgrin]

Kale looked at Arshella, a bewildered look on his face. He hadnt done much traveling at sea, but from what he had done, he knew that when sailors got a shaken look on their faces as Arshella did now, then it couldnt possibly be good. Kale looked out towards the ship again, and then back at Arshella. "What's the matter? What's wrong?"

[prophacyks]

Kale looked at Arshella, a bewildered look on his face. He hadnt done much traveling at sea, but from what he had done, he knew that when sailors got a shaken look on their faces as Arshella did now, then it couldnt possibly be good. Kale looked out towards the ship again, and then back at Arshella. "What's the matter? What's wrong?"
Trying to take a deep breath in to calm herself "Well lets just say the last time I have seen that ship, it was burning down. This isn't good, this isn't good at all. To make matters worse, they are pirates. Excuse me." She runs over to the wheel and starts yelling at the hands "We need to change directions, NOW." Not soon after , everyone can physically feel the ship turn away from the on coming one.

[Aspen]

Nisa suddenly felt as though she was slowly falling over. She reached out and grabbed onto Swhel's arms to stop herself from completely loosing her balance. "I guess I don't have my sea legs yeat."

[prophacyks]

Arshella was trying to handle the boat which wasn't easy because they were now heading into a storm that just appeared out of no where. The waters were getting so ruff that even some of the mates could not hold on. Knowing she was going to need as much help as she could, she turns to Kale and yells for him "KALE, I need you to get me the others I am going to need as much help as I can. Get Nisa out of Swhel's room also." She throws him the key.


OOC: Please get Aspen's Character out, and some how knock Mariners character out for now. He is not around right now.

[Mariner]

Nisa suddenly felt as though she was slowly falling over. She reached out and grabbed onto Swhel's arms to stop herself from completely loosing her balance. "I guess I don't have my sea legs yeat."

OOC:Yep I'm finally back!

Smirking half-heartily towards her Swhel nodded towards the door. "We need to get out there something is foul going on in these waters." Looking at Nisa again the ol' pirate laughed with the goodness of a child.

"There is nothing more wonderful than a beautiful woman battling on the high sea," he winked.

"I believe that glorious sight is inevitable," waving his hand towards the door.

Once his hand lowered to his sides the very handle and lock of the great oak door seemed to disassemble eventually falling useless to the ground.

"Me ol' mum, great theif, better mage." Grabbing Nisa's hand he slowly crept towards the door scanning the passageway. Verifying that the guards were running to their sea posts he spun and kissed her hand softly once again. "It is best you prepare for a fight without being seen with me. Go on now lass, I will see you momentarily," he laughed leaving the room.

[Aspen]

Nisa paused only a moment before her instincts kicked in. She held onto the walls as she made her way to Erwinds cabin. She opened her armor bag. There on top of her tools of the trade layed her fathers sword. She lovingly ran her finger along the decorated hilt then realizing what she was doing, Nisa stopped and through it out of her way. She retrieved her own sword. It was made for her by a weaponsmith in Shadowbay. The sword was the perfect length for her and balanced perfectly.
She reached back into her bag and retrieved her dagger, placing it in her boot she turned to go above deck. Nisa was just about to head out the cabin door when something cought her eye. Leaning against the wall was Erwinds sheild. She paused, took a deep breath, then made her way above deck.

[Talanthandros]

Proph told me it was cool to join
Character: Damian Lamere
Race: Human
Class: fighter/rogue
Equipment: none you'll understand
Appearance: short black hair and a five o'clock shadow. skinny build and about 6 feet tall.
Story: Prisoner of the ship that none have seen since it was burning.

The young man screamed as he found himself losing contol in the water. He struggled against the current so not to drown. "Help me!" he yelled and fell under the water for a moment. "Help!"

[sticko_69]

Erwinds hand reached down into the water he grasped hold of on of the failing arms with all his strengh he pulled the man was moving so much it was hard but soon he had pulled the man into the small fishing boat with its single sail. the craft was built for only a small amount of people but Erwind had taken the libirty of borrowing the craft since its owner wasnt around he had washed up on shore and had nothing on his mind but throttling the pirite who caused him to go over board in the first place. Erwind looked the drowning man up and down he had no time to head for shore and drop him off so he was coming along with out saying a word he remaned the boat and headed in the derection he hoped the sea wolf was.

[Talanthandros]

"Gods bless you sir. You have no idea how greatful i am. Hi I'm Damian, i am endebted to you sir"

Tries to get the water out of his clothing and ears.

[Kyra Starleaf]

ooc- I thought this thread was dead...sorry.

bic- Zoe stumbled up onto the deck, she was having a hard time keeping her balance and ended up kissing the deck boards more often than not. Struggling to maintain her stance she braced her legs and gripped the deck rails so she could look oout over the water to see what was causing such comotion. Another ship was drawing closer, and by the look of Arshella's face this was not a good thing. Not knowing what she could do to help, Zoe waited to see what would happen next.

[Aspen]

Nisa made her way onto the deck. Once she could see the herizon, her balance problems seem to subside. The crew was working hard to pick up speed. The men and women ran this way and that, pulling lines and going aloft. Zoe was standing at the rail, looking out to sea. As Nisa aprouched her, she could see what she was looking at: another ship. It was gaining on them. So this was the fight Swhel was talking about.
She looked at Zoe. She seemed so delicate out here, though Nisa had seen her hold her own back at the Golden Gate. Erwind had felt something for her. He most have. Erwind wan't the type to drag barmaids along for mercenary work. He wouldn't want her to get hurt.
Nisa placed her hand on Zoe's shoulder and smiled. She pulled her dagger out from the back of her belt. "Here. Take this. I think you may need it soon. You'd be safer if you stayed below deck. Hide yourself down in the hull."

[Talanthandros]

Looks around. "Are they following!?" the man looked distressed, "They can't be following. Someone give me a weapon. Is there an armoury? They took all my things."

[Kyra Starleaf]

Zoe was unaware when Nisa came to stand beside her, it was only when she placed her hand on Zoe's shoulder that she noticed the other woman. Zoe smiled hesitantly, she was sure she was out of her element here, more used to avoiding the groping hands of drunken patrons. Zoe had always admired Nisa, she only knew the other woman from what she had seen in the tavern however she knew that in a situation like this Nisa would not hesitate to fight for her own and Zoe could do no less. Accepting the offered dagger Zoe gripped it tightly then reached over and clasped Nisa's shoulder in return " Thank you Nisa I appreciate you trying to keep me safe, I am no warrior that is true, however I shall stand and fight. I do not want to hide away and pretend this all never happened. I came on this journey to start over and I don't want to start as a coward. "

[Aspen]

Nisa through back her head and laughed. "I knew Erwind liked you for a reason. And now I see why. If you want something a little bigger that a dagger, I can help with that. But we'd better hurry, I don't think we have much time and you'll need a little instruction so you don't kill anyone on our side or yourself." She turned and headed for the door to the stairwell. Swhel was standing on the bridge. Nisa cought herself smiling at him. She turned her gaze over her shoulder back at Zoe. "You coming or what?"

[Calus]

Philandus sat in the dark, his head againist the hull of the ship and his body draped over several barrels. His mind passed back to his memories of Erwind and the trouble they use to get up to.

[Mariner]

Nisa through back her head and laughed. "I knew Erwind liked you for a reason. And now I see why. If you want something a little bigger that a dagger, I can help with that. But we'd better hurry, I don't think we have much time and you'll need a little instruction so you don't kill anyone on our side or yourself." She turned and headed for the door to the stairwell. Swhel was standing on the bridge. Nisa cought herself smiling at him. She turned her gaze over her shoulder back at Zoe. "You coming or what?"

Swhel ran to the bridge briefly catching a gaze towards Nisa and Zoe. Once he reached the deck he realized Arshella was straining against the wheel slightly. These seas would be too much for anyone person to do it alone.

"Arshella, let me help you before that wheel slings you overboard." As he said that the blood in his face seemed to freeze. The ship on their portside was sent into Zeboim's bosom never to be seen again. "It can't be, she sank into the ocean long ago," he whispered.

[prophacyks]

Swhel ran to the bridge briefly catching a gaze towards Nisa and Zoe. Once he reached the deck he realized Arshella was straining against the wheel slightly. These seas would be too much for anyone person to do it alone.

"Arshella, let me help you before that wheel slings you overboard." As he said that the blood in his face seemed to freeze. The ship on their portside was sent into Zeboim's bosom never to be seen again. "It can't be, she sank into the ocean long ago," he whispered.
"Yes genious, and if you can remember also it was set ablaze by yourself to. Mind giving me an idea why it would be here?" She said harshly, straining against the pull of the wheel.

[Mariner]

"Yes genious, and if you can remember also it was set ablaze by yourself to. Mind giving me an idea why it would be here?" She said harshly, straining against the pull of the wheel.

"Ronim...that is, was his ship. This is now starting to make sense now."

"Someone requested the guild to place a deathmark upon you. I wanted to tell you so many times my child. They accepted the terms placed by this person to have your head," he yelled against the wind.

"There was a scroll lass, it was sent to me, now it lies with Erwind beneath the sea. Ronim wanted to kill you many years ago, but I gained the upper hand. I murdered him and set fire to this very vessel you see before us. You were all but a child at that time, I never knew why he wanted to do it I just knew he was not going to acheive the act while I breathed."

"He could not take you then and by Zivilyn he won't this day."

[sticko_69]

"following us who?"saids Erwind unsure as what the man ment he look at Damian and shook his head "dont worry about weapons cause there arnt any they are on my ship which a pirite stole and that my good man is where we are going and if my guess is corect then that will be them that spec on the horizen" Erwind pointed at the the fly size back dot. the boat they were on was fast for a small craft it skimmed across the water towards what erwind hoped would be his target.

[prophacyks]

"Ronim...that is, was his ship. This is now starting to make sense now."

"Someone requested the guild to place a deathmark upon you. I wanted to tell you so many times my child. They accepted the terms placed by this person to have your head," he yelled against the wind.

"There was a scroll lass, it was sent to me, now it lies with Erwind beneath the sea. Ronim wanted to kill you many years ago, but I gained the upper hand. I murdered him and set fire to this very vessel you see before us. You were all but a child at that time, I never knew why he wanted to do it I just knew he was not going to acheive the act while I breathed."

"He could not take you then and by Zivilyn he won't this day."
Her hand started to grip tighter on the wheel, rage becoming aparent on her face "I should have known, I should have just killed myself when I had the chance that day instead of going with you."

[Kyra Starleaf]

The light shining in Zoe's eyes dimmed for a brief moment at the mention of Erwinds name however Zoe quickly pushed aside the feelings of grief for the was no time for indulging at the moment. The other ship was gaining on them, there was an awful feeling tingling in the air. Zoe hurried to follow Nisa where ever it was she was taking her to instruct her on the dagger's use. Zoe had always figured you shoved the pointy end at the person you were trying to protect yourself from, she guessed there was more to it than that. Zoe had never used a weapon before she had always resorted to useing her fists when it came to protecting herself and by golly she was good at it however it couldn't hurt to have some basic knowlege of weapons and she had always wanted to learn swordplay.

[Aspen]

She grabbed the barmaids hand and hurried her down the stairs to Erwinds cabin. As Zoe stood in the doorway, watching quietly as Nisa rummaged through her belongings. She pulled out a chain mail shirt. "Here, put this on." Nisa tossed it to Zoe. To her suprise, the chain mail was very light. "We're close to the same size so it should fit." As Zoe pulled on the shirt, Nisa reached into her bag and pulled out the only other weapon Nisa had ever liked to use. She handed it to Zoe. "It's called a morningstar. put your hand through the leather loop on the end of the handle. Yes like that. It's very easy to use. You just bash your foe with it. It's balanced so that you don't have to swing it very hard to do alot of damage. Try it. Swing your arm in a figureight. That's it. Try to keep your arm a little staighter. Good. I think you've got it. If you'd like I'll teach you the finer points when we have time. Why don't you go practice on the deck. I'll be right up. I just need to go find Philandus."
After looking for her friend in his cabin and not finding him, Nisa headed for the hull. She found him laying across an ale barrel, deep in thought. "Find your sword, my friend. It seems a fight has found us and what better time could there be to..... Philandus?" Taking a seat next to him, she reached over and brushed the hair from his face. "Philandus, are you alright?"

[Calus]

Philandus looked around at Nisa slowly, "I miss him Nisa, I never thought I would, but I do."
Philandus lent his head back on to the hull, he closed his eyes, and then he heard shouting from above, then he realised what Nisa had just said. "Trouble? Where?"

[sticko_69]

Erwinds eyes widened as he finnialy got a clear piture of his ship indeed it was his ship and she was at full mask and was about to speed away he would never catch her then. but finnaly he spotted the reason for the sea wolfs speed, another ship gaining on her. pirites no doubt and from what Erwind could see he beleived the second was about to catch the sea Wolf. if the two were to clash the battle could see Erwinds friends sent to a chilly grave. the small craft carried Erwind and his new found friend swiftly but not quite fast enough. he needed a miricle and most of all he needed to help his friends.

[Aspen]

Philandus looked around at Nisa slowly, "I miss him Nisa, I never thought I would, but I do."
Philandus lent his head back on to the hull, he closed his eyes, and then he heard shouting from above, then he realised what Nisa had just said. "Trouble? Where?"
Nisa smiled as Phliandus came back to the present. "Grab your sword. No better time to practice that in a fight. It seems that there's another ship gaining on us. From what I've heard from... from what I've heard, we will soon be under attack so get moving! You don't want to be down here when the fight starts. You'll miss it." She winked at him, turned and ran back to the deck to wait.

[Mariner]

Her hand started to grip tighter on the wheel, rage becoming aparent on her face "I should have known, I should have just killed myself when I had the chance that day instead of going with you."

"Well lass, looks like your wish may come true. Besides, who wants to live long enough to see old age anyway," he nervously giggled.

Spotting a line he kicked it up towards his free hand catching it with little effort. "Take the wheel for a moment I am going to tie it down on this course. These waters are quite deep so we have no problems of running aground."

Lookin over his shoulder he spotted the ghost vessel closing at impossible speed. He knew they would catch the Sea Wolf in a matter of minutes. In that momeent they needed to make a decision. Run or stand their ground and fight.

Turning his attention back to Arshella he placed his hand on her shoulder. "We need to lower the sails and fight."

[prophacyks]

"Well lass, looks like your wish may come true. Besides, who wants to live long enough to see old age anyway," he nervously giggled.

Spotting a line he kicked it up towards his free hand catching it with little effort. "Take the wheel for a moment I am going to tie it down on this course. These waters are quite deep so we have no problems of running aground."

Lookin over his shoulder he spotted the ghost vessel closing at impossible speed. He knew they would catch the Sea Wolf in a matter of minutes. In that momeent they needed to make a decision. Run or stand their ground and fight.

Turning his attention back to Arshella he placed his hand on her shoulder. "We need to lower the sails and fight."
Arshella's arms drop limp at her sides, when he places his hand on her shoulder he can feel a slight shaking. All the anger and pain just ended up in tears, this was the reason she left. The reason she tryed to keep away from him, so his past would not come into hers "I hate you so much, and now I am going to have to die with you."

[Kyra Starleaf]

Zoe made her way around the deck, swinging the morningstar to get the feel of it and feeling pride at wearing the borrowed chain mail. It was a little tight across the chest, as Zoe was quite well endowed but other than that it fit quite well. Zoe walked towards the rear of the ship to stay out of the way as she practiced with the weapon, a tight nervousness in the pit of her stomach was the only indication of the nervousness the thought of useing the morningstar on another person. She was a gentle person by nature however she was like a she bear when it came to protecting the ones she loved so she knew she was willing to do whatever it took to defend her friends and herself. Placing the morningstar on top of a barrel of fresh water, Zoe pulled her curly hair back into a knot at the back of her neck to keep it from getting in the way when the fighting started. There was no way around it that she saw, the other ship was almost on top of them now, it would be a matter of minutes before one ship boarded the other. Looking back Zoe spotted another smaller boat heading towards them as well, not quite as close as the ship but still gaining. " How many of them are there?" she asked herself, then leaned over the railing for a better look, there were only two people in the small boat and one of them looked familiar. If she didn't know better she would swear it was Erwind sitting at the helm!

[Calus]

"Come on Nisa, lets give them hell, for Erwind", he stood up, picked his flail up and walked towards the door. He stopped turned around and saw his longsword sitting on a chair; he sighed, picked up his longsword and placed his flail in a scabbard across his back; the scabbard was meant for a sword but it worked well.
Philandus went up on deck and went towards Arshella, noticing Swhell, he stopped and pointed with his sword, "What is he doing on deck?"

[Mariner]

Arshella's arms drop limp at her sides, when he places his hand on her shoulder he can feel a slight shaking. All the anger and pain just ended up in tears, this was the reason she left. The reason she tryed to keep away from him, so his past would not come into hers "I hate you so much, and now I am going to have to die with you."

Shaking his head again he grabbed her arms shaking her slightly. Staring into her eyes he could see the disappointment she held towards him.

"Even if I were not on this ship they would come for you. He would come for you! I love you as any father could love their child, believe me lass. Right now you must set aside what you think of me and take care of this crew. You need to stand ready for battle, now! You are the captain now act like one."

Releasing her he began to make his way to the ladder towards the quarterway. Turning his head slighly in confusion he noticed a small boat in the distance.

"I have to hand it to Erwind, even death would not take him away from his girl. Arshella, your friend is coming aboard as well."

Pointing and laughing he began to whistle his favorite tune once again. "I will take care of him, grab my weapons for me would ya?"

[prophacyks]

Shaking his head again he grabbed her arms shaking her slightly. Staring into her eyes he could see the disappointment she held towards him.

"Even if I were not on this ship they would come for you. He would come for you! I love you as any father could love their child, believe me lass. Right now you must set aside what you think of me and take care of this crew. You need to stand ready for battle, now! You are the captain now act like one."

Releasing her he began to make his way to the ladder towards the quarterway. Turning his head slighly in confusion he noticed a small boat in the distance.

"I have to hand it to Erwind, even death would not take him away from his girl. Arshella, your friend is coming aboard as well."

Pointing and laughing he began to whistle his favorite tune once again. "I will take care of him, grab my weapons for me would ya?"
Arshella slams her fist into something, then turns with a cold face and starts barking orders to the crew. The are going to get into a fight and she cannot afford to lose it, she turns around and goes over to Philandus "It is about time you show your face again, get ready to fight and leave Swhel be."

[sticko_69]

Erwind could see the deck of the Sea Wolf and Zoe leaning over the rail she was in full chain mail carring a morning star he would never have thought his gamble would pay off the Pirite vessel was approcing fast and it seemed the Sea Wolf could not out run her so the crew were prepareing to fight and had slowed down enough for Erwind and his new friend to catch them but it wouldnt be long befor the pirites also caught them. the smaall fishing boat skimmed up to the port side Erwind reached up to grab hold of the rail and pull himself on deck.

[Mariner]

Erwind could see the deck of the Sea Wolf and Zoe leaning over the rail she was in full chain mail carring a morning star he would never have thought his gamble would pay off the Pirate vessel was approcing fast and it seemed the Sea Wolf could not out run her so the crew were prepareing to fight and had slowed down enough for Erwind and his new friend to catch them but it wouldnt be long befor the pirites also caught them. the small fishing boat skimmed up to the port side Erwind reached up to grab hold of the rail and pull himself on deck.

Leaning over the railing Swhel grabbed Erwind's arm with a firm grasp. "You are a persistent man aren't you," he laughed pulling him up.

"I know we have much to clear up but for now we have bigger problems," he nodded towards vessel.

"That be the Sickle, it sunk over fifteen years ago and now it has come back for Arshella. Noticing another passenger Swhel threw down a rope and secured it to the railing. "Get up here lad we have trouble coming!"

Nodding respectfully to Erwind the pirate grabbed a silver trident from its cradle and made his way towards the portside.

[Kyra Starleaf]

Zoe had stood back as the small boat came up alongside the Sea Wolf, sure that her heart and mind were playing tricks on her and refusing to believe that somehow, someway Erwind had found his way back to them. She continued to stare even as the pirate Swhel lent Erwind a hand up onto the deck. Once his feet were firmly planted on board Zoe seemed to regain control over herself and launched herself into Erwinds arms, holding him close, wetting his neck with silent tears. She was too choked up to speak, too filled with emotion to do anything but hold him close. Finally she drew away laughing and wiping the tears from her cheeks " I feared I would never see you again!" The reality of the situation came thundering down as the pirate ship drew abreast of the Sea Wolf and Zoe looked over at the menacing ship " I believe we are in a bit of trouble as well."

[Calus]

Philandus stood dumbfounded as Erwind clambered aboard the ship, his arm dropped, the longsword's tip touched the deck. His eyes were unmoving and his mouth wide, "But.... But"

[prophacyks]

Philandus stood dumbfounded as Erwind clambered aboard the ship, his arm dropped, the longsword's tip touched the deck. His eyes were unmoving and his mouth wide, "But.... But"
Arshella rolls he eyes "Enough of the tears and welcome backs, we have a problem that is about to board." She points to the ship that has gotten much closer and the crews ship was just starting to grab ropes to hook onto the other ship so the Sea Wolf could not escape. And to make matters worse the storm was getting harder around them, dark clouds and lightening flashing.

[Calus]

Philandus turned to see the other ship side theirs, he turned his attention to the other ship. He studied the men as he was taught and decided that there was no code of conduct or anny particular fighting style, except dirty. Philandus ran a few metres away as two arrows landed where he had just stood.

[Aspen]

Philandus stood dumbfounded as Erwind clambered aboard the ship, his arm dropped, the longsword's tip touched the deck. His eyes were unmoving and his mouth wide, "But.... But"
Nisa came back on deck just as Erwind boarded. She laughed merrily. "I should have known that even death couldn't even keep you away from a good fight. Welcome back to the living my friend." She winked at him then turned her attention to the matter at hand.

[sticko_69]

Erwind glanced at swhel maybe he had this man wrong however now was not the time to find out a crewman had brought Erwind sword shield helm and mail hulberk to him as he smiled at his companions the pirite vessle was playing a ricky game the storm grew wild and the other ship was attempting a boarding action the deck was slipry and if wearing armour and you fell over board there would be no coming back. a grapling hook landed on the railing a crewmen cut it loose but more came and pirites were swing across on ropes now the fighting was about to comence. Erwind wanted to rush head on but the notion went away when he remembered his preveous attempt of fighting in ruff seas. "Zoe to the helm of the ship we musnt let them get control of her from Arshella" he postioned himself on the stairs that lead to the ships helm it was to wide for just him to protect but wioth zoe they may have a chance.

[Mariner]

Swhel reached the portside of the vessel determined to keep them at bay for as long as possible. Upon his second glance he noticed the men on the ship moved with strange urgency. There was a shrill voice commanding them to their post, the voice of a woman he had once met breifly.

These were not men at all, they were undead, the original crew of the Sickle. Their captain was a cleric of Zeboim, Quirana Ridfir, the mother of the man he had killed long ago. As he regained his composure he heard the command to fire and screamed "arrows" to any that could hear.

The sky seemed to be shadowed by the wave of quivers raining down upon Erwinds ship. The screams of unknowing deckhands filled the deck with blood.

Standing up and pointing his trident towards the cleric Swhel spoke with rage. "I will see you dead witch, come aboard yourself and face me. You will not not take my beloved child without a fight!"

[prophacyks]

Arshella gets even more frustrated hearing Swhel use her as an excuse to fight with the woman, and then on top of that losing some deckhands. She pulls her sword out and makes her way next to Swhel pointing her sword at the woman "Do not listen to that one, if you so desire to see me dead come over hear and do it yourself."

[Kyra Starleaf]

Her heart pounding Zoe made her way to the helm, arrows fired raining down over them and Zoe dodged as best she could. She gave a small exclaimation of fright when an arrow thudded into the deck rail beside her, another inch higher and she would have been skewered. When she reached the helm she saw that Arshella was not alone, Shwel stood beside her so Zoe took up her position on the other side of Arshella offering her support. Zoe may not have been in any battles before but what she lacked in warfare she made up for in courage. Zoe faced the enemy without giving a hint of the nervousness she felt inside, brandishing her borrowed morningstar and ready for whatever came next.

[Aspen]

When the first of the pirates swung across and landed on the deck of the Sea Wolf, Nisa was on him. His reactions were slow and Nisa had no problem hitting her mark. With a controled slash, she left a gapping wound across his chest. Much to her suprise, this only slowed him for a moment. Again she attacked, leaving a twin to the first wound, but still he would not back down. "Bleed, damn you!" Nisa screamed as she brought her sword across his neck, removing his head from his body. Her foe's body stumbled back, falling over the rail to the water below.
As her next opponent attacted, Nisa shouted to her comrades, "If there's an easier way to fight these freaks, I'd love to hear it."

[Mariner]

Arshella gets even more frustrated hearing Swhel use her as an excuse to fight with the woman, and then on top of that losing some deckhands. She pulls her sword out and makes her way next to Swhel pointing her sword at the woman "Do not listen to that one, if you so desire to see me dead come over hear and do it yourself."

Noting that Arshella was being her stubborn self he stood in front of her. Whispering the language of the mariner he asked her to listen closely, "If you wish to fight do so, you are important to me, but do it with a clear mind. Please heed me this one last time, if I am captured, kill me."

With those last words Swhel began to sing with renewed valor. With a great thrust he impaled one of the fools agianst the railing. He realeased the trident and pulled his sword from its scabbard. With a great swing the its head flew into the sea, hopefully for the last time.

Hearing Nisa yell out he pointed towards the torches, winking. "Fire lass, it works in all the stories." At that moment a black quiver sank deep into his shoulder spinning him back a little eventually dropping him to his knees.

[sticko_69]

Erwind sprung to the idea of a life time when he heard the word fire. thats how they could out run the bitch ship they had to burn its sail and desable the rudder. a task almost impossible when the factor of rain came into it the next best thing would be to cripple the mast then he wouldnt need to disable the rudde. "we need to tear down their mask" Erwinds spoke as he severed a limb from a walking corpse black rooten goo leaked from its open jaw Erwind saw the creature not as a man now but evil real evil he was almost frozen the horror the dead caused shook him to the core. this had once been a man like him now its face was twisted in torment only one that could not rest could feel the corpse contued to attack him even with out its arm. Erwind did the one thing he had trained to do that was hit he hit with all his might spliting the skull to the jaw the creature fell to its knees Erwind did not stop till the monster was a pulp. the horror was worse still for it didnt en with the undead the deck was red with blood intestines covered the wooden floor severed limbs and heads the gore of battle was no stranger to Erwind but the undead didnt just rip apart the sailers and deck hands they ate them the man who had brought Erwinds gear to him had three monters ripping at his fleash with teeth and nail the man was still screaming as they bite of chunks of fleash. all Erwind could do was watch...

[Kyra Starleaf]

As the undead sailors came at them Zoe had no time to think, only to react. Taking aim at one of the things head she swung the morningstar with all her strenght...and ended up swinging in a full circle as the weapon sailed directly over the undead sailors head, momentum carried Zoe around and on the second pass she hit her target. She tried to keep her back to Arshella, she knew the other woman was a fierce fighter and doubted anything would get pass her, Zoe also wanted to keep the things off Arshella's back as well however she beieved it would not take long for them to get passed her. As two more undead attacked her,Zoe once more swung the morningstar and missed but this time as she swung full circle she kicked out and caught one of the things in the chest, sending it sailing over the deck railing but before she could get her bearings and confront the other one she was caught from behind, the morningstar ripped from her hand leaving her defenseless.

[prophacyks]

Have a clear mind, then you say something like that? Arshella thinks to herself as she strikes one of the undead in the head with her foot sending it back and then slicing its head off as it falls to the ground. Her rage and everything flowing threw her helping he to fight, she would not allow Swhel to die yet not until she could do it herself.

She feels Zoe's back to hers, slightly comforted that she needent worry about her back. She then moves and sends one back into the water as it was trying to come over, she goes to move back to Zoe but finds her not there. She turns and sees her in some trouble, she rushes over slamming some undead out of the way. When she gets to Zoe she pulls out a dagger from her boot "Here, it isn't much but it is something until you can find another weapon."

[Kyra Starleaf]

Zoe took the dagger from Arshella, glad to have a weapon to defend herself with. " What do they want?" she yelled " It's not as if we are carrying anything valuable a pirate would covet." Ducking to stay out of the grasp of an undead sailor Zoe started to lose her temper, the fright and horror of the ghostly ship and it's evil crew was not diminished however there was only so much a person could take before they snapped and Zoe was slowly reaching that point.

[Aspen]

Hearing Nisa yell out he pointed towards the torches, winking. "Fire lass, it works in all the stories." At that moment a black quiver sank deep into his shoulder spinning him back a little eventually dropping him to his knees.
Nisa smiled back. Pushing her way through the crowd of undead, she retreived a torch from it's holder. As she spun around, Nisa held her new weapon out towards her foes. She was suprised how well it worked. Three of the deceased pirates were instently engulfed in flames. The pitates hurried to stay clear of the walking torches as they rushed to the rail and dove overboard. Nisa smiled as she swung her torch and the undead took a few steps back to give her room.
The sound of thunder rocked the ship. The storm was very close now. Nisa's upper hand would not work so well in the rain. She would have to get to her comrades soon or she would be stuck on the deck alone. As she turned to face the bridge, Nisa saw her friends fighting side by side and Swhel on his knees.
With new found enthusiasm, Nisa rushed towards the bridge, lighting any of her foe that got to close. Half way she stopped and helped a fallen crewman to his feet then with the wounded man covering her back, the two of them made their way up the stairs.
After handing the torch to the crewman, Nisa kneeled down infront of Swhel. "Need a little help?" She winked at the half elf, placed one hand on his shoulder and yanked the arrow out with the other. As Nisa helped him to his feet, she felt the first few rain drops on her face. "I don't think the torch will work much longer."

[prophacyks]

Zoe took the dagger from Arshella, glad to have a weapon to defend herself with. " What do they want?" she yelled " It's not as if we are carrying anything valuable a pirate would covet." Ducking to stay out of the grasp of an undead sailor Zoe started to lose her temper, the fright and horror of the ghostly ship and it's evil crew was not diminished however there was only so much a person could take before they snapped and Zoe was slowly reaching that point.
Arshella's face fell and she mumbles "They want me." She finally realizes what she must do, if it is her that they want then there is no reason for her to risk the rest of their lives because of it. She turns to Zoe and hands over her sword to her "Here take this, keep it safe for me."

[sticko_69]

the balista the idea came to Erwind like a blow to the head the balosta was straped onto the deck at the front of the ship that would have enought power to snap the gost ships mask "Phillandus to the Balista!" Erwind leaped over the corpse of a salior slid on the blood stream that was the deck and made his way to the Balista if they took out the mask and snaped the ropes holding the gost ship to him they could flee the pirites in no time as long as there was enought of them alive to do so.

[Mariner]

She winked at the half elf, placed one hand on his shoulder and yanked the arrow out with the other. As Nisa helped him to his feet, she felt the first few rain drops on her face. "I don't think the torch will work much longer."

Wincing at the pain shooting through his arm he smiled patting her shoulder, "You do have a healing touch," laughing as the storm came in. "Next time don't warn me if you have to do that again," he winked.

Staring at the sky he agreed with her, "It seems Zeboim turned her cheek to us. What else could go wrong." Takng off his sash he tied it around his shoulder to releive the bleeding at least until he could stitch it. Luckily it did not hit the bone or severe any arteries.

Looking behind Nisa he saw Arshella hand her sword to Zoe. Cocking his head to a side and nodded Nisa to look. "Now what do yo suppose she is doing?"

The loud bellow from Erwind distracted him for the moment, the man certainly thought like Swhel. Hit there weakest point, their mast would stop them dead in the water.

"Turning back to Nisa he begged her to stop Arshella, or at least stall her until he could help Philandus and Erwind.

[Kyra Starleaf]

Zoe looked into Arshella's eyes as she handed over her sword, reading the other woman's decision Zoe quickly pushed the sword back to Arshella " No! You can not go over there! They started this battle and we will need you to help us finish it...I did not figure you for a coward Arshella, to take the easy way out!" Zoe knew her words would anger the sea faring woman for Arshella was certainly not a coward and would most likely strip the hide off anyone who suggested so. However it was the only way she could think of to get the fighting spirit back into Arshella eyes.


ooc- MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

[Calus]

the balista the idea came to Erwind like a blow to the head the balosta was straped onto the deck at the front of the ship that would have enought power to snap the gost ships mask "Phillandus to the Balista!" Erwind leaped over the corpse of a salior slid on the blood stream that was the deck and made his way to the Balista if they took out the mask and snaped the ropes holding the gost ship to him they could flee the pirites in no time as long as there was enought of them alive to do so.

Philandus fought onwards, as his longsword swang and swiped in the air; he was clumsy and slow, but the undead were slower. He found himself liking the longsword the more he used it, as he knew the flail would have little effect on the undead. But the longsword would slice limbs off.
Philandus fought on and on piercing hearts, chopping heads and cutting limbs; He heard Erwind's shout above the noise and fought his way to the ballista.
He pushed the ballista around slowly to point at the mast, it was heavy even with it's frequent use; Philandus stopped pushing and took a breather, as a sword from an undead sailor came towards the back of his head.

[sticko_69]

Erwind was on the spot behind Philandus the balista was hard to move it weighted 4 times them combined. Erwind new it was lined up but the dead were apone them one swung for Philandus Erwind tackled the salior. and the two slip into the railing more zombies had flocked to were Erwind and Philandus would be makeing their last stand.

Erwind slit a stomack roten green intestines spilled onto the floor it did not hamper the creatures attack. "WE ARE BOGGED DOWN WE CANT FIRE" Erwind yelled at any one he couldnt see from the green-black blood coating his face. if they were to fire the balista they would need some more help.

[Aspen]

Zoe looked into Arshella's eyes as she handed over her sword, reading the other woman's decision Zoe quickly pushed the sword back to Arshella " No! You can not go over there! They started this battle and we will need you to help us finish it...I did not figure you for a coward Arshella, to take the easy way out!" Zoe knew her words would anger the sea faring woman for Arshella was certainly not a coward and would most likely strip the hide off anyone who suggested so. However it was the only way she could think of to get the fighting spirit back into Arshella eyes.

Nisa heard what Zoe said and smiled. It took nerve to call a woman like Arshella a coward. Just as she was just about to reach the other women, one of the undead cought Nisa's arm. The dead pirate tore the sleave of her tunic, drawing blood with his long fingure nails. Nisa spun around and severed the hand that held her, then pushed him over the rail.
"Arshella, take up your sword and fight. What would giving yourself over to them do besides get yourself killed? You know their not going to sail off into the sunset blowing kisses to the rest of us as they go. Weather your dead or not, we're going to have to fight for our lives so you might as well...." Nisa was cut off as a small group of the undead stormed the bridge. As she fought the pirates, Nisa shouted over her shoulder, "For Pete's sake Arshella! Pull yourself together and fight!"

[prophacyks]

Arshella rolls her eyes, upon hearing the two of them. She then shoves the sword back at Zoe very annoyed "Oh please give me a break, if I was going to run away it wouldn't be to the other ship. I am the one that they want, one life it better then many. If I can stop this by going over there I will. If not I will find another weapon and take that witches head off. So will you SHUT UP, that includes you Swhel's wench." With that she storms over to the side of the boat facing the other one, she finds one of the ropes attaced to the other ship to get the undead over. She grabs it and looks over to the Cleric on the other ship "Call them back and I will be all yours."

[Mariner]

He pushed the ballista around slowly to point at the mast, it was heavy even with it's frequent use; Philandus stopped pushing and took a breather, as a sword from an undead sailor came towards the back of his head.

Arcing his arm up Swhel met the undead sailor's sword kicking it. The force sent it back a few paces. Bringing his sword up he ran towards the undead pirate peircing it in the chest forcing it back upon the railing. The old dog then head-bunted it and ran towards Erwind and Philandus leaving the zombie pinned into the wood.

Winking at Erwind he winked, "Sorry about the wood, a little polish will take it out. Now let us get that devil ship back into the sea where it belongs."

[sticko_69]

with the three at the balista now they could fire without being mobed. Erwind pulled the trigger and with a thud the rope slaped and the six foot bolt flew across at the pirite ship straight passed Arshella but the sea was ruff and the ship serged and the bolt after impalling a corpse smashed into the far side of the damned ship. Erwind started to turn the weel that re cocked the balista he would send that ship back to the abyss.

[Aspen]

Arshella rolls her eyes, upon hearing the two of them. She then shoves the sword back at Zoe very annoyed "Oh please give me a break, if I was going to run away it wouldn't be to the other ship. I am the one that they want, one life it better then many. If I can stop this by going over there I will. If not I will find another weapon and take that witches head off. So will you SHUT UP, that includes you Swhel's wench." With that she storms over to the side of the boat facing the other one, she finds one of the ropes attaced to the other ship to get the undead over. She grabs it and looks over to the Cleric on the other ship "Call them back and I will be all yours."
Nisa grabbed Arshella and hailed her out of the way of the balista rope. "Fine. Die the noble death if you want to, but wait to see if Erwinds idea works first. And I'm no mans wench!" She yealed over the wind that had picked up even move as the storm hit the ships.

[prophacyks]

Nisa grabbed Arshella and hailed her out of the way of the balista rope. "Fine. Die the noble death if you want to, but wait to see if Erwinds idea works first. And I'm no mans wench!" She yealed over the wind that had picked up even move as the storm hit the ships.
Arshella was holding onto a rope so she was moved to the side unbalanced, she ended up hanging off of it a little thankfully the ships floor was under her. She then rights herself, back on the railing of the ship and glairs at Nisa "You stupid girl, even if we take out the ship Zeboim will take us out tonight. She has her mind set on us, and will not hesitate to kill us all. If I end up a sacrafice to her, that will atleast calm her a little bit so you guys can get out of here. As for being Swhel's wench, if you are not now you will be. That is if you do not run away from him like you did Phil. They all end up that way eventually though, besides you are already believing everything he has to say. You think me an irrational girl, but I am the only one that has truly thought things through. Swhel is the one who has caused this to happen, I am the one to stop it. Besides if I do not die now I will never have any peace from him."

She then all of a sudden moves quickally grabbing a knife from her boot, and throwing it right past Nisa's head into the undead that was coming up right behind her making it fall over "So unless you truly are ready to die, stop trying to stop me."

[sticko_69]

"thud" the second bolt flew to the pirite ship it missed the mask but the fate of this bolt was destain for other things the sea sweld and the bolt went towards the cleric who was hit in the chest and lunched into the air over the rail of his ship and out to sea.

Erwind gasped and turned to Philandus with a stunned look on his face. "that a good shot maybe a gods on our side"

[Mariner]

Raising an eyebrow Swhel laughed a little even in these serious of circumstances. "Well lad you can't hit the broadside of a whale although that was a great throw."

With all the straining his arm began to weaken from the injury. For some reason his strength was being sapped from his body, leaving him only the sound of whispers.

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"Se-a-tai-la," the cleric continued to chant. The black cloaked woman began to walk towards Swhel. Laughing at him cynically she began to speak, "Do you think I would die that easily. Clutching at her stomach her wound began to slowly heal eventually closing leaving no sign of injury." Waving her hand around at the chaos the crew was oblivious to her vision.

"Only your eyes will be privy to the pain I am going to cause to dear Arshella."

[prophacyks]

After the second shot something compelled Arshella to look over to Swhel, she tried to concentrate to what was going on on the other ship but she could not. She then jumps down from the railing and starts heading to the half-elf that acted as a father to her.

[Mariner]

After the second shot something compelled Arshella to look over to Swhel, she tried to concentrate to what was going on on the other ship but she could not. She then jumps down from the railing and starts heading to the half-elf that acted as a father to her.

Swhel could not say a word as he watched his only considered family member approached the cleric. Quirana threw off her cloak revealing her true self. Her body was the color of sea foam toned from many years of sailing. Her red hair and hawk-nose were traits her son inherited, the child Swhel had killed.

Pulling a silver dagger from her waist it revealed the symbol of the sea goddess Zeboim. Laughing madness eminated from her as she walked towards Arshella. "Know this Swhel Windfar, Arshella is now a child of Zeboim, she will no longer have the heart to see your face again."

Turning her head back to Arshella she bellowed spidery word revealing herself to the young woman long enough to see the fear upon her face. Swinging the dagger into Arshella's chest with all her force her aim was true. "She is yours now my lady."

Once she spoke the words Quirana began to writh in pain dropping to the ground holding Arshella as they both fell to the deck. Whispering into Arshella's ear she soon began to wither away into grains of sand quickly blowing away into the sea. Swhel could see the color of his child turn from brown to sea green. The dagger once in her chest now appeared in her hands.

Crying Swhel mustered all of his energy to speak with no avail, all he could do is witness the undead kneeling down awaiting her orders. Throughout the ship the fighting discontinued on there behalf. Arshella was now the Mistress of the Sickle.

[Aspen]

Nisa was never one to pass up the opertunity to get the upper hand in a fight. With powerful swings, she decapitated as many of the undead as she can, muddering to herself as she makes her way to Zoe, "One life is better than many, she said. If I end up a sacrifice to her, that will at least calm her a little bit so you guys can get out of here, she says. Well now what Arshella?"

[sticko_69]

Erwind didnt comprahend what was happening he had missed something somewhere so he had one thing left now to do the third bolt flew through the air and hit the mask it splinted and the sail crashed down crushing a dozen undead. the remaing saliors were cutting the lines that joined the two ships and freed them the Sea Wolf now had speed she took the opertunity to slip out of the damned hands for now. the two ships pulled apart Erwind sunk to the ground and watched the dread ship float away.

[Kyra Starleaf]

Nisa was never one to pass up the opertunity to get the upper hand in a fight. With powerful swings, she decapitated as many of the undead as she can, muddering to herself as she makes her way to Zoe, "One life is better than many, she said. If I end up a sacrifice to her, that will at least calm her a little bit so you guys can get out of here, she says. Well now what Arshella?"

As the last of the undead sailors fell into the sea Zoe heaved a sigh of relief, she had never been so exsausted as she was right now. Her arms trembled as she struggled to hold up the sword Arshella had thrust upon her in case any more of the fowl sailors should appear. Realizing that they were alone on the forward deck Zoe gestured to Nisa " We should find the others." Zoe started back to where Erwind, Shwel and Philandus were standing, a forlorn look on their faces. Coming up behind them Zoe looked around and did not see anything at first " What has happened?" she asked then gasped as she caught sight of Arshella.

[prophacyks]

Arshella woke sitting up, she looks at her hands they are a different color now and one holds the dagger that had stabbed her. She drops it in fear, her hands shaking she stands and steps away from it. She should be dead, what has happened to her. She then sees the undead lifeless around her, and then sees the ones Nisa had already killed. Something in her heart was upset about this, she glairs over to the group "Kill no more undead, they shall be useful to me." As she says this behind her more start crawling over the rail, the ones who escaped the other ship coming back to their new master.

[Aspen]

Nisa stopped her venting and turned to join her comrads. After taking her spot between Erwind and Swhel, the mercenary could see Arshella. Her unaturally green skin sent shivers up Nisa's spine. As she sheathed her sword, Nisa whispered to the others, "I don't like this. What happened to her?"

[sticko_69]

Erwind didnt remember her getting onto that ship he must have missed it while they were reloading "what in the abyss?"

he wasnt about to wait and find out what was goning on "all hands on deck we are going to get as far away from this damn storm and the undead as possible."

[prophacyks]

Arshella make her way to up to the group, smiling at the uneasyness around everyone "Well what next, it seems the day is clearing up and we have undead to take over for where some of the deck hands died. So how about a nice little smile and a prayer of thanks to Zeboim for all of this?" The whole time she never lets herself look at Swhel.

[sticko_69]

Erwind was shocked by the look Arshella now had and how she spoke so lightly of the dead deck hands and more so how undead were now loyal to her. Erwind steped back from her un shore what to do he new now that only Philandus Swhel Zoe and Nisa were left alive and the undead were all over the ship what had gone so wrong. were they captives now or were they to join with the dead. "Swhel what have you got us into?"

[Mariner]

Forcing all his strength he forced to a standing position. He leaned against the balista in shock at the events he had seen. For now he knew why Arshella was chosen, revenge. Zeboim was the one who sent the letter, this had nothing to do with the guild.

The sea goddess had chosen her captain, her champion. "Erwind, this had nothing to do with me lad, the wave sending you overboard, the ghostship, the cleric, all her doing. Zeboim.

"Arshella, forgive me," he whispered.

[prophacyks]

Forcing all his strength he forced to a standing position. He leaned against the balista in shock at the events he had seen. For now he knew why Arshella was chosen, revenge. Zeboim was the one who sent the letter, this had nothing to do with the guild.

The sea goddess had chosen her captain, her champion. "Erwind, this had nothing to do with me lad, the wave sending you overboard, the ghostship, the cleric, all her doing. Zeboim.

"Arshella, forgive me," he whispered.
Only upon hearing Swhel's voice does she look at him, there is no glair not even a cold stare. She just looks at him calmly, calmness in her voice smiling "I will forgive you once your soul has been riped out of your body by Zeboim."

[Aspen]

Nisa sighed and leaded over , whispering in Erwinds ear, "It's your call captian. Do we go down fighting with no really hope of victory against so many or do we just go along for the ride at the mercy of Arshella and her Goddess? Or do you have a better idea of how to get us out of this tight spot in one piece?" She rested her hand apon the hilt of her sword. "What ever you decide, I will follow dear friend."

[Calus]

Philandus had stood quiet dumbfounded by the change, he heard Nisa's question and stepped towards Arshella, "You know who I am Arshella, you know I cannot allow you use undead. They are againist Paladine and the Solamnic Order, leave now Arshella." His chest puffed out, he had found his courage and his faith and nothing was going to take that away from him.

[Kyra Starleaf]

Zoe's heart pained for the loss of the woman she knew, Arshella was gone now and this thing she had become was not really her. Zoe tried to keep this in mind as she listened to Arshella's harsh words and hoped that a solution to the problem would be close at hand. Grief for Arshella speared through her however Zoe knew she would have to put those feelings aside for the time being untill the next move was made.

[sticko_69]

what was Erwind suposed to do the undead now stood befor them he hurried to Zoes side and held her he wasnt sure what to do "Swhel what in the abyss do we do now" was this going to end with more loss of life.

[prophacyks]

Arshella's mood changed quickly, she reaches up and slaps Philandus across the face "You need me, you will not get any father alive without my help. And if you are to blame anyone for this blame Swhel, it is because of him that this has happened. He could never just keep himself out of my business, now him and the rest of you will have to deal with this. I am not that much different then I already was, and the undead will stay here we will need there help." Not liking what has happened to her and the fact that everyone seems to be against her, she starts looking a bit upset "You know Philandus it hasn't even been half a day since you tried to get into my pants, and now you act like this so holy and rightous. Try and figure out which side you are on before you open your mouth again."

She then turns and yells some orders for the undead to start taking care of the ship fixing it up and getting it ready to move again. Then she turns to the others "I am going to my cabin for a while, excuse me." She turns away and heads down towards her cabin.

[Aspen]

Nisa walked over to Philandus, placing her hand on his shoulder. "Let it go. You're only making things worse." She looked back at the others. They looked so lost, without purpose, without hope. She'd be damned if she was going to give up. All they had to do was make it to harbour, and they would be rid of Arshella and her new crew. "I for one have duties in the hull. If you need me, that's where I'll be."

[Kyra Starleaf]

Zoe drew strenght and comfort from Erwind's embrace, leaning into him she whispered "We can't give up." Straightening up she wiped away a tear and began to shake, a delayed reaction to everything that had happened in the last few hours. Erwind returning from the dead, undead sailors attacking them, Zeboim's priestess out for revenge and finally the death of their friend Arshella, this was too much for Zoe to take in so fast.

[sticko_69]

Erwind held Zoe he was unsure what to do they were now trapped on their own ship. "we retire to my cabin" he lead the shaking Zoe down the stairs into the hull once at his room he locked the door behind him.

[Calus]

Philandus held firm staring into the eyes of Arshella, as she slapped him, he was just about to speak when Nisa touched his shoulder. His anger subsided and his feelings of anxiety were released, she went down into the hull, Philandus thought about it and decided for him to follow her.
Philandus entered the hull and saw the horses slightly spooked, he calmed one down by holding it's head gently. He looked across at Nisa and asked, "What are we going to do?"

[Aspen]

Nisa stroked Buck's neck and calmed her horse. Looking over at the quire she shook her head. "I don't know. I guess we just go about our business and stay out of thier way." After a moment of silence, Nisa smiled,"Just think what a story this will make Philandus. Erwind back form the dead, a ship of undead pitates, Arshella's transformation." She sighed and started to brush Erwinds warhorse, standing next to Philandus. "That's if we get out of this alive."

[prophacyks]

Arshella gets to her cabin, opening the door letting herself in she goes to look at herself in the mirror. She is startled by the change in herself, not only had her skin changed but her clothing also. It all carried blue and green color to it now.

She feels herself shaking, tears start streaming down her face. She thens sits on the edge of the bed and begins sobbing thinking to herself Why, Why did this have to happen?