Session 1: Welcome to the Wormwood
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The new day was hazy yet curiously bright, the sun not visible in a sky that seemed to glow of its own accord, one shade from horizon to distant horizon. The
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The new day was hazy yet curiously bright, the sun not visible in a sky that seemed to glow of its own accord, one shade from horizon to distant horizon. The
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Ezikial looked up at the fat man blocking his path. Well, he drawled. I think the fat pirate staggered backwards clutching his
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What are you waiting for? Mr. Plugg growled. Theres something in the bilges that bit Mr. Scrimshaw. Get in there and dont bother
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Morning came, but with it no dawn, only pewter sky, silver rain, and leaden sea that rolled all around the Wormwood, the great heavy waves jostling her like an
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The bizarre lobster-eel creatures launched themselves through the water, claws extended. Feruzi pushed herself off the stony reef to get away and promptly went under
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The crew gathered on the deck for their assignments as usual, and Chopper realized abruptly that hed now been aboard the Wormwood for two weeks, long enough
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The Wormwood crept close and closer to her quarry, which now retaliated with a hail of crossbow and ballista bolts aimed at crew and rigging. The name of the large
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Ezikial spent their second day aboard the Promise swabbing the deck, a chore he engaged in diligently even though it seemed a poor use of his skills. He never
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Ezikial swept the torch through the air, leaving a trail across his vision but also revealing a cluster of tiny pink creatures, whether birds, bats, or insects he
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Tatsumi? Tatsumi! Reiko crossed the beach in a single bound and flung herself on her brother, who grinned a bit sheepishly.
You . . .
As a city, Senghor was a bit on the small side, but large enough that the Crisis brought little overt notice; they paid the docking fee and the officials became scarce.
We should set a watch on the ship and allow liberty in shifts
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The jungle seemed to close in around them; landmarks vanished into a mass of vegetation and the faint rustle of the river was quickly drowned out by the drone of
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Ships ahoy! called the lookout and the officers assembled onto the deck of the Crisis to see for themselves. Two ships were visible near the
If Tidewater Keep was so crowded with all these new guests, McCleagh grumbled to himself, why couldnt he find any of them? It was early morning, a time when most pirates were snoring in their bunks, but from the looks of things nearly all of
It was Kuthona, the beginning of winter. The island was quiet for the first timethe hired workmen had finished their repairs and taken ship for other ports. The Bonaventure, the Kitsune, and the Sated Satyr were anchored in the cove alongside
Perhaps we should go down to the grotto? Feruzi asked. The guests were headed to bed and no amount of searching had revealed Sefina in or around the hold.
I think it would be a good idea to inform our trusted allies first
Order! Kerdak Bonefist growled, slamming his mug on the long oaken table in the Pirate Council chamber. I call this meetin ter order! First order o business, increased shares fer tha Island o Empty Eyes crew
When the officers returned to the Crisis, they found a silver raven with a message from Tessa Fairwind sitting on the port rail. About 25 years ago, Captain Tevenida Aiger, after which the sword is named, led a raid on the Isle of the Black
So, just guessing from our previous behavior, were not going to heed the warning and stop here, correct? Feruzi asked. Ezikial grinned. "Do we at least have some kind of rotting curse repellent?
Verily, I have
The Theater of Corruption in Hell Harbor was run by a trio of Chelish expatriates who performed abstract reworkings of ancient Chelish plays. The disturbing operatic comedies featured dark fiends as protagonists and mortal antagonists who embroiled
Alise pointed the Crisis officers to a gap in the rocks on the other side of the island that opened into a vast cathedral-like cavern packed with derelict ships. Despite the shifting of the tide, the greenish water stank of death. Only a few rays of
So, if the bastard didnt bother comin, whats he up to, eh? Chopper demanded of the Wormwood officer, a Varisian man named Bintrim Whist.
Doloruso said Harrigan was sure his fleet would crush you.
Finding themselves in command of the courtyard, the Crisis officers climbed up to the gallery and entered what appeared to be a warehouse, occupied by numerous crates, boxes, barrels, chests, and a multi-legged, multi-eyed beast waving sharp claws.
Leila shuffled through Harrigans papers as they made way toward Port Peril, racing to warn the Pirate Council of the imminent Chelish invasion. Has anyone noticed that this invasion plan seems to call for the Chelish armada to sail
After some further gathering of forces, it was decided for the combined Shackles Fleet (Unofficial) to assemble near Hell Harbor. The numerous spellcasters distributed through the pirate fleet exercised their scrying magic, and the great invasion fleet
Grapeshot and chain bolts peppered the rigging of Abrogails Fury and Ezikials signature shot blasted the wheel to splinters. The Chelish flagship returned fire, severely denting the hull of Crisis and knocking the sails askewCrisis
The Crisis surreptitiouslywell, as surreptitiously as a ship could manage, anwaydocked at Lucrehold an hour or so after sundown. Several warehouses stood on the islands southwest corner, along with outbuildings filled with
Sandaras magic got Chopper and Ezikial back on their feet, but Ezikial was left with a broad scar on his face. I canna seem t mend it wi the magics I ave, Sandara said. Yer face just gonna be ugly fer a
Chopper whooped in delight as the undead dragon eyeballed their tiny craft. I know, I know, he grumbled. You lot wont let me keep it. The dragons head whipped around and it snapped at Ezikial, almost throwing
The door to the next room opened, revealing Tsadok Goldtooth, who fired his pistol at Chopper. I told you that you should have let me fish him! Feruzi said as Ezikial returned fire.
Fish? Chopper asked, baffled. A
Two boatswains mates on the main deck moved toward the main mast. A charau-ka, an ape-like humanoid, readied a bomb while the more ordinary sailors cleared the deck, wanting to be as far away from the fighting as possible. The sniper in front