Aye. I could use some food, rest, the chance to beef up my supplies. I wouldn't mind the company of a female to relax with either he says frankly. He doubts such talk would embarass any in the company. They all seemed rather...earthy.

  "I can recommand a place," Deirdre winked in direction of Krass. It might have been surprising to imagine the young elf knew anything about things carnal, but her comrades had grown to learn that she was no ordinary elf.

 Unlike most adventurers who worked with Jade, Deirdre had grown around the JAGGS Headquarters and knew everything and almost everyone there was around there.
  "It's kind of a cabaret place, some of the girls there will make your night memorable. Not that I'm suggesting you couldn't get women otherwise, but frankly who need the hassle?"

 "Actually we should all go, unwind and celebrate our successful expedition. First round is on Krass," she winked again.

That Krass says as he takes her hand and kisses it would be lovely, my lady. He smiles, adding unless you would care to have a tumble yourself? I promise I'll be gentle he teases as he looks sidelong at Piotra, to see her reaction.

In reply to Krass (msg # 21):

Piotra looks uncomfortable for a second or two.


I would be more interested in Deidre. I guess if we were the last two on the planet and we had to repopulate.

  "He meant me, silly..." Deirdre said whilst leaning against Piotra.
  "Although Krass, it's good to know you're only a global apocalypse from getting in her pants!" she added teasingly.
  "I'll let you know if it's worth booking the Four Riders in the morning," she winked.
  "What about you Chas Flyd? Do you reckon we can find someone for you? Krass is looking for a tumbler, and I think I know just who. What is it you fancy?"

Chas looks surprisingly shy for a moment, then glances down at the pendant around his neck. The beautifully carved cameo shows a statuesque woman as he holds it out, "Momma was a lovely woman. Someone like that." His tone is serious and laced with wonderment.

The necromancer tries to smile, shaking his head, "I could support a nice drink though. A nice brandy?"

"Madam Ruby has a great collection of liquors, I'm sure we will find something to your taste," she replied.
"And we shall find someone to feed your hungers, too. Svetlana perhaps. She's bustier than anyone you've ever seen."

 * * *

 GM, Deirdre will take on the opportunity to find out a bit about the two ships they're supposed to go after.
 She'll also need to buy some magic supplies, as well as a few seafaring items.
 Do you want to RP this out or should I just make a list of things I want to buy?
This message was last edited by the player at 17:41, Tue 24 Feb 2015.

You can just make a list of things... if there's anything exotic or unusual on it, then it might require a bit of role-playing. Remember, you aren't in a big city, just a small fishing town. It's bigger than a village, though, and it is the 'backdoor' to Absalom.


The Lonely Rose is docked at the West Wharf; it belongs to JAGSS. It makes a weekly trip to Absalom, and a monthly trip to the mainland.

The Sovereign Light was a ship that sailed from Absalom about ten years ago and was lost at sea in a storm.

As they conduct their business and eventually settle at Madam Ruby's, Chas tends to hover at the edges of conversation, listening with his mouth open...piggish eyes usually blank.

At his first taste of brandy, he makes a squinched face and waves his fat hand ineffectually as if to cool his tongue, "Gah! That is awful. Are you sure I am not poisoned?" He bravely tries a second sip...then a third...and finally is clutching the snifter fondly with both hands as a wrmth grows in his pallid flabby cheeks.

When it comes to the fairer gender, the necromancer is clearly out of his depth...by a long way. He barely functions in the social structure of an adventuring group.  As the others aid him in trying to talk to a 'lady' he squirms and balks.  Once alone at a table with a woman he is virtually paralyzed for several heartbeats and abruptly flees back to those he knows better.

"Momma would not approve." Chas rocks back and forth, clutching his black bag to his chest with a type of desperation with one fat arm while scooping up the brandy snifter again with the other.

 Sitting on Piotra's lap, Deirdre followed Chas' blooming romance with a nosy interest. She teased him from a distance, suggesting he stopped over-thinking and just went for it.

 When he came back, she scowled and slammed her drink on the table.
  "Aw come on! I've seen you deal with far more dangerous than Svetlana's spectacular arguments! Have an other drink and give it an other shot, will you?"

 After a few more rounds and a decent meal, Deirdre retired with Piotra, her mind set on taming the dragon.

 * * *

 The next morning they slept in, and Deidre joined Chas for brunch. She was obviously more relaxed and smiling than when they were on the job in Aerostratos.
  "I have a spell of Touch of the Sea, we should probably invest in Alter Self, Alter Winds and Buoyancy." She explained while sipping tea and copiously eating scones and whipped cream with jam.
  "As for equipment, I strongly recommend we all invest in at least a potion that allows breathing under water, if only in case of emergency."

  let's make a list of spells we need, we can then decide who takes what.

 - alter self (to adopt a merfolk shape)
 - alter winds (obviously)
 - buoyancy
 - aboleth's lung?
 - Track Ship? 

In reply to Deirdre (msg # 28):

Piotra absently played with Deidre, undressing Deidre as much as allowed while enjoying the girl/caster/current sex toy as silently as possble. Even on occassion redirecting Deidre's attention to herself with the intent on starting the grooming and enslaving process of making Deidre a bodyservant.

In reply to Piotra Clay (msg # 29):

When they are alone in a room, Piotra ties Deidre up and continues. Thus making them come down late for brunch.

 Ouch, kinky! good thing Deirdre has sill/silent spell to keep an element of surprise (and get out of there if Piotra proves to be a psycho killer in disguise;)

OOC: Is there a PF equivalent to the Armor Augmentation crystal Crystal of Aquatic Action (lesser)?

Krass enjoys his time, although it might be noted that he had a preference for blondish elven women. It takes him half the night before he is sated.
The next morning he comes down to brunch, all smiles. That was fun is all he'll say as he loads up on a meal.
When Deirdre mentions magics for Water-adventuring, Krass thinks also of augmenting his armor in some way.

In reply to Krass (msg # 32):

OOC: in the psionics unleashed book

IC : Unless Deidre objects she is sitting on Piotra's lap again feeding Piotra.

When the discussion of arcane planning for a sea-faring adventure is broached, Chas adds the Track Ship is one he is already seeking, as well as Mud Buddy.

Physical affection seems beyond Chas' ability to deal with...but he does drink, rosy hues climb in his cheeks...and his consumption of bar snacks does increase dramatically.

At some point during their recreational period, Chas is drunk enough to pull his hairless cat...dead and stuffed hairless cat...out of his black bag. He pets the dead cat affectionately and murmurs to it drunkenly, careful not to spill brandy on it.

Seeing Chas pet a stuffed cat was bizarre, but probably not the most bizarre thing Deirdre had ever seen at Madam Ruby's cabaret. Still they had agreed to not mention it in sober daylight.

The next day at brunch, Deirdre was all business-like again. No sitting on laps or riding the dragon, no teasing Chas or drinking shots with Krass. Extensive scribbling and sketching though was back in order. She has retrieved a brand new notebook from her locker at JAGGS and was working on the first page, an approximate drawing of a ship.

"An enchanted armour for underwater exploration... Smart. Perhaps Jade can provide a few necklaces of water breathing, or something similar. Do you guys know anything about the wreckage of the Sovereign Light?"

Piotra sits on the opposite side of the table from Deidre. Putting a physical distance to symbolize the emotional divide she is placing between herself and the failed acquisition.

"The necklaces of water breathing sound useful. The armor would be good for others. I have no information about the sunken ship."
This message was last edited by the player at 14:28, Fri 06 Mar 2015.

GM, should we move things forward?

Fast-track the preparation and proceed to the moment we embark?

Yes, I'll start a new thread tomorrow for the new adventure.

It might be a good idea if everyone listed here what they were trying to acquire. Things were mentioned, but it was unclear if anyone was actually pursuing these things.

In reply to GM StarMaster (msg # 38):

Piotra will attempt to acquire a necklace of water breathing.

Chas notes to his companions that he is shopping for several skulls and the corpse of an aquatic humanoid, "Preferrably fresh.  Otherwise it smells...unfortunate."

The fat necromancer chuckles at the thought of an overripe body.

"Perhaps I should purchase a seaman's trunk for transport of such important cargo too."

Piotra: You can find an Amulet of Water Breathing that costs 2,100gp at the Arcane Emporium over on Bleaker Street.


Krass: You wind up visiting Summer Wind's Seaside Sea Shoppe, run by the Sea Mage Summer Wind. You can get a greater Crystal of Aquatic Action for 3,000gp.


Chas: You have no problem buying regular skulls, but no one has the body of an aquatic creature just laying around... fresh or otherwise.

In reply to GM StarMaster (msg # 41):

Piotra buys the amulet.

Krass is  disappointed at not being able to acquire his desire (he only had 20 gold prior to the 1000 gold bonus that they were paid). He inquires at to whether Lesser crystals might be available.