Eno-Ur Island is to the southeast of the Isle of the Three Sisters. Roughly six miles by three miles it is slightly bent in shape. The whole island is wooded with a number of citrus groves. On the Northern end of the island there is a freshwater lake. It is the citrus trees and fresh water that attracts nomads.

Currently the most dangerous full-time inhabitants are wild pigs who were left by Nomads. The same Nomads hunt the pigs for food and to keep their population down.

Trina moves to forestalls anyone leaving the ship raising a hand, "Hold please, for a bit before anyone disembarks.  I can spirit ride my Falcon ~ Kyrie to get a detailed map of the isle before we begin our explorations."

Kyrie takes to the Air. Trina's avian companion takes their time soaring over the island. Gliding back and forth using the thermals from the hills to gain altitude when needed the sharp eyed bird scours the island.

When Kyrie gets back to Trina the bird lets her know what has been seen.

Teruo prepares to go ashore to investigate, using a smaller craft.

Trina moved to the center of the main deck and sat down.  Then she began to pull off her boots until she was barefooted and crossed her legs in what very few might recognize as the Lotus position placing her hands on her knees she closed her eyes and took long slow breaths.  Kyrie, her red-feathered Eagle fluttered over to perch upon her shoulder heavily and she seemed not to notice or care.  She sat there for long seconds before Kyrie shuddered slightly and began to preen his feathers and flex his talon feet... just like Trina began to flex her bare feet.

Then the Redish Eagle took off into the early dawn skies...

Trina sat perfectly still the next 2 hours her only motion being the rapid eye movement under eyelids as if she were in a deep dream state...


When Kyrie returned he swooped in to again heavily perch upon her shoulder... and Trina's eyes shot open with a deep breath and a weary look in her pretty green eyes.

She stood awkwardly and called out, "Parchment and stylus please ... I want to sketch the isle while it is still fresh in my mind."

As Trina sketched out the map she pointed out the positions on the map of two coast watchers currently watching our boat with Binoculars. She reported the watchers did not seem alarmed at our presence off their coast. She noted small camps in the woods under camouflage netting. She reports there are lots of wild pigs on the island and edible crops... potentially being cultivated by the natives. She notes the position of the Main Camp in the middle of the island along with several smaller camps around it.  She also shows a river and a boat moored there and that the boat was of equal size to our boat.

"Be warned the natives are all armed with firearms..."
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Trina's sketched map...

So you make your preparations and at the appointed time are transported to the island. The beach is sandy and feels rather firm under your feet. You don't need that funny feeling on the back of your neck to know that you are being watched.

In reply to Island Spirit (msg # 7):

Teruo will head for cover quickly. Others, he assumes, will be better diplomats.

In reply to Island Spirit (msg # 7):

Trina was given time to recover from her scouting mission in flight over the isle delaying the island landing by another two hours, but her fatigue returned she was eager to get ashore to start their first contact.  As a young Princess her mother ...though it was unlikely her 'little-wandering-star' daughter would even needs such skills on behalf of the elven Caithness Forest Houses ~ Trina was trained in basic diplomacy.

Disembarking the keel boat to the shore Trina lead the way toward the position of the coast watchers.  But before doing so she paused and spoke a few words and simple gestures casting a spell... Missile Shield.. the effect is  not really visible.  All that is really seen is that her familiar, Kyrie ~ the red feather hawk lands upon her shoulder and a brief flash of golden light suffuses her person then fades.

Trina turns and smiles to everyone, letting her FN-FAL Battle Rifle fall on it's patrol sling at her shoulder, "..Just for safety.  Everyone follow taking cover.  I don't know if the native speak languages I know.. so we'll see."

Trina then walked out into the open heading with no attempt at stealth or concealment to approach the Coastal watcher position.

She spoke first in Anglish, to see if they understood that first; "HELLO!  We mean you no harm... We are explorers.  May we speak with your leaders in Peace?"

Actions -
Cast Missile Shield = 5en from Kyrie [FP: 12/ 7]

00:40, Today: Trina rolled 13 using 3d6.  Diplomacy [12-]. – 13
- If the targets are male Trina is +1 to her diplomacy roll if they might be attracted to her as she is attractive [That would make this a Success]

00:39, Today: Trina rolled 10 using 3d6.  Cast - Missile Shield [13-; En Cost 5, Regular; Dur: 1min]. – 10
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As self appointed bodyguard to the Princess, Thorrarlun stuck close to her, fully equipped (as usual) in his mishmash of ancient and modern armour and weaponry.
While transiting to shore in the small boat his bulk was greatly enhanced by not just one, but two life jackets, the whiteness of his knuckles gripping the gunwhale *almost* visible through his metal gauntlets so tight was his grasp. Once ashore he quickly stripped off the floatation aids and tossed them into the boat before quickly moving away from the water, eyes darting in every direction, his body placed as best he could between any perceived danger and the Princess.
Meanwhile, it was his understanding the handful of lizard people they'd brought with them had spread out to the flanks and concealed themselves in the water.

In reply to Thorrarlun Blackiron (msg # 10):

Teruo covered her from a distance. If she had to run back, he would make sure whoever attacked her paid.

you have a trio of hills surrounding the beach. It doesn't take a Rocket Scientist to figure that all three hills have eyes. To the Northeast are the settlements that Trina has seen. To get there you will have to get past the hills and through some woods.

In reply to Island Spirit (msg # 12):

Teruo will move towards the nearest hill...stealthily.

{Don't know why your delaying what I've already done but I'll repeat myself}

Trina does not hide, and does not move stealthily; she walks right up the hill to where the watchers are and addresses them... maintaining her Missile Shield spell.

"HELLO!  We mean you no harm... We are explorers.  May we speak with your leaders in Peace?"
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Trina:The guard that you approach is wary as if they have had trouble from strangers before. He is a large muscular brown skinned man with intricate tattoos over his body. The tattoos do not seem to be random and possibly mean something. he signals to someone else and then gets a signal back.

"OK, but I will have to ask you to disarm yourselves. At least the ones who are going to meet with our leader."

Tycho: After an unexpected swim you found yourself captive on a tropical island. You have no clue where you actually are but the primative natives have let you go free and given you your stuff back after determining that you are not a threat.

In reply to Island Spirit (msg # 15):

Unexpected swim? What went wrong?

OOC: it's for a new Player who's joined us.

Tycho checks their seals - all good - and checks their logs. They... don't remember taking any hallucinogens? Was someone fucking with them? Fuck, but there's.... ugh. Outside. It's the worst. Another check of their seals - suit's holding strong. It's a struggle, but they manage to take a deep breath, fighting down agoraphobia, and set out to look for... something. Civilization? A map?

In reply to Island Spirit (msg # 15):

Trina nods pondering the sentry's words.

"I am just the forward scout of contact. If we can establish that we are not enemies perhaps first you could send a negotiator with a security delegation  of four ~ your negotiator and three guards and we do the same three guards and our negotiator; to a neutral open area on the beech to talk and discuss our gaining permission to explore and or contact with your community. Would that be acceptable?"

Tycho: You are on a smallish tropical island that to you is very primitive. You find some hidden farm plots and the system of irrigation is primitive plastic piping. the local's weapons are modular cased cartridge firearms. There seems to be at least two groups on the island. The first is a group of large heavily tattooed tribesmen, the other is a smaller group of female Pirates.

Trina:
"Your terms are acceptable." The watchman replies. He towers over Trina by over a foot.

"However we are not the only group on this island and they will attend the meeting. "

In reply to Island Spirit (msg # 20):

Trina smiles brightly, beaming as she looks up at the Island native watchman, "That's Wonderful!  All are welcome to speak and engage in peaceful dialogue and negotiation.  I'm sure there is much were can learn and trade with each other!  Shall we meet in say 2hours?"

In reply to Trina (msg # 21):

Ah, got it now! Teruo will watch things with Trina. Did he see a splashdown?

Teruo: No he did not see a Splashdown.


Everyone: at the Appointed time the various peoples of the Island Meet at the beach West of the trio of Hills. There are multiple parties gathering at one spot.

First off is a Massive dark skinned man who's bare torso is covered in intricate tattooing. The tattoos seem to be planned rather than just random shapes and images.Cradled in the crook of one muscular arm is a shark toothed warclub.  Flanking him are two smaller warriors with some form of Automatic Weapon.

Next off is a Dark haired woman with blue eyes. She is Flanked to her right by a dark skinned woman with an ebony hilted and sheathed sword on her belt. On her left is an Auburn haired woman with an AKM with grenade launcher.

Lastly is Tycho who has been told of the meeting and encouraged to attend because they are currently Independant.

Finally there is the party from the Isle of the Three sisters. The Princess has pulled rank. She will be the main diplomat with Trina and Thorrarlun as her escort.

Teruo, you have been asked to watch from off shore. Should the princess be endangered you are to command the Lizard men and rescue her.

"Ah... Hello?" Tycho looks around, nervous about pulling back their helmet. They have on a colorful suit that covers head-to-toe, including their head, but the faceplate is clear, giving a good view of their uncertain expression.

Tycho is very, very confused and lost, and trying to figure out what is going on, and how they might be able to get home. Or at least, someplace comfortable and safe to sleep.

A little robot dog crouches by their heels, peering around.

Trina smiles at the lone person her expression curious, "Greetings.  I am Trinaephalaryeth 'Gilderleaf', Trina will suffice... who your you?  Are you not hot and stifled within that... strange outfit?  I fear for your well being in this tropical heat!"

The slender attractive young woman has pale golden blonde waist length hair and deep emerald green eyes with pointed ears ~ she is not wholly-human.. though very similar. She is clad in a mix of archaic hand woven clothing and what might be modern ballistic weave armor with barbaric but clean and un-corroded metal mesh ~ chain mail?  She is armed with a ballistic longarm slug thrower of some privative design but clearly of precision manufacturing. Incongruously she also carries a heavy but ornate broadsword slung at her hip and a wooden unstrung bow with a quiver of arrows across her back!  Such an odd mix of archaic primitiveness and anachronistic elements one might think her an extra from some ancient historical reenactment.

Upon her shoulder is a oddly red-feathered Eagle... That regards the small metallic automaton at Tycho's feet with an even stranger yet highly intelligent regard.
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The princess very discretely elbows Trina. While she likes the Elven girl's boldness there is decorum to be followed. Hopefully the girl would remember to introduce her to the locals.

The large Tattooed man with the club has a strong but mellow voice like he is confidant enough with his power that he does not have to be overtly flashy with it.


"I am Roi-Tan, I am the head of my people and we were the masters of these waters until recently. "

The dark haired woman is last to speak.

"I am Captain Mary Reaver of the Seawolf. We are privateers who were between jobs. Roi-Tan here has hired us to help him with a problem. To my right is Denyse my Quartermaster. To my left is my Crewman, Sarai. As we are technically under our own command we are here to be part of this parlay."

Trina's eyes go wide in embarrassment and squeaks out an 'Eeepp!' at the elbow to the ribs, before collecting her wits and returning to decorum...

Clearing her throat she makes presentations, "{Ahem}... Honored Island Lords and Ladies I present her Royal Highness Princess Aanandita of the Ilse of Three Sisters."

She steps back gesturing to the Princess taking a place next to Thorrarlun her cheeks still flushing in embarrassment from the failing of diplomatic decorum.

Seeing they were kind enough to present their companions she continues, "I am Trinaephalaryeth 'Gilderleaf', half-elven, Fire Wizard and Warrior from the Great Wood of Caithness, and here Thorrarlun Blackiron, dawrven warrior of the Britons."
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In reply to Trina (msg # 29):

Teruo watches the whole process through his sights, as close as he dated go...

I thought he was already ashore?

"Oh, hello Princess Aanandita, Trina. I'm Tycho! Tycho Renner." They smile, and from behind their bright hair two cat-ears flick - and there's a matching tail, as well. They don't seem at all surprised to see the pointed ears. "Actually, it's much more comfortable in here. I've got - um - well, uh, magic, I guess you could call it. Environmental control." They wave, a little nervously. "But it's really nice to meet people. I hope we can get along!"

Trina gazed at Tycho... uncomprehending as she could sense no permanent magic within... anything Tycho had on their person?

18:56, Today: Trina rolled 12 using 3d6.  Trina - Perception [13-]. – 12

Trina had thought, 'Magic huh.. none that I can 'feel'.. perhaps there is a spell in effect instead?'

It had literally been Years since Trina was at a courtly function... trained though she was... her adventurer's impulsiveness and curious hungry mind for knowledge got the better of her and she softly incanted a detect magic spell with a little gesture...

18:53, Today: Trina rolled 8 using 3d6.  Cast  - Detect Magic [13-, En Cost 2]. – 8

There was no actual visible effect, but if Tycho could see into the infrared spectrum, they might notice a very subtle change in Trina's body temperature as she expended fatigue to power the spell...

To practitioners of 'The Arts'.. casting a spell without permission in a diplomatic function was ...'bad form'... casting before the meeting, had she thought of it, would have been perfectly fine... if kind of underhanded.  There were many magical effects that could influence the unwary mind especially in tense negotiations... it was not rude to be cautious, but crass to be so open about it!  Though these subtleties of magical decorum might be lost on the non-spellcasters present... except maybe the Princess.

But casting her spell she could find nothing magical upon Tycho at all, spell or otherwise!  She raised an eyebrow, her expression perplexed and her demeanor changing wary, her mind suspicious, 'Did Tycho just mislead us, for some reason? But why?!?'

Her brow furrowing slightly she stepped to the Princess' side and muttered softly, "There is no magic on Tycho... permanent, spell or otherwise..."

Just to be certain Trina cast her gaze across all present to see if there was Any magic present with any of them either...
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In reply to Trina (msg # 32):

[Thermal Imaging Eyes provide Infravision.]
18:52, Today: Tycho Renner rolled 7 using 3d6.  Expert Skill (Psionics) [11-].
18:55, Today: Tycho Renner rolled 11 using 3d6.  Perception [11-].

Huh... the elf-like (not that Tycho had any room to comment, really) was suddenly winded, like she'd run a dozen yards... or used psionics. But there didn't seem to be any sign of it. Which, well, didn't mean a whole lot. Could be telepathy, a TK shield, who knows. Not like Tycho was a meta-psi. She did mutter something to herself as she did, but it would be polite to not mention it.

"So..." They smile and kick the sand. "Oh! This is Sparky! He's my robodog. That's, uh, a bit like... a golem?" Tycho shrugs helplessly. "I mean, technically it's a synthetic-learning system piloting a quad-frame, but I doubt that means anything to you." They laugh, nervously. "Not that it means a whole lot to me! I barely passed mechatronics, heh."

Thorrarlun seemed unruffled by the various appearances of people including the cat tails, pointed ears and mechanical dog. On the inside however, well, what was going on in there was anyone's guess, the only real outward indication was his firm grip on his rifle.
At the mention of his name he simply nodded a greeting to all around and lifted his armoured face mask.
"We are here for something. Let us be on with it."

The conversation between the Princess, the Islanders and the Privateers ends up going on for Hours. Sun shades, seats and fruit juice in coconuts is brought out. The princess has Thorrarlun taste her drink before she drinks it. The rounds and rounds of negotiations drag on into the Afternoon. As the day goes on pig on a spit is brought out and there is a break for a late lunch.

As it becomes obvious that there will not be any overt hostility between the parties. Everyone is invited to come to the meeting and for the groups to get to know one another. Food and drink is available to all.

As the negotiations are winding down for the day Everyone is invited to camp on the island. it turns out that there is a dock up the river on the eastern side that can take the boat.

Among the day's treasures is a local map with the names of the islands written out. Pirate bay is named because it is a hangout for pirates for as long as there are records of the area. Iron beach is another place that is a problem. it seems that there is something hostile to everyone including the pirates building something on the island. Almost as important as the local map is the news that the Pirates have an Oil rig and refinery to the Northwest and Off the local map.

In reply to Island Spirit (msg # 35):

Teruo will go ashore and look around, talking with the pirates and locals.

Trina will be openly friendly to all chatting about her home in Caithness and asking about the local's culture in return.  She will spend no more than 4 more fatigue entertaining with her magical pyrokinetic spells for the pig-cooking and general 'fireworks'.

It is CLEAR to all this young woman is magical... and charming!
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Trina, your display of magical power gets the locals in on the act. Your performance is backed up by local fire dancers. Soon with everyone fed and somewhat happy.

Teruo: you mingle with the group. While most of the people are uncivilized barbarians you do find something interesting. One of the Pirates, Denyse, owns a sword that looks Japanese.

Thorrarlun: you are surrounded by a group of drunk guys at least twice your mass. Still you give a good accounting of yourself when it comes to reducing the Porcine supply of the island.

Tycho: what are you doing?

In reply to Island Spirit (msg # 38):

Teruo will try to find out more about the sword owner and where they acquired the blade from.

In reply to Island Spirit (msg # 38):

"Fire Dancing?!?!"

Trina is utterly delighted by the island native's 'fire-dancing' and incessantly pesters them to teach her all their fire-dances, their meaning and their history in their cultural legends and lore!

Dancing [13-] is one of Trina's favorite hobbies and she prides herself on her grace and skill!  She unabashedly throws herself into learning the native fire-dances with girlish joy!

Dancing... Is magical too!
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As usual, Thorrarlun was the life of the party. Him providing the vast bulk (if not all) the drinks probably helped, especially with washing down the copious amount of spit roasted pig on offer.
He took care however not to get inebriated himself, he took his duty as the Princesses bodyguard seriously, but if others were drunk, didn't that make them somewhat less of a potential, or at least effective threat?

Hearing the boisterousness of dwarven merrymaking Trina directed her efforts to not only drag Thorrarlun but also Teruo along dragging them both insistently into taking part in enjoying the dancing.  Her smile and laughter infectious!

To Tycho... Trina's magic made no sense it could not be 'sensed' as any form of psychokinesis but its effects were Quite obvious and real!  Fire flowed to her command with the uttering of a few simple words and focused mental will.  Whatever quantum manipulation she was doing it eluded any of her technological senses to identify other then the clear physical fatigue effects upon her body as if she were using some from of psionics.  But no psion emissions or wavelength transmission could be discerned from Trina whatsoever!
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Trina could try dragging a hundred and fifty kilograms of resisting muscle, steel and kevlar away from the food, drink and many, many off key drinking songs, but Thorrarlun didn't like her chances...

Trina just laughed and laughed at the fun of at least trying ~ resorting to soft-core feminine 'whiles' to tease and cajole the reluctant but not quite inebriated enough dwarven curmudgeon to the dancing circle; giggling with every flirtatious attempt!

She is clearly having fun... At Everyone's Expense!

{ooc: I'd consider trying skills like ~ Carousing, Diplomacy, Sex Appeal to 'encourage' Thorrarlun join in, but my understanding is that PC's are immune to PC-based Influence rolls! lol!}
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The partying lasts into the night.
Trina you do get invited to bed by several people. Mostly they are Islander guys who find you cute. However it seems that the pirateers would not mind if you joined one of them.
Thorrarlun, you end up with a group of warriors telling tales of their battle prowess. Lucky for you someone has video of some of your exploits. the scene where you jump on a monster's back and ride it like a bull until it hits a stone column and knocks itself out is a hit.

Teruo you get taken aside to get a detailed talk about the sword. Her names is Denyse and she's the quartermaster of their boat. She acquired the sword after a rather nasty fight on board a pirate ship. The Sword was kept in a chest by the Pirate leader. There is a very good reason that it was not used. the "エボンドラゴン" is a rather infamous sword on this world. Forged by a smith who had lost everything important to him, he poured his anger and hatred into the blade. Since then the blade has carved a path of blood across the world. Every so often someone gets their hands on it who acts as a guardian for the blade rather than use the blade for massacring their enemies. The ledgends of the blade seem similar to the Muramassa blades in which the blade itself is "Wicked" and evil tempered.

In reply to Island Spirit (msg # 45):

Interesting. Teruo would ask the quartermaster at length about it, and other weapons. And about the pirate ship.

If the blade itself is evil, why has it not been destroyed?

The young elf-blooded maid enjoys the partying immensely changing dance partners frequently. Her sun golden hair spills around her like a pool of golden fire, and her sparkling emerald eyes like deep pools wide in wonder and joy.  As the sun sets and her magic wanes with the setting of the solar source of her magical power; she is flattered at all the attention paid to her!  Most young men she has found are intimidated or frightened by her fiery magical power, but not these exotic islanders.  Trina is not use to such attention and shyly, she coyly resists most offers ~ until a beautiful youthful lslander boy catches her eye!

He is tall and slender, his face long with high cheekbones, his hair in dreadlocks and his inky black smooth complexion is as dark as the moonless night but his eyes are bright.  His expression is kind and his smile as gentle his touch.  Half-naked himself as most of the islanders from the heat ~ his lean muscled body, exotic skin-tone and scent when close send her heart to fluttering and her body tingling with desire longing for his touch.

She does not resist when he takes her by the hand to lead her to a secluded jungle clearing to make love to her in the soft foliage under the open star-filled night sky in the moonlight.

Trina is… glad the clearing was secluded for she learns quickly her young lover is no stranger to a woman’s body and how to pleasure her… and she is not quiet when her fiery passions are awoken.

His touch is searing heat, his arms strong, his passions and appetites ~ deep as he ravishes her until consciousness flees her…

She awakens shortly later to find herself alone in the clearing naked in the moonlight to her surprise to find he is gone!  She flushes in embarrassment looking to find him… he never told her his name!

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Trina returns to the party camp looking somewhat flushed, weak kneed and a little sore… perhaps a little breathless?  Kyrie, her familiar finds her worried from a brief inability to locate her…

She was still pondering this, when she is approached by two of the pirate women… Iman, and Yeng their smiles turn to concern seeing her confusion and offer to show her their ship and offer her a bath to cool down; perhaps the climate heat and dancing exertions were getting to her?  To which she agrees…

They take her to the ship and in passing she spots Teruo speaking with Denyse the exotic dark-skinned, hazel eyed quartermaster.  Perhaps, she feels a tinge of jealousy as Teruo made no pass at her despite her efforts to inspire one.  Iman and Yeng introduce her to the Quartermaster and her innate magic sense spots the enchanted/cursed katana.

Trina comments to Denyse, “Oh! That weapon is quite magical… so is my broadsword ~ QUADRAMORTE, the Licherender. What’s your sword named ~?”

She cocks her head reading the Japanese katakana eteched into the blade...
as she’s been studying in her travel with Teruo, “..Ebon Dragon? Interesting!”

Trina was feeling conflicted she wanted Teruo’s attention, was trying to impress him and was not sure she wanted to leave him alone in the company of the exotically pretty quartermaster Denyse!

But, it then seemed as if Iman and Yeng felt Trina was paying far too much attention to Teruo and interjected that the bath was waiting below decks.

Trina noticed an exchange of looks between the three women, Denyse, Iman and Yeng… but the Quartermaster only nodded and the Iman and Yeng led Trina away…

The bath was really refreshing a huge tub… more of a small pool tub in the hold to which Iman and Yeng joined her.

It was quite a surprise to the innocent Trina when both Iman and Yeng began to touch and caress her tenderly… they were clearly interested in her and let her in no uncertain terms know they found her beautiful and desirable…  Their kisses soft and tender, their touch tickling caressing her and rebuilding quickly the fires of desire within her heart and body.  They suckled her and hugged her between them her gasps of pleasure punctuating an evening full of passions!

The bath was only the beginning… but it was certainly an experience Trina enjoyed…

When she woke in the morning Iman and Yeng were still wrapped tenderly around her body and Trina smiled contentedly…
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Mary walks into the room with Trina, Iman and Yeng. She smiles at the trio as she steps next to the bed. Leaning forward she kisses her crewwomen intimately.

"Good morning. I hope you enjoyed last night. "

Mary sits on the edge of the bed. Iman and Yeng seem relaxed with their captain walking in on them with a woman. Her crewwomen sit up and expose their upper torsos.

"We dod not normally take people we have just met home with us. For this is home to the entire crew. For you we have made an exception. We like you and would like for you to join us....or at least be a friendly port of call while we are in the area. "

Mary looks Trina over while waiting for a response.

Trina sits up in bed completely unashamed of her nakedness... her sunny golden hair wildly tousled about her head and shoulders her bright smile completing her sun goddess appearance.

"I understand Captain Mary, I felt the same about 'My' ship back in my world it was my home..."

Then her pretty emerald eyes sadden as she lowers her gaze, "...it is very.. painful to consider my crew and adventuring family's lives may have been claimed by the sea and warpstorm.. for only I arrived on the Isle of the Three sisters alive no others of my crewmen or adventuring family have been found."

But catching herself... she steels her emotions and looks with all seriousness at the captain, "..I owe the Princess my life.. its not a debt so honorable abandoned... but you may call upon my power and skill if you have need of a Wizard and Warrior.. or.. more intimate attention if you have such desires.  Each of us is alone in the world... and heartfelt affection from sisters in arms and hearts is.. appreciated and something of more value than mere wealth or even power."
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"You have my Sympathy. You see when I came to this world it was with a group of fellow students. We were traveling to someplace to learn about something. Our vehicle got lost in a green fog and we found ourselves here. The conditions were not bad but the dangers of this world were brutal on us. We lost a quarter of us the first attack by a dangerous beast. Bandits got others. eventually it ended up just Tiffany and myself. We left Michelle in a brothel in Argent port. "

Mary says sadly there is much unsaid about her experience. Yeng takes her hand to comfort her captain.

"I would love to have you part of my crew. However if you are serving another then I will not steal you away from them. I have need of a good crew because I have a plan to build myself a fleet of ships. Pirate bay has a port that is used by Pirates and slavers. If I can raid that I can get my hands on more ships and from the prisoners get more crew members. With enough ships and people I can take the Oil platforms to our Northwest. I would then have the means to control the seas around here. Iran out of gas so I am negotiating with Roi-Tan about getting fuel and borrowing his warriors. His people have been getting hammered by the pirates."

A blonde woman with a ring in her nose and multiple piercings in her ears walks into the room with a tray of food and drinks. She sets the tray on the bed and then kissed Mary. It is obvious that the pair are lovers.

"Trina, please meet my lover Tiffany. Tiffany please meet Trina. She seems to be a ladyfriend of the crew. While she canot join the crew she has expressed interest in joining us. Lets have breakfast and then we can gather the crew."

In reply to Teruo Nakamura (msg # 46):

The blade in Question has a long and bloody history. It's been in countless battles since it's forging. The welders of the blade have been both hero and villain. Several major threats to the world have lost their heads to the blade. It seems that the bladeis not evil it just likes to fight.

You are given a tour of the top side of their ship and it is heavily armed with torpedos, depth charges, Autocannon and four Twin mounted Browning Machineguns. For it's size the boat is well armed.

The Pirate girls themselves have various small arms.

In reply to Island Spirit (msg # 51):

Teruo expresses an interest in the blade, though when Trina does pass through, he does return her gaze with polite interest. The ship is interesting, so he asks if he can introduce the captain to the princess they are working with.

The other array of weapons are interesting...is it an iron hull, with any naval guns?

The heavily armed boat is a composite hull that can survive going over the water at Highway speeds. It's not intended as armor but it can take a hit.

Denyse has no problem with the princess meeting the Captain of the boat.

"They will have much to discuss. East of here is an Island controlled by pirates who are the scum of the seas. Mary has a plan on how to fight them but we need supplies and more people. If your princess can help then it's in everyone's benefit."

The princess, Roi-Tan, Captain Mary and Denyse have a discussion around a table. Armed men surround it but stay politely away from the table. Thorrarlun is among them and he's not drinking. Every so often they will signal someone to go and get something. it is late into the night when the talks are halted for the night.

In reply to Island Spirit (msg # 53):

Ok. Where was Trina in this? Or should he spend the night with Denyse?

In reply to Teruo Nakamura (msg # 54):

I'm pretty sure Trina is having her booty plundered... in bed!

When the discussion is over everyone finds a place to sleep.

Trina is being plundered and plundering pirates.

Teruo is trying to talk Denyse into bed.


The princess has her own private tent and Thorrarlun has a smaller tent right besides it.

In reply to Island Spirit (msg # 56):

Teruo is a Japanese soldier, and knows very little about seducing women, which he proves once again...

In reply to Mary Reaver (msg # 50):

Trina considers the Pirate captain's story of her and her crew and listens to her goals taking in that she is a woman who wants to be no one's prey any more having thrust into the role of warrior and using the sea to seize her freedom from those who would make use of her solely for Their needs!  Her only wish to be given the respect of self-determination and the freedom to pursue it... so much in fact like Trina and why she left the 'safety' but stifling second-citizen status of a illegitimate half-blood in the Elven forests of Caithness.  Though Mary and her girls were thrust into this world unprepared for what they would find... Trina had trained and practice for years in her homeland preparing to leave to seize from the world her own reputation and prove her worth, power and self-mastery away from the soft but ever present bigotry of the full-blood elves of the High-Elf Court!

Trina was ready for the unknown... Mary and her girls were brutalized on their arrival and only a few survived... it had hardened them and forged them one and all into warriors and survivors... but it had also scarred them ... made them feral and ambitious like only pain, loss and rage could forge!

Trina saw this and feared these amazingly brave and resilient women would, if left to their eventual vices, sink into the rage of the unjustly brutalized that only leads to becoming brutal inside as well.  THAT would be a tragedy in Trina's opinion.  They needed direction for their wrath something to build to focus their will and goal on other than just raw righteous revenge.  Hate was like a disease in the heart... feed on it for too long and all is hatred and a wish to inflict pain until the reason for it is lost and all that is left is the murderous bloodlust!

Trina asked Mary for the privilege of knowing her story and troubles.. and perhaps she might be able to aid them?

She is told of how Mary started as 'geek' in school who liked to study history and the 'age of sail', and some ancient martial art forms for 'sport' ~ from Prime Earth. Mary told of how she and Tiffany were social rivals all through their elementary school and did not get along, Tiffany being the popular one. The the tale of how their school trip and bus' vehicle were swallowed in a green fog and ended here. They were all little more than children and of course bad things happened. The native wildlife killed or injured 1/4th the number and then they were preyed upon by the 'civilized' beasts ~ men killing off most of the rest. Mary and Tiffany had to rely on each other and became a couple. Mary had some skills that got them a ship, the Razortooth, and she became a privateer. Mary slowly gathered her crew of women and eventually came into major conflicts between the Iberians and the Caladonians. Mary hopes to one day become "Queen of the Seas" but to do so she will have to defeat the current "King of the Seas" the Psychopathic Magnus the Phoenix. Magnus is evil and is currently based out of a crashed interstellar warship with working guns on it.

Trina did not understand many of the details but what she did understand gave her a clear picture of Mary and crew of the Razortooth's Great potential as an ally and asset to the Princess' goals of seeking a peaceful coexistence among the islands ~ and clearly the opposition that must be battled against.

She nods, "I think I may be able to offer you a lot of what you need to achieve your goals... for they run concurrent to many of mine and those of my acquaintance... This Magnus 'The Phoenix'...is a threat to all peaceful freedom-loving beings of this Great Sea.  I think I might be able to secure you resources and aid in battle to bring this Sea Tyrant Down...but I will need to consult with the Princess."

Trina had been sitting on the bed edge naked but attentive drawn into Mary's story with the occasional additions to the tale and details be Yeng and Iman. But then she looked into Mary's eyes and saw the Very appreciative look and burning desire in her gaze as a grinning Tiffany stepped over and latched the door to the cabin.  A smirk gracing Mary's lips as she stalked over to Trina and unbuckled her weapons belt to drop it to the floor at her feet... along with her top she pulled off over her head...

Trina glanced left and right as the rough and forceful Yeng and the tender but passionate Iman gently took hold of her arms, smiling hungrily, an began caressing her delicate and sensitive elven ears and bare breasts..

Trina blinked.... suddenly realizing she was about to be thoroughly molested... again...

"Er p-perhaps, in the afternoon... then?", her voice trembling slightly in some small fear of what they ALL would collectively soon do to her...

There were no more words... merely Trina's cries of passion and ardor.

'Ship's Whore' was such a harsh word for something so pleasurable...

----

Much later, that afternoon and sore and somewhat winded Trina made her way to the Princess' Tent.

"Y-your Highness? May I enter please?"

She nodded to Thorrarlun the ever vigilant princess bodyguard and entered the tent.

Trina explained to the Princess what she had learned of Mary's crew and the threat of the pirate tyrant ~ Magnus the so-called 'Phoenix'. She made the Princess aware of Mary's goal to build a pirate fleet and oppose Magnus and her need of fuel and control of the oil islands for fuel to even begin this.  And of the threat Magnus posed to all peaceful free settlements.

"I would like to propose something.. awkward, your highness.  Offer Captain Mary, a Commission ~ a cutlass of Admiralty to be your Naval Admiral and Minister of Naval forces of the Isle of three sisters.  She is competent, driven and her ship the Razortooth is Quite formidable!  So recruit her and her ship to the Isle's forces... as legitimate Navy Military.. if Mary is willing to accept that.  Nothing changes on her ship other then she does what she does.. for YOU Princess and regular pay for her crew ~ A Skull Fleet!  She come out of the Outlaw/Privateer business and becomes working to build a world she also desires!  She has had much hardship in her life and has only gathered what she has by her personal force of will .. no one has EVER backed her!  You will give her something she has never had in this world.. a Cause worth fighting for something SHE owns and is making the world a better place with her efforts ~ something lasting!  I think you will find no one better suited or more dedicated!"
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The princess looks over Trina and smiles. She bade the young half-elf to sit down on a comfortable pillow. She then sits across from the girl.

"I see that you have had an enjoyable night among them. I'm not going to ask you the details if you don't want to tell of them. While I am a virgin, I have seen and heard of things over the long years."

She then gets out a notebook.

"Your enthusiasm to your new lovers is endeering. I have discussed the local issues with Mary and Roi-Tan for most of the day. She has talked about her plan to eliminate the local pirates. I'm not a Military commander. What I was forced to be is an instrument of terror. I have seen the worst of mortals and I am seeing those who may not be the best of people trying to be good people. Mary has her own plans for the future and as you have pointed out she wants a fleet. "

The Princess looks over at Trina.

"So what does she want to do with her fleet and if we give her some legitimacy what would be the consequences to us? you are diving into politics my dear. As a princess I was raised to rule a kingdom and when negotiating with other rulers get the best deal possible for my people. Mary's Quartermaster, Denyse and her lover Tiffany are both skilled at this. you might learn a few things from them."

The princess puts her hand on Trina's shoulder.

"I cannot give Mary an Admiralty. I don't have that level of authority. I can however hire her as part of our Navy as an independent unit and give her a letter of Marques so that she is legitimate. The pirates are a threat to us and the video that Roi-Tan's people have gotten confirms it. I will give them enough fuel to return to the Isle of the Three Sisters so that they can make their case to the various powers.

She then gets up and asks Thorrarlun to get Teruo and the other crew.

Trina flushed hotly at the Princesses inference, "Aheh... ah yeah.  They are ... passionate.  But, I'm not being forced... I never had a true boyfriend back home... though there were a few cute guys I knew...never anything .. intimate.  Last night there was a island youth... he was quite nice, but for shame I  did not get his name."

"Guess that makes me seem...capricious.  Teruo is nice...but he does not look at me that way."

"I'm not... well I never ... thought about being with women before... more interested in boys... but ... they I guess seduced me?  I was lonely and the crew of the Razortooth were.. well there.  Nothing happened that I did not allow... I certainly have the power and magic that if I do not wish to be touched ~ I will not be.  So it was... enlightening and ..yes fun.  I think they knew more ways to make me squeal in pleasure then I know how to cast spells!"

"...do you know of the Nightfir tree?  There is a herbal tea called 'Night Tea',distilled from its late autumn bark that though bitter ~ and usually taken with a teaspoon of honey, when drunk regularly keeps a woman from becoming with child.  I have only a few doses my mother insisted I carry when I left home in Caithness to become a traveling adventurer.  But with the ship-wreaking I do not know if my tea has been spoiled in my provisions.  The young island native boy last night was very amorous."

She sighs a slightly shameful expression on her face but she continues, "Regardless, No.  Not..really? I'm not trying to play politics, I'm just trying to help them ~ and by default help you as well your Highness!  That... and I HATE Tyrants..anything I can do to bring one down I'm all in for!"

"As for Mary's plans she wishes to protect her crew and all women endangered by a world run by vicious, greedy, lascivious men.  she is not wicked-hearted, not yet, and takes no joy in inflicting pain...sex and submission are different but she would not hurt someone just for the pleasure of doing so.  She has honor and her word can be trusted."

Trina takes a deep breath not really wanting to admit this, "I too am Royalty.  My mother is the Niece to the Elven 'King' in the Great Forest of Caithness.  But elves in Caithness are not so 'formal'.. I do not think that Uncle Lyondel has ever called himself 'King' he is certainly the leader of the Elves of the Great Forest but he is more of a roguish skirt chasing charmer than any formal ruler.  He has no 'throne', but all the elves follow his guidance.  I am a Princess as well.. but my mother was not married to my father the traveling hero known only as Fenn 'Winter' an illegitimate birth himself.. but as far as my mother tells a Hero with a heart of Purest Gold!
I.. was ... unexpected.  Elven females are only fertile perhaps 4 times a year.  So it was some great surprise that only one night with my father, mother's parting gift to her personal hero and I was conceived.  Father doe snot even know I exist.. I have never met him and he never returned.  But the royal blood is still in me...though I have always been... ostracized by the elves for they know of my ... bastard birth.  but mother has Always been my protector and demanded my being at least accepted if not embraced fully.  So I AM familiar with politics and courtly intrigue... at least as a mostly 'country gossip' and backwater community as the loose bumpkin culture of the elves of the Great Forest is can muster.  Nothing like the backstabbing and deadly plots of the courts of Meglos far to the East in Yurth!"

Trina nods at the Princess' friendly gesture of a comforting hand upon her shoulder, "I..I made no commitment on your part to Mary I only told her that I might be able to get her ship and crew some much needed support. I realize your 'rule' is not absolute and subject to a corum of equal factions on the Isle of Three Sisters.  All I'm asking is for Mary and the Razortooth crew to be given a  fair chance to improve their lot and prove their worth and willingness to work with others to end the threat of this Magnus 'The Phoenix'."
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Teruo slept moderately well, and excused himself politely when asked to attend the group meeting.

When he arrived, he waited to be addressed, as he lacked significant news.

"Welcome Teruo." The princess greets him. She seems calm.

"Lady Trina has made a personal alliance with the Pirates on this island. They are in need of troops in order to fight a larger group of pirates in the area. I'm guessing that they also need weapons. Silvie has a fix for that under terms they might agree to. That being said at minimum we are going to have to head back to the island of the three sisters with news of the local threats to us. I have also heard mention that the Pirates have some sort of Oil Platform, whatever that is, to the north of us. Trina's pirates want to capture it. That would solve our current fuel problems and stabilize the region. "

She looks at Thorrarlun.

"As for you my Dwarven friend do you have any interesting tales from their warriors. I know that you were plying them with drink. When men drink they start boasting about what they have done....or so it seems to me. Then again I have not been around good men or Noble warriors since i was a young girl and that was a very long time ago. "

She then turns back to Teruo.

"It seems that you were part of the fighting over islands. We have books on the subject and in some cases detailed maps of the islands including under the water to a point. What we don't have is someone with Practical experience of such things. I would like you to help plan the Island defenses."

In reply to Princess Aanandita (msg # 62):

"That " he said matter of factly " I can do, and I am happy to serve in that capacity.

Let me see what we are dealing with. I would also help in capturing the platform. Is that like some kind of island?"

OOC: He would not likely be familiar with them, I don't think they existed before WWII...

In reply to Princess Aanandita (msg # 62):

It was at that point that the beautiful, brazen Pirate Captain strode boldly in...



"Aye! Captain Mary Rivers o' the Razortooth 'ere!  Excuse me fur my boldness but these be urgent times 'Princess'.  Trina, has been forthright with me and my crew-women, so I'll be blunt a forthright with ye.  Aye, I do have ambitions to be a Queen of pirates, but not to wreak and ruin these isles, more to see womenfolk and those of peaceful mind get to travel the seas unmolested.  That is Not going to happen if Magnus Phoenix 'as his way.. we'll all be in chains left to his 'mercies'. We both benefit if he's taken out of the sea... permanently.  Hitting the oil refinery platform to secure a source of fuel is the first step to that.  But the Razortooth is low on fuel..part o' what I was negotiation with the locals 'ere your arrival.  If you can secure me ship fuel to and a few more hands we can do this."

The fiery pirate captain looked Teruo up and down curiously, "Yur a strange one.. Imperial Japan..World War II maybe?"

Turning back to the Princess tossing her head Terou's direction, "If he's willing and ya lend us a few like 'em with Trina an her magic You can count on us to do the job.  The Razortooth can do the job right."

She proceeds to proudly list the Razortooth's capabilities...

RAZORTOOTH

- Displacement: 57t;  Length: 80’ft;  Beam: 20’8”;  Draft: 3’8”
- Installed Power: 3,400 KW;  Propulsion: 3x 12-Cylinder, Packard W-14 2500 Gas Engines, 3x Shafts
- Speed: 41 knots {47 mph ‘76km/h’};  Endurance: 12hrs {6hrs Top speed}
- Crew Complement: 3x Officers;  14x Crew
- Armament:  4 × 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes (four Mark 8 torpedoes)
4x  twin .50 caliber Browning Turrets; 12 x Depth charges

"We don't lack for armaments.. just numbers to secure and hold the platform.  If'n tha be a deal Aye ~ we'll make that bargain for supplies and help you 'tame' these seas if you keep us in fuel, ammo, provisions..."

And she casts a leering eye Trina's way and a mischievous smile..., "...and a friendly port to rest my crew fer some ArrR&R!"
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Trina - Pregnancy Test:
Age 25 {+1}
Good Health [HT10+ good diet] {+1}
Sex - Single Week {-2}
BASE 6- [Stays 6-]
13:52, Today: Trina rolled 13 using 3d6. – 13 [Not Pregnant]

In reply to Trina (msg # 65):

"Imperial Japan, World War II, and honoured to help."

"Not a lot really to report."
"Yes, most of them can drink, but not anywhere as much as even a dwarven child. They did however mention a place called Iron Beach where there are many shipwrecks and a creature that could be responsible for them."
"Another interesting note perhaps is the existence of something they called "a refinery" to the north east they are very proud and protective of. I have no idea what that actually is though or why it could evoke such pride."

In reply to Mary Reaver (msg # 64):

It would seem that Thorrarlun's amulet didn't give a perfect translation then with the new information the Captain brought.
"If the Princess wishes it, I will help."
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The princess Looks at the Dwarf.

"I do not know what a refinery is either but it sounds Important. I know that Silvie is looking to make some ships full of weapons disappear. So we might not lack for Weapons. We are going to need more people. I am talking with Roi-Tan about an alliance between our Island and his people. We have problems that we can help each other with."

She then looks around the room.

"We will have to return to our Island as I have to talk with various people. While I do have a great deal of latitude to negotiate I have to get permission for what I have planned. We have need of more land if we are to house all the people who have found themselves on our Island. With Roi-Tan's help we can settle on this island chain. His people are Nomadic and do not stay on one island for more than a season. Some of out people are farmers who can produce crops and manage herds of livestock. Not to mention that Silvie is herself a resource of Goods that are unavailable here"

In reply to Princess Aanandita (msg # 69):

"There are vessels here with technology I am familiar with, so may I stay to help them?"

In reply to Princess Aanandita (msg # 69):

Trina chimes in, "From the context of what Captain Mary has told to me ... I think a 'refinery' is some form of large laboratory where they 'brew' the fuel the Razortooth and vessels like it that use similar ..'engine' technology use to move about the ocean without sails.  Apparently, its not just lamp oil it burns and it takes some large distillery to make common oil into usable fuel for their ships 'engines'."
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"Brew?
"So it is like my gourd then?"

In reply to Thorrarlun Blackiron (msg # 72):

The elven-blooded woman shrugs, "I..suppose.. if you like drinking fiery lamp oil?"

In reply to Trina (msg # 73):

Teruo smirks at the thought...

In reply to Trina (msg # 73):

"I have drunk worse..." he responded thoughtfully.

"I would hope not. For if it is like hot oil it would not be pleasant to drink. The demon that possessed this body was once doused with the stuff then set aflame. It did not stop the demon and it forced the Baron to drink from the caldron of hot oil. "

The princess shudders.

"What was done to the children was much worse."

She then looks off into the distance.

"I need to get back to our home Island. Who will accompany me?"

Trina shudders gazing at the floor...

"Demons are often immune to fire."

"I... have a half-Demon Brother, named Balik.  I was unable to save my mother.. quick enough.  Infernal dimensional realms have a ... fluid temporal rate.  I know the cruelty of demons.  I know my mother still has nightmares, but she is very good at hiding that fact.  She is much older than I, even if her magic is less martial then mine her magic is Still quite potent!  Balik, who is older than I, though born after me dutifully protects his mother... even if I'm sure he has ... dark inclinations."

"Perhaps it is an indication of my mother's heart and magic that even though her womb was the material component for his summoning... Balik is not good, but he is also not evil either. Though he certainly wields fire magics better than I!"

She is silent a few before asking, "Could not Captain Mary and the RAZORTOOTH escort you back? Meaning none of us would need to leave your company?"

OOC: Is the Razortooth available for making that journey?

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In reply to Trina (msg # 77):

"Happy to provide an escort."

He says little else, possibly having a better idea of what he is getting into than most.

OOC: the Razortooth would need a bit of fuel but it can get to the Island of the three sisters.

Trina: Mary, Yeeng and Iman discuss who you will be with tonight. Yeeng ends up winning the negotiation. Smiling happily she kisses you aggressively and then whispers into your ear.


Teruo: The Razortooth look a lot like an American Torpedo Boat. It's Heavily armed with four heavy machinegun turrets multiple autocannon and the Torpedoes. It looks like it could make the trip quickly.

Thorralun: The princess has you stand outside her tent while she packs up her stuff.

In reply to Island Spirit (msg # 79):

Do we know about the fuel issue? Marine Diesel Fuel (MDF), I assume?

Mary is pleased with this arrangement and smiles, "You clearly know your way about ships Terou.. aye the Razortooth runs on MDF... was negotiating with the Eno-Ur locals fur jus that when that pretty ma.. er pleasure craft o' yur Princess' made landfall ere.  But if I think things go the way we all can see is best fur us all... if your Princess can convince er people back on the 'Three Sisters'... as your Princess travels about tha' Razortooth will be with her as close Escort hunting Pirates...!  Profit all around.. and if your any good with a machinegun battery Nest... we might have a gunner's position open for a solider like you!"

She casts her gaze over the those assembled and heartily declares, "Well then..ladds and lasses.. let's get this on the seas... a successful parley is a cause fur rejoicing.  Let's get back to sea!"

Mary casts a rather lascivious look Trina's way and as she leaves catches Yeeng by the arm to whisper something to her that actually makes her snort in a held in laugh as they all file out to board the ships...

RAZORTOOTH

TL7, ‘Hybrid’ 78’ Higgins HSSC & Båtservice Verft PTF Nasty-Class = ST/HP: 194, Hnd/SR: -1/3, HT: 11x, Mv: 1/22, LWt: 80.4,
Load: 10, SM: +7, Occ: 18A, DR: 5, Fuel Range: 1,210, Price: $10.500M, Loc: S4X, Draft: 8.7;
* [1] Additional passengers can be carried as “cargo”: 8
- Description:  This mahogany-hulled craft has an open bridge. Below decks are a plotting room with radar display and charts,
a radio room, two quarter rooms for 14 ratings, an officers’ mess berthing four officers, a galley with stove and refrigerator,
two heads, and the engine room.
- Displacement: 57t;  Length: 78’ft;  Beam: 20’8”;  Draft: 8’7”
- Installed Power: 2x 2,313-kW diesel engines and 2x 28-kW auxiliary power units with 6,100-gal fuel tanks.
- Speed: 41 knots {47 mph ‘76km/h’
- Armament:
4 × 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes:
8x 450mm Torpedo ‘W110’ This steam-driven = Dam: 6dx485, Spd: 24, End: 92
* used primarily by motor boats [GURPS 3e Stats – WWII ‘Motor Pool’]

2x TL7 Oerlikon NOSL MK 4 MOD 0 60mm-Deck Cannon = Dam: 7d [3d] cr ex, Acc: 2, Ra: 100’min’/2,000, Wt: 140/3.2, RoF: 1,
Sh: 1(2i) [60rd Drum ea], ST: 27M, Bulk: -9, Rcl: 3, Price: $15,000, LC: 1;
* [1] No min range in direct fire
- Arcs: fwd {prt & Stbd of bridge}

4x TL6 Twin .50 Browning XM213-Turret Nests = Dam: 6dx2 pi+[x2], Acc: 5, Ra: 1,700/7,100, Wt: 65/35, RoF: 13!,
Sh: 100(5) [600rd ea], ST: 20M, Bulk: -8, RcL: 2, Price: $14,000, LC: 1
- Arcs: fwd-prt, aft-prt, fwd-stbd, aft-stbd

12 x Depth charges - 100-lb Depth Charge = Malf: Crit., Type: HEC, Dam: 6dx110
* It sinks at 3 yards per turn and can be armed to explode at 30’ to 300’.

- Gear: 2x 2,313-kW diesel engines and 2x 28-kW auxiliary power units with 6,100-gal fuel tanks.
It mounts two 40-mile range radios, a 6,000-mile range radio, a 50-mile range surface search radar,
and a sonar depth finder.
It is equipped with two Elliot self-inflating life rafts, a 9’ fiberglass dinghy (on the engine deck) with oars, and two
life rings with 60-yard lines.
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Trina seems a little confused by what Yeeng whispers to her {clearly she has no idea what's in store for her}... but shrugs.

She will do some last minute wandering of the Eno-Ur village and do another quick search trying to find the young dark-skinned youth she had spent the evening previous with ... all to no avail.  Perhaps he was only visiting from another fishing village from another part of the isle, a pity ~ she wanted to at least learn his name.

Trina made her way back to the Princess' Tent to spy Thorrarlun out front and addressed him, "Thorrorlun, I think you've told me your are a skilled weaponsmith but have you any skill in goldsmithing?  I have a gemstone I want set into a naval piercing.. is that something you could craft ...given time, of course, not now?"

When everyone was ready to go Trina informed the Princess she would be aboard the Razortooth with Mary and her crew for the journey back to the 'Three Sister's Isle' and she could easily come back to her ship at sea if needed just catching the wind and gliding over with her magic if she needed to consult with her if she would just mirror signal to the Razortooth her request.

Retrieving several a bamboo shuuts before coming back to the Razortooth, thinking some arts and crafts materials were needed, Trina asked the members of Mary's crew if they could or would allow her to have some of their modern clothing to try on as she has nothing like the fashions they wore?

Soon with much giggling and exhibitionism... eventually Trina settled on a few pairs of short short cut-off jeans, a few actual anime' and metal band T-shirts and a few sets of clean modern sports bras and panties ~ underwear.  The fabric and softness of the form fitting undergarments pleased Trina to no end.  She preferred her soft leather boots but the combat boots she wore were much more durable and practical.. and slowly they were forming to her feet.

But this is when it was noticed by all the crew.. Trina had somehow acquired a tattoo... one that was certainly not there yesterday!  Trina related going out into the woods with the island native and returning to the village with spend the night..er with the Razortooth crew.  No one noticed it then.. when she got dressed this morning none were their to take notice but upon undressing to try the new clothing from the crew.. it was quite obvious... something had changed.. magically... as her back was bannered with an brightly color ornate rampant Phoenix...!



Which when Trina cast her detect magic spell to discern the nature.. the ornate colorful tattoo moved and changed to become decorated with writhing flames depicted upon her flesh.. a very magical effect indeed!

Mary, Tiffany, Yeeng all gaped in amazement at the beautiful display of very Chinese-like animated tattoo upon the flesh of the lovely half-elven fire wizard's back!

Trina did recall for Mary and crew fragments of the strange Dream she had last night that she'd meet the Island Spirit, and it had "Tested" her.. and named her the 'Phoenix' to replace Magnus 'The Phoenix'.. she had thought it just a wilde dream of drunkin revels...?

Yeeng, being of Chinese Ethnicity, couldn't wait to drag Trina into her cabin snagging a bamboo switch in the process... much to the laughter of Mary and all as they got the Razortooth ready to sail with refuel operations...
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Trina your rather sudden gaining of a tattoo has taken the crews interest. You are very carefully walked around the village and to an area north of the lake. You find yourself in front of a Marae. a stone floored, peaked roof building covered in intricate carvings. As you stand in front of it a woman steps out. She is bent with time and her hair has gone grey. Still the swirling tattoos are visible all over her face. She beckons Trina inside. Inside Trina finds herself tested by the tribes spiritual leaders and questioned about who she is and what she has been doing. Eventually it's agreed that the Gods and Spirits have chosen Trina for something...What she has been chosen for is not exactly clear yet. They also make very clear that being given the spirits favor will have consequences.

Teruo: as the boat is almost packed Mary and a machinegun packing crew member take Trina away from the boat. it is explained that there is "girl stuff" going on and not to worry. Things calm down and the crew goes back to packing. As the boat gets ready to make sail a messenger appears. Two ships have been spotted offshore coming from the direction of Pirate Bay. One of the ships has been identified as a pirate vessel known for raiding villages for supplies and slaves. With the Alarm raised the locals prepare for battle. The men of the village gather together while the women, children and elderly gather their possessions and prepare to flee. The men of the village leave their firearms behind and head to the beach. While out of small arms range they perform a Haka in view of the ships. they then head back inland. Once back at their village they arm up and prepare for battle. The Princess and Roi-tan discuss strategy for the upcoming battle. The princess asks Terou's opinion. So far the plan is to lure the pirates inland where they will encounter prepared defenses. While the pirates are hunting the islanders the Lizard men will be swimming out to disable or capture the two ships and then signal the islanders.

In reply to Island Spirit (msg # 83):

Does Teruo get to see the tattoo? He would be suitably impressed, and a little concerned with the Yakuza implications if he did...

Teruo would be happy to help with the expected attack, and agrees that getting the crew inland, where trenches can be used to pin the attackers down, while a second force swings around behind them to stop them returning to their boats, and the maritime force assails the ships.

What sort of ships are they using?
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Trina is a little embarrassed at the sudden appearance of the large magical tattoo upon her skin... not out of modesty but out of the reaction everyone makes of it! But she will smile warmly at Teruo and coyly turn to lift her Metallica T-shirt she got from one of the pirate women and show her Tattooed back to Teruo regarding his reaction over her shoulder with a light giggle.

She will relate she had a dream of meeting the Island Spirit.. after.. a  intimate encounter with a young island youth last night, a youth no one can identify from her description... as the island natives were mostly Polynesian in ethnicity when Trina distinctly describes a handsome Africans youth.  She looked for him last night waking in the Jungle and spent the night with the Pirate crew.. and none of them noticed the Tattoo last night.  But when she rose to dress this morning the Tattoo had appeared this morning.  In fact she had not even noticed it until she asked the Pirate Crew for some more modern clothing and was changing .. They brought it to her attention!

But Teruo is not disappointed the tattoo is Quite bright ornate and added even more beauty to the lovely half-elven woman. As his gaze lingers.. emotions of desire stir within the young woman's heart and the tattoo magically moves in reaction to her speeding heart beat.. or was it just a trick of light as the shapely woman shifts her stance ~ the twin dimples at the small of her shapely hind, a teasing peek of her breasts at her side, and her long fragrant sunny golden-reddish hair stirring at her shoulders even though held by a hand in a pony-tail to not obscure his view certainly catching his attention?  Its possible.. but does Terou believe his eyes for the image certainly moved across her skin he is certain.

With the news spreading of the arrival of two pirate vessels... Trina is stirred to action getting herself armored and armed in her Tactical 'Assault' Vest, Level III Trauma Plates, fine chain mail shirt, and Ballistic Helmet  hefting her wooden shield upon her back. Clad for battle she armed herself with her enchanted broadsword ~ QUADRAMORTE, her sheathed shortsword, small knife, Battle Rifle ~ FN-FAL, and sidearm in a tactical holster a Glock 17.. it is clear she plans to be ready and at the thick of the battle!

The lovely half-elven warrior maiden Fire Wizard is ... an exotic beauty clad for war.  This Angel was ready to END some Pirate Careers...
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Mary is... astounded at how seemingly so newly acquainted she is with the Half-elven 'enchantress' that her crew has clearly taken a fondness to.. as she continues to reveal more and more the nature of just how magical she really is!

She smiles at Yeeng's almost hungry desire to get Trina alone... Trina's sudden tattoo are very much like a Yakuza marker... but what Mary knows of the innocent Trina.. she knows she would have no dealing with such criminal cut-throats.

Mary occupies herself preparing the Razortooth to escort the Princess' cruiser Yacht back to the isle of Three Sisters when the Islander report the approach of two clearly pirate ships!

Mary is quick to take advantage of the beach distraction of the isle natives to immediately leave dock with the Razortooth to move the Pirate hunting ship up the coast around the Eno-Ur isle to hide the Razortooth so as not to spook the Pirates into being more cautious in their approach and ready the ship for battle.

She watched with growing approval and wonder at Trina as she clad herself in armor and weapons at the wonder of such a lovely and .. in her opinion innocent young woman was so ready and capable to enter battle... but only conflict would tell just how 'effective' she was.  There was however, NO doubting the Total lack of Any fear in the half-elven woman's poise as she ... almost happily, prepared to unleash hell on the Pirate attackers.  Mary ... almost felt sorry for the coming pirates.... the fae woman's fire magic being an unknown factor.

She will ask Teruo if he's skilled with a twin .50 Cal gun nest?  She explains her crew will have the Razortooth ready to pursue the pirates if the Lizardmen are unsuccessful in taking the ships.. the prize of getting two pirate ships intact should not be passed up after all!  She plans to set her crew up to support with flanking fire the island defenders... but she could use someone good with gunnery with her crew so split in numbers.  Mary plans to be on the Razortooth with a skeleton crew to cut off the Pirate island attackers should any be left to flee back to the ships.. she could use an extra gunner ready.
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In reply to Mary Reaver (msg # 86):

Teruo enjoyed Trina's tattoo immensely, and seeing it change, realized that it definitely could not be Yakuza, who used the permanent markings to identify members. Such a radical changing tattoo would never do for that! If Trina permitted, he would gently caress it as it moved...dreaming a little...

But that changed suddenly with the report. Back to reality in an instant, he already has his defensive gear on, and is not far from the weapons.

"I am not skilled with machine guns, but rather using a sniper rifle, with my sword as a backup. I can snipe from the Razortooth, though, at either the pirate ship or the pirates."

In reply to Teruo Nakamura (msg # 87):

Trina's pretty emerald eyes twinkle with delight at Teruo's request which she shyly ... allows.

Her skin is so very warm to the touch.. and the softness of her body is punctuated by the firm muscles beneath her smooth skin. She actually trembles slightly at his touch but the flush at her cheeks and smile denote she is definitely enjoying his touch.

Then Mary interrupts, "Okaaayyy Hot-pants, you need to get with helping the Crew!"

And turning on Teruo with a rather lascivious grin, "And you Romeo... this ain't no hentei show.. git!"
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In reply to Teruo Nakamura (msg # 87):

Mary ponders Terou's declared specialty and nods approvingly, "..Then I'd request you stay with Yeeng ... her 'gal' is a SVD Sniper rifle and she's going to be looking to pick off the Pirate leadership.. among the island Pirate force ~ help her."

Teruo:
the first of the two ships are a small cargo craft of roughly 180 feet in length. it seems to be used as a "mothership" for various smaller Boston whaler style craft. From the number of smaller boats you are looking at around a hundred pirates.

the second ship is an 80 foot landing craft. Rather than disgorge a large number of men onto the water it lumbers towards shore. When the bow drops the crew work to release a pair of vehicles. One of the vehicles has a mounted machinegun on the roof and the other has some sort of cannon on it.(A Tow Missile launcher for those more familiar with modern weapons.)

Yeeng for her part is an Oriental woman with a blonde Mohawk. Currently she is wearing tiger striped camouflage clothing and carrying a scoped rifle. Strapped to her backpack is a roll of camouflage materials, it seems to be made up of ragged earth tone strips of cloth.

"Nǐ hǎo" She greets him.

Trina smiled at Yeeng, as she greeted Teruo and commented, "..Be gentle with him."

Gathering her rifle and and gear she trotted off to join the tall lizard-men, being the shortest among them and in broken Lizard Man language lisped out, "I cover with gun. you swim to enemy boat."

The tall lizard folk bob their heads in understanding and she follows them as they leave to prepare to make their swim to the Pirate ship while the pirate raiders are engaged by the isle defenders.

Trina affixes her TL6 Detachable Baffle Suppressor, Rifle (TL6)... to her FN-FAL Battle Rifle as she trots after them...
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In reply to Trina (msg # 91):

Interrupted from Trina, Teruo responds to the odd mohawk."Nǐ hǎo", smiling, then adds.

"We will need some armour piercing rounds, or mortars. I have a grenade launcher, but I doubt it will work against those vehicles. Besides, it would be good to capture them..."

Yeeng looks over at Teruo.

"I have Armor piercing, tracer, High explosive Incendiary and open tip match ammunition. I should have things covered."

Her Chinese is accented and it's using loan words that Teruo is unfamiliar with. She covers her blonde hair with a hat covered in tattered and stained fabric giving her head the outline of a bit of vegetation. She then heads towards the north side of the mouth of the river.

There you find the Lizard men watching the pirate vessels. They have been given several nets with floats attached. Inside the nets are several anchors with chains attached and air tanks. it seems that the islanders want to disable the ships so that they can be used latter.

Yeeng unrolls the rest of her Ghillie suit and puts it on. She then crawls to a small bit of scrub brush next to a bit of driftwood. If you were looking at it from the ocean you would not suspect that it could hide a human being.

"Range is three hundred and fifty meters and the wind is sixteen kilometers out of the west."

She then starts to relax and track targets.

The lizard men slip into the water via a group of rocks about half a mile from the ship. With the donated air tanks they will not come out of the water until it's time to take down one of the ships.

In reply to Island Spirit (msg # 93):

Teruo sets up the grenade launchers as well as grenades, checks his pistol is ready and loaded, checks his FN-FAL is loaded and MECAR rifle grenade loaded and fitted, before slinging it back on his back and preparing the Remington M24 is loaded and ready then he will set up, using natural vegetation borrowed in a well practiced , digging into the sand to create a natural hill that will provide defence as well as cover.

He will use binoculars initially to look over, identifying commanders and those operating the heavy weapons.

Trina will follow the Lizard men but as she does she will cast a Missile Shield spell first and then stealthily seek some ground cover  in the scrub bush at the edge of the beach...

19:44, Today: Trina rolled 7 using 3d6.  Casting Spell - Missile Shield [13-]. – 7 {SUCCESS!}

Expend: 5en from Familiar 'Kyrie'

19:46, Today: Trina rolled 7 using 3d6.  Trina - Stealth [12-]. – 7 {SUCCESS!}

Moving under cover of the brush Trina uses her own naturalist skills to seek a nicely concealing patch of bushes to conceal her presence...

19:55, Today: Trina rolled 8 using 3d6.  Naturalist - find a foliage 'blind' to hide behind [12-]. – 8 {SUCCESS!}

Finding a nice spot she goes flat on her belly aiming her FN-FAL Battle Rifle through the bush using her 4x Scope to monitor the Pirate cargo craft and the Lizard men's approach.

Kyrie sweeps in low behind her to settle to the ground to her side completely out of sight behind her and the bushes she is peeking through.

Satisfied with her spot.. Trina out of precaution will cast one more spell... a Resist Fire spell...

19:59, Today: Trina rolled 7 using 3d6.  Casting Spell - Resist Fire [13-]. – 7 {SUCCESS!}

Expend: 2en from Powerstone

Spell successfully cast she settles in to watch for any sign through her Rifle Scope the lizard men's approach is noticed by the Pirate crew still on ship... ready to pick them off one by one if necessary!

20:01, Today: Trina rolled 9 using 3d6.  Trina - Perception [13-]. – 9 {SUCCESS!}

"...and now the waiting game.", she muttered under her breath

Totals:
5en from 'Kyrie'
2en from Powerstone
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Captain Mary Reaver stood aboard the Razortooth... listening to the Radio chatter from the isle Natives and the Pirates... she'd left a hand-held or two with the crew she'd left on isle to help the defenders, with strict Orders not to put themselves at too much risk.  They would assist the isle natives... but they were not going to win the fight for them!

Mary was not going to have her girls shed their blood for strangers... no matter how nice a party they could threw!  The Razortooth's task was to be ready to move in to secure the Pirate ships once the Lizard men were aboard handling crew.  The lizard men were not sailors and didn't know squat about how to actually man a ship... but if they could catch the crew unawares.. when the Razortooth swooped in... even if under half crew Mary hoped to claim both pirate ships as prize vessels.

Still her task was not easy either... she had precious little crew with her and she needed to be able to secure two ships... if even one of them escaped... to return to pirate isle.. the next force to arrive would Certainly be too much to handle.

Mary needed a decisive victory here!  She had hopes for Trina.. if the brave lass didn't get herself killed with all that heroic non-sense, but she had a feeling the girl was as competent as she seemed.  She hoped it would be enough... once she received radio confirmation ... likely from Yeeng that the boat were being contested by the lizard men; Mary could steam the Razortooth into action with total surprise... and hopefully the dumb pirates would take the hint they were out-gunned at sea with the majority of their crew on land.

Waiting was the worse...

Teruo:As you watch the ship it becomes apparent that a man in some sort of green camouflage uniform and a pair of pistols in shoulder holsters. He's going around the ship gesturing and shouting orders. You can't tell what he's saying but it's directed towards a large object covered by a tarp in the back of the ship.

Trina: as you lay there you watch a number of men working about the Ship. It seems that their attention is focused on something covered in a tarp on the back end of the boat.

Both: As you watch the men work on unstrapping the tarped object you see a lizard man surface where you can see it's head but it's shielded from the boats crews. it raises it's hand as if to signal you. It then slaps the water right before it's fellow lizardmen swarm over the side of the Cargo ship. As they swarm over the side the tarp comes off the cargo revealing an artillery piece.Their initial spear volley is devastating with at least a half dozen crewmembers getting hit by spears.

In reply to Island Spirit (msg # 97):

Teruo will line up the leader as soon as he sees him. He takes his time, bracing and focusing all his attention on the attack. If he believes he has a 50/50 chance, he will gently squeeze the trigger when the lizards commence the attack...

Trina watches through her rifle scope ... understanding the Lizardman ambush being successful.  When the tarp was uncovered she did not recognize the machine revealed... but the barrel of a gun she did recognize.  She did not understand... but she certainly knew that her rifle had significantly more stopping power than her sidearm and she knew of cannons... which certainly had more firepower than the black powder firearms of her world, she could only conjecture that bigger guns than her rifle were possible with an even more scaled up stopping power!

She did not want to find out how much firepower a horse-sized gun could deliver!  Aiming her rifle and bracing she prepared to shoot anyone who seemed to be ready to aim and fire that large gun.  It was doubly more frustrating that she could not spot whoever was in charge giving orders or they would have been her first target.

Teruo: your target goes down in a manner that indicates that he's not getting back up. You have shot enough people to know that boneless sprawl to know that they are out of the fight. To punctuate the message there is a bloodstain behind where he was standing. Everyone on the ship is now puling out weapons.

Trina: you notice that the guy who was giving orders has fallen down. You now have several targets to choose from.

Trina shots the most armored pirate target available and keeps firing... She aimed, released her breath and squeezed the trigger...
Shooting a new target in her scope sight with each shot...

Shot:
RoF: 11 {Taking 4 shots} [Rcl 3 'total 12' {not exceeding her ST}]
FN-FAL Accuracy: +5
Scope: +1 to hit, +2 Accuracy
Guns {rifle} skill of 13-
Aiming: +3 hit {3sec}
Bracing: +1 hit
- Range 500yrds: -14 range penalty
Total: Guns 25- [-14] = 11-

02:32, Today: Trina rolled 9 using 3d6.  Trina Modified Gun {Rifle} [11-]. – 9
02:34, Today: Trina rolled 23 using 7d6.  Trina - FN FAL {Assault Rifle} [7d pi]. – 23

02:35, Today: Trina rolled 10 using 3d6.  Trina Modified Gun {Rifle} [11-]. – 10
02:37, Today: Trina rolled 24 using 7d6.  Trina - FN FAL {Assault Rifle} [7d pi]. – 24

02:35, Today: Trina rolled 12 using 3d6.  Trina Modified Gun {Rifle} [11-]. – 12 'Missed'

02:40, Today: Trina rolled 11 using 3d6.  Trina Modified Gun {Rifle} [11-]. – 11
02:41, Today: Trina rolled 29 using 7d6.  Trina - FN FAL {Assault Rifle} [7d pi]. – 29

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In reply to Trina (msg # 101):

Teruo watches for the next target...

Trina's volley of shots is enough to pin the remaining crew down so the Lizard man warriors can finish them off. However there is another boat and it's farther away. You can either try and snipe from where you are at or you can get closer to the other ship. They seem to have noticed that the first ship is under attack.

"Range is now five hundred and twelve meters. I am targeting the near gunner."

Yeeng states as she takes aim. The suppressed SVD makes a thudding sound as it's fired. At the landing craft on the far beach a man behind a mounted gun falls.

Trina watched the cargo ship crew dive for cover from her shots accomplishing Exactly what she wanted leaving them vulnerable to the Lizardman's in their face assault.  But seeing the other ship take note of the fighting on the cargo ship... the gunner began to turn to deal with it when he was taken out by Yeeng.  Trina knew that the pirates would find another to fire the emplacement weapon if not given another distraction.  She needed to give Mary time to bring the Razortooth in and hopefully not under fire...

So she decided to do something that was particularly ...brave if not foolhardy.. provide a distraction to any new gunner...

Shouldering her rifle she stood and moved next to the nearest palm tree and began to climb it as rapid as possible...

14:38, Today: Trina rolled 10 using 3d6.  Trina - Climbing [12-]. – 10 'With her Encumbrance penalties.. that just makes it, lol!'

At the top of the tree, Trina stretched out her will.. to call Kyrie to her and grant her the gift of the skies...
The Wind buffeted her briefly whipping her cloak about her shoulders... and she leaped from the height... but did not fall...

Invoking the power of Hawk Flight ... Trina flew on the winds, her red feathered eagle Kyrie at her side as swift as an catapult boulder she soared over the surf flying for the cargo ship gliding upon the winds her cloak wildly fluttering in her wake!

She made herself quite obvious letting the magic flow through her... confident of her Missile Shield and Resist Fire spells still protecting her.. hopefully drawing every eye to her ... !

When Pirates shoot at her she will react by jinking and 'dodging' in the air to make it look like she is actually trying... when she is NOT as their missile weapons will never hit her... but she does not want to reveal that as yet...

The lizard men knew nothing of sailing a ship but Trina did.. she needed to take charge of their efforts to make sure the ship was ready for Mary to take charge of it ...after she had dealt with the other Pirate vessel..with a little help from Trina's magic... and guns!
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Mary even as far away as she was could hear the distant crack of gun fire... and paced nervously... Yeeng was at least at the periphery of the fighting... sniping, as usual,... but that still did not make her worry any less.  Even the new unknown Trina was in the thick of it and she was a complete unknown.  Despite the shortness of their acquaintance.. she had grown quite fond of the gentle magical elf-blood woman.. and so had her crew.  Mary dreaded the possibility of either Yeeng or Trina being injured.

Then the cryptic radio contact came from Yeeng.. 'Cargo ship taken by lizard men.. second ship engaging...!'

Turning to her crew, "Well what Are Ye waiting fur ya scurvy bitches? Go-Go-Go!  Get us in there NOW!"

The Razortooth roared to life and was soon skipping waves heading for the battle...
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In reply to Mary Reaver (msg # 105):

What is the range to the second vessel?

In reply to Teruo Nakamura (msg # 106):

From what Island Spirit has told me...

512 meters or 556 yards.
The Mounted MG on your side of the boat has already been sniped {by Yeeng}.

Here is the Visual Tactical...



[A] = Pirate Cargo Ship
[B] = Pirate Combat Ship
P = Pirates
PR = Princess A
T = Friendly Troops
TR = Trina
R = Razortooth
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Trina: Your areal acrobatics do get people's attention. So far two men with rifles are trying to hit your dipping and diving form. You're not sure if your missle shield is working or if they have missed you because of your movements and the range. However a couple of bullets do get close to you.

Teruo: you have a couple of men shooting at Trina and another two watching the show. There are others onboard but you cannot get a clear shot at them.

Another Lizard man pops it's head up where friendly forces can see it. There is a raised hand and a slap of the water before it dives back under the water. The rest of the Lizard men are making their move. As they do so the bow starts to raise and the anchor chains start to reel in. The boat is trying to get out of Dodge.

In reply to Island Spirit (msg # 108):

Teruo targets one of the rifleman shooting at Trina...
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Trina saw that the lizardmen had command of the Pirate Cargo ship.. and we eliminating the crew... {eek... they don't take prisoners' apparently!}, she realized.

She also noted the pair pirate gunmen from the landing craft on the beech shooting at her but what was more conscerning was the Pirate Landing Craft was closing its ramp trying to leave shore realizing they were meeting conventional armed resistance they were not expecting. They could NOT be allowed to escape!

Swooping her flight around she pulled her shield off her back and drew her enchanted Broadsword QUADRAMORTE... then as she closed the distance to the Pirate landing ship she cast a spell...

19:46, Today: Trina rolled 12 using 3d6.  Trina - Casting 'Flaming Weapon' Spell [13-]. – 12

And her enchanted sword Burst into flames as she came in with a war cry to land on the Pirate Landing ship to meet the pirates in Battle close quarters to take the ship personally!

She will fuel the magic from her powerstone...

Expend: 4en from Powerstone

In her homeworld of Urth her ship had been the Triumphant Eagle.. it was itself a 'prize-ship' won from Pirates... for Trina and her Circle of Five were a party of all mostly women adventurers and they were Pirate hunters before she lost her dear friends in the Banestorm that had stranded her here in this reality.  She had been holding in the grief and despair of the loss of her crew and friends... THIS was her rage unleashed.. and chance to give voice to her frustration and self-recrimination for surviving when all her friends had perished as far as she knew.  This was her anger and her sorrow given a target AT LAST to unleash her fury!

She screamed an Elven battlercry ~ "An thui emel ~ Gurth a fuin!" {For Thy Heart ~ Death and Darkness}

Trina swooped in to land on the deck and swung her burning blade at the nearest gunman from above as she dove in like a bird of prey ~ An All Out Attack!

She wanted to leave an impression... especially since the men were not ready for melee but shooting guns!

20:06, Today: Trina rolled 6 using 1d6+2.  Trina  -  Initiative [IQ13 {+1}, Tactics {+1} +1d6]. – 6

20:08, Today: Trina rolled 17 using 3d6.  Trina - Broadsword {attack from above +1, All out attack +4} [13- '18-']. – 17 [Miss]
- Gah.. got too excited in my typing and forgot to add the +4 for all out attack, but a 17 STILL misses! Grrrrr!

Trina is triply infuriated by her missed swing with the flaming blade...!

She points the burning blade at the crew and Yells in english, "You WILL Surrender or I will GUT EVERY LAST ONE OF YOU!!!"

... of course the Pirates still have guns, but her Missile Shield spell should still be running.

Totals:
5en from 'Kyrie'
6en from Powerstone

Teruo: the man that you are shooting at goes down. Yeeng shoots the two guys who are waiting for Trina to get closer to their ship.

Trina: you land on thew ship as one guy is still shooting at you. You can feel the bullets wizz past you. There are three other men you can see on the ship and they move to surround you. As they do so a large number of Lizard men Vault over the side. Seeing as they are surrounded the men give up. the Ships now belong to you. As you stand there with sword drawn you can hear gunfire on the island and shouts over some sort of box by the steering wheel.

Trina strides over to the largest lizardman and bobs her head in respect saying carefully in broken lizardman, "No kill boat men.  Capture."

Then extinguishing her flaming blade and sheathing it she walks over to the steering column and the talking box... she had seen Mary use a similar device.  She did not mess with the dials she just picked up the 'mike' depressed the button on its side and spoke, "This is Princess Trina of Elven Nation in the Great Forest of Caithness, in service to Princess Aanandita of the Isle of Three Sisters. I'm Now in command of both the Pirate Landing Ship and the Pirate Cargo ship, we have taken both ships!  Pirate invaders on the isle Surrender NOW or be slaughtered to the last man!  You will not be warned a second time!"

In reply to Island Spirit (msg # 111):

Seeing things settle on the ship, Teruo now turns his attention to the island, to see what can be done there...

The Razortooth finally arrived several minutes after the sea engagement had been resolved...

Mary arrived to find that the Pirate Cargo ship and the Pirate Landing Craft were both under Lizardman occupation under the command of Trina who had closed the landing Ramp on the Pirate Landing Craft and was providing support fire from the gunnery position on the Landing Craft for the Island defenders against the Pirate invaders.

She had been informed of Trina's message across the radio a few minutes ago but was not sure if it was all bluster to sow confusion... but it seems it was all true the feisty elf-girl had indeed seized control of the Pirate Ships.

The Razortooth came in close to add its gunnery to assist the shore defenders and make any retreat to try to retake the pirate ships a suicide's bargain.

Mary got on the radio with Yeeng for an update of events... and was again amazed at what she was told of Trina's magic revealed and she became quite a bit angry at the Girl's reckless courage and amazing luck to assault the pirate ship alone under gun fire to attack the crew directly!  Her heart was excited at Trina's fearless courage but also really concerned about her getting killed with such recklessness!

"Oy! Tha' pretty-little minge of a girl is going to NEED a Talkin' Too ... preferably in bed!"
Definitely some punishment ~ for Recklessness, was due...

What was worse is it seemed Mary had missed all the action, and had also missed seeing for herself Trina fly and wield a burning broadsword... that was stuff truly out of the fantasy novels!  And she was affronted Trina never told her she could fly or was in fact a Princess... how cool is That?!?

Mary got on the radio for her crew stationed about the isle, "Ok Gals, Captain Reaver speaking ~ the sea is ours the isle defenders have the rest of this. Fall back and let them do their cleanup.  Support from cover but make yur way to the beach for pick up... we got Pirate ships to secure... these lizardmen not be sailors!"
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In reply to Mary Reaver (msg # 114):

Can Teruo take any more pirates out?

In reply to Teruo Nakamura (msg # 115):

Plenty of Pirate stuck on the shore... and in those two fighting land vehicles!

In reply to Mary Reaver (msg # 116):

So Teruo will target gunners and those giving orders then...what range?

Mary gets the smart idea of grabbing one of the smaller boats that had ferried the Pirates to shore and get Teruo and Yeeng to the side of the river that the Pirates are fighting the islanders on.

Currently it seems that the Pirates are more afraid of their leaders than the islanders and Trina's warning to them. They are still fighting. However it seems that you have Pirates heading back to the ships to confirm that they were taken.

You have six pirates leaving a woodline about five hundred yards distance.

In reply to Island Spirit (msg # 118):

Teruo will target the leader with an aimed shot to the vitals if they are less than 500 yds

Mary, seeing the situation as its stands with both Pirate ships under her occupation the landing ship with its drive propellers chain-fowled by the lizard men's efforts she had the Razortooth maneuver a little down-shore to provide a clearer crossing field of fire with its twin dual .50 cal Browning gun nests at the beach.

Getting on the Radio she eventually found the pirate channel from the radio chatter... put on her best urgent rough voice...

"Ships are Rettaken! Repeat Ship Rettaken! All crew retreat ta south shore ~ lets get da ell' out o' ere!!"

09:33, Today: Mary Reaver rolled 14 using 3d6.  Acting - Default [IQ-5, +1/IQ over audience]. – 14

Mary chuckled, she was no Faye Dunaway... this was more Trina's thing.. with all her flowery words and persuasive tone... but perhaps some pirates would come to see if the exit ships were still under their control..

Turning to her gunners, "Aim for guns at the south shore ... but hold fire until I give the word!"

09:41, Today: Mary Reaver rolled 9 using 3d6.  Mary - Leadership [9-]. – 9
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Trina could not figure out how to raise the ramp on the Pirate Landing craft... mechanical devices not being very familiar to her.  The vehicles the landing boat had disgorged she could see were very dangerous with their mass and speed they could easily kill someone on foot if they ran them over.  Much as she was mostly immune to bullets with the missile shield getting hit by one of those vehicles could easily kill her or any island defender .. not even taking into account their mounted guns.

She needed to take them out of the battle..preferably intact.

So she focused her attention on the most heavily armed vehicle first invoking her bond to her familiar...

Kyrie came to her from soaring above to perch upon her shoulder.. as she shared his gift of keen sight... giving her a far better telescopic view of the enemy vehicles.

Hawk Telescopic Vision (5) = -5 Range Penalties Vision Rolls, -10 Range Penalties & +5 Acc w/Aim

Drawing upon Kyrie's energy again she drew a little power from him and wove it with her own as she focused and cast a Flash Spell at the driver of the vehicle... of course the flash was big enough to get everyone on the vehicle but she wants to make sure it got the driver specifically!

If the driver and crew could not see... their heavy weapon attacks would be impossible to aim and likely the vehicle would crash!

Flash [13-] {modified by range -10 '100yrds' negated with telescopic vision}
10:08, Today: Trina rolled 10 using 3d6.  Trina - Casting Flash Spell [13-]. – 10
- Successful against a target no more than 300yrds away; Flash Blast 26yrds Radius!

To all present Trina stood upon the wheel house of the Pirate Landing ship and raised her hands gesturing rapidly and speaking softly then pointed at the Vehicle with the cannon on it (A Tow Missile launcher for those more familiar with modern weapons) and there is a bright blue-white flash that erupts from the driver's side of the vehicle like a silent flash bang grenade.. but Huge and painfully BRIGHTER!

Trina seems to be drinking in the power of the sun shining down upon as her hair and eyes briefly glow with an inner radiance as her sun magery is revealed to all.  What skin that is expose is limned with a golden glow.. as were she topless instead of clad in armored layers of chain mail, kevlar, and ceramic inserts her Phoenix tattoo would be writhing and wrapped in glowing flames upon her skin with her open spellcasting!

Costs:
2en from Kyrie
2en from Trina

Totals:
2en from Trina
7en from 'Kyrie'
6en from Powerstone
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Teruo: you drop the pirate that you were aiming for. The guy apparently in charge falls over and does not move.

Everyone can see a HMMWV roar out of the woods with a guy in the top turret. When Trina's spell goes off the vehicles spins wildly in a roostertail of dirt and plants. the man on top of the vehicle is thrown out and lands at a bad angle. Still the man rises up from the ground he landed on. His left arm is limp and flopping in ways that it's not supposed to move.

Yeeng snipes a second pirate with a radio.

In reply to Island Spirit (msg # 122):

Teruo looks for the next target near the vehicles. Driver or gunner preferably...

Trina noting the effects of her Flash spell upon the HMMWV with the mounted TOW launcher... decides she has expended enough magic energy for a bit and made herself an obvious target so she take's cover dropping below the metal gunwale of the Pirate Landing boat.  Figuring Teruo, Yeeng and Mary can now direct their fire to eliminate the Pirates now directing fire Trina's way.




In guttural broken lizardmen she tells the scaly allies, "Down. Take cover.", not wanting them to be targeted for her actions.

She does ready her FN-FAL battle rifle to return fire when she finally crawls to a good covered position on the boat to return fire...
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Mary notes the arrival of the HMMWV on the beach... and is surprised to see Trina's magic in action marveling at how effective it was and easily spotting Trina casting her spell glowing slightly even in broad daylight.  She grimaced briefly at the sight of Trina standing so openly expecting her to be riddled with return fire, but she relaxed a bit when she dropped out of sight clearly taking cover 'Good Girl, save that bravery for another day or two...!'.

Mary gestured to one of her gunnery nests to target the HMMWV but hold fire.. she wanted to make sure if it tried to use it turreted TOW she would let them have it that was just too dangerous to allow to be used... even if she wanted the vehicle as intact as possible.

Her gunners aimed at the shore but held fire waiting for more pirates to arrive... Twin .50Cal Brownings are loud and pretty distinctive ~ let alone multiple nests of them! Once they start firing no one will be fool enough to risk the beach.. 'Save perhaps the suicidely brave Trina..', Mary thought darkly.

Mary must wait to draw the Pirates in before unloading on them.

Blinded by Trina's magic the HMMWV driver gets stuck in a mud pit. The rear end is bogged down and the front end does not have the traction to pull it out. The vehicle is now a sitting duck.

From deeper in the island it sounds like a rather pitched battle is going on. Mortars are heard dropping on targets inside the woods. you can also hear the crackle of small arms fire and the roar of machineguns. It's currently unknown exactly who is winning the fight.

Trina: as you crouch down you can hear panicking pirates over the radio. it sounds like they bit off more than they could chew.

Teruo: the HMMWV has armored windows. Your shot ar the driver simply puts a small crater in the bullet resistant glass. Still there is the risk of someone climbing up top and manning the gun.

As the small band of pirates realize that they are under fire. More pirates rush from the woods in a panicked rout. Some of them are wounded and all of them are looking behind them as if something is chasing them.

In reply to Island Spirit (msg # 126):

Teruo will target where any gunner climbing up to man the gun would be...

Mary will hold fire just long enough for the Pirates to break the tree-line and set foot on the beech sand when she orders her gunners to fire and cut down the front ranks... messily!

"FIRE!!"

'C-CING-C-CING~ C-CING-C-CING~ C-CING-C-CING~ C-CING-C-CING~ C-CING-C-CING~'

The dual .50Cal machinegun nests strafe the first ranks of retreating Pirates then Mary calls for cease fire... then she gets on the the bullhorn loudspeaker and yells...

"DROP YOUR WEAPONS AND SURRENDER OR YOU WILL BE CUT DOWN!  THERE IS NO ESCAPE!"

It was a rarity for Thorrarlun to be found very far from the Princess when there was any danger or risk to her safety. He'd encamped himself at her very door all night, ready to spring into action should his weapons be needed, and so of course he was still in place while she was packing.

"No, I do not. Weapons and armour are my focus, trinkets are best left to those less focused on combat."
"However, if you want it set into a pommel...?"

On the west side of the island Thorrarlun could hear the sounds of battle but contribute nothing. Frustrated as he was at not joining the fun, he knew his responsibility was to keep the Princess safe and well away from the danger of the fight.
Perhaps there would be some prisoners taken that needed "persuading" to give up what they knew?

Trina seeing the horrible effects of the Razortooth .50Cal Machinegun nests upon the fleeing pirate sees there is no need for her to venture onto the beach, but she notes the HMMVW struggling to get out of the mud pit but still active.  The TOW weapon mount on top giving her much cause for concern they might fire it at the Razortooth if they can only shift the HMMVW enough to aim.

She decided this vehicle needs to stop... more thoroughly at least temporarily.

Trina begins casting... focusing on her Eagle eye vision to aim her spells...

First she casts an Extinguish Fire spell on the area of the Vehicle's engine compartment.... effectively snuffing the engine's internal combustion.

04:43, Today: Trina rolled 14 using 3d6.  Casting Spell - Extinguish Fire [13-]. – 14
Failed - 1en Cost

However, she was in a awkward position to cast on her belly and she blundered the incantation and the spell failed to be cast properly.
Grimacing Trina stood up and cast the spell properly annoyed the little energy wasted in the previous casting...

04:49, Today: Trina rolled 10 using 3d6.  2nd Casting Spell - Extinguish Fire [13-]. – 10

Standing on the Pirate landing boat deck she was briefly wrapped in sunny light as her spell flew true to her target...

Then she sat down crossing her legs under her ~ taking cover to call on the energy of her powerstone as well and began casting a Fireproof spell on the area of the vehicle's engine compartment.... restricting ANY fire from igniting there for the next 24 hours.  She was not sure she would have time to finish the casting ... but she would try at least...

05:04, Today: Trina rolled 12 using 3d6.  Casting Spell - Fireproof [13-]. – 12

She would be nearly out of energy with these castings...

Still benefiting from...
Hawk Telescopic Vision (5) = -5 Range Penalties Vision Rolls, -10 Range Penalties & +5 Acc w/Aim
- Successful against a target no more than 300yrds away/ 700yrds w/Acc added; Extinguish Fire AND Fireproof are 1hex Area spells {3foot area - Engine-Sized}

Costs:
1en from Trina 'failed Casting'
1en from Kyrie {Extinguish Fire}
2en from Trina {Extinguish Fire}
1en from Powerstone {Fireproof [5min Casting time]}
2en from Trina {Fireproof [5min Casting time]}

Totals:
7en from Trina
8en from 'Kyrie'
8en from Powerstone
This message was last edited by the player at 09:12, Tue 25 Apr 2023.

Thorrarlun: An Islander comes and gets you and the princess. He leads you deep into the woods. along the way you get a glimpse of a deliberate trail in the woods that looks like a group of people fleeing for their lives. Judging by the personal belongings strewn along the trail it is a frightened mass. The princess is guided to what might be a "command post" on the far side of the island from the pirates. There are communications devices set up and a sand table of the island in the middle. From the pieces on the sand table the Pirates are being lead into an Ambush. There is a force ahead of the pirates anticipated advance and other forces positioned to flank the pirates. There are other islander forces on the board but you cannot tell what they are.

The princess is further escorted to her ship and a group of Islanders are put on the ships Mortar.It seems that the plan is to use the ships mortar to bombard the pirates once the Ambush is sprung. The princess waits by the wheelhouse, if things go wrong she is to save as many Islanders as she can.

When you hear the sounds of gunfire over the radio, the islanders prepare to open fire with the mortar. a round is loaded and the aim adjusted. The boat itself maneuvers for a better shot. As the fight rages on the island the crew of Islanders get locations to send a round. Over the radio the leader of the Islanders sound like the announcers to one of the sports games that the people of the Isle of the three sisters watch on their "Televisions" with moving pictures. He speaks clearly and calmly as he orders his people around the island to attack the pirates.

Teruo: those who try to get to the launcher die by your rifle. The crystal clear optics and amazingly high magnification of the Optic gives you easy hits. Soon the pirates rush out of the woods seemingly fleeing like cowards. When the PT boat opening up on them with Machineguns they drop their weapons and raise their hands.

"You can move in to take prisoners. I'll cover you."
Yeeng tells you looking up from her scope.

In reply to Island Spirit (msg # 132):

Teruo nods, and shoulders the sniper rifle. Drawing his sword as he stands, he moves forward to remove weapons from the prisoners. All the weapons. He is happy to remove the weapons with the sword if there is reluctance to part from them...

Trina sees Teruo break cover to move to start apprehending the pirates on the beach she will discontinue with her 5 minute casting time for her spell and will instead collect half the lizard men holding the Pirate Landing craft to come with her and she will assist Teruo in his efforts with a handful of lizard men with spears and her with Battlerifle in hand... to cover them.

Trina will make her way to Teruo's side... and favor him with a smile, "...nice shooting."

As you converge on the pirates the Islanders start filtering their way out of the forest. The islanders are armed with rifles for the most part. They split up into teams of two. One man strips and searches the prisoners. The second man stays out of reach and covers his buddy with a rifle. Once stripped of anything that could be used as a weapon the prisoners are placed in a holding group. the Prisoners are ordered to keep silent and not to move. Those prisoners are guarded by big, strong looking men with nasty shark tooth lined clubs. Further back is someone watching with a rifle.

The gear is piled up on tarps to be taken away and sorted out latter. Clothing, weapons, ammunition and various other gear is collected up and taken back to the main camp.


Teruo: you are asked to pick out Pirates one by one to interrogate. You are to lead them to a secluded area way from their fellow pirates. A slim bearded man has set up a table with some fresh fruit and a pitcher of water on it. Rather than yell, scream beat and torture the information out of the pirates he calmly talks to them and takes notes on what they say. it seems that cooperation gets the pirates food and water.

Trina: Mary takes you to someplace private for a Captain to crew member talk.

Thorrarlun: the princess returns to the island and heads towards the site of the battle. She walks among the pirate dead with casual indifference. You know that as the host to whatever possessed her she had seen what the demon controlling her body had done. She almost seems to be studying the battle.

In reply to Island Spirit (msg # 135):

Teruo smiles at Trina's compliment.

"Thank you. I do my best. Happy to teach you. Your...magic...is very impressive, as is your bravery!"

Once he is sent to escort prisoners, he is surprised, even disappointed, by the pleasant treatment enemies received. Treating them even more harshly, his treatment stands in sharp contrast to how the interrogator treats them, probably only enhancing his effect.

Trina is still smiling when Mary storms by and snatching up her hand comments, "...bravery is it?!? Excuse meh loverboy.. but 'little miss sunshine's' Captain... wants a word or two with her about tha...!!", and promptly drags Trina off for a private 'conversation{?}'...

The various surviving pirates are interrogated and end up giving a great amount of useful information. Those who are uncooperative are put on a small boat out in the ocean out of sight of land. The Islanders do make sure that the pirates have enough survival kit to keep them alive.

Roi-Tan's statement to them as they are taken away is "May the seas show you as much mercy as you have shown my people."

After that there is the division of the loot. The cargo ship has enough fuel stored to top off all the tanks of the rest of the growing fleet. The pirates had a variety of small arms and some heavier weapons. The Princess does negotiate for you to take your pick of the equipment.



Among other things you have a map of all the islands locally and the ones where the Pirates base out of are marked. More worrying are the two dozen or so Pirate watercraft in the region. these range from Small "Boston Whaler type boats to Armed cutters that can go toe to toe with anything else in the island chain and most likely win.

Once everyone collects their prises the Princess asks that an Islander diplomatic group acompany her back to the Island of the Three Sisters.

A few minutes later Trina met back up with Teruo and Thorrarlun... looking a little breathless and flushed... but not angry.  She was carrying her kit and a duffel bag of pirate loot.

She wanted to meet up with the princess and her comrades to coordinate and get any additional directives from Aanandita before returning to the Razortooth for the trip back to the Isle of Three sisters.

In reply to Trina (msg # 139):

Teruo discusses wishlists with the others. He likes the sound of mortars, but ammunition is problematic. He is happy with his gun though, but worried about the other pirate craft. Are there any limit mines in the hold? Lizardmen would be lethal with them ...



What is Trina looking for? Perhaps some modern body armour?

In reply to Teruo Nakamura (msg # 140):

Trina smiles touched at Teruo's concern...

So she winks and unbuckles her weapon's belts strapped around her containing her Enchanted Broadsword-QUADRAMORTE, her shortsword, and knife; a shoulder rig holstering her Glock 17; unslung her quiver with a score of arrows and her Modern Compound Bow along with her fully kitted out FN-FAL Battle Rifle with its  socket bayonet, tritium-illuminated scope, Patrol Sling, Extended-Clamped Magazines and Brass Catcher to show the fine hauberk of chain-mail she was clad in as she dropped her wooden shield and takes off her Modern Ballistic helm to toss her head of long honey-color lockes of hair.

Then she shimmy-ed out of her chainmail hauberk over her head to reveal underneath... a TL8 Tactical 'Assault' vest with a full set removable Level III trauma plates in the vest and on her arms and legs.  Topped off with combat boots.

It's 'almost' a martial strip-tease...

"You don't need to worry about me Teruo, I'm well armored and have been wearing armor in combat for battle for years. The Princess' servants were quite thorough in instructing me in modern weapons and armor... its all new to me but I left home to embrace the new.. so its all very fascinating to me!"

She chuckles, "Captain Rivers ~ Mary was just as worried... and was quite vocal in dressing me down about 'recklessness' in battle... but I explained I'm a spellcaster.. a battle wizard of Fire. I have a missile shield spell that makes me immune to being hit by projectiles... no volume of arrow or bullet fire can strike me while that spell is active.  I also had a resist fire spell running making me and my carried apparel immune to fire.. so even grenades with shrapnel cannot harm me.. save perhaps the concussive wave knocking me down or the air out of me from impact.  Only direct physical blows in melee can harm me and, as you can see, I'm Very heavily armored.  And then Captain Mary calmed... and kissed me ~ Very Hard.. and I must say very unexpectedly.. HARD enough to make my toes curl!"

She flushed visibly at the memory, but she kept her eyes on Teruo still smiling.

As for her share of the Pirate Loot she opened her loot duffel to reveal...

Trina Claimed Pirate Ship Loot ~
Clothing:
- Soviet olive drab hot-weather fatigues;  dark green hiking boots;  mirrored sunglasses;  cobalt bandana;  ski goggles;  gas mask
Primary Weapon:
{1x} TL7 H&K MP5A2 {SMG} = Ammo: 9x19mm, Dam: 3d-1 pi, Acc: 4, ra: 170/ 1/2D 1,900, wt: 6/ ammo wt: 1.2 ‘4.8’ 4.8lbs, RoF: 13,
Cap: 4x 30+1(3s), ST8† {2hd}, blk: -4* ’folding stock’, rcl: 2
{4x} full magazines (30 rounds of 9mm Parabellum each)
Secondary Weapon:
{1x} TL7 Izhmekh PM - Makarov {Automatic Pistol} = Ammo: 9x18mm, Dam: 2d pi, Acc: 2, ra: 110/ 1/2D 1,200, wt: 1.8/ ammo wt: 0.3 ‘0.6’ 0.6lbs, RoF: 3, Cap: 2x 8+1(3s), ST8, blk: -2, rcl: 2
{2x} full magazines (8 rounds of 9mm Makarov each)

{7x} TL3 ninja throwing stars ‘Shuriken’ = Dam: 1d-2 cut, Acc: 1, ra: 6/ 12, RoF: 1,  ammo: Th (7), ST: 5, blk: -1, Rcl: -, [Wt: 0.1 ‘0.7’lb]

TL3 Butterfly 'Balisong' Knife = Sw-3 [1d-1]{cut}, Th-1 [1d-2]{imp}, {+1holdout, +1 fast-draw, Max Dam 1d+1} Wt: 0.5lb

{3x} TL7 fragmentation grenades = Dam: 8dcr ex [3d], Fuse: 2-4s/ 1s ready-1s pin Wt: 1 '3'lb
{1x} TL7 concussion grenade = Dam: 5dx2 cr ex, Fuse: 2-4s/ 1s ready-1s pin Wt: 1lb
{1x} irritant gas grenade = Effect: 2x HT-2 roll {resist cough, resist blind for min/MoF}, Blast: 7yrd radius, Dur: 25s,  Wt: 1lb
- Opaque: Vision rolls -3 per yard (Max -10)

Sustainment:
- lightweight sleeping bag;  poncho liner;  foam sleeping pad;  hammock
Medical:
- morphine autoinjector;  personal medical kit;  {14x} doses antibiotic
Mission Gear:
- multitool;  cigarette lighter;  wire cutters;  roll of duct tape;  folding knife;  Compass;  Binoculars;  {9x} chemlights;
0.5km personal radio
Personal Effects:
- Bible;  Torah;  wedding ring;  Quran;  Theology Textbook;  silver coins (base barter value $1700);  a copy of the Voynich manuscript;
saint's relic;  a copy of Nuclear War Survival Skills;  a copy of The Necronomicon;  Tao Te Ching;  guitar;  medicine bag;
a copy of The Anarchist Cookbook;  Seal of Solomon amulet;  a copy of The Poor Man's James Bond;  collection of Vedic texts;
a tarot deck

She ponders her wooden shield with frustration, "If I 'need' anything... I'd like to get a modern version of a shield.. my old wooden one is HEAVY... !"
This message was last edited by the player at 15:52, Sat 27 May 2023.

In reply to Trina (msg # 141):

Teruo is impressed by what she has, and the description of magic. Especially the missile shield.

"How does such magic work? Can I get such a skill?"

His items, such as his ancestral blade, are much less impressive as well, and his armour is significantly less. Something more advanced would be useful...

In reply to Teruo Nakamura (msg # 142):

Trina beams her smile brightening and her pretty green eyes twinkling with delight in Teruo's interest and she explains...

"Well magic can be wielded by most sentient beings based upon the mana levels of the environs or the realm.  Think of mana as the spiritual energy that pervades the universe... kind of like the atmosphere we breathe, warmth from the sun and gravity from the planet are part of the physical world.  Spiritual energy is part of that same balance.. but some places have higher or lower levels of this spiritual energy.. just like the world has different environments some very hot some very cold and some without air same is true spiritual energy as well.  There are high mana and no mana locations the level of the mana's natural presence in a realm determines how common those beings and creatures that can wield magic are.  Some races and special individuals resonate and feel the mana levels in their environment more easily than other's less so gifted.  Anyone can learn to cast spells... but those talented with the magery ability, they naturally resonate and can feel the mana, and thus can more easily wield it in lower mana zones.  In a high mana zone even those without the magery talent can cast spells."

"Elves are purported to be the 'First Children' to awaken to creation sharing a close relation to the power of the Fey ~ natural magical beings with Vast magical power and that because of such are much more sensitive as a race to the mana of the world.. all Elves are naturally gifted with magery.  I'm not sure I believe in all that 'First Children' stuff.. but there is no doubt that those with Elven blood  are naturally gifted with magery.  Same goes for me, my elven blood gifts me with magery... but I'm also naturally gifted with sun magery the very sunlight resonates with my spirit and my magic is more powerful in direct sunlight."

"In your case normally anyone can learn magic, but to those not 'naturally' talented with magery, it can take much time and disciple in meditation and study to open their spirit to resonate with the world's mana to learn to open themselves to the mana to wield magic by gaining magery.  Some just never develop the talent... but some, after years of meditation and training can open their spirit to resonate to the world's mana and learn to master that resonance to become spellcasters.  It's personal and one can never know how long it would take or what would awaken the individual to the mana of the realm.  Which is why many schools of magic are in isolated natural locales to allow the students time awake from distractions to open themselves through meditation and mental exercises to learn to 'feel' the mana about them.  Some can learn quickly some never learn."

"I never had to 'learn' to open myself to the mana. I know the techniques and how to teach them.. but my elven blood gives me the magery ability plus, as my mother told me, I'm also very specially naturally gifted."

"But in short yes, I could attempt teach anyone to wield magic, but there is no way of knowing how long or if they could master the 'gift'.  This world is a normal mana level so you would have to awaken your spirit to magery first to 'feel' the mana before you could begin to cast spells.  I could not say how long that would take, some train for years and it never happens.. some only a few weeks... its individual to the person."

Looking at his katana and noting his mediocre demeanor she touches his hand, "Never discount the value of your family traditions and ancestral possession...what I wouldn't give wield MY father's broadsword in battle... this enchanted blade Thorrarlun gave me because he prefers axes.  I've never seen my father.. to this day I still seek him."

She grins, "But as for your armor.. I'm surprized yours is not like my modern armor. I was armed and armored by the Princesses' military personally equipped me.. I'll introduce you to Sharn Tuskbreaker, the Orc.. she was quite helpful!"
This message was last edited by the player at 01:17, Sun 28 May 2023.

Teruo is intrigued by the discourse on magic as his mind struggles to understand the foreign ideas.

"Thank you for being willing to teach me. Does it take long to learn? I would be happy to give as much time as it might take..."

As she handled his ancestral blade, it was almost as if she were handling him, and Teruo blushed at her touch.

"Family is very important. Though I am not aware of any powers it gives in combat.

My armour was modern when I wore it into combat, but some here seem even more advanced. But our training is to avoid getting hit."

In reply to Teruo Nakamura (msg # 144):

Trina's smile never wavered but her tone and demeanor became solemn, "I would be honored to teach, but what you ask is a difficult thing to do and it will change who You are.  For one without magery, like yourself, to open your mind to the possibility of magical awareness is a massive change in not only how you will view the world around you.. but also how you view yourself and your place within the cosmic all."

"You will need to change your worldview on a fundamental level... you will have to forget who your were ~ Nakamura Teruo, Honored Warrior of the Shogunate of Imperial Japan!  Not that you will loose those skills you have mastered or forget your past or heritage... but you must unlearn how THAT 'man' saw the universe and his place in it ~ in favor of the new man you will become. Not everyone can do that and I cannot guarantee success... but I can show you The Way. YOU, however are the only one who may walk it."

"The knowledge I would impart to you... will change you, it will open you to levels of consciousness and the attention of mystical entities beyond your understanding and perhaps even comprehension.  The Path of the Wizard... is perilous... and not for the weak-willed, but you need not walk it entirely alone. I will assist where I may. What wizard's do... matter.. and the karma of existence ~ holds them to a higher standard than others not as so enlightened to the true nature of reality. Choose carefully."

She ponders but does not touch his family Katana without permission but shakes her head at his self-deprecation, "...I would rather face a thousand curs with razor sharp-cleavers, than one man with pride of family and heritage with his father's sword in hand defending his honor and the things he loves.  Its not the weapon's magic one should fear in battle... but the magic within every warrior's beating heart that devotion to family and honor manifest when fighting for his beliefs and loves.  THAT man can Never be defeated in battle... even should he fall!"

Chuckling, "I agree! Don't get hit is the better tactic, which is why I carry a shield!"
This message was last edited by the player at 21:46, Mon 29 May 2023.

In reply to Teruo Nakamura (msg # 144):

Teruo notes her hesitation in handling his Katana, and offers it to her.

"Dedication to duty and the emperor is what defines us. But I no longer have an emperor, and family is so far away I will unlikely see them again. Unless I start my own..."

He stops himself, as if he were wandering into forbidden territory, before continuing on a slightly different track.

"That is why I thought to learn magic."
This message was last edited by the player at 21:13, Mon 29 May 2023.

In reply to Teruo Nakamura (msg # 146):

Trina takes the curved blade in hand examining its curved single edge noting its was similar to many very ancient elven warblade styles ~ when the elves of Yurth were a dominant empire, if a little too light in weight.

But she pays it only a brief examination stepping close to Teruo... well within the social 'polite' space of Japanese culture.

Smiling gently, "..You must learn and accept you can be SO Much More than just Dedication and Duty to some transitory monarch!  The Path of Wizardry is also a dedication... and can be a Duty if one redefines their priorities.  A wizard's 'home' is the Multiverse... anywhere you travel you are home... what I would teach you if you can master Yourself and expand your Consciousness of the Cosmic all... YOU will be able to traverse the Multiverse ~ return to your dimension of origin on your own if YOU choose!  Make what family YOU choose, Wherever YOU choose to make it.  We are NOT trapped ANYWHERE when magic is at our command."

Then she turns serious, "But study of Magic is NOT an escape from the troubles or tragedies of life!  If anything it 'complicates' life's normal trials.  It is a Cosmic Responsibility to use it properly!  Abuse of magic can not only just bring Your life to cosmic ruin.. but also can leave entire WORLDS in Horrific ruin in your wake... if you make bad choices."

In reply to Trina (msg # 147):

Teruo does not retreat, but instead raises a hand to her side.

"Interesting. I do not wish to study to escape, but rather to grow into what I am destined to become. The world is not the same I grew up in. I must adapt to survive. This applies both to magic, and to creating a new family."

Trina's eyes twinkle with a not-so-hidden delight at Teruo's touch and she shifts her stance subtly to lean into his touch but her tone is sober as she places a hand upon his chest over his heart forestalling him coming any closer as she speaks, "..Then I think with my help and instruction you may be able to eventually break through your block and embrace the magic.  But, now I'm your... Instructor.. so a level of decorum and professional distance is required.  I'm certain there will be time for pleasure once our mutual goal of opening your mind to the mana is achieved."

She grins for him and finishes with, "We will start .. tomorrow with mental calming and meditation exercises to start you on the course of awakening your sensitivity to the mana of the world.  There are tried and true mental exercises you must meditate upon to attune your mind to 'feel' the magic around you.  I never had to do but the most cursory of such mental exercises as those with elven blood can naturally feel the mana currents in their surrounding.  But with time and patience we can get you to opening your consciousness to the same sensitivity. I must prepare you a Grimoire of mystical sigils for you to meditate upon.. before we begin.. I'll start on that tonight."
This message was last edited by the player at 01:41, Fri 09 June 2023.

In reply to Trina (msg # 149):

He steps back, barely an inch, and smiles.

"Of course. Direct me, and we shall start."

He bows slightly, and prepares to depart to meditate.

Mary has been ... busy sorting through all the loot and the provisions.  Almost all of it was useful to a would-be Sea Raiding 'Reaver Queen'... but the important stuff that was priceless has to be gathered first!  Likely all of it was still 'accessible' to Mary and her crew if this negotiated deal Trina had promised to try to work out between the princess and the Reaver Crew.  Mary smiled at that... if THIS was the kind of hall she could expect.. her goals were not so far away as she might have feared.

But what was needed well and truly was to prove the Razortooth and her crew could deliver on some quick sea victories taking out a few pirate ships to show they had what it took to put some REAL hurt on the Self-styled "Pirate King".  Hopefully with Trina's magic that would be easier than Mary feared...

She shouldered her personal loot and watched as her crew loaded the Razortooth with the goodies for the ship and crew...

Mary Claimed Pirate Ship Loot ~
Clothing:
- Belgian khaki fatigues;  designer sunglasses;  gas mask
Armor/PPE:
Kevlar vest
Kevlar Helmet
Load Carrage:
- Tactical Vest;  modular load-bearing equipment configured for the rifleman role
Primary Weapon:
{1x} TL7 Remington 870 ‘Shotgun’ = Ammo: 12G 2.75”, Dam: 1d+1 pi, Acc: 3, ra: 40/ 1/2D 800, wt: 7.6/ ammo wt: 0.6 ‘3.6’ 7.6lbs, RoF: 2x9,
Cap: 5+1(2i), ST10† {2hd}, blk: -6, rcl: 1’sh’/5’sl’
{19x} 12 gauge buckshot shells
{17x} 12 gauge slugs

{1x} TL8 Steyr AUG carbine{14” barrel} = Ammo: 5.56x45mm, Dam: 4d+2 pi, Acc: ‘5’, ra: 750/ 1/2D 2,900, wt: 8.1/ ammo wt: 1.1 ‘6.5’ 8.1lbs, RoF: 11,
Cap: 30+1(2s), ST9† {2hd}, blk: -4, rcl: 2
Integral Accessories:
- Progressive Trigger = No Ready Action to switch from SS to Full Auto ‘Free’
- Optical Sight Power x1.5 = +1hit 300yrds (+1 Acc and removes -1 from darkness penalties
{5x} full magazines (30 rounds of 5.56mm NATO each)

Secondary Weapon:
{1x} TL5 switchblade ‘small’ knife = Sw-3 [1d-1]{Cut}/ Th-1 [1d-2]{Imp}, ST5, wt: 0.5
- {Holdout 0}, Flimsy {On parry snap 1-4 on D6}

Medical:
- personal medical kit
Mission Gear:
- IR Goggles

Crew Loot –
Landing Ship
HMMWV with TOW launcher

6x Kevlar vest [1 for each Crew]
6x Kevlar Helmet [1 for each Crew]
1x M3 Carl Gustav ‘Rocket Launcher’
7x rockets
RPG-2
7x rockets
6x personal medical kit [1 for each Crew]
6x Hand launched signal flares [1 for each Crew]
4x demolition charge satchel
30x fragmentation grenade
64x days of domestic food
15x days MREs
49x water purification tablets
12x doses antibiotic
2x Geiger Counters
1x IR Goggles
6x Rolls of Toilet paper
2x Scrabble set
a board game
4 sets of dice
a backgammon set
2x Trivial Pursuit set
2 sets of dice, the AD&D 2nd Edition core books, and three adventure modules
4x mostly-complete Magic: The Gathering CCG decks
a go set
a Battleship set
volleyball
2x soccer ball
6x comic books
2x Frisbee
wooden comb, kirpan, and iron bracelet
an assortment of mixed jewelry (base barter value $950)

Mary grinned a feral leer, "..yes, indeed the winds are-a changing for the better!"
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"If we are all ready I need to return to the Isle of the Three sisters. There is much to discuss with the others who are in charge on the island."

The princess seems to be calculating something in her head. While she has agreed to a temporary alliance with the islanders she has not made any agreements with them.



(To: The Royal Dreams Resort)