The SSRS Kostroma lies idle in the southeastern bay of Mended Horn Island. Only the front portion, the two forward masts and the front of the superstructure that sits in the center of the freighter's hull, is illuminated by a pair of dim lights that glow orange-red, a sure sign that the boilers of the Kostroma are dying, and the lights will soon go off. The remainder of the ship's funnel, and the mast behind the superstructure are visible only in silhouette. The gibbous moon and starry night that would have provided a clear backdrop to the black hulk of the Kostroma have been smothered by the overcast skies and light rain.
A sound comes, not from the Kostroma, and indeed, not from anywhere at all. A low, vaguely tinnitus-like sound that drains out the sound of silence. It calls to you. It calls to everyone.
"Come to the Kostroma, good soldier. Join us here. Come."
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>>193442
She continues yelling into the receiver
"Can you hear me?" Static sounds. She turns the knob. "Can you hear me?" More static, and a frantic turning of the knob
She continues yelling into the receiver
"Can you hear me?" Static sounds. She turns the knob. "Can you hear me?" More static, and a frantic turning of the knob
>>193427
Pic
>>193429
>"Who are you and why are you here?"
"I am Rosey Ring. Dread Pirate of the North Coast. We came to seize that large vessel moored over there after our ship was sunk by monsters, but our plans were delayed after gunners on this ship decided to fire upon us before we could board it. Several of our crew members are wounded." she says, coldly
"They lost, and she we are seizing this ship." she continues
"You say you are a mechanic, so you are more useful alive than dead. If you make yourself useful maintaining and repairing this ship and do not interfere with our plans, we can drop you off safely on the mainland when all of this is over."
She looks directly into the jenny's eyes and uses her Charm Gaze (Will DC 19)
"Do we have a deal?"
Also, Diplomacy, because why not?
[1d20+10 = (10+10) = 20]
(Please resolve the diplomacy check after the charm save, so I can shift her from Friendly to Helpful)
Pic
>>193429
>"Who are you and why are you here?"
"I am Rosey Ring. Dread Pirate of the North Coast. We came to seize that large vessel moored over there after our ship was sunk by monsters, but our plans were delayed after gunners on this ship decided to fire upon us before we could board it. Several of our crew members are wounded." she says, coldly
"They lost, and she we are seizing this ship." she continues
"You say you are a mechanic, so you are more useful alive than dead. If you make yourself useful maintaining and repairing this ship and do not interfere with our plans, we can drop you off safely on the mainland when all of this is over."
She looks directly into the jenny's eyes and uses her Charm Gaze (Will DC 19)
"Do we have a deal?"
Also, Diplomacy, because why not?
[1d20+10 = (10+10) = 20]
(Please resolve the diplomacy check after the charm save, so I can shift her from Friendly to Helpful)
>>193448
Posey's ears perk up, and she smiles
"Splendid. You can start by doing something about those pierced fuel tanks, and any other damage to the vessel. We all want this ship in good condition if we are to make it home safely."
Posey's ears perk up, and she smiles
"Splendid. You can start by doing something about those pierced fuel tanks, and any other damage to the vessel. We all want this ship in good condition if we are to make it home safely."
>>193452
Okay, if there's nothing left to see here, Posey proceeds to the next room, looking through the boat systemically.
Okay, if there's nothing left to see here, Posey proceeds to the next room, looking through the boat systemically.
>>193455
Silver smiles, no sadness this time, and motions towards the path to the diesel tanks. "Lead on, then. And ignore what she said about 'more useful alive than dead', she is...odd. They all are in their own special way, but I am still glad to fight alongside them."
Silver smiles, no sadness this time, and motions towards the path to the diesel tanks. "Lead on, then. And ignore what she said about 'more useful alive than dead', she is...odd. They all are in their own special way, but I am still glad to fight alongside them."
>>193448
"Excellent. No point in wasting time now. Chop chop." Posey says as she leaves
Opposed Charisma check to give orders to a charmed creature
[1d20+6 = (13+6) = 19]
>>193454
>others in the group are perhaps not as good at dealing with a grieving mare
We are supposed to be undercover as cutthroat pirates. I was going to roll Intimidate, but I think so long as her options are limited a stern but gentle approach would be more effective.
>>193455
Posey carefully moves down the hallway.
"Excellent. No point in wasting time now. Chop chop." Posey says as she leaves
Opposed Charisma check to give orders to a charmed creature
[1d20+6 = (13+6) = 19]
>>193454
>others in the group are perhaps not as good at dealing with a grieving mare
We are supposed to be undercover as cutthroat pirates. I was going to roll Intimidate, but I think so long as her options are limited a stern but gentle approach would be more effective.
>>193455
Posey carefully moves down the hallway.
>>193456
The mare (Jenny?) goes up, towards the steps to the deck, up the deck and into the bridge, paying attention to the blood, and is on her way to the actual deck.
>>193457
She does so
As Posey walks down the grated metal floor, she does not trigger any kind of traps, nor is she ambushed. This room is clear.
The mare (Jenny?) goes up, towards the steps to the deck, up the deck and into the bridge, paying attention to the blood, and is on her way to the actual deck.
>>193457
She does so
As Posey walks down the grated metal floor, she does not trigger any kind of traps, nor is she ambushed. This room is clear.
>>193458
>Jenny
Zebras are closer to donkies than horses, so I thought their women would be jennies. A quick search says they're still called mares though.
.
Is there anything at the end of the hallway? If there's another room or stairs she keeps moving.
Posey keeps her horn-glow on the hilt of her sword, to draw it as a readied action if she sees anything.
She assesses for any damage that might compromise the seaworthiness of the vessel, although her limited technological knowledge (0 ranks) prevents her from noticing anything that would not be common knowledge.
>Jenny
Zebras are closer to donkies than horses, so I thought their women would be jennies. A quick search says they're still called mares though.
.
Is there anything at the end of the hallway? If there's another room or stairs she keeps moving.
Posey keeps her horn-glow on the hilt of her sword, to draw it as a readied action if she sees anything.
She assesses for any damage that might compromise the seaworthiness of the vessel, although her limited technological knowledge (0 ranks) prevents her from noticing anything that would not be common knowledge.
>>193458
Silver trots alongside, keeping close to the mare in case she needs anything. He does think to himself, as they make their way to the deck: Did they already dump that earth pony's body into ocean?
Silver trots alongside, keeping close to the mare in case she needs anything. He does think to himself, as they make their way to the deck: Did they already dump that earth pony's body into ocean?
>>193459
Hey, I saw it in a youtube quiz saying that zebras are mares, so I'll go with that. I actually kind of like the sound of "Jenny" more than "mare," and it would make sense, so I don't mind jennies either.
Posey does see something. It's another bulkhead, and a doorway into another room. This one is longer, actually probably the longest on the boat. It is a dorm, with a number of bunks together, closer together and greater in number than the dorm room already examined. The beds are in a varying state of organization, with some pillows on the floor and some completely made. the same is true of clothing and other items. the beds have lockers. Beyond this is a small table, a few cabinets, and a wall to a small room with the hallway off to the side. Only behind this is the bulkhead.
>>193460
They have not. The mare finds the first griffin, which is the same griffin that is conscious and Cavaliere spoke to earlier. The mare says something in Imperial to the griffin, probably a proper name sounding like "Hanzel," and then proceeds to try to speak to him in Imperial.
Hey, I saw it in a youtube quiz saying that zebras are mares, so I'll go with that. I actually kind of like the sound of "Jenny" more than "mare," and it would make sense, so I don't mind jennies either.
Posey does see something. It's another bulkhead, and a doorway into another room. This one is longer, actually probably the longest on the boat. It is a dorm, with a number of bunks together, closer together and greater in number than the dorm room already examined. The beds are in a varying state of organization, with some pillows on the floor and some completely made. the same is true of clothing and other items. the beds have lockers. Beyond this is a small table, a few cabinets, and a wall to a small room with the hallway off to the side. Only behind this is the bulkhead.
>>193460
They have not. The mare finds the first griffin, which is the same griffin that is conscious and Cavaliere spoke to earlier. The mare says something in Imperial to the griffin, probably a proper name sounding like "Hanzel," and then proceeds to try to speak to him in Imperial.
>>193463
Silver goes over to the body of the yellow earth pony and stands vigil, making sure to keep the others from tossing him overboard. He looks over at Zara and the reddish griffon conversing with one another while he does so.
Silver goes over to the body of the yellow earth pony and stands vigil, making sure to keep the others from tossing him overboard. He looks over at Zara and the reddish griffon conversing with one another while he does so.
>>193463
Posey moves throughout the dorm, looking for any lootable items or creatures hidden on/under beds.
Posey moves throughout the dorm, looking for any lootable items or creatures hidden on/under beds.
>>193466
>>193465
There are a number of little items, like bottles of distilled alcohol, a random figurine, more than one religious statuette, a couple boxes of ammunition that are empty or open, and magazines and posters of griffins (and a pony) in questionable positions.
Nothing under at minimum the beds in the front.
>>193464
Zara is taking a while to talk to him...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF16eA7sdqo
>>193465
There are a number of little items, like bottles of distilled alcohol, a random figurine, more than one religious statuette, a couple boxes of ammunition that are empty or open, and magazines and posters of griffins (and a pony) in questionable positions.
Nothing under at minimum the beds in the front.
>>193464
Zara is taking a while to talk to him...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF16eA7sdqo
>>193467
If it's all in Imperial, can Silver tell the direction or mood of the conversation? And if it's not, what are they saying?
If it's all in Imperial, can Silver tell the direction or mood of the conversation? And if it's not, what are they saying?
>>193468
Some shock, concern, and more hushed tones
Zara is obviously not entirely fluent in Imperial and sometimes needs to think about words or has the reddish griffin repeat himself.
Some shock, concern, and more hushed tones
Zara is obviously not entirely fluent in Imperial and sometimes needs to think about words or has the reddish griffin repeat himself.
>>193469
While they finish up their conversation, Silver decides to look around where he's at to see if any of their group is around to chat with.
While they finish up their conversation, Silver decides to look around where he's at to see if any of their group is around to chat with.
>>193467
He looks into the small room, and then through the remainder of the lockers, cabinets and beds.
He looks into the small room, and then through the remainder of the lockers, cabinets and beds.
>>193470
There are multiple other ponies, most notably the white pegasus airpony, Captain Weary Weeks, Pipette, Star Fire, Pinup Locker, Primed Well, and Rustling Pine. Presumably Blackheel and Mala are still downstairs
>>193471
Some lockers are locked, some are not. There is some paper money, keys (presumably to items at home?), some papers, and more magazines of a questionable nature.
Looking into the small room, it has a stove, a container of kerosene, a small sink, a few cabinets, and a few other items that suggest that this is a small galley. Nearby are some cabinets that seem to hold medical supplies, as well as a wall that seems to spots to place firearms, as well as some boxes of ammunition. Still another cabinet seems to have plates, and another has more sheets. All of this in a small area.
There are multiple other ponies, most notably the white pegasus airpony, Captain Weary Weeks, Pipette, Star Fire, Pinup Locker, Primed Well, and Rustling Pine. Presumably Blackheel and Mala are still downstairs
>>193471
Some lockers are locked, some are not. There is some paper money, keys (presumably to items at home?), some papers, and more magazines of a questionable nature.
Looking into the small room, it has a stove, a container of kerosene, a small sink, a few cabinets, and a few other items that suggest that this is a small galley. Nearby are some cabinets that seem to hold medical supplies, as well as a wall that seems to spots to place firearms, as well as some boxes of ammunition. Still another cabinet seems to have plates, and another has more sheets. All of this in a small area.
>>193471
But then, looking back, he sees it. By far and away the most interesting thing in the room. Under a bed that is now behind him, he sees something large and blue and green. It could only be... a pony. Cavaliere has no idea why he wasn't spotted earlier. Most likely he moved to that spot unnoticed after sneaking past him, and hoped that Cavaliere would not go back and search an area he already searched.
But then, looking back, he sees it. By far and away the most interesting thing in the room. Under a bed that is now behind him, he sees something large and blue and green. It could only be... a pony. Cavaliere has no idea why he wasn't spotted earlier. Most likely he moved to that spot unnoticed after sneaking past him, and hoped that Cavaliere would not go back and search an area he already searched.
>>193472
Cavaliere contemplates taking some items that may prove useful, but upon seeing the pony that occupies all his interest. He crouches down with a neutral expression on his face, slowly with the deliberation that can only imply the ability to act if the need arises. "Hello," he greets. "I don't intend to hurt you. Come out from under there, but keep your hooves where I can see them."
Cavaliere contemplates taking some items that may prove useful, but upon seeing the pony that occupies all his interest. He crouches down with a neutral expression on his face, slowly with the deliberation that can only imply the ability to act if the need arises. "Hello," he greets. "I don't intend to hurt you. Come out from under there, but keep your hooves where I can see them."
>>193474
He opens his eyes widely. He takes a moment, but then comes out, hooves raised. he is wearing green overalls that seems to be some kind of uniform, not necessarily a soldier's uniform. He is a unicorn, and his mane is a purple-grey tint
He opens his eyes widely. He takes a moment, but then comes out, hooves raised. he is wearing green overalls that seems to be some kind of uniform, not necessarily a soldier's uniform. He is a unicorn, and his mane is a purple-grey tint
>>193475
The griffon stands up from his crouch. "We both have questions for each other; I'll start. What's your name, are you part of this ship's crew, and are you armed?" he asks.
The griffon stands up from his crouch. "We both have questions for each other; I'll start. What's your name, are you part of this ship's crew, and are you armed?" he asks.
>>193467
Posey checks the religious statuettes to see if any of them might be magical or otherwise valuable.
[1d20+11 = (9+11) = 20]
She checks for any runes on magical ammunition too
[1d20+11 = (5+11) = 16]
>>193472
>There is some paper money
How much paper money?
>Keys
Posey takes the keys.
>>193475
>>193473
Is he a colt?
Posey checks the religious statuettes to see if any of them might be magical or otherwise valuable.
[1d20+11 = (9+11) = 20]
She checks for any runes on magical ammunition too
[1d20+11 = (5+11) = 16]
>>193472
>There is some paper money
How much paper money?
>Keys
Posey takes the keys.
>>193475
>>193473
Is he a colt?
>>193472
Silver puts out a question for the lot of them, for whoever decides to answer as he looks up at the Kostroma. "Any signs of movement from ship? Or hear anything about our missing pirate raiders?"
Silver puts out a question for the lot of them, for whoever decides to answer as he looks up at the Kostroma. "Any signs of movement from ship? Or hear anything about our missing pirate raiders?"
>>193478
Or, Silver could go talk with the griffon and Zara...in fact, that sounds like a better idea. So, instead, he just lets the nearby creatures know, "Do not dump this one," as he trots over to be with Zara.
Or, Silver could go talk with the griffon and Zara...in fact, that sounds like a better idea. So, instead, he just lets the nearby creatures know, "Do not dump this one," as he trots over to be with Zara.
>>193477
One, no, that's lead or possibly a zinc alloy. Another... Hmmm.. The way that it glimmers. It's certainly silver, but possibly enchanted
Posey thinks she may have found something. It's for a larger caliber of gun than, well, than she's seen so far, but it seems to exist
>>193478
Primed Well responds:
"No. We don't really have the best angle. It's gone dark, actually. What was that commotion in the hull? Was there a survivor?"
>>193480
Zara stops speaking and looks back to Silver, and the griffin does the same.
Silver smell the blood on the deck, though it is not as strong as the smell of salt water and diesel fuel.
>>193476
He is scared
"Wistful Wonder." He says "Uh, Yes. No."
>>193477
>colt
He is a male in the young adult, 17-22 age range. I'd use the term "colt" for that, but I'm not sure what you mean.
It looks like hundreds of Imperial Crowns.
One, no, that's lead or possibly a zinc alloy. Another... Hmmm.. The way that it glimmers. It's certainly silver, but possibly enchanted
Posey thinks she may have found something. It's for a larger caliber of gun than, well, than she's seen so far, but it seems to exist
>>193478
Primed Well responds:
"No. We don't really have the best angle. It's gone dark, actually. What was that commotion in the hull? Was there a survivor?"
>>193480
Zara stops speaking and looks back to Silver, and the griffin does the same.
Silver smell the blood on the deck, though it is not as strong as the smell of salt water and diesel fuel.
>>193476
He is scared
"Wistful Wonder." He says "Uh, Yes. No."
>>193477
>colt
He is a male in the young adult, 17-22 age range. I'd use the term "colt" for that, but I'm not sure what you mean.
It looks like hundreds of Imperial Crowns.
>>193481
Somewhere in the darkness, a tongue is being flicked.
Silver looks between the two creatures, lets out an awkward cough, and speaks. "So, what are you two talking about?"
Somewhere in the darkness, a tongue is being flicked.
Silver looks between the two creatures, lets out an awkward cough, and speaks. "So, what are you two talking about?"
>>193481
Posey takes the special bullet.
>young adult
Just check to see if he's an adult. Description seemed childlike.
Posey slowly moves over and attempts to charm him with her gaze. Will DC 19.
"I take it you were a crew member on this ship?"
>hundreds of Imperial Crowns
Posey counts the money to get the number.
Posey takes the special bullet.
>young adult
Just check to see if he's an adult. Description seemed childlike.
Posey slowly moves over and attempts to charm him with her gaze. Will DC 19.
"I take it you were a crew member on this ship?"
>hundreds of Imperial Crowns
Posey counts the money to get the number.
>>193481
Cavaliere pats down the pony to make sure he is not concealing any weapons. "Are there any other creatures in this part of the ship?"
Cavaliere pats down the pony to make sure he is not concealing any weapons. "Are there any other creatures in this part of the ship?"
>>193483
"Good, that is good." After a second of whistling, Silver replies to the reddish griffon with another thought. "It is good to see you conversing. I was afraid you had lost ability to speak."
"Good, that is good." After a second of whistling, Silver replies to the reddish griffon with another thought. "It is good to see you conversing. I was afraid you had lost ability to speak."
>>193490
Cavaliere steps back. "Mr. Wonder, you have a few minutes to gather your belongings before I escort you topside. I don't consider you a prisoner, but given where we are you may not want to leave."
Cavaliere steps back. "Mr. Wonder, you have a few minutes to gather your belongings before I escort you topside. I don't consider you a prisoner, but given where we are you may not want to leave."
>>193491
He quickly goes over to a bed and starts to try to collect some things from it. Clothing, as well as the contents of a locker
He quickly goes over to a bed and starts to try to collect some things from it. Clothing, as well as the contents of a locker
>>193492
As annoyed he is by Posey pilfering the place, he keeps an eye on Wonder. Ponies can still be dangerous, especially scared ones.
As annoyed he is by Posey pilfering the place, he keeps an eye on Wonder. Ponies can still be dangerous, especially scared ones.
>>193493
The unicorn does not retrieve a gun from the locker, at least that Cavaliere can see. Mostly he takes clothing, what seems to be money, and a few other things
The unicorn does not retrieve a gun from the locker, at least that Cavaliere can see. Mostly he takes clothing, what seems to be money, and a few other things
>>193494
When Wonder is finished, Cavaliere looks through the ammunition to see if any is .45 Colt. He retrieves more medical supplies and whatever money that has not already been taking, putting it in a place separate from his own cash. He flips through the papers.
When Wonder is finished, Cavaliere looks through the ammunition to see if any is .45 Colt. He retrieves more medical supplies and whatever money that has not already been taking, putting it in a place separate from his own cash. He flips through the papers.
>>193496
The identification papers can be looked at later. What does it say on the contracts? The rounds will come in handy.
The identification papers can be looked at later. What does it say on the contracts? The rounds will come in handy.
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