Back Story...“Listen ‘ere, mate. If we can’t find us a proper group t’ ‘andle this lil dilemma o’ ours, we might as well be readyin’ our nooses once the cap’n finds out what ‘e lost. Bloody bastard will ‘ave us ‘anging over the gallows by t’morrow’s light if ‘e finds out.”


Alecfort stared blankly at the pale grey horizon outside the tavern as he listened to the older Elezen sitting across from him. He seemed to be focused on the ominous dark pillows rolling across the gloomy sky in the distance.


“Oy!” Javeant cawed across the table, slamming a fist down to rattle the empty plates and glass placed before him in an attempt to catch the attention of the younger Duskwight, “You listenin’?”  From his peripheral vision, he could see a young couple at the other table giving him perplexed stares. He quickly turned to face them, “And just what in th’ seven ‘ells are you gawkin’ at? Piss off with those stares lest I pluck each o’ yer eyes out!”


As Javeant turned back to him after flipping the bird at the now leaving couple, Alecfort sighed. “How can I ignore you when you’ve a cry more shrill than a dying aldgoat?”, he returned his focus to his compatriot. “And are you trying to get us kicked out of the Drowning Wench once again? You know Baderon doesn’t take too kindly to you harassing his patrons.”

“That old dog? ‘e can sod off a dock for all I care.” Javeant smirked as he leaned back in his chair, both hands now resting on top of his head as his feet crossed to rest on the tabletop.


As if on cue, a challenging voice boomed from behind the cocksure Elezen,“Tha’ so, lad?”

A pale expression washed upon Javeant’s face as Alecfort shrugged as if to say “I told you.”

Baderon towered behind the seadog, one hand on the spine of the chair and the other on the table by Javeant’s feet. He smirked as the man sitting down made eye contact with him, “Feet off me table, scrag.” With that, the Hyur pulled back on the chair while throwing Javeant’s feet off the the table, causing the Elezen to fall back as Baderon let go of foot and chair.


CRASH


“B-B-Baderon! Didn’t know ye returned!” Javeant exclaimed as he stumbled on his way up from the ground, picking up and righting the chair in the process.

Offering another sigh, Alecfort nodded to Baderon. “Excuse the idiot. We’ve been a bit panicked all morning. Perhaps him more so than I.”

“What’s eatin’ ye’ lad? Don’t tell me ye’ve gone and lost another one o’ yer capn’s precious cargo now, ‘ave ye?”

“Well yes, but it’s a bit different this time around. Me and this lout were returning from Aleport by boat with a shipment of supplies meant to be taken to Vesper Bay come the morrow. It would seem the Spinner and the Navigator had different plans however...” Alecfort looked to Javeant with a look of contempt.

“Oy! Don’t be lookin’ at me as if this was my doin’!”

Baderon furrowed his brow, as if he already knew what had transpired, “So what ‘appened, eh?”

Before Alecfort could chime back in, Javeant made an attempt to redeem himself as he plopped back into his seat. “Bloody Sea Reavers! Raided our vessel and forced us t’ walk off our own planks into th’ deep!”


“We’re lucky they decided not to gut us and turn us into chum for their Sahagin friends.”

“Bah! I would’ve gutted th’ fishbacks and filleted them fer dinner had they tried!”

“That -certainly- would have helped earlier, hm? But here we are shipless and likely to be hung for our cowardice once the Captain returns from Wineport.”

Having heard enough, Baderon butted in once more. “Alright scrags, listen ‘ere. Normally I’d tell ye both t’ sod off wit’ your problems an’ take ‘em t’ someone who gave two shites, but I’ve got a personal score t’ settle wit’ th’ fishbacks and th’ reavers meself, so I s’pose out o’ me own good graces, Ol’ Baderon will ‘elp you get a motley crew t’ assist ye whelps.”

“O’ course, it’ll cost ye whelps a pretty pinch o’ gil. T’aint a free service after all, an’ I can’t be bothered t’ pay these adventuring types out o’ me own pocket.”

Javeant and Alecfort looked to one another, thinking on Baderon’s offer. Without hesitation, the two Elezen looked to the proprietor of the Drowning Wench and offered a nod....

GuidelinesWhen outside of combat, there is no turn order. However, it is requested that you wait to post again until the others have posted as well. This isn't a hard rule, just a guideline.

During normal RP, the characters have free roam as they would RPing in-game. If the RP begins to get slow or stagnant, the DM will move the story along by means of plot progression, events, or simply fast forwarding (walking from camp to the dungeon for example). 

Unless you've posted your character profile/affinity chart in the other thread, please include it in your opening post in a spoiler tag. The template can be found at the bottom of the rules thread.

For this RP, the DM will play most NPCs and all enemy characters. Players are able to introduce NPCs for dialogue pruposes. Please remember that the focus is on your characters however and not on the NPCs.

That's all for now! Feel free to post and get the RP rolling. I'll jump in to move the story along after 2 or 3 rounds of turns or if an NPC needs to talk. 

Spoiler Character Name: Tyonis Trueblade (Magstrom)
Armor Type: No Armor
Total # of items: 19
Weight: +1

Inventory:

Weaponry: (8 Points)

• Type XIIa. Longsword (Enchanted) – Main-hand/Two-hand. A longsword meant for powerful, sweeping blows and armor piercing thrusts. In duels, this type of sword functions best on the parry and riposte. One uses the blade's superior length to meet the opponent's blow at the height of the swing and deflects the force of the strike using the full length of the blade. After, one can counter with either a devastating thrust (against medium-heavily armored opponents) or a horizontal slash. Because of its speed and reach, it is extremely effective against heavy weaponry, such as greataxes, greatswords and halberds. Normally strapped across the back in a plain leather scabbard. The blade’s core serves as magical foci for Fire/Lightning elemental magic.
  
• Knight’s Sword (Enchanted) – One-hand/Off-hand. A mid-length blade that prioritizes speed and accuracy while balancing offense and defense. Although reliable in mass-melees, this type of sword is more suited to smaller skirmishes and duels. Since its attack power is much lower than a longsword, it is not very effective against heavily armored adversaries. Normally belted at the hip in a plain leather scabbard. The blade’s core serves as magical foci for Fire/Lightning elemental magic.
  
• Fang Blade – Retractable dagger blade hidden under the left sleeve. There is a small chord tied to the ring finger that serves as a triple-condition trigger to prevent the blade from releasing during inconvenient times. When the hand is flexed down and the arm is cocked back as if to punch, the firing wheel is cocked. When the wrist is flexed up, the blade will release under it. If necessary, the triggers can be reset by relaxing the hand. Because of the of the springs, it is difficult to retract the blade during combat. By pressing and twisting on the rotation wheel, the blade can be forcefully disengaged. To retract normally, one must turn the firing wheel by hand. Used for assassinations, surprise attacks, or hand-to-hand combat.
  
• Wolf Claw – Retractable dagger blade hidden under the heel of the right shoe. Like the Fang Blade, this dagger weapon utilizes a triple-condition trigger with a chord tied to the toe to prevent any unintentional releases. One preps the release by tapping the top of the foot on the ground or on a hard enough surface to proc the trigger. If necessary, the trigger can be reset with another tap. After, one tightly chambers the leg for a hook-kick or close-range axe-kick. On the kick extension, the blade is released. It is difficult to retract the blade during combat, so it can be disengaged by striking a trigger at the ankle. Used for assassinations, surprise attacks, or hand-to-hand combat.
  

Attire: (5 Points)

• Half-Gauntlets (Black) – Finger-less leather gloves with a single plate of folded steel over the back of the hand.
  
• Rainmaker’s Tunic (Blue)
  
• Velveteen Kecks (Black)
  
• Toadskin Shoes (Brown)
  
• Leather Survival Belt
  

Sundries: (6 Points)

• Opiate Extract – A pinky-sized dose of narcotic that serves as a powerful but addictive painkiller.
  
• Utility Knife – Multipurpose working knife mainly used for dressing game (non-combative). Stored in the Leather Survival Belt.
  
• Water Canteen – Filled with diluted liquor. Stored in the Leather Survival Belt.
  
• Traveling Rations – Stored in the Leather Survival Belt.
  
• Climbing Rope – Stored in the Leather Survival Belt
  
• Flint and Steel – Stored in the Leather Survival Belt.
  

Weapon/Spell Affinity:
Sword: S (4)
Shield: C (1)
Dagger: B (2)
Hand to Hand: B (2)
Thaumaturgy: C (1)

Elemental Affinity: 2 points to spend.
Fire: A (4)
Lightning: A (4)

Armor Affinity: 
Medium Armor: D (1)
Light Armor: D (1)
No Armor: B (3)

Picture of Ryner Lute from The Legend of Legendary Heroes.
Fang Blade and Wolf Blade concepts from Exotic Weapons forum.

Spoiler
Character Name: Kannadi Albedo
Armor Type: No Armor
Total # of items: 8
Weight: +0

Inventory:

Weaponry:

• Astrolabe - A clockwork mage's staff, all gears and curves around an aether-driven tellurion on a metal pole. Rotates when active.
  

Attire:

• Vanya Robe
  
• Felt Cavalier’s Hat
  
• Boarskin Ringbands
  
• Vanya Sash
  
• Felt Gaskins (Blue)
  
• Spruce Pattens
  

Items, Usable:

• Elixir x1
  

Items, Non-weighted:

• Field Journal
  
• Pencil-sharpening knife
  
• Pencil x2
  

Weapon/Spell Affinity: 7/10
Thaumaturgy: A (3)
Conjury: A (3)
Dagger: C (1)

Elemental Affinity: 10/10
Fire: B (3)
Water: B (3)
Earth: E (0)
Wind: C (2)
Ice: E (0)
Lightning: C (2)

Armor Affinity: 
No Armor (4)
Light Armor (1)

SpoilerCharacter
Name:  Fearless Wynn
Armor Type: Medium Armor
Total Number of Items: 16
Weight:  +1
Weapons:  A steel double bladed battleaxe, a couple throwing axes and a pair of cobalt knuckles
Attire:  Tinted steel goggles, a cotton shirt, chain mail, leather jacket, belt, leather pants and steel-plated boots
Items:Water canteen, buffalo jerky, a sleeping roll mat, an iron pot, a ladle and backpack

Weapon Affinity:  Axe: A   Hand to Hand: A
Elemental Affinity:  Fire B  Wind: A Ice: C
Armor Affinity:  Medium Armor: 2  Light Armor: 2