OOC: Ok, we could have all kinds of character development and interaction, which is great, or we could skip ahead a bit to see how your characters act under pressure.
So, the real adventure is going to start.
Why? I decided so. :P
As the days passed, the
Silver Wind encountered no problems at all, and in little less then three days, the island was reached. In the distance, the island was all green, and covered in dense jungle, but as they came closer, they could see the city.
Byrlon wished the mercenaries good luck one last time before they left the ship, and gave them directions to the building that would be their 'base'. The three other mercenaries would be waiting for them there as well.
The sun was shining brightly, and it would have been very hot here, if a pleasant cool sea breeze didn't bring the temperature down to a mild level.
As they got off the ship, they noticed the port was nearly empty. The buildings were all new, and in perfect state, but there was no one inside. It seemed everyone had left here. Following the directions of captain Byrlon, they found their way through the streets, to the city itself. Again, the buildings and streets looked new, but this time there were some people. As they walked through the street they regularly noticed some movement behind the windows, and sometimes they saw someone walking outside. But the noise usually heard in cities was almost completely absent. It was almost uncomfortably silent in the streets.
After a short walk, they reached the base. It wasn't much of a base though. It looked like all the other houses in this city, except for the fact that the windows were barred. They knocked on the door, and it moved automatically, as if a gust of wind blew it open.
"Come in! We weren't expecting you so soon!"
The mercenaries stepped in, and the door closed behind them. Inside she small, badly lit room, there were three people. They were playing some kind of card game.
One of them stood up. It was a tall, slender man, with shoulder length blond hair. He was dressed entirely in green, and smiled as he introduced himself.
"My name is Chiaro. I'm a mage, skilled in the manipulation of the winds, and the growth of plants. I'll be your guide on the island, and provide advice and help when needed. I've been on this island for quite some time now, and if there's anything you want to know, just ask me. Unfortunately I don't know much, but I'll tell you all I know. I can also aid you in combat, using my magic and my sword."
Chiaro pulled back his cloak a bit, revealing a beautiful longsword at his side.
"My partners here are Miranda and Daitetsu. I'll let them introduce themselves."
The woman looked up at the mercenaries.
"I'm Miranda. Most know me as 'Tears', though.", she said.
She was dressed in black leather. Her long black hair was tied together behind her back. The most striking thing about her appearance were two big scars on her face, starting below her eyes and going down over her cheeks. It was obvious how this women got her nickname.
"I'm a professional spy and assassin. They say there's no one faster with the dagger than I am, and I haven't met anyone who proved it wrong. I can also use magic, which I use mainly to create my own weapons. I don't like carrying weapons with me."
Miranda held up her hand, and immediately a long dagger started to materialize. She then threw the dagger up, caught it, and made it disappear again.
"Your turn, Daitetsu!"
The young man in the back started to talk.
"My name's Daitetsu. I'm here because they needed my help. The money didn't hurt either. Anyway, if there's fighting to be done, I'm your man. I don't know much about what's going on here, for I arrived not very long ago. There's nothing more to tell you, really..."
When Daitetsu was finished, Chiaro spoke again.
"So, now we've introduced ourselves, it's your turn. I would especially like to know your strengths and weaknesses, because when we're out there in that jungle, I have to know I can rely on you. After that, you're free to ask anything you want."
OOC:
Chiaro: He's like a classic ranger/druid kind of guy.
Miranda: Think goth assassin. (Yes she's stolen from a NPC in Arcanum. Sue me. ^_^ )
Daitetsu: Sseko's character. It doesn't seem he's around, so I'll control him for now.
@Sseko: Post in the OOC thread if you're still playing!
More OOC:
Characters with any magical skill (Kuro) might be able to sense Chiaro's and Miranda's magic power. They may also have noticed it was Chiaro's magic that opened the door.
Use this information as you see fit. Decide for yourself if your character would be able to sense these things.
Edited by: [url=http://pub30.ezboard.com/brpgww60462.showUserPublicProfile?gid=saberlock>saberlock</A] at: 3/20/03 8:41:00 am