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You guys have room for any more?
Pretty good. Eagerly waiting for this to come out:
It comes out on the 14th.
It comes out on the 14th.
Interested. I have an idea for a bandit commander (if not *the* bandit commander).
I think I should be scared after reading Prince's post. On a related note...
@Prince
EDIT: Considering I suspect Prince's post may be introducing the Red Pirates, my picture may be unintentionally apt.
@Prince
EDIT: Considering I suspect Prince's post may be introducing the Red Pirates, my picture may be unintentionally apt.
Thanks.
200th POST WOOOOO!!!!!
200th POST WOOOOO!!!!!
Ray was somewhat surprised to see Miss Tashigi joining them as they left. He hadn't any idea why she'd want to join their crew, but felt it best not to inquire. Besides, anyone that tough certainly didn't need coddling, and looking back at the shore and it's lack of angry activity following them, Ray assumed her departure was voluntary. He cracked out his viola and began playing a tune to see them off, just as the Captain ordered.
“Our 'prentice Tom may now refuse
To wipe his scoundrel master's shoes
for now he's free to sing and play
over the hills and far away
Over the hills and o'er the main
To Treasure, Friendships, Drink and Gain
The Captain barks and we'll obey
Over the hills and far away.”
Aside from the nightly drinks with Luro, most of the trip was utter boredom, so he played or polished the cannons, not that he needed to, it was simply something to do. However, the more and more he polished them, the more the basics of seafaring his uncle taught him came back to him, and the more he remembered them, the more he came to realize that the ship's cannons weren't that good. They were in decent condition and worked fine, but they were old and worn, and from what he remembered from the fight with Captain Pars a week ago, had lost about a third of their original range, and without serious repair or replacement, were likely to lose even more. He made a mental note to let the captain know whenever they reached port.
He also spent time wondering what he wanted from life. He had signed on with the Captain for the long haul, so he figured he may as well have a goal in life to aspire towards.
So, what do I want? Drink?
Yes, but I have that regularly.
Good drink?
Okay, fair point. What else?
To go home and live the life or leisure I had before?
Yes, but that's quite off the table. There's no use wishing for things I can't have.
Fine clothes?
I just got some. I don't exactly need more at the moment. What else?
Good drink?
I already said that. Damn, a bit of Luro might be rubbing off onto me.
How about women?
Ray was jolted from his reverie when something crashed through the deck above him. He poked his head above deck and saw an- an- angel? I highly doubt this is how prayers are answered. It wasn't an angel, but a girl wearing a curious winged contraption. He quickly thought, Wait a minute, I was thinking about what I wanted, and then... I want a thousand gold dubloons! He was a little disappointed when no treasure fell from the sky, but certainly unsurprised. Ray overheard her offering to upgrade the ship and was relieved that they'd have the option at Brass Cape. He quickly busied himself with finishing the cannon maintenance and ran back to his cabin to change, as they now had company.
Dressing in his outfit he dubbed his 'subtle ensemble', Ray emerged from his cabin and introduced himself to the young lady in his typical suave manner and stuck up a conversation. However, as Brass Cape grew closer and closer, his attention kept drifting towards the sights. “I have never seen anything that huge. Vrelance Keep comes close, but, just... wow.” Gathering his composure, he smiled sheepishly at Risa. “Apologies, milady, I'm not often at a loss for words.” Usually, its the other way around.
When they docked, Ray watched everything with fascination. Never had he heard of a place like this and never had Lendria seen wonders such as these. If he was still welcome back home, he'd definitely suggest setting up an exclusive trading contract with Brass Cape so the Skalter family, and by extension himself, would have sole access to all these fascinating gizmos which would definitely become the new fad among the nobles.
And then they saw the sky-ship. He unconsciously gulped when Runali suggested getting one for themselves. “Umm... no. I haven't really told you that I don't do heights, have I?”
“But you've been up in the crow's nest before.”
“Well, that's a different story. Look, all I'm saying is that if man was meant to fly, we'd be born with wings, right?”
Risa chipped in with a smile, “Well, that's why we made our wings.”
Ray rolled his eyes. “Nevermind. Just, no sky-ship.”
“Our 'prentice Tom may now refuse
To wipe his scoundrel master's shoes
for now he's free to sing and play
over the hills and far away
Over the hills and o'er the main
To Treasure, Friendships, Drink and Gain
The Captain barks and we'll obey
Over the hills and far away.”
Aside from the nightly drinks with Luro, most of the trip was utter boredom, so he played or polished the cannons, not that he needed to, it was simply something to do. However, the more and more he polished them, the more the basics of seafaring his uncle taught him came back to him, and the more he remembered them, the more he came to realize that the ship's cannons weren't that good. They were in decent condition and worked fine, but they were old and worn, and from what he remembered from the fight with Captain Pars a week ago, had lost about a third of their original range, and without serious repair or replacement, were likely to lose even more. He made a mental note to let the captain know whenever they reached port.
He also spent time wondering what he wanted from life. He had signed on with the Captain for the long haul, so he figured he may as well have a goal in life to aspire towards.
So, what do I want? Drink?
Yes, but I have that regularly.
Good drink?
Okay, fair point. What else?
To go home and live the life or leisure I had before?
Yes, but that's quite off the table. There's no use wishing for things I can't have.
Fine clothes?
I just got some. I don't exactly need more at the moment. What else?
Good drink?
I already said that. Damn, a bit of Luro might be rubbing off onto me.
How about women?
Ray was jolted from his reverie when something crashed through the deck above him. He poked his head above deck and saw an- an- angel? I highly doubt this is how prayers are answered. It wasn't an angel, but a girl wearing a curious winged contraption. He quickly thought, Wait a minute, I was thinking about what I wanted, and then... I want a thousand gold dubloons! He was a little disappointed when no treasure fell from the sky, but certainly unsurprised. Ray overheard her offering to upgrade the ship and was relieved that they'd have the option at Brass Cape. He quickly busied himself with finishing the cannon maintenance and ran back to his cabin to change, as they now had company.
Dressing in his outfit he dubbed his 'subtle ensemble', Ray emerged from his cabin and introduced himself to the young lady in his typical suave manner and stuck up a conversation. However, as Brass Cape grew closer and closer, his attention kept drifting towards the sights. “I have never seen anything that huge. Vrelance Keep comes close, but, just... wow.” Gathering his composure, he smiled sheepishly at Risa. “Apologies, milady, I'm not often at a loss for words.” Usually, its the other way around.
When they docked, Ray watched everything with fascination. Never had he heard of a place like this and never had Lendria seen wonders such as these. If he was still welcome back home, he'd definitely suggest setting up an exclusive trading contract with Brass Cape so the Skalter family, and by extension himself, would have sole access to all these fascinating gizmos which would definitely become the new fad among the nobles.
And then they saw the sky-ship. He unconsciously gulped when Runali suggested getting one for themselves. “Umm... no. I haven't really told you that I don't do heights, have I?”
“But you've been up in the crow's nest before.”
“Well, that's a different story. Look, all I'm saying is that if man was meant to fly, we'd be born with wings, right?”
Risa chipped in with a smile, “Well, that's why we made our wings.”
Ray rolled his eyes. “Nevermind. Just, no sky-ship.”
I planned to get my post done tonight, but got distracted and now I have to make a post for this cycle too.
Also, the picture of Simon Passano made me laugh because I used that same picture for a CS in another thread a while back. (I have a tendency to reuse a handful of names for my characters.)
Also, where do you guys find your pictures for characters and NPCs? I ask this because I may need to find pictures for NPCs of my own.
Also, I say 'also' a lot.
Also, the picture of Simon Passano made me laugh because I used that same picture for a CS in another thread a while back. (I have a tendency to reuse a handful of names for my characters.)
Also, where do you guys find your pictures for characters and NPCs? I ask this because I may need to find pictures for NPCs of my own.
Also, I say 'also' a lot.
I'm still here, just lurking.
Gotta plan out my post.
Gotta plan out my post.
I saw the 2013 remake by Spike Lee (on Netflix), and as I understand it they're mostly similar. Good movie, a bit messed up, but good nonetheless. I can definitely see the Oedipus connection there too.
The last movie I saw (in its entirety) was 'Good Morning, Vietnam'. It's a nice, fun movie with a nice little twist at the end. If you like Robin Williams, you'll like it; if you don't like Robin Williams, you're a horrible person and I hate you then you might want to give it a pass.
The last movie I saw (in its entirety) was 'Good Morning, Vietnam'. It's a nice, fun movie with a nice little twist at the end. If you like Robin Williams, you'll like it; if you don't like Robin Williams, you're a horrible person and I hate you then you might want to give it a pass.
Ray began heading back to the ship, eager to 'acquire' more gifts for the crew. He already got the bottle for Luro and another for himself, and figured he could use his talents to get things for everyone else. His task was momentarily interrupted by the dancer from before, now performing a fire dance. Ray was impressed, enjoying the seemingly dangerous dance. Danny, excitable as ever, now possibly more so, if it was possible, spontaneously leapt on his back, throwing Ray off-balance for a moment. He winced, expecting her weight to be pushing into the bottle of booze he had stored in one of his many jacket pockets, but she missed it.
When the dancer finished her performance, she playfully caught Ray's eye, daring him to try. Ray inclined his head to her and said, “I don't expect to match your skill and grace in this dance, much less your courage in trying it. I must concede you are by far the better dancer, milady.” He bid her farewell with a blown kiss, smiling with the same playfulness she exhibited while Danny waved goodbye from atop his head.
Danny stayed on his back once they moved on, and Ray sighed. Looks like his plans for pickpocketing gifts would have to wait, possibly until another day. Besides, he had absolutely no clue what to get for the Captain. He sighed in place of shrugging, smiled, and enjoyed the sights with Danny, who slowly began to drift off.
Once they got back to the ship, Ray gently let Danny down and fished out from his jacket the bottle of wine he stole, relieved to see it intact. He took a swig and grimaced. This is definitely not the vintage it says it is. Then the fireworks started, a sight Ray was familiar with. Many nobles on Lendria opened their balls and parties with fireworks; they were extremely fashionable a few years ago, but were recently beginning to slightly decline in popularity, if only because they had become cliched.
“I used to live a life of leisure with occasional bouts of excitement,” Ray said to no one in particular, savoring his cheap wine and enjoying the fireworks. “Being a pirate isn't so different, except that the leisure is replaced with boredom and the excitement is replaced with terror, so it was nice to have a day where I could have some of that leisure back.” He said with an introspective smirk.
Breaking from his reverie, Ray noticed a new crate on the ship addressed to him. He smiled as he opened it: the tailor had delivered. Inside was a dashing red suit reinforced with iron plates and leather padding: a modern suit of armor. The tailor had to work with a blacksmith to get this ensemble done, and it alone cost Ray over half his prize from Waterdeep to get it done in a single day.
He held it up proudly and said, “With all the fighting we were doing, I figured that if we ever had the chance to prepare for a fight, I could wear this.”
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