Moira 2010/02/11(Thu)14:19 No. 129903 ID: f59c82
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>>129040
Oh, a place to stay the night would be great.

>>129053
I would do that, but there’s nobody to whom I could talk. I suspect everybody is inside, since it gets quite hot around noon.

Moira 2010/02/11(Thu)14:19 No. 129904 ID: f59c82
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>>129153
The huts look familiar. I mean, it’s a bit like a little village in Europe. I doubt they’re native Chinese.

>>129166
Okay...

Moira 2010/02/11(Thu)14:19 No. 129905 ID: f59c82
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Well, after looking around a bit, this place seems to be smallish. Should I just knock on a door?

>>129905
Heh. This is a goblin town. I saw one hiding behind the fish shop.

I guess you could knock on a door if you like. They don't appear to be hostile. They're scared of you, probably.

>>129905
Knock on the door to the inn. There should be someone in there and inns are always the number one place for pestering bar keeps about work opporunities and gossip.

Moira 2010/02/11(Thu)14:45 No. 129914 ID: f59c82
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>>129907
Goblins? Eh, dem little buggers.

>>129908
Inn sounds good. I'll knock a few times.

???:"Enter. Door's open."

I open the door. I have to duck a bit to get through.

???:"Oh, a new arrival?"

>>129914
Well introduce yourself. Make up some name. Ask about what's going on and explain a bit about your situation and how you got shipwrecked and ended up on this nice little island.

Moira 2010/02/11(Thu)15:31 No. 129937 ID: f59c82
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>>129917
Whoa whoa, one thing after another, alright? Okay, new name... Well, damned, I can never think of one when I need one.

Moira: “Greetings. My name is... Sybilla.”

That should work. It’s my step-mother's name.

???: "Welcome to the 'Annoying pixie', Miss. I'm Zetli, the innkeeper."

Sounds like she is originally from Aragon or Castilia.

Moira: "I was a passenger on the Italian ship Libretto. It sunk in a storm, yesterday. I escaped with a boat and barely made it here."

Zetli: "That's awful to hear, Miss."
Moira: "Have there been any news of other survivors?"
Zetli: "No, the town has been very quiet. I'm afraid we are a bit isolated."

>>129937
How... isolated erh we speaken? Are we talken "ohh we get ah small sloop in in ery few months" or "yeah verily, our hidden dark sea gawds wilt be most pleased with the new flesh brought into the fold?"

Moira 2010/02/11(Thu)16:08 No. 129948 ID: f59c82
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>>129943
Oh, boy...

Moira: “How isolated is this island?”
Zetli: “You saw the ship outside? They pay us a visit every quarter or so. Depends on the season.”

Ask them who owns the ship, where they are, and what their trade is?

Moira 2010/02/11(Thu)17:28 No. 129975 ID: f59c82
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>>129967
Heh, are you thinking what I'm thinking?

Moira: “Who owns the ship and what is their trade?”
Zetli: “Some kobold do. They come here to replenish their water supplies or buy some fruit. In exchange, they do transports for us. I think one of them is a relative of our tailor, Cribith. He has the most business on the island, really.”

I think Zetli is happy to talk to somebody. Well, that’s my impression, at least.

Moira: “Where are they now?”
Zetli: “Above our heads. They are staying overnight.”

>>129975
No I doubt I'm thinking what you're thinking, but we should see if we can strike a deal to work with them, at least until you get to a busier point.

Moira 2010/02/11(Thu)18:06 No. 129983 ID: c7c9c2
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>>129977
Sooooo, I should try to get in touch with them little ones? Sounds like an opportunity to strike a good deal.

Zetli: "Is something wrong?"
Moira: "Nah. The kobolds, you said they have a room here?"
Zetli: "Yes, the first room after you took the stairs."

Well, I don't think the little guys will run away. To be honest, I could do with some comestibles, like right now. But I'm broke.

Oh yes, get in touch with the kobolds. And be polite... but only to a point. On the one hand, you need them to get off this rock, but on the other hand, they may prove to be a crew you can intimidate and make your own. Tip the goblin.

>>129983

Maybe go and comb the beaches?

Moira 2010/02/11(Thu)18:50 No. 129997 ID: c7c9c2
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>>129987
Moira: “Thank you, Zetli.”

I tip her for good measure. Hah, take that goblin nose!

Moira 2010/02/11(Thu)18:50 No. 129998 ID: c7c9c2
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>>129988
What? But I just got here!

I go upstairs and head for the room of the kobolds. Their door is open.

Their room at the inn looks very much like a table booth.

>>129998

Ask who the strongest one is, and when the one speaks up punch him in the face. Declare yourself their new King.

>>130003
Yea-no.
Don't do that, if they have a ship, they almost certainly have alot more people with them, and probably weapons of some type.
Instead, ask if they would mind taking on a passenger.

>>130008
Yeah this is a good plan. Hopefully they have a draconic captain that treats them like shit, then we could make them mutiny and get a new ship.

>>130004
Even Pirates must show some courtesy. If these are going to be your potential crewmates, stay respectful. Knock at the door frame, even with the door wide open. This could be the most privacy they've had since they took off.

Moira 2010/02/16(Tue)10:27 No. 132851 ID: a5fac4
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>>130128
Right. I knock three times. The ‘bolds just stare at me.

>>130000
That’s true. Odd.

>>130003
I would take on any ‘bold, but not after I rowed a boat for ten hours. Still, can’t hurt to ask.
Moira: “Hey! Who is the strongest one?”

One of them simply points to the side.

>>130008
Ah, it was but a tiny one-master. I doubt it needs more than half a dozen crewmen.

Moira: “I heard you have a ship. Would you mind taking on a passenger?”

Again, one of them just points to the side. I think we all agree it's safe to take a look, right?

>>132851
Yeah it's probably safe to check. Just be prepared for a crazed drunken dwarf or something equally odd. Not that crazy drunken dwarfs are that odd, but one who willingly walks around outside and even ventures on the seas would have to be truly epically crazy.

All right let's take a look at their captain/spokesperson/whatever

Moira 2010/02/16(Tue)10:54 No. 132858 ID: a5fac4
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>>132852
I heard dwarfs don't dig the climate.

Got it? Dwarfs... dig... eh, whatever.

>>132854
Good. There are four tiny beds and another 'bold.

Moira: "Are you the Captain?"
Kobold: "The Mate. What do you want?"
Moira: "Like I said, I want to ask wether you would take a passenger...?"
Kobold:: "Can you pay?"

"I can earn my keep better than those three workers combined."

Suggestion 2010/02/16(Tue)11:11 No. 132862 ID: a5fac4
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>>132860
You could? Oh, wait, you want me to say that.

Moira: "I can earn my keep better than those three workers combined."
Mate: "Did you just insult my crew? Get lost human."

Damn.

>>132862
Damn obnoxius ´bold. He will be the first to taste the wrath of the dreaded captain Moira. You know once we get you a ship and stuff.

Explain to him that no it was not meant as an insult. You simply pointed out that you would be willing to work for your trip, you have nautical experience and due to natures injustices you are also stronger than any of said crewmen. Atleast when your arms are rested.

I liked the dwarf joke btw. A good pun is never wrong, and you know it's good when it causes mental cringing.

Okay well that's a tough blow, but... try this, or something along the lines. "Your crew? You're the mate, not the captain, so I think it's not exactly your decision whether or not you take on another pair of hands that can handle all the big stuff."

...I'm no good with ship lingo, so feel free to substitute whatever you think best.

>>132862
Apologize profusely, tell him you were just trying to impress him, but could still earn your keep all the same.

>>132867
Addendum: You were trying to impress him, but put your foot in your mouth instead, no offense was meant.

Tell him you don't think they're bad at their jobs, you're just that awesome.

Suggestion 2010/02/16(Tue)11:45 No. 132872 ID: a5fac4
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>>132864
I'll remember him. He's in for some keelhauling.

Moira: "I didn't mean it as an insult."
Mate: "..."
Moira: "It's just a cruel jape of nature that I'm stronger than any of you..."
Mate: "ARRR"

Heh, they're just too cute when they growl.

Moira: "I meant no offense."
Mate: "I don't care what you meant. You'll never get as much as a foot on my planks."

>>132865
Moira: "Your planks? Your crew? I don't think so."
Kobold: "The human's right, Ozy. The skipper has the last call."

That was one of the 'bolds at the table.

Mate: "You better shut up, Nilli."

HAH! Screw all you people and your "apologies," turns out I WAS RIGHT ALL ALONG. Find skipper.

>>132872
Well lets ignore the mate. Douchebag bold is first in line for all sorts of nastiness once we take over their ship. Ask Nilli where you can find said captain.

Moira 2010/02/16(Tue)12:10 No. 132882 ID: a5fac4
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>>132878
Moira: “Nilli, where’s the skipper?”

The smallest ‘bold speaks up.

Nilli: “Got his own room. Don’t know which one, we mustn’t disturb him anyway.”

Moira 2010/02/16(Tue)12:10 No. 132883 ID: a5fac4
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I leave the room and close the door. The ‘bolds are arguing a bit, it seems.

The Inn is small, there are just three other rooms. The ‘bolds’ room is just to the left, on the right are the stairs.

>>132883
Well lets start knocking doors then. We have a captain to rudely disturb.

You could always engage in the primal method of gaining a position... Go back into the room and strangle the ship's mate, then when the skipper arrives you can tell him you're his replacement.

But if you don't want to do that, I'd suggest you go back down to the goblin and ask which room was rented to a captain.

Moira 2010/02/16(Tue)12:33 No. 132890 ID: a5fac4
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>>132884
Knocking... Oh, seems like I stroke gold on the first try.

???: "Nilli, if that's you again... Go away whoever you are!"

>>132890
Tell the 'bold captain that you wish to sign on with him and his 'bold crew and brave the seas, like the bold soul you are.

Moira 2010/02/16(Tue)12:50 No. 132895 ID: a5fac4
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>>132892
I'm not exactly sure if that will... er, forget it. I get what you mean.

Moira:"Bold captain! I want to boldly join your bold crew. Rest assured I can be bold if a situation demands boldness!"

???:: "... What?"

There' a small silence. Seems like I impressed him.

???:: "You... Wait, come in."

I open the door an enter.

Moira:"Thank you! I..."

Okay now, what is that?

Moira 2010/02/16(Tue)12:54 No. 132896 ID: a5fac4
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>>132895

>>132895
Looks like ahh miniature elf... mayhaps a sprite o some kind, even an anemic harlfing?

Anyhow, tell em jokes aside, you would very much like to be joinen his crew because the sea calls to you, and you must answer.

Wonderful, there's a captain you can easily usurp. One quick punt over the rails and who's the new captain? you're the new captain.

>>132895
Looks like an elf. Or an elf. Damn english language with only one word for elf. I would say it's an Alv, but I don't have any proper translation.

Anyway, convince him the sea is in your blood and sailing is what you're meant for. Magellan don't have shit on you when it comes to sailing. Except for that whole part about going through one of the most dangerous waters there is in a very primitive ship without actually knowing the way. But you're going to be even more awesome.

>>132903
Don't, bragging didn't earn us any brownie points with the mate.