Delfina looks over at Valda, "Well it is a two-day walk to Zalut.  It's late so we should stay here for the night, but I think I may know someone who might be able to help us, luv.  It depends upon the mood he is in, and whether he is sober or not at that particular moment."  Looking at Kal, she begins to think to herself, "I may even have something to wake up your sleeping friend, although I am not sure he can eat or smell, so it might not work."  One-Eyed Norf's eyes begin to widen, "If we had a cure for this curse, imagine how rich we might be? Then we might be able to buy safe passage off the island on that merit alone!" He begins to yawn, "But perhaps that can wait for tomorrow, I am ready to enter into my own deep natural slumber of my own."  Defina smiles, "Well, my cottage has two bedrooms, your sleeping friend can stay here in the dining room since he is already here." Turning to Valda she says, "Luv, you can take the one bedroom since I am sure you have had a long day and would like to rest." Turning to One-Eyed Norf she offers, "While you Luv, can share my bedroom, since you know it well, and I am sure we have a lot to catch up on. I am sure I might even have some Dream Lotus somewhere lying around in case you want to be the Pirate King again?"  One-Eyed Norf smiles and looks to Valda, "I think we should call it a night!" 

Fate Check: Does Delfina awaken Kal from the deep slumber?  (Very Unlikely) + (Chaos Factor 7) = Yes! (12) Rudely Lively 

We can end the scene here and start a new scene for the next day beginning with her waking up Kal (which I rolled successfully) and them starting their journey towards Zalut, ok?  Would you mind putting together another list to update the NPCs and threads?  Let's assume that their lifeblood is back to normal, with a restocking of new weapons.  Feel free to start the next scene, unless you want me to, I can post something tonight, but I think the Chaos Factor falls to 6 again.  Here are some NPC stats:

Defina (the doll) Khan
Attributes           Combat Abilities
Strength  -1       Initiative   1
Agility       0       Melee     -1
Mind          2      Ranged    0
Appeal      1      Defense    2
Careers:  Alchemist 2,    Merchant 1
Craft Points: 2    Lifeblood: 5
Languages: Lemurian, Sea Tongue, Sorceric (spoken and written), Beshaari
Flaw: Distinctive Appearance (short)

Kal 
Attributes        Combat Abilities
Strength    3     Initiative    1
Agility        0     Melee        2
Mind           0     Ranged    -1
Appeal      -1     Defense    0
Careers:  Slave 1,  Worker  1
Protection: None    Weapon: Tulwar (d6H+3)
Lifeblood: 9
NPC notes: Mute and Illiterate








 

 

Valda. 11 Lifeblood. 5 Hero Points.

Sure! Here's the list if I haven't missed something.

Chaos Factor. 6

NPCs.

• Thule
• Zalut
• Delfina Khan
• Wounded Bijou
• Kemila
• Unknown Master of Kemila
• Mysterious Text
• Kal, the no-longer sleeping Kalukan

Threads.

• Escape the Island
• Convince Delfina's Contact to help them provide safe passage from Zalut
• Unravel the Mystery of the Curse of Slumber

Sure, let's talk this one out. I am fine with a (chance) encounter of Kemila. I think in this case it sounds like the supporter executive is some sort of tough or bodyguard, and she is the beautiful ally...perhaps planning an escape with the book when the two groups unexpectedly encounter one another. If you're okay with that, I'll set that up. No hurry, of course.

Last edited by roryb (10/26/2024 1:43 pm)

A bit too tired tonight. I’ll post tomorrow morning unless you get to it first.

I got a start, but was interrupted. Later tonight...

Great setting!

One-Eyed Norf looks at Valda, "Maybe we don't have to fight them, just outsmart them!"  He stands still with his large arms held out openly to show a sign of peace. "Peace friend, we mean no harm!"  He begins to start spinning his words and sweet-talking the pair with such elaborate lies, that the pair starts to believe him.  Approaching them, he announces, "I am the famous pirate and thief known as One-Eyed Norf, perhaps you have heard of me? My men have you surrounded and are awaiting my orders unless you parlay with me!"

One-Eyed Norf is going to use his silver tongue boon to sweet-talk the pair into letting them get closer to them.

Persuasion Check: 1 (appeal) - 1 (hard) + 11  = success 

Fact Check: Do the pair agree to the parlay? (Very Likely) + (Chaos 6) = Yes (16)

As One-Eyed Norf approaches the pair, the woman emerges from her cover, while her protector lowers his spear.

Fact Check: Has Kemila heard of One-Eyed Norf from her days as a thief? (50/50) + (Chaos 6) = Yes! (15)

Kemila begins to smile, "One-Eyed Norf? I have heard of you! You were considered the worst thief that ever tried to join the Ragged Knaves if I remember correctly. I am Kemila, and I was...am a member of the Ragged Knaves guild."  
One-Eyed Norf begins to quip, "I wasn't the worst thief in the guild, I know of at least one or two that were worse them me! But, what brings you here to Thule, friend thief?"  
Kemila hesitates before responding, "I was captured and sold as a slave to an evil sorcerer, known in these parts as the Red Wizard Riathu. I have just escaped the city, with my friend, but we might be pursued by that crazy wizard!"  

I will stop there to see if you want to give her companion a name and have him speak as well.  Also, you can add what Valda is doing, for Delfina, she is hanging back since she is a non-combatant, and Kal is standing at her side.  

Fact Check: Does Delfina know the Red Wizard Riathu? (50/50) + (Chaos 6) = No (9)

"Red Wizard Riathu? Never heard of him," Delfina mutters to herself, "must be a new wannabee in town trying to make a name for himself!" 





 

Last edited by Gundarr_the_Great (10/28/2024 6:49 am)