Nymaru Island

Nedylene · Post by **Nedylene** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 6:46 pm

[t:3fxk46ea]The dwarf first takes you alone out on a small fishing vessel in order for you to survey the damage to your ship.
[t:3fxk46ea]You see it is as he said it, their is a large hole in the bottom of the hull and the main mast is broken to splinters.The sails you did not have time to remove are shredded. However, the waves have crammed it so tightly into a large pile of rocks that short of teaching the ship to fly , it will be very difficult to remove it.
[t:3fxk46ea]The shipwright tugs his beard thoughtfully and ponders the dilemma of how to remove the ship.
[t:3fxk46ea]"Normally I would say to get our larger ships and try to pull it ashore, but I fear that will damage the hull even worse than it already is.Too bad there is na a sorcerer on the isle powerful enough to make her fly.Wait a minute..I might ha' an idea there.."

Bhaern Quel · Post by **Bhaern Quel** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:06 pm

Looking at the ship.

"Before moving her into water the breech needs to be healed. The ship was designed to fly with the crane lifts of undersea, but it would take much time to build such a crane. Stone to mud can lowe the ship into the water, but the rocks would not be easy to replace. The removal would change your harbor configuration."

As you speak of perhaps another way to fly the ship eyes study you.

Well if there are enough of them our winged friends might be able to fly it? Even a reduce spell could make it easier to work with. Pray tell, what your thoughts are?"

Nedylene · Post by **Nedylene** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 2:22 am

[t:i8yp6d81]"This isle don't just home the nymaru, ellithyri and the occasional rounded up stray like meself. On the southwestern corner of the isle a dragon lives. It's the mucky biggest damn dragon I ever seen, but she's a gentle beast none the less, and don't cause no harm. With her help, and enough rope, I would say we can left yer ship clean outta the water, without worryin' aboot scraping her anew."

Bhaern Quel · Post by **Bhaern Quel** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 2:32 am

"Master Hammerfist, indeed an interesting idea. However odds are the dragon would want something to add to her hooard. I do at least ope you agree the hull breach should be healed frist before a lift is tried, it makes little sense to lift from land one place to land another place, unless cradled into a dry dock fitted for the Jade Star?. I would like to board her now to get my log and a few personal items. Can you have them " referring to the fishing boat crew "bring me as close as posible?

Thoughts of a tame dragon as credible as tame demons, so does not speak firther of this.

Nedylene · Post by **Nedylene** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 5:46 pm

[t:2chijq6l]The dwarf nods and starts bringing you in closer to the ship,
[t:2chijq6l]"Aye , we shall certainly see to repairing the hull before we try to move her, although I have a sinkin' suspicion there may be another hole where she struck the rocks, where we canno' see at the moment.I've got the lads workin' on a dry dock for her as we speak."
[t:2chijq6l]He lands you both on the side of the ship, and drops anchor.

Bhaern Quel · Post by **Bhaern Quel** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 6:12 pm

Wonders how long a dry dock can be fitted for the Jade Star. As the ship anchoes as close as posible reaches for a rope to use as a boarding rope. tieing one end to his dagger as a weight , coils the rope judging the distance.

"if the dry dock is ready before the hull is repaired we could move her then. I would instead concentrate on checking her ribs that she woul not colaspe under her our weight."

Throws the rope to wrap arround a rail post. The second try wraps securely arround it. Lashing the rope to the fishing ship, swings on to the rope to begin the climb up.*

"I should be back soon, I will drop some rigging over her side as well to make broading easirt"
Climbs up to the rail and makes his way along the canted deck to drop rigging, before entering his cabin to collect hs log, sextant and his sword. A look at the ship's clock reveils what was to be expected, being broken. Then returning to the rail unties his dagger from the rope, and adjusts the rope to hold with a slip peasure knot. Slides down the rope to rejion Hammerfist ((If Hammerfist actually chilbed the rope, followed him down being last off the ship)) the gives the rope a shake to loosen the knot and pulls the rope back to the boat.

"Aye the other side looks staved in some as well"

Nedylene · Post by **Nedylene** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 6:20 pm

[t:20qimy6g]"Aye, I was afeard a that..This rocks are nasty, some of them bein' more coral than rock. The lads should be done wi' the dry dock by tomorrow.Ye are fortunate in that this is our off season, and we have scant little else to do.The question is if we can get the dragon to help us. She stays on the isle as a protector to the Willowsongs, for they are kin to her. Normally, she's right social like and takes her elven form and walks aboot and such, but from what I hear she has a bunch a young uns at the moment and don't get out much. If ye want to go this route, ye should probably get the princess to go and ask her.Is there anything else ye needed to do out here, for I need to head back to the shipyard?"

Bhaern Quel · Post by **Bhaern Quel** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 6:31 pm

"Master Hammerfist, I have what I need for now, though I would like my crew to start salvage as soon as posible. We can return to shore. Yes I will seek the aid of the princess. For any of the plans to float her." Still likes idea of rock to mud, because asking a dragon to do something will cost a lot, espcially if a Dragon has children. There would be a desire for them to start their hoards.

Nedylene · Post by **Nedylene** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 2:02 am

[t:2qfp3zue]The dwarf pulls up anchor and the two of you head back to the island. You can see your crew waiting where directed.
[t:2qfp3zue]The dwarf says to you,
[t:2qfp3zue]"Im gettin' back to work now. The princess is usually aboot her studies this hour, in the castle courtyard, if ye wish to speak to her. Perhaps we can have a drink later today, lad? Though I doubt ye can keep up wi' me."
[t:2qfp3zue]He laughs and heads back to the shipyard.

Bhaern Quel · Post by **Bhaern Quel** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 2:42 pm

"until later Master Hammerfist"

Walks to the castle to request an aduience with the princess.

Nedylene · Post by **Nedylene** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 1:48 am

[t:3b5ymyk3]You are met by the guards at the main gate,they tell you to continue into the courtyard where the princess is practising.
[t:3b5ymyk3]When you enter you see she is parring with a nymaru male.The male is much older and larger than she and is beating her mercilessly with a blunt blade.But no matter how many times he knocks her down she keeps getting back up and coming back for more.

Bhaern Quel · Post by **Bhaern Quel** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 3:20 am

Once reaching the courtyard watches patiently as the pricesess gets beaten up. Studing the combet style used. Perpared to wait until one of them die, repair of the ship is important, but with the blocks that exist already there is no point in interupting what is clearly [ractice to gain ill will.

Nedylene · Post by **Nedylene** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 5:33 pm

[t:3o9h8yeh]The two continue their parrying, until the princess leaps straight up into the air, unfurling her wings for altitude. Her partner attempts to strike at her when she rises but misses. She does a flip midair and lands behind him, unleashing a powerful blow that sends the larger nymaru sprawling.
[t:3o9h8yeh]He hits his knees and then laughs,
[t:3o9h8yeh]"Your getting better, Mara, soon you might even be able to land a blow on your mother."
[t:3o9h8yeh]"We can hope, [i:3o9h8yeh]shalifi[/i:3o9h8yeh], but we are being rude."
[t:3o9h8yeh]She turns to greet you,
[t:3o9h8yeh]"Good afternoon , captain, I hope your visit to your ship was productive and the shipwright proved to be of aid. May I introduce my instructor, Kalustra."
[t:3o9h8yeh]The nymaru man nods courteously,
[t:3o9h8yeh]"I would shake your hand, but I am dripping with sweat. At your ease, princess, I think we have trained enough for one day."
[t:3o9h8yeh]"Thank you,[i:3o9h8yeh]shalifi[/i:3o9h8yeh], "
[t:3o9h8yeh]She turns back to you,
[t:3o9h8yeh]"How can I help you, Captain?"

Bhaern Quel · Post by **Bhaern Quel** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 10:21 pm

Watches the combat carefully, never saying a word until addressed. This being a learning experience for him. As Mara speaks to him bows head.

"Trip to the ship was useful and at least a start to placing here on the water again. I am honored to meet your instuctor" Bows head to Kalustra.

"Master Kammerfist has an idea of how to get the Jade Star off the rocks, while not sure it is the best he asked me to speak to you about fining out if such a plan could be used. I would like to start salvage now as well if it is safe for my crew. The lighter she is the easier it will be to move her off the rocks. Oh in addition at dusk I will be holding a service for those lost at the docks with your permission. Of course all interested are invited to attend."

Nedylene · Post by **Nedylene** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 12:24 am

[t:20x2gl0o]"Of course, Master Hammerfist will assist you and your men with salvage. It is best of course to do this while there is plenty of light outside.You are welcome as well to hold a service to your dead, if you would like a priest of Tempus or Kelemvor , whoever you choose, could reside over it.As for the other option for lifting the ship, what did Master Hammerfist suggest?"