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Post by Eivor on Nov 6, 2020 21:32:10 GMT
"I couldn't say," Eivor replies to Brian. "No sight of land, though there is some wreckage in the distance."
"Given we are off-track anyway perhaps once of us should use to Pattern to get us on the right heading rather than relying on the breeze."
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Post by Lorelei on Nov 6, 2020 23:05:59 GMT
"The descendants of Oberon can make it true when using the Family's power to travel through Shadow... within certain limits...," Lorelei says as she looks up from petting the cat. There is a noticeable emphasis placed on the capitalized words.
"As for the ship, I cast a spell that was designed to prevent its target from sinking... it even provided for some small structural improvements and repair..." .
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Post by Brian on Nov 7, 2020 0:23:07 GMT
He turned to Katerina "For the sort of people on this boat coincidence happens every so often. But given the course I am on I suspect foul play...just as a sound practice. " He looked up at Eivor "Seems we are the only ones not from Amber.Unless I misjudge your friend. What do you think of it?"
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Post by Katerina on Nov 7, 2020 10:30:24 GMT
"Before yesterday morning I had never been to the home of the Gods and Goddesses before." Katerina replies to Brian. She had no idea whether the storm was normal for this thing they'd called a sea and she was still wary of this floating crate that they called a ship floating on top of it. It seemed clear though that if it had not been for Princess Lorelei that they would have been drowing in the sea thing. Whether that was by chance or by someone's design she hadn't a clue, but the terrible state of the ship thing when they left would have been a contributory factor. If she wanted to get rid of a whole load of the Gods and Goddesses, then sending them on a poorly repaired ship thing and then creating a storm would be a good way of doing it.
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Post by Brian on Nov 7, 2020 12:17:59 GMT
"Gods and Goddesses?" Brian's eyebrow arches with curiosity. He has a slight amusement.....not at what Katerina said but at something else as he says Gods and Goddesses. "Tell me about where you are from I am curious."
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Post by Katerina on Nov 7, 2020 15:59:20 GMT
Katerina shrugs. "My home is a world called Eshara, though I believe that you call them shadows. I'm not sure why. I live in the Kingdom of Myrtrecht there; the adopted daughter of the King. We have been at war for countless centuries with the demon Kingdom of Lonharron. Recently they have gained the upper hand in the war and we are at danger of being overrun. The legends always told us that the Gods and Goddesses had retreated beyond the Mirror Maze. I walked the Maze to find them and bring them back to help my people, but as with anything in life there is a price to pay first. What of your home?"
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Post by Brian on Nov 8, 2020 0:46:34 GMT
He smiles at her "My home is a place called Ayalos. A beautiful green land. We had a spot of troubles here and there." He stretches out "I came to Amber on a matter of personal business. I am not sure Amber agrees with me to be honest. But Ayalos has many small warring states and kings and then a high king who rules and has sovereign domain when their is a matter of sufficient crisis that you need a single voice." He sighs "I am assisting some one on a security detail when we ventured on this trip. Would you like to meet her? She is probably less green now that the boat is stable. "
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Post by Katerina on Nov 8, 2020 17:41:28 GMT
Katerina has no particular reason to want to talk with this woman, but she knows that being polite is usually the best course of action. "Only if it will not inconvenience her. Sometimes after an illmess rest is best advised."
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Post by Brian on Nov 8, 2020 23:32:45 GMT
"Sea Sickness. But you are likely right." He nods to Katerina and looks up to Eivor "And your part of the Amber clan or are you a fellow outlander?"
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2020 3:07:29 GMT
"Yes. Sleep is advised after an illness, or after staying up all night battling a storm."
Since I wasn't going to sleep with everyone chattering on deck I got up.
"There are no gods not goddesses. Nothing devine. Just order and chaos and a few random titans from the time before. The Unicorn is an awesome and terrible being but not a God, not worthy of worship. There's just me and you. No gods, no goddess. No purpose or plan to any of it. I'm the closest thing to a god you'll find."
I said the last while pissing off the rail. It was the back of the ship so I respected their modesty to an extent, but also that arced the stream past Barrets window.
While I was taking a leak I watched the horizon and timed the swell. Up, down Up, There, just where it was supposed to be a a grey sail, or maybe smoke cloud, or solar still. Or what ever they use for power in this shadow.
"We've been spotted. They'll be along shortly. Don't hope for rescue, they are likely pirates or pickers, better probability in this shadow, and also less guilt when we kill them all and take their ship."
"Get what rest you can, or make ready, they'll be on us in an hour or less."
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Post by Eivor on Nov 9, 2020 8:15:30 GMT
"I am family," Eivor says, as if that explains everything. "If no-one objects I'll take the helm. Just see the sails can catch the wind."
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Post by Katerina on Nov 9, 2020 12:34:20 GMT
Katerina doesn't know anything about sailing this ship thing, but she does understand that the wind catching a sail will make it move. The same is true for the Great Windsails back at home and the sail above them seems to Kat to be snagged. Without asking, she scurries up the rope ladder thing, nimble as a cat and pulls the sail free of the bent nail that it is caught on.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2020 13:40:47 GMT
"Yes. Family. As my Father told me, 'never trust a brother.' Or sister. Or cousin in this case."
They might think we could out run the ship on the horizon but that wasn't my intent, so we wouldn't. I grabbed a grappling hook and a length of chain and made myself a rough kasuri-kama.
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Post by Brian on Nov 9, 2020 18:16:45 GMT
Brian looks between Eivor, Calveria, and Lorelei before returning to Katerina " They and their people are the gods you speak of?" H8s eyebrow is curious before he turns his attention to Calveria. " Knowing your kinsmen and the origin of your blood is a matter of great import. Denying it to a man is a offense to them." He smiles " Its good you and your kin know of yours."
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Post by Brian on Nov 9, 2020 18:20:58 GMT
He also readies his spear to chuck through boarders
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