Blackscale Lagoon: Part I Thieves in the Night: A Bloody Welcome

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May 29, 2026 8:38 am
Benford tries to calculate the sums on his mossy fingers, but loses track.
"A boat helmed by these two able swampmen sounds agreeable to me." says Benford.
He turns to the others, "and the…price is agreeable?" he asks his companions. Rangers aren’t known for their haggling skills.
May 29, 2026 10:27 am
Mole thinks to himself Your boat, that's good. So you say it's that type of swamp were you need a boat. OK.
In voice: Price sounds reasonable. How many days do you think trip will take to both locations and back? And yes, just one condition: if we face goblins or lizards you two stay quite. This is no driven hunt. You got that, right?
May 30, 2026 1:20 am
"Deal," says Therin.
"Aye, sounds right," says Cumwold.

"When ya wanna head out? We be needin' supplies, like a few barrels of water, and some dried meat and fruit. We don't mind fishin', but we should always be prepared," says Cumwold.
"Right," says Therin. "I'll take care of quartermasterin'. Be back in an hour, Cumwold will get the "Valdora" ready to hold 5 instead of 2."
"Don't worry," says Cumwold, "there's plenty of space. I left the nets drying is all. See ya in an hour."

The old hands, having decided your departure time for you head off to make preparations...
May 30, 2026 6:53 am
You guys noticed, the two didn't hear what I say or ask. Like I was not even here?! Mole is more surprised than sad about his question left unanswered. I guess I know. Seen their beards? They are just jealous about my dwarf beard. Anyhow - you guys do all the talking with Cumwold and Therin

Mole also realized it is time he also go shopping for some rations and spare waterskin.
May 30, 2026 3:50 pm
Therin returns before he is out of eyesite.

"I apologize, folks. The lure of coin is mesmerizing around here. It has greater weight than barter most days. It occurs to me I left out some minor details. Travel to the Blackscale Ruins normally takes a day, and it's three days to the Weeping Hollow, giving it a day for delays, it could take nine days. If it rains, we may have to take shelter, or veer from our normal course. That is an unpredictable quantity friends. Cumwold will need to clean out the "Valdora" either way, but I forget you are not men of the swamp, save young Benford here. My apologies once again sir Dwarf, may your beard grow long and your gold increase," he says as he rubs his own beard. You notice it is well oiled and trimmed. A minor detail you overlooked. He holds out his hand to shake yours. The look on his face seems to say 'I hope this isn't a deal breaker.'
May 31, 2026 11:49 am
Varos will nod "Thank you for the clarification Therin. The deal is still on. We will be ready when you and Cumwold are."
May 31, 2026 2:25 pm
Biscuit: "Sounds like a great time. Let’s get going."
May 31, 2026 4:16 pm
Mole nods silently. He feels creepy. Could locals hear him when they are not around? He will be keeping mouth shut.
Jun 1, 2026 2:44 am
"Well then we'll meet at the Valdora within the hour," he smiles and is off to get supplies.
Jun 2, 2026 8:36 am
"Very well, one hour." Varos will head out and go buy a couple more days rations just in case.
Jun 2, 2026 8:47 pm
Benford goes along as well, though he doesn't see what's wrong with subsisting off the various flora and fauna of the swamp. Algae has a nice texture when boiled, he thinks to himself.
Jun 3, 2026 2:07 am
KingHarkinian says:
Benford goes along as well, though he doesn't see what's wrong with subsisting off the various flora and fauna of the swamp. Algae has a nice texture when boiled, he thinks to himself.
OOC:
eww...hehe
Jun 4, 2026 5:47 am
GreyWord says:

Mole also realized it is time he also go shopping for some rations and spare waterskin.
I do that now
Jun 5, 2026 4:12 pm
With a few more rations and arrows secured Varos will meditate as we awaits departure.
Jun 6, 2026 2:14 am
OOC:
Let me know when everyone is ready to move on.
Jun 6, 2026 4:40 pm
Benford?
Mole?
Biscuit?

ya'll ready to cast off?
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