Wild:42 Selling Silver

Starring: Bo, Fuelwen & Splat, Brilla, TskTsk
Guest Starring: Jayde, Ethyl, Lori (Full-blooded Yaun-ti cleric), The Lord (Rakasha)
Challenge: Greater Spawn of Jubilex (×2); Werebats (×10) and Harpy
Location: Moonless Island
Date Played: 29 Jul 2010

Attacked while leaving port

TskTsk: As we sail away from the Wild Tentacles our ship is attacked by two large abominations! All hands are ordered below deck and we begin our defense of the ship, however before things can get truly underway the Elder calls upon his gods, who frighten the beasts. They did not defend themselves as we cut them down. It almost felt like cheating.

The dagger causes problems

TskTsk: It is without surprise that I comment that the talking dagger has stabbed us in the back. While controlling Fuelwen, she made some enemies, powerful enemies. It angered the drow "union" on Drn Tg, who will likely seek revenge on Fuelwen and his clutch. I will defend them, but I do not understand their affection for the dagger.

The island of Moonless

TskTsk: Having a cargo hold full of silver, we decide to sell it where it will fetch the highest price—an island with a lycanthrope problem. The elder begins greasing the wheels and finds a potential buyer in a rakasha known only as "The Lord".

The gatekeeper of the warlord's manor has a jerky method of movement, one that is told to me later reveals that he is being dominated. We enter the home and meal with The Lord, who agrees to a high price for the silver.

We escort his staff to our vessel and they unload the silver and we count the coin. All is good.

🎲 DM I think it's funny I had lycanthropes planned and you decided to feed right to them. Free will my ass!

Ripped off

TskTsk: As we set sail, Jayde inspects the coinage and finds half of them to be false coins. Everyone is enraged and decides to turn around and seek retribution. As we look at the shore, large bats are seen on a quick course to attack us. We prepare and the bats turn out to be werebats, and a harpy is with them.

The werebats try some midair tomfoolery and half of them end up in the drink. Fuelwen and I make quick work of them, then I fly up to engage the harpy. In response to the pummeling she sings the most beautiful music I have ever heard. I follow the song as long as I can, but unfortunately my Fly potion wears off and I descend slowly into the drink. I feel foolish for loving that song, but I can't get it out of my mind.

Rewards

• +15,000gp for sale of the vegetation control box
• +9,750gp (half fake) from sale of silver