Haazheel and Dellas can find chests in the size they need, with no particular fancy-work or exotic materials for 20gp each.
Hubert says he will have ship stocked with enough fodder and food for a fortnight, and they'll be ready to sail by sundown.
Guildmaster Kuraja will have the contract ready for the group to sign, the city hiring the group to locate the originators of the thefts by Selbian Dross and his ilk, and the group assisting the captain of the Sea Lady in exploring two isles.
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The Sacred Grove of Ehlonna
Averdante:
With Farian preoccupied, Dante makes his way back to the Ehlonna's Grove to begin his search for items to help insure his future safety, and Prreet's.
At the Grove, he will speak to the priestess available. After telling her about the warning he received about the shadows hunting him, he says, "I have the arrows made here a few days ago, but now that I know I face this specific threat, I feel a need to seek some sort of defensive protection that would be helpful specifically against these creatures. I don't know enough about the creatures to know what that would be, and if it's something best sought from a priest, or if I can get something from the mages' guild. So, perhaps I also need to learn more about such creatures. When my company fought them, they were working with a mad druid. I don't know if the shadows need someone to summon them, or if they can come into this world on their own. They seemed able to cause harm with cold, but I don't know if it did more than that; if the cold comes from life energy being stolen, then some form of protection from cold won't work."
Before leaving the grove, he'll say, "My company will be setting sail soon. It will be an interesting experience, but I'm worried about a mishap with Prreet. If he fell of a boat on a river or lake, he could walk to shore, but I don't think that's often an option in the sea. I was thinking of trying to find something like a ring of water walking. I don't know of anything else that might work to keep him from sinking. Are there vendors who specialize in such things, or should I ask at the mages guild for such a thing?"
Grove-Warden Shallan considers what Averdante tells her about his foes. "
Such things sound like shadows or shadow-demons, undead creatures who drain life-force and health from their victims, and can bring a lethal chill with them. The most secure way to fight their touch is with a death ward. If you have a priest with you, one skilled can cast such a spell. I can cast such a thing as well, and could give you a token that would protect you. It doesn't last long, but if you thing they are close, it will last long enough to fight them, or to flee if you must. I only have one token to give you, as they are not easy to make, but as Ehlonna has already shown her favor by bestowing the Moonbow upon you, I believe it is important enough. Now, as for protecting Prreet, there is a curious little goblin fellow that makes makes some rings from unusual woods which wash ashore as driftwood, and they allow a wearer to float easily in the water. He was raised by a pair of dryads from as baby, and has a respect for his craft and their magic. I must compensate him for his work, however."
Shallan brings out a token of golden wood wrapped in dried herbs and grasses that she gives to Averdante, and then a ring made of carved and woven driftwood that she holds in her hand.
"
The ring I must pay him a thousand in gold for," she says. "
It will not allow you to swim any better, but it will keep the wearer from going under in all but the worst conditions."
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The Next Evening
With items gathered, contracts signed, and provisions acquired, the Leafblade Company and their mounts can head down to the Blue Docks to board the Sea Lady. The figurehead turns and greets you with a smile as Hubert waves a cheerful, "
Hello!" from the ship's wheel. Mad Morrie, looking considerably more sober, though his hair and beard are as wild as ever, seems to be in good spirits as he helps people get their things on board and their mounts situated.
"
Everyone ready? Then let us cast off and begin our voyage!"
OOC: Everyone please move to the Investigation At Sea thread.
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