Kree gave last moment instructions to Gidlap, perhaps laced  with some warnings..  then the  moved  down the street,  to the  west, and up the first  street that elad to the docs.

 we will check ships  first, find hargenites, and maybe  make some coin from the ship's  cargo. we will go to the taverns and such for  midday meals,  and  we will , most likely, do our best hunting   at night.

Understood, Moltke nodded as he walked alongside the captain and Riven. Is there anything is particular that we should be looking for?

 as they walked, some folks  watched  them, it was still rather  early, but working folks had to  do  thier  jobs.

  First we look  for   ships   that have   Hargen flags, or  flags   from the other side of the Mountain..that will give  us  an easy place to look. Once we have  done that, then we'll have to  go, ship to ship,  to she what kid of crews they have..and  then  go from there....Also..any elf  with a top knot..is  an Ironwood  elf, and counts   as an enemy..The  Shadow friends, would enjoy elven  food.

She had pulled up her mask and made sure her hood was in place when they left, knowing that her daggers had already been secured along with her other weaponry. Crystal blue eyes narrowed slightly as she regarded those that watched them, alert to anything that could potentially go against them. She also paid attention to see if any of those already assembled ran off for what would seem like no reason.

Moltke readies his senses and his sights as he looks upon the many ships that had laid anchor in the docks of Yad. He preemptively casts Detect Magic, in case any enemy spellcasters be surveilling their every move.

  Kree takes them to the end of the  docks , that  is northwest.. there is a brig  moored there. a few men sit on barrels and cartes  talkig and smoking long landed pipes.

  The Elf steps  towards them Hail...and well met! I..I see there is not flag on your vessel? where do you hail from?

 one  man spits on the  doc  and turns away.

  another man keeps  puffing on his  pipe.

The  thried man, a large  fellow says,Bugger off  mate, we don't have no time for Long ears..

   Kree's facade of a smile  broke only for a moment, as he continued.  Ahh..see? You have   me confused  with an Ironwood  elf.. i have pointed   ears, Ironwood  scum have long ears... though, as a rather, 'round' human i suppose you  dislike our  ears because they are longer then your manhood?   Kree  kept  an 'idiot's  smile' on his face.
The  Man who spat stood Up, the Big fellow   started to take some steps towards   Kree, and the  pipe  smoker just laughed.

Moltke tensed his shoulder ever so slightly beneath his gray cloak. He wouldn't be surprised if the dock hands started some sort of trouble. He readied himself for a fight and waited for the captain's signal, should it come.

  Kree's  blades   hissed from its  sheath, in a somewhat fast if  not 'showy' draw...

  The Bigman stopped as the other   drew steel a long knife  and a short sword...The  Big man reached  for  a  Hand axe,

 Just so you may explain it, to the ferryman, when he takes you to whichever hell you are bound for?..There is nothing i would like better, then to send you there...Now..chose ...talk..or die..i am fine with either at the moment.

 Two men abounded them on the  railing, had   short Bows  drawn

The situation was escalating rather quickly. Moltke furrowed his brows and darted his eyes at the men with the drawn bows. He conjured up a defensive spell, Shield, but he waited for his captain’s mark to let loose with any attacks.

  The  Big  fellow, grins... you take   big of a Long ear....

  pointy  ear, if you please... kree  said  in an even tone.

  Comon' mate?  You three against, say..1/3 of the ships crew?

  Aye...seems a bit unfair? would you like ,e top tell one of  my comrades to  sit the  fight Out

 all three  men looked, at each other...there where snickers , But uneasy snickers.

 you..all three will be  dead with in the  1st  5 minutes.

 That is wisgful thinking on your  part. either way? none of you will see us  hit the planks., So the Ferry man will have to  tell you how you died

  There was a strong bellow of a voice,what the 9 hells  goes on  down there!

 The  Pipe  smoker  calls out...Three  people  wanted to know our Flag, Sir. One of them is a Long ear!

 Pointy ear...

 The other  fellow smiles  at Kree .

 You..Elf Bastard!.. get away from me ship...and he walked  further  to the   stern to try and get a better look.

 kree saw what he  needed to see...Aye... we shall leave.... Your  three crewman here, should stay aboard  the ship , if we come across them in town, you will find yourself  short of hands.

  with a  wave  of his hand , he motions  his comrades  down the docks

Riven held any actions with baited breath, every muscle poised and ready to strike if it came down to it. With the Captain of the ship making his appearance and seemingly 'diffusing' the situation, Riven straightened though no less tense the moments before. With a curt nod in acknowledgement to Kree, she would held towards the indicated direction though still alert in case those men tried to attack regardless.

  kree  , Moltke and Riven  continue down  the   wharf. Flags from most of  the allied  towns   where here..

  depending on what we  find.  We  may just  go to that ship this  night, and all our frined in the Shadow's to take the whole crew. The ship will  make a good  addition to  the   Empire's  navy on the Widow  river.

As the three disengages from that rather unsavory encounter, Moltke takes one last look at the crew before turning his attention towards the others ship down at the docks. At the far end of the docks, he could see one particular flag standing above the rest and on it was emblazoned an eagle clutching a river serpent in its talons.
The captain says something about the possibility of taking a ship and Moltke simply nods in agreement. If it is something that must be done, then so be it.

  Kree  walked  with hsi comraded  as  he spoke to  Molke,what spells have, you, that may allow  us  to take a  vessel  with its crew and what ever trooper they carry  with them?

 Most folks   take little notice trio.. But the ship that as m the falg, there a few are a pair a Ment  hi fine leathers  who note their approach

Let me think... Moltke ponders for a while, weighing his options along with his spell choices as he walks alongside the group. The best option that I can think of is this, for capturing a ship is more difficult than sinking it: We could enter the waters and approach the ship from the sea during the night, when the sailors are weary and the torches are low. From there, I can cast two illusions. An illusion of a fire or an intruder to draw the sailors towards a designated section of the ship, far from where we lie in the waters, followed by a Mass Hypnosis which will then confound these sailors to remain in their very spots. Then, we could board the ship on the opposite side of the bewitched sailors, allowing us to avoid detection.
Moltke scratches his head as he continues, Any guard that does take notice of our boarding action can be temporarily displaced. However, once on the ship, I have no spell that can dominate the mind and make the sailors do our bidding. Worst comes to worst, I can sink the ship. What say you, Arrowhead?
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  well> the Widow  River  doesn't have the infestations of serpents as the Storm and the Lather River.. but they still have them, I would  rather  be  killed  in a battle, then  pulled  under  and eaten by serpents.


  we may have to get the  who unit together, for this, and see what can be  done. If   I call our Friends  from the Shadows, we cannot take the chance, that they grabbed the wrong people from the dock, if  we  can loose the Morring   and  get the  ship to   float to the   river, then our friends can be directed , to just  take the people on the ship, that are not us!
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I see, I did not know the rivers were infested with such creatures, Moltke nodded, I could happily provide ample distraction while the ship is let loosed from the docks. There are plenty of spells that should do the trick.

 That is what we will need. even if the forces  are  not up to the Standards  of the Empire. they still have  numbers, and  even a idiot  can manage a good  shot, once in a while.\

   we will see what good  the others have  provided  for   the  Shadow friends.... they i will talk with thier    leader here, and offer them the ships crew, if they are lucky, they may even find one or two that would  fit their  Nest.

Riven frowned a bit as Moltke listed off the potential spells and such though the look was more her processing what was being said. In all truths, she didn’t know much about magic…that was more Mikhail’s forte.
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Understood, Arrowhead. Moltke nods at the captain's words, still slowly observing the many ships moored at the docks. It would be most interesting to meet these Shadow-Friends the captain keeps mentioning. He looks around fruitlessly in an effort to spot something in the shadows, but to no avail. Alas, he would have to focus on the task at hand. He continues to walk along with the group.

  so  saying the stopped  at the other  edge of the  docks. another   Hargenite vessel sat there. this was a sloop, merchant build , but the  heavy  Ballista,  where there  for combat.

 There was a look of  distain as Kree saw the ship.. Hargenites  love the face, that serpents   cannot live, or will not live , on thier side of the Mountain..They  use the   symbol of an eagle  taking the  serpent    to eat..

 Let us  head to the gates.....witht hat , the   retrace their path towards   the gateway they entered.

Hargenites in the heart of Yad... how concerning. Moltke takes one last look at the ship marked with the eagle and serpent. He tries to take note of how many sailors were visible, the armaments and dimensions of the ship, as well as the ship's position relative to the other ships moored at the docks. It seems that the Arrow's time in Yad was to get much more dynamic. He follows the captain back towards the gateway.

 Kree's   group noted  the last of the Hargen sailor  going out the gate, shortly followed by three  other people.

 Get  ready, it appears we may have   some appetizers  for  our friends..

   Kree's team  walked a bit slower then the others, waiting  for them to clear the GAtes  before they approached..

  Somethin' goin' on out there, we don't know about?

 Kree nodded. Its rumored  ther emay be  some beasties out ther e that need  Killed, before they harm any  one..You wnat to come along?

The Gate Trooper  shook his head,I do enough of that when a caravan sends  for help..don't need to do it on me own...

Kree smiles slightlyyou are wiser  then you  Think, SGT.


>>>>> west thread.

Get  ready, it appears we may have   some appetizers  for  our friends..

Moltke sighs, And I here I thought the day was going so swimmingly.
He follows the captain and clears the gates of the docks.

>>>>> west thread.