The Drunk Elf Pirates and the Quest for the Holy Wine - Page 19

The last sane person · 07-21-2003, 01:50 AM

Roya: Well then, those papers will not help at all. If its willow they want they wont stop to look at our papers! So, willow is a higher up faerie eh? *does some thinking and smiles but shakes the thought out of her head and goes back to watching the faerie ship*

Eruviel Greenleaf · 07-21-2003, 01:59 AM

ooc: Uh, Roya, how did you hear that? It was said in the cabin. You're outside. You wouldn't've heard. Er.

The last sane person · 07-21-2003, 01:01 PM

OOC: Tano told me. Read above post by her.

Willow Oran · 07-21-2003, 04:37 PM

OOC: Watch out for flying bits of backstory, Cap'n please don't kill me.

IBF: It was in reference to her rank, what else?

EG: I was rather hoping that it was sarcasm. Could you be a bit more specific?

IBF: About what?

EG: About why you addressed one of my crew by a royal title just after we were told that there was a faerie warship in the harbor.

IBF: Oh! That! To put it simply, the reason the faerie ship is chasing you is because you have their crown princess on board. I thought you knew.

*the information takes a few seconds to sink in but when it does...*

EG: Holy ****! You mean I kidnapped faerie ROYALTY!?!

IBF: Well, yes, you did. Can this ship go any faster?

OOC: Heh, poor Cap'n, I sprung this backstory on her at about one in the morning after a couple hours of filming, her reaction was the same then.

Eruviel Greenleaf · 07-21-2003, 11:24 PM

ooc: Oops, sorry Roya! Oh, and Vampire Number One, don't worry 'bout it. Is cool

ic:

EG: Oh. Holy excrement! That's...
IBF: Squicky? I believe that might be the word you're looking for.
EG: Yeah. Squicky. That's it. Um. *ducks head outside of cabin.* WILLOW!!!

Willow comes running.
Willow: Yes, Cap'n!
EG: Why, in the name of She Who Sails the Sea in a Yellow Umbrella, did you not tell me you're a princess?
Willow: Er...
EG: Nevermind, I know why you didn't. Now answer me this: What do you suggest we do? And do you want to go back to them or not? And...*calls for the Mate*
XEN! Uh, make this bloody ship go faster! Please!
E XK: Yes, Cap'n...er....okay...

*Cap'n turns back to Willow...*

Arathorn · 07-22-2003, 12:58 AM

Arathorn: <yawns> The sleeping bard has awakened! Er, Cap'n, what's that cute ship doing there following us? Who are these new folksies here? I must've slept an Age...

Willow Oran · 07-22-2003, 01:57 AM

Willow: Erm, well, no, I don't really want to go back yet, not at this stage, if I did I would have flown off without telling anyone... I suppose we could try to explain things to them... It all depends on who's captaining their ship, and if they're friendly or not.

EG: Meaning?

Willow: Well, they might not be, there is one distant line of cousins who have been known to be distinctly unfriendly, sort of a flock of black sheep if you know what I mean. But if it's one of my first or second cousins on board then they'll probably be willing to let us be once they know what's going on.

OOC: Eruviel, I really hope you're coming to the performance on saturday, I need to talk with you about this... As for the faerie captain... Friendly or unfriendly? Which do you prefer? Unfriendly will take more backstory work, their characters are rather less developed.

Eruviel Greenleaf · 07-22-2003, 02:49 AM

ooc: I'll come, Wil...hel...mina...I mean Willow! Different play!

I'll be at the 2pm one, I want to see you as Penny!

ic:

EG: Well, do you think we could somehow try to find out what's going on with them, then? Send someone over perhaps?

Willow: Weeelll...

EG: Oh, and Arathorn...gah, blimey! Didn't see ye there! Well...um...go write a song? Oh, and I suppose I ought to introduce you...Flannery, this is the ship's bard, Arathorn. Arathorn, this is Ignatius Bob Flannery, he's helping us find the wine.

Arathorn: Nice to meet you, Mr. Flannery...er...*looks at him funny* Excuse me, sir, but, uh, are you dead?

IBF: Er. Technically...yes. I am.

Arathorn: Right then. I'm...I'll be off to write a song then...*backs out of office slowly, keeping a hand near his jugular*

Indril Anarion · 07-22-2003, 09:33 AM

*in the brig*

Luthien: *singing* yo ho yo ho, a pirate's life for me *not singing* I'm gettin tired of singing. *sits down and leans head against the rail* *yawns*
Luthein: There's gotta be something to do around here...

Willow Oran · 07-22-2003, 02:33 PM

Willow: We could send someone over and see what happens to them. I wouldn't reccomend sending anyone you care about though.

EG: Hmmmm....

Indril Anarion · 07-25-2003, 10:06 AM

Luthien: Hello? Is anybody out there? I'm kinda thirsty. Can I get somethin to wet my whistle.

The last sane person · 07-26-2003, 03:18 AM

Eruviel: Sure thing....*shouts* ROYA! Come here a tick!

Roya: *jogs over* Aye?

Eruviel: I gotta little favor ta ask ya....

OOC: you said "send some one over ya dont care about" so here i am volunteering for duty!

Katt_knome_hobbit · 07-27-2003, 10:31 PM

Katt: You know, I may be just a drunk tied to the mast, but do I have to be a drunk tied to the mast? I mean, is that the best spot for a drunk. Specially if everyone is running around preparing to fight?

OOC: Ooh! I have no purpouse! I voulenteer!

Willow Oran · 07-28-2003, 12:27 AM

Willow: Well, at least we have volunteers even if we do care about them, in a strange sort of way. I leave the decision up to you Cap'n, it's your ship and your crew.

OOC: I will be unable to post for the next two and a half weeks as my family and I are taking a trip to Ireland. If this thread has not progressed by the time I return I shall be most dissapointed in all of you.

Bye for now.

Eruviel Greenleaf · 07-28-2003, 01:50 AM

EG: ALL! Listen. Thank you so much for volunteering, but I'm afraid I have to send theMate as representative. This is not to say I don't care a whit about her, becaue this is farthest from the truth, however, first, I know she represents the best interests of ship and crew, and second, because I know she's good at these situations.
E XK: I am?
EG: *glares, and kicks her lightly * Of COURSE you are! Now, fly the flag of truce, and put in the anchor--we'll wait for them.
Tano: SHouldn't we turn around and head toward them, Cap'n?
EG: DId you just question the Cap'n's orders?
Tano: Um...?
EG: S'alright. BUt no, we wait for 'em. LOWER THE ANCHOR! *turns to the mate and says very quietly* you think you can do this?
E XK: sure, cap'n.
EG: [size =1]just...come back alive? or at least try your best? i don't think i can stand to lose you...[/size]
E XK: I'll be fine. I'll come back alive, I promise. On my honor as a pirate, and as your sister.
EG: Good. THank you. Good luck to ya!

. . .and so E XK went off to the Faerie ship to negotiate.

IBF: Cap'n, sir?
EG: Yes?
IBF: Are you sure this is the best idea, Cap'n?
EG: No. But I trust Xen, and I don't think the Faeries are hostile. I spoke to Willow, she thinks they'll be willing to talk. It's Faerie tradition, or something.
IBF: Hey, your funeral...
EG: *punches him in the shoulder*
IBF: Sorry, sorry, Cap'n! *laughs*
EG: *laughs* It's okay. But it's my sister's funeral, and not mine I'm worried about. *sighs*

Elfmaster XK · 07-28-2003, 06:21 AM

[Forgive me if I do this wrong somehow, I don’t know what your plan for the faeries was so I’ll edit if necessary. I am taking the route of the faeries are angry but this is not the unfriendly cousin.]

EXK hops down into the rowboat and waits as she sees the faerie ship approaching. It stops a short distance away, silent and silhouetted against the moonlit sky. She sets off, rowing quickly and quietly and soon reaches the ship. Stepping onto the rope ladder she glances wistfully back at the Nance-a-lot, a warm glow emanating from its cabins, and she can see the others gathered on the deck. The flag flying is indeed of truce. The faerie ship seems not to be flying any flag she can see, so she makes a mental note to be cautious.

XK – Ah well. I’ll miss you guys if I die here.

She turns back and climbs the ladder, peeking over the railing onto the deck, pausing to admire the beautiful woodwork. She pulls out her dagger and slips onto the deck behind some crates. Thinking about it, she realises this was perhaps not the best way to approach the faeries. She takes a deep breath and steps out onto the deck.

XK – Um… hello?

[no answer]

H…Hello? Faeries? Is there anyone here? I’ve come to talk to you?

[She walks around on deck, looking confused at the distinct lack of crew.]

Well this is good. Cap’n’s gonna be so angry if…

[She spins around, hearing a rustling behind her, but there is no one there. She glances behind some more crates, but sees no one. Stopping, she hears a sound behind her and jumps round, grabbing the person and flattening them against the boxes. The faerie blinks and stares back at her, his face passive.]
XK – That. Isn’t. Funny. Don’t. Do. It.
Ninja Faerie – You’re not making a very good impression, you know.
XK - *drops him* Well you shouldn’t sneak up on me then or jump out like some kind of weird ninja freak! Argh! [She is smacked round the head with something metal, that cuts across her cheek and loses her balance, falling into the crates and they spill their contents across the deck. The Ninja faerie flits past her and she turns around, surrounded by angry looking faeries, all pointing gold tipped arrows and silver spears at her head.] Oh. Er…hi?
Faerie 1 – *steps forward* Well, well. An intruder.
XK – I’m not an intruder. I’m an ambassador. Of sorts. *raises hand to face and wipes away the blood* And was that really necessary? I’ll have a scar now!
Faerie 2 – Can we kill her?
Faerie 1 – No, be quiet. *Raises eyebrow* You look like a pirate to me. *takes XK’s dagger* Perhaps you’re here to loot our ship? And yes it was, you attacked our crewman *begins to pace around her*
XK – No…and he attacked me first!
Faerie 1 – Here to kill us? Or maybe to take another of us hostage!
XK – Ah. Well you see that is why I’m here. I mean; not to kill you or take a hostage. But to talk about…things. Are you the captain?
Faerie 2 – Can we kill her now?
XK – There’s no need for that! I’m not here in hostility.
F1 – Which is why you are carrying a sword? Several in fact?
XK – Protection. I always carry them.
F2 – See! Offensive weapons! Can we kill her now?
Faerie 1 – You will come with me. *turns to F2* Unfortunately we can’t kill her, the captain wants to talk to her. Now shut up about it. Come on.
XK – *glares at Faerie ‘escorting’ her* You don’t have to poke me! I’m not going to go anywhere.

[She is taken through the door and down into the depths of the ship. The corridors seem oddly narrow, and intricately woven throughout the hull, and she wonders how in the hell she will get out if she has to run for it. They reach a cabin at the keel end of the ship and the Faerie guard knocks on the door, before opening it and pushing XK through. She trips over the threshold and turns to glare as the door is slammed shut behind the two guard faeries.]
Faerie 1 – Captain! *bows*
Faerie 2 - *bows and salutes*
XK - * Turns to face the Cap’n, and gasps when she sees all the diamonds and emeralds and other riches he is wearing. It appears the Faerie royalty are very rich, and like to show it. * Ow! *Glares at F2 as he pokes her in the back. Bows to Captain.*
Captain – You have taken my cousin prisoner. This offence is punishable by death.
Faerie 2 - *an excited squeeing noise*

[All glance at F2]
XK – You have problems, you know.

....continued

Elfmaster XK · 07-28-2003, 06:23 AM

...continued

Captain - *clears throat* Anyway, you have committed a punishable crime. Are you here to pay penance for it? And return our kin?
XK – Well, the thing is, Willow was never kidnapped. We rescued her in fact, and took her into our crew. She isn’t a prisoner aboard our ship. She is free.
Captain – I do not believe it. If she were she would’ve flown home.
XK – But she doesn’t want to.
Captain – Don’t be ridiculous! Of course she does.
XK – Maybe you should think about it. She wants some excitement and adventure. I don’t know the situation in your land, but Willow is in no way confined so she obviously doesn’t want to go back yet. If she wants to leave she can do.
Captain – Hmm. *eyes XK* How do I know you’re not lying? You’re an elf pirate. I fail to see how the Princess could enjoy being on a ship with outlaws like you. I mean, what do you do but loot and pillage? This is not suitable for royalty!
XK – Maybe I am a pirate, but I have my honour, and Willow is my friend. She is a part of our crew, well valued and respected for what she does. Besides, we do more than loot and pillage, sir. We have a purpose.
Captain – Well…I don’t know. The King will not be pleased to hear this news. I strongly suggest you let us take Princess Willow. He won’t give up on sending ships after you, and may order for your deaths.
XK – Well, that’s a chance we’ll have to take. If Willow wants to stay with us, we won’t let you take her.
Captain – And if she wants to leave?
XK – She is free to.
Captain – *stands up* I want to speak to her.
Faerie 1 – Sir! You cannot board the pirate ship!
Captain – They fly the flag of truce, and if they indeed have any honour they will not harm me. Up the anchor and draw us up alongside their ship.
Faerie 1 – Yes sir.

Both faerie guards leave the room and the ship is carefully manoeuvred into position. The Captain and XK follow them onto the deck.
XK – You won’t try and take Willow? You swear?
Captain – Not at all. After all, I am only a messenger for the King. But I’m warning you now. *Looks XK in the eye* If he doesn’t like what he hears the battleships will be after you, and they will hunt you down.
XK – *holds gaze for a moment before looking away at her ship.* Okay. I understand.

Meanwhile, back on the Nance-a-lot, the crew gaze on, pondering what has happened.

Tano – Nothing seems to be happening Cap’n.
EG – Is the silverware loaded?
Tano – Yes ma’am.
Ear – Captain, Captain! Look! The ship, it’s coming towards us!
EG – *Leans on the rails, watching as the faerie ship moves in closer.* All hand be ready to fire, but only on my mark. Only if they fire first.
Willow – I don’t think they’re attacking us. I think they’re moving closer. They’re coming to take me away!!! *panics* I have to hide!
Ear – Willow calm down, it’s okay. We won’t let them.

The crew watch and the faerie ship draws level, only meters from their own ship. EG draws her short sword, quietly at her side as she waits, but is relieved to see her sister climb onto the rail and hop ship, shortly followed by five others.

EG – *half questioning, half relieved* Xenoia!? Er, what happened to your face?
XK – *wipes cheek again* Is that still bleeding…it’s nothing. Cap’n. I introduce you to Captain Maple.
EG – Cap’n Eruviel Greenleaf. *holds out a hand, which Maple shakes.*
Captain Maple – I think you know why I am here Captain.

[OOC: I’m leaving this open ended. I didn’t know whether or not they should honour our agreement, or try to take Willow by force. Someone more important than I can decide

]

Indril Anarion · 07-28-2003, 10:25 AM

Luthien: *Hearing a commotion* Hey! What's going on? *Hears unfamiliar voices* Who's there? Has someone new boarded the ship? What's going on?

Eruviel Greenleaf · 07-28-2003, 12:16 PM

ooc: *grin* this is good. exactly good.

EG: *sighs* I suppose you are here to take Willow?
Maple: We are here to determine what is going on with Willow. Your mate said she was here by her free will, but we had to see for ourselves.
EG: Very well. Willow! Come forth!
*Willow comes up very slowly, as if trying not to be seen*
Willow: Oh! Captain Maple!
Maple: Willow! Are you all right? What's been going on?
Willow: *sighs* I've been on the crew of the Nal for over three months now, and I love it here. They rescued me, and I don't want to leave.
Maple: Really? And are they treating you well?
Willow: As well as they can aboard a pirate ship. I'm actually enjoying myself for once here! I'm having fun. I'm having a life. Please don't make me go back. I'm not ready to return yet.
Maple: Well, if that is the case. . .I don't know. . .the King won't like this. . .
Willow: Tell him I'll come back some day. Just not now. I want to stay here, with my friends.
Maple: Friends? WIllow, you do know these are dangerous pirates?
WIllow: And I'm one of them. Of course they're my friends. And th Cap'n is great. I love it here.
Maple: Very well then. *turns back to EG* I will not make Willow leave with us now. I cannot guaruntee the reaction of the King, but I will try to make him see that it is all right here.
EG: My crew and I thank you for that, Captain Maple.
Maple: Thank you for taking care of our Princess, Captain Greenleaf. And I apologize for the harming of your First Mate.
EG: Apologize to her.
*he does. she glares.*
Maple: Well then. We shall be off. I thank you.

And so the Faeries leave, and allow the Elf-pirates to continue on their way toward the wine. Now they are not being chased; they have all their crew, plus a drunk and a prisoner, and one of the Dead sails with them. But first it looks like they may run into another ship or two to board and pillage before the wine is found. . .

Katt_knome_hobbit · 07-28-2003, 09:59 PM

Katt: Um, Miss? You with the ever ready hand of pennance?

Roya: What?

Katt: I would just like to assure you of my sobriety and I was wondering if I may be allowed to be untied. Just for a moment perhaps. It's not like I require the luxury of food or anything, but sometimes I require air.

Roya: Come again?

Katt: May I be untied? Please?

OOC: What am I to do now that I'm aboard?

07-21-2003, 01:50 AM	#361
The last sane person The Black Númenórean Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,773	Roya: Well then, those papers will not help at all. If its willow they want they wont stop to look at our papers! So, willow is a higher up faerie eh? does some thinking and smiles but shakes the thought out of her head and goes back to watching the faerie ship __________________ Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, And though they are with you yet they belong not to you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.

07-21-2003, 01:59 AM	#362
Eruviel Greenleaf Alcoholic Villain-Fancying Elf Pirate Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lyonesse Posts: 4,547	ooc: Uh, Roya, how did you hear that? It was said in the cabin. You're outside. You wouldn't've heard. Er. __________________ Eruviel Greenleaf in a past life. "Whoever has come to understand the world has found only a corpse, and whoever has found a corpse is superior to the world." -The Gospel of Thomas SQUAWK!

07-21-2003, 01:01 PM	#363
The last sane person The Black Númenórean Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,773	OOC: Tano told me. Read above post by her. __________________ Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, And though they are with you yet they belong not to you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.

07-21-2003, 04:37 PM	#364
Willow Oran Deus Ex Machina Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,951	OOC: Watch out for flying bits of backstory, Cap'n please don't kill me. IBF: It was in reference to her rank, what else? EG: I was rather hoping that it was sarcasm. Could you be a bit more specific? IBF: About what? EG: About why you addressed one of my crew by a royal title just after we were told that there was a faerie warship in the harbor. IBF: Oh! That! To put it simply, the reason the faerie ship is chasing you is because you have their crown princess on board. I thought you knew. the information takes a few seconds to sink in but when it does... EG: Holy ***! You mean I kidnapped faerie ROYALTY!?! IBF: Well, yes, you did. Can this ship go any faster? OOC: Heh, poor Cap'n, I sprung this backstory on her at about one in the morning after a couple hours of filming, her reaction was the same then. __________________ "5. Plain Rings with RUNES on the inside. Avoid these like the PLAGUE. -Diana Wynne Jones Tough Guide To FantasyLand* ...it's not much of a show if somebody doesn't suffer, and preferably at length. Suffering is beautiful in any case, and so is anguish; but as for loathing, and bitterness... I don't think they belong on the stage at all. - Isabella, I Gelosi

07-21-2003, 11:24 PM	#365
Eruviel Greenleaf Alcoholic Villain-Fancying Elf Pirate Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lyonesse Posts: 4,547	ooc: Oops, sorry Roya! Oh, and Vampire Number One, don't worry 'bout it. Is cool ic: EG: Oh. Holy excrement! That's... IBF: Squicky? I believe that might be the word you're looking for. EG: Yeah. Squicky. That's it. Um. ducks head outside of cabin. WILLOW!!! Willow comes running. Willow: Yes, Cap'n! EG: Why, in the name of She Who Sails the Sea in a Yellow Umbrella, did you not tell me you're a princess? Willow: Er... EG: Nevermind, I know why you didn't. Now answer me this: What do you suggest we do? And do you want to go back to them or not? And...calls for the Mate XEN! Uh, make this bloody ship go faster! Please! E XK: Yes, Cap'n...er....okay... Cap'n turns back to Willow... __________________ Eruviel Greenleaf in a past life. "Whoever has come to understand the world has found only a corpse, and whoever has found a corpse is superior to the world." -The Gospel of Thomas SQUAWK!

07-22-2003, 12:58 AM	#366
Arathorn Bard of Mangled Songs Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: West of Middle Earth...oh alright...Manila Posts: 2,679	Arathorn: <yawns> The sleeping bard has awakened! Er, Cap'n, what's that cute ship doing there following us? Who are these new folksies here? I must've slept an Age... __________________ Power attracts the corruptible. Absolute power attracts the absolutely corruptible. -Missionaria Protectiva, Frank Herbert *Accio, Ash Nazg!* Elennuru s?la lúmenn' omentielvo* (The Death Star shines on the hour of our meeting) - Darth Arathorn Put aside the ranger... Start looking for Mumakil action figures... Last edited by Arathorn : 07-22-2003 at 12:59 AM.

07-22-2003, 01:57 AM	#367
Willow Oran Deus Ex Machina Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,951	Willow: Erm, well, no, I don't really want to go back yet, not at this stage, if I did I would have flown off without telling anyone... I suppose we could try to explain things to them... It all depends on who's captaining their ship, and if they're friendly or not. EG: Meaning? Willow: Well, they might not be, there is one distant line of cousins who have been known to be distinctly unfriendly, sort of a flock of black sheep if you know what I mean. But if it's one of my first or second cousins on board then they'll probably be willing to let us be once they know what's going on. OOC: Eruviel, I really hope you're coming to the performance on saturday, I need to talk with you about this... As for the faerie captain... Friendly or unfriendly? Which do you prefer? Unfriendly will take more backstory work, their characters are rather less developed. __________________ "5. Plain Rings with RUNES on the inside. Avoid these like the PLAGUE. -Diana Wynne Jones Tough Guide To FantasyLand ...it's not much of a show if somebody doesn't suffer, and preferably at length. Suffering is beautiful in any case, and so is anguish; but as for loathing, and bitterness... I don't think they belong on the stage at all. - Isabella, I Gelosi

07-22-2003, 02:49 AM	#368
Eruviel Greenleaf Alcoholic Villain-Fancying Elf Pirate Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lyonesse Posts: 4,547	ooc: I'll come, Wil...hel...mina...I mean Willow! Different play! I'll be at the 2pm one, I want to see you as Penny! ic: EG: Well, do you think we could somehow try to find out what's going on with them, then? Send someone over perhaps? Willow: Weeelll... EG: Oh, and Arathorn...gah, blimey! Didn't see ye there! Well...um...go write a song? Oh, and I suppose I ought to introduce you...Flannery, this is the ship's bard, Arathorn. Arathorn, this is Ignatius Bob Flannery, he's helping us find the wine. Arathorn: Nice to meet you, Mr. Flannery...er...looks at him funny Excuse me, sir, but, uh, are you dead? IBF: Er. Technically...yes. I am. Arathorn: Right then. I'm...I'll be off to write a song then...backs out of office slowly, keeping a hand near his jugular __________________ Eruviel Greenleaf in a past life. "Whoever has come to understand the world has found only a corpse, and whoever has found a corpse is superior to the world." -The Gospel of Thomas SQUAWK!

07-22-2003, 09:33 AM	#369
Indril Anarion Elven Warrior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: My heart is forever in Mirkwood Posts: 429	in the brig Luthien: singing yo ho yo ho, a pirate's life for me not singing I'm gettin tired of singing. sits down and leans head against the rail yawns Luthein: There's gotta be something to do around here... __________________ I'm a Jesus Freak and proud of it... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "So do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us." -Gandalf, FOTR ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Nobody tosses a Dwarf." - Gimli, FOTR ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Save Ferris!!!!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My true Elven name is Idril Anarion, but I misspelled in the username, and now I can't fix it... Oh, well...now you know... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Don't be afraid of death....Be afraid of the unlived life- Tuck Everlasting

07-22-2003, 02:33 PM	#370
Willow Oran Deus Ex Machina Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,951	Willow: We could send someone over and see what happens to them. I wouldn't reccomend sending anyone you care about though. EG: Hmmmm.... __________________ "5. Plain Rings with RUNES on the inside. Avoid these like the PLAGUE. -Diana Wynne Jones Tough Guide To FantasyLand ...it's not much of a show if somebody doesn't suffer, and preferably at length. Suffering is beautiful in any case, and so is anguish; but as for loathing, and bitterness... I don't think they belong on the stage at all. - Isabella, I Gelosi

07-25-2003, 10:06 AM	#371
Indril Anarion Elven Warrior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: My heart is forever in Mirkwood Posts: 429	Luthien: Hello? Is anybody out there? I'm kinda thirsty. Can I get somethin to wet my whistle. __________________ I'm a Jesus Freak and proud of it... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "So do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us." -Gandalf, FOTR ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Nobody tosses a Dwarf." - Gimli, FOTR ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Save Ferris!!!!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My true Elven name is Idril Anarion, but I misspelled in the username, and now I can't fix it... Oh, well...now you know... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Don't be afraid of death....Be afraid of the unlived life- Tuck Everlasting

07-26-2003, 03:18 AM	#372
The last sane person The Black Númenórean Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,773	Eruviel: Sure thing....shouts ROYA! Come here a tick! Roya: jogs over Aye? Eruviel: I gotta little favor ta ask ya.... OOC: you said "send some one over ya dont care about" so here i am volunteering for duty! __________________ Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, And though they are with you yet they belong not to you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.

07-27-2003, 10:31 PM	#373
Katt_knome_hobbit Dead Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: on the floor, under the table, just to your left, your other left Posts: 1,486	Katt: You know, I may be just a drunk tied to the mast, but do I have to be a drunk tied to the mast? I mean, is that the best spot for a drunk. Specially if everyone is running around preparing to fight? OOC: Ooh! I have no purpouse! I voulenteer! __________________ How to Survive the Sillmarillion I thought that Alcohol was just for those with nothing else to do. I thought that drinking just to get drunk was a waste of precious booze. But now I know that there's a time and there's a place where I can choose To walk the fine line between self control and self abuse. "Lacerations make complications, but welts go away in a day."

07-28-2003, 12:27 AM	#374
Willow Oran Deus Ex Machina Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,951	Willow: Well, at least we have volunteers even if we do care about them, in a strange sort of way. I leave the decision up to you Cap'n, it's your ship and your crew. OOC: I will be unable to post for the next two and a half weeks as my family and I are taking a trip to Ireland. If this thread has not progressed by the time I return I shall be most dissapointed in all of you. Bye for now. __________________ "5. Plain Rings with RUNES on the inside. Avoid these like the PLAGUE. -Diana Wynne Jones Tough Guide To FantasyLand ...it's not much of a show if somebody doesn't suffer, and preferably at length. Suffering is beautiful in any case, and so is anguish; but as for loathing, and bitterness... I don't think they belong on the stage at all. - Isabella, I Gelosi

07-28-2003, 01:50 AM	#375
Eruviel Greenleaf Alcoholic Villain-Fancying Elf Pirate Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lyonesse Posts: 4,547	EG: ALL! Listen. Thank you so much for volunteering, but I'm afraid I have to send theMate as representative. This is not to say I don't care a whit about her, becaue this is farthest from the truth, however, first, I know she represents the best interests of ship and crew, and second, because I know she's good at these situations. E XK: I am? EG: glares, and kicks her lightly Of COURSE you are! Now, fly the flag of truce, and put in the anchor--we'll wait for them. Tano: SHouldn't we turn around and head toward them, Cap'n? EG: DId you just question the Cap'n's orders? Tano: Um...? EG: S'alright. BUt no, we wait for 'em. LOWER THE ANCHOR! turns to the mate and says very quietly you think you can do this? E XK: sure, cap'n. EG: [size =1]just...come back alive? or at least try your best? i don't think i can stand to lose you...[/size] E XK: I'll be fine. I'll come back alive, I promise. On my honor as a pirate, and as your sister. EG: Good. THank you. Good luck to ya! . . .and so E XK went off to the Faerie ship to negotiate. IBF: Cap'n, sir? EG: Yes? IBF: Are you sure this is the best idea, Cap'n? EG: No. But I trust Xen, and I don't think the Faeries are hostile. I spoke to Willow, she thinks they'll be willing to talk. It's Faerie tradition, or something. IBF: Hey, your funeral... EG: punches him in the shoulder IBF: Sorry, sorry, Cap'n! laughs EG: laughs It's okay. But it's my sister's funeral, and not mine I'm worried about. sighs __________________ Eruviel Greenleaf in a past life. "Whoever has come to understand the world has found only a corpse, and whoever has found a corpse is superior to the world." -The Gospel of Thomas SQUAWK!

07-28-2003, 06:21 AM	#376
Elfmaster XK Possessive Villain Fancier Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: On my ship, riding the waves YARR! Posts: 2,008	[Forgive me if I do this wrong somehow, I don’t know what your plan for the faeries was so I’ll edit if necessary. I am taking the route of the faeries are angry but this is not the unfriendly cousin.] EXK hops down into the rowboat and waits as she sees the faerie ship approaching. It stops a short distance away, silent and silhouetted against the moonlit sky. She sets off, rowing quickly and quietly and soon reaches the ship. Stepping onto the rope ladder she glances wistfully back at the Nance-a-lot, a warm glow emanating from its cabins, and she can see the others gathered on the deck. The flag flying is indeed of truce. The faerie ship seems not to be flying any flag she can see, so she makes a mental note to be cautious. XK – Ah well. I’ll miss you guys if I die here. She turns back and climbs the ladder, peeking over the railing onto the deck, pausing to admire the beautiful woodwork. She pulls out her dagger and slips onto the deck behind some crates. Thinking about it, she realises this was perhaps not the best way to approach the faeries. She takes a deep breath and steps out onto the deck. XK – Um… hello? [no answer] H…Hello? Faeries? Is there anyone here? I’ve come to talk to you? [She walks around on deck, looking confused at the distinct lack of crew.] Well this is good. Cap’n’s gonna be so angry if… [She spins around, hearing a rustling behind her, but there is no one there. She glances behind some more crates, but sees no one. Stopping, she hears a sound behind her and jumps round, grabbing the person and flattening them against the boxes. The faerie blinks and stares back at her, his face passive.] XK – That. Isn’t. Funny. Don’t. Do. It. Ninja Faerie – You’re not making a very good impression, you know. XK - drops him Well you shouldn’t sneak up on me then or jump out like some kind of weird ninja freak! Argh! [She is smacked round the head with something metal, that cuts across her cheek and loses her balance, falling into the crates and they spill their contents across the deck. The Ninja faerie flits past her and she turns around, surrounded by angry looking faeries, all pointing gold tipped arrows and silver spears at her head.] Oh. Er…hi? Faerie 1 – steps forward Well, well. An intruder. XK – I’m not an intruder. I’m an ambassador. Of sorts. raises hand to face and wipes away the blood And was that really necessary? I’ll have a scar now! Faerie 2 – Can we kill her? Faerie 1 – No, be quiet. Raises eyebrow You look like a pirate to me. takes XK’s dagger Perhaps you’re here to loot our ship? And yes it was, you attacked our crewman begins to pace around her XK – No…and he attacked me first! Faerie 1 – Here to kill us? Or maybe to take another of us hostage! XK – Ah. Well you see that is why I’m here. I mean; not to kill you or take a hostage. But to talk about…things. Are you the captain? Faerie 2 – Can we kill her now? XK – There’s no need for that! I’m not here in hostility. F1 – Which is why you are carrying a sword? Several in fact? XK – Protection. I always carry them. F2 – See! Offensive weapons! Can we kill her now? Faerie 1 – You will come with me. turns to F2 Unfortunately we can’t kill her, the captain wants to talk to her. Now shut up about it. Come on. XK – glares at Faerie ‘escorting’ her You don’t have to poke me! I’m not going to go anywhere. [She is taken through the door and down into the depths of the ship. The corridors seem oddly narrow, and intricately woven throughout the hull, and she wonders how in the hell she will get out if she has to run for it. They reach a cabin at the keel end of the ship and the Faerie guard knocks on the door, before opening it and pushing XK through. She trips over the threshold and turns to glare as the door is slammed shut behind the two guard faeries.] Faerie 1 – Captain! bows Faerie 2 - bows and salutes XK - * Turns to face the Cap’n, and gasps when she sees all the diamonds and emeralds and other riches he is wearing. It appears the Faerie royalty are very rich, and like to show it. * Ow! Glares at F2 as he pokes her in the back. Bows to Captain. Captain – You have taken my cousin prisoner. This offence is punishable by death. Faerie 2 - an excited squeeing noise [All glance at F2] XK – You have problems, you know. ....continued __________________ My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies, Fairytales of yesterday will grow but never die, I can fly - my friends. XK

07-28-2003, 06:23 AM	#377
Elfmaster XK Possessive Villain Fancier Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: On my ship, riding the waves YARR! Posts: 2,008	...continued Captain - clears throat Anyway, you have committed a punishable crime. Are you here to pay penance for it? And return our kin? XK – Well, the thing is, Willow was never kidnapped. We rescued her in fact, and took her into our crew. She isn’t a prisoner aboard our ship. She is free. Captain – I do not believe it. If she were she would’ve flown home. XK – But she doesn’t want to. Captain – Don’t be ridiculous! Of course she does. XK – Maybe you should think about it. She wants some excitement and adventure. I don’t know the situation in your land, but Willow is in no way confined so she obviously doesn’t want to go back yet. If she wants to leave she can do. Captain – Hmm. eyes XK How do I know you’re not lying? You’re an elf pirate. I fail to see how the Princess could enjoy being on a ship with outlaws like you. I mean, what do you do but loot and pillage? This is not suitable for royalty! XK – Maybe I am a pirate, but I have my honour, and Willow is my friend. She is a part of our crew, well valued and respected for what she does. Besides, we do more than loot and pillage, sir. We have a purpose. Captain – Well…I don’t know. The King will not be pleased to hear this news. I strongly suggest you let us take Princess Willow. He won’t give up on sending ships after you, and may order for your deaths. XK – Well, that’s a chance we’ll have to take. If Willow wants to stay with us, we won’t let you take her. Captain – And if she wants to leave? XK – She is free to. Captain – stands up I want to speak to her. Faerie 1 – Sir! You cannot board the pirate ship! Captain – They fly the flag of truce, and if they indeed have any honour they will not harm me. Up the anchor and draw us up alongside their ship. Faerie 1 – Yes sir. Both faerie guards leave the room and the ship is carefully manoeuvred into position. The Captain and XK follow them onto the deck. XK – You won’t try and take Willow? You swear? Captain – Not at all. After all, I am only a messenger for the King. But I’m warning you now. Looks XK in the eye If he doesn’t like what he hears the battleships will be after you, and they will hunt you down. XK – holds gaze for a moment before looking away at her ship. Okay. I understand. Meanwhile, back on the Nance-a-lot, the crew gaze on, pondering what has happened. Tano – Nothing seems to be happening Cap’n. EG – Is the silverware loaded? Tano – Yes ma’am. Ear – Captain, Captain! Look! The ship, it’s coming towards us! EG – Leans on the rails, watching as the faerie ship moves in closer. All hand be ready to fire, but only on my mark. Only if they fire first. Willow – I don’t think they’re attacking us. I think they’re moving closer. They’re coming to take me away!!! panics I have to hide! Ear – Willow calm down, it’s okay. We won’t let them. The crew watch and the faerie ship draws level, only meters from their own ship. EG draws her short sword, quietly at her side as she waits, but is relieved to see her sister climb onto the rail and hop ship, shortly followed by five others. EG – half questioning, half relieved Xenoia!? Er, what happened to your face? XK – wipes cheek again Is that still bleeding…it’s nothing. Cap’n. I introduce you to Captain Maple. EG – Cap’n Eruviel Greenleaf. holds out a hand, which Maple shakes. Captain Maple – I think you know why I am here Captain. [OOC: I’m leaving this open ended. I didn’t know whether or not they should honour our agreement, or try to take Willow by force. Someone more important than I can decide ] __________________ My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies, Fairytales of yesterday will grow but never die, I can fly - my friends. XK

07-28-2003, 10:25 AM	#378
Indril Anarion Elven Warrior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: My heart is forever in Mirkwood Posts: 429	Luthien: Hearing a commotion Hey! What's going on? Hears unfamiliar voices Who's there? Has someone new boarded the ship? What's going on? __________________ I'm a Jesus Freak and proud of it... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "So do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us." -Gandalf, FOTR ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Nobody tosses a Dwarf." - Gimli, FOTR ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Save Ferris!!!!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My true Elven name is Idril Anarion, but I misspelled in the username, and now I can't fix it... Oh, well...now you know... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Don't be afraid of death....Be afraid of the unlived life- Tuck Everlasting

07-28-2003, 12:16 PM	#379
Eruviel Greenleaf Alcoholic Villain-Fancying Elf Pirate Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lyonesse Posts: 4,547	ooc: grin this is good. exactly good. EG: sighs I suppose you are here to take Willow? Maple: We are here to determine what is going on with Willow. Your mate said she was here by her free will, but we had to see for ourselves. EG: Very well. Willow! Come forth! Willow comes up very slowly, as if trying not to be seen Willow: Oh! Captain Maple! Maple: Willow! Are you all right? What's been going on? Willow: sighs I've been on the crew of the Nal for over three months now, and I love it here. They rescued me, and I don't want to leave. Maple: Really? And are they treating you well? Willow: As well as they can aboard a pirate ship. I'm actually enjoying myself for once here! I'm having fun. I'm having a life. Please don't make me go back. I'm not ready to return yet. Maple: Well, if that is the case. . .I don't know. . .the King won't like this. . . Willow: Tell him I'll come back some day. Just not now. I want to stay here, with my friends. Maple: Friends? WIllow, you do know these are dangerous pirates? WIllow: And I'm one of them. Of course they're my friends. And th Cap'n is great. I love it here. Maple: Very well then. turns back to EG I will not make Willow leave with us now. I cannot guaruntee the reaction of the King, but I will try to make him see that it is all right here. EG: My crew and I thank you for that, Captain Maple. Maple: Thank you for taking care of our Princess, Captain Greenleaf. And I apologize for the harming of your First Mate. EG: Apologize to her. he does. she glares. Maple: Well then. We shall be off. I thank you. And so the Faeries leave, and allow the Elf-pirates to continue on their way toward the wine. Now they are not being chased; they have all their crew, plus a drunk and a prisoner, and one of the Dead sails with them. But first it looks like they may run into another ship or two to board and pillage before the wine is found. . . __________________ Eruviel Greenleaf in a past life. "Whoever has come to understand the world has found only a corpse, and whoever has found a corpse is superior to the world." -The Gospel of Thomas SQUAWK!

07-28-2003, 09:59 PM	#380
Katt_knome_hobbit Dead Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: on the floor, under the table, just to your left, your other left Posts: 1,486	Katt: Um, Miss? You with the ever ready hand of pennance? Roya: What? Katt: I would just like to assure you of my sobriety and I was wondering if I may be allowed to be untied. Just for a moment perhaps. It's not like I require the luxury of food or anything, but sometimes I require air. Roya: Come again? Katt: May I be untied? Please? OOC: What am I to do now that I'm aboard? __________________ How to Survive the Sillmarillion I thought that Alcohol was just for those with nothing else to do. I thought that drinking just to get drunk was a waste of precious booze. But now I know that there's a time and there's a place where I can choose To walk the fine line between self control and self abuse. "Lacerations make complications, but welts go away in a day."