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[Ghost]

Sitting on the side of the bed for a while, deep in his own thoughts, Eldrid finally got to his feet and went over to the ladder, going up. He'd inspect the houses to find which ones offered the most protection with the least amount of work; they most likely didn't have much time after all.

[currymaniac]

The best building, as both Steffan and Eldrid found, was the shop that Jonah was currently lying in the cellar of.

Steffan managed to notice something that Eldrid didn't however, there were hinges on the outside of the windows of the shop, and, investigating further he discovered that they were connected to a kind of grate, which was obviously there for security reasons. If he could fashion some kind of lock for the top they would prevent entry through the windows, glass or not.

[Gryffydd65]

[ August 16, 2008, 10:56 pm ] - Gryffydd65 rolled 1d20 ± 8 and obtained 15 ( 7 ). Reason : Knowledge (architecture)

Steffan used his know. of architecture to see if he could come up with a way to lock the gate.

[currymaniac]

On the grates there are holes at the top, and these holes are matched by holes in the walls just above the window itself. It appears that there used to be some kind of bars which slotted through those holes and was sealed with a bolt on the inside which would hold up the grate. Perhaps they were still in the shop?

[Gryffydd65]

Steffan searches the shop for these bars.

[ August 17, 2008, 12:34 am ] - Gryffydd65 rolled 1d20 ± 6 and obtained 25 ( 19 ). Reason : search.

[quizzical]

Quarion says to Finn, "I see the first mate so It should be safe..." And with that he began walking towards the fire, trying to get a word with the First Mate. All the sailors needed to be motivated to make the trek to the village without being completely panicked...

[Dehoffren]

The sudden appearance of the voice made Arty visibly jump, there was something about its tone and pitch that sent a crescendo of shivers up and down his podgy back. Looking at Scurvy out of the side of his eye he said pleadingly, fearing that his experiences had caused his imagination to run wild “You did hear that didn’t you?” Slowly Arty turned around unsure as to what, if anything was behind them.

[currymaniac]

Inside the shop there was alot of clutter, but thankfully due to his keen eyes and knowledge of what he was looking for Steffan managed to find the bars behind the counter. They were slightly rusted, but the bolts still managed to come off quite easily.

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As Quarion started to move one of the figures whirled around to look at her, having caught the movement in the corner of his eye. "Who goes there!" he shouted, instantly alerting the others to the presence of Quarion at least, Finn was still unnoticed.

[quizzical]

"Do you not remember the bard who kept you entertained while on that accursed ship? I went into the interior this morning with Finn, Arturo, Steffan, and ..um ... Eldrid. We found a deserted village that will be a good sight more comfortable than the beach and I was sent back to the beach to invite you allto come in out of the elements! I thought I saw the first mate over here..." says Quarion in a friendly manner trying to get a read on the crowd and find the first mate.

[currymaniac]

"Aye!" came a voice and the first mate stepped forward into proper plain sight. "You say you found a deserted village? Alas, our shelter is not up to much, perhaps it would be good for us to move, but how far is it to this village? You've been gone the whole day, was it you that played those awful drums? And why has this island sunk beneath the waves? We thought we were doomed when the sky became water, but it is held back by something. We lost two men out at sea, they were fishing when the island sank, and they have ne'er returned."

[quizzical]

"We've done a bit of exploring and learned enough to have many many more questions. We think we know who played the drums -none of us, certainly - but do not really know why. The only certain thing is that there are some dangers on the island and it would be wise to stay together and have solid walls surrounding us when we sleep. Get anything useful you have gathered and let us quickly head for the village together. This is not a good place for along tale of adventure but I shall regale you with a full account back at the village. We even found some wine!" adds Quarion, hoping this will motivate the men to move quickly. He did not add that much of it had already been consumed...

[currymaniac]

"Why should we trust you?" The first mate said with uncertainty in his voice, "One of the men you travel with killed the captain, another is a stow away, how do we know that this is not just a ploy, a trap that one of them set up and sent you to spearhead the operation, you who we would trust, why should we go with you?"

[Gryffydd65]

Steffan gathered up the bars and started to close the windows and secure them with the bars and bolts.

[quizzical]

"I understand your reluctance , 'specially about Eldrid!" said Quarion wholeheartedly. "And I have no way of convincing you that coming with me is safer than staying on this beach. However we did meet the natives and they are most unfriendly. They would likely view you as a flock of fat geese, to be easily culled for fresh meat. Here you have no defenses and few weapons. In the village are defensible buildings, some weapons and some provisions. So take your pick - Eldrid or a hoard of savages... But maybe you'll believe Finn more than me, we ran here together... FINN - DO YOU HAVE ANY WORDS OF WISDOM TO HELP THESE BLOKES DECIDE WHETHER TO STAY ON THE BEACH OR GO WITH US BACK TO THE VILLAGE?" The last was loudly projected towards Finn's last known position.

[Mercenary_Leader]

Finn who had remained hidden whit his bow in hand keeping an eye out for trouble was a little annoyed that there was hesitation at all.

He stepped out onto the beach and answered ''Words of wisdom? Come whit us or be eaten by savages, I hardly think its a difficult choice. While they think about it lets get back to the village were we have a chance of survival and let them decided whether they follow on their own.'' He turned and went back towards the village walking slowly enought to give them some time to think but fast enought to make them understand he wasn't giving them a lot of time to think about it.