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Begin a Session(12)Flashback reveals an aspect of another character, place, or faction
Sally Slaughter stares at her haul of treasure. It's truly impressive, even after all this time. Gold bars, coins, gems, priceless trinkets. Of course, it had been her undoing. The weight of the gold had slowed her ship down, and prevented it from getting away from the pirate hunters. The ship was now her home, and prison, here at the bottom of the ocean. She looks at her first mate. Crabs have long since picked all the flesh from his bones, and he looks back at her with a relentless, bony grin. "I dunno what you're smiling at," she says to herself. She's lost count of how many times she's made this joke over the years, it hardly seems to matter anymore. Surely, someone will come looking for her treasure someday. A haul that big, it stands to reason that people would be hunting for it. Any day now. Any day.
Momentum:4 → 5
The Spearhead returns to Port Vesper.
Set a Course(Supply)—6 vs 8|2
Story Complication(91)You are tracked or followed
Johnny heads to Brianna Aktuna's house. She seems much steadier on her feet than she did when they first met.
"Did you find the logbook?" she asks.
"Yes, but there's a problem - it was at the bottom of the ocean. I was hoping you'd be able to restore it."
Brianna takes the damaged book and examines it. "What was it doing at the bottom of the ocean?"
"The Tarantula might have sank a little bit."
"'Sank a little bit'?"
"Or a lot. It's all relative isnt it, really?"
"Dare I ask how?"
"We may have had something to do with it."
"Actually, I don't want to know. Yes, I can repair the book but it's going to take some time."
"In the meantime, we'll head to the coordinates and see if anything is there."
"That's your business. Don't come crying to me if your ship sinks a little bit."
Johnny heads to the dock and sees about getting the bottom of the ship repaired.
Face Danger(Wits)—5 vs 6|7
Johnny doesn't see the man who watches him leave the house, then casually tails him through the streets.
Repair(Supply)—8 vs 9|2 Sailing Ship / Integrity:4 → 5
As the ship sails out of port, the man is cutting slices from an apple with a switchblade and eating them casually. He takes out a notebook and a pen, and writes down the word Spearhead, then blends back into the crowd.
Undertake an Expedition(Edge)—7 vs 8|4 03 - Coordinates Expedition +1 (2/10)
Seafaring Peril(20)Crewmembers grow bored or restless
Whether due to the heat or the long journey, some of the crew become tired of each other's company and various squabbles and scuffles break out among the crew. Johnny decides everybody could do with a break, and orders an evening of rum and song to raise the crew's spirits.
Compel(Heart)—8 vs 5|4 Momentum:5 → 6
The distraction is a welcome one, and the crew are on much better terms come morning.
Undertake an Expedition(Edge)—6 vs 6|7 Pay the Price(61)Your equipment or vehicle malfunctions
As they make their way towards the coordinates, the captain notices that the ship is drifting slightly to the right - the rudder must have become damaged or clogged with seaweed. He attempts to fix the problem.
Repair(Wits)—7 vs 10|10match Pay the Price(81)You are harmed
The rudder is becoming warped - Johnny can correct course so they're not going to get lost, but it needs work in a shipyard as soon as possible. As he's working on the rudder, his fingers get jammed between the rudder and the ship and get severely bruised, but fortunately there are no breaks.
Health:5 → 4 Endure Harm(Iron)—10 vs 9|3 Health:4 → 5
Undertake an Expedition(Edge)—4 vs 9|5 03 - Coordinates Expedition +1 (4/10)
Seafaring Peril(53)Provisions are spoiled or corrupted
The ship's cook notices that a sack of grain is infested with insects. After confirming that only one sack is affected, he throws it into the sea.
Supply:5 → 4
Undertake an Expedition(Edge)—7 vs 9|9match
Pay the Price(10)You create an opportunity for an enemy
Ship Size(38)Medium
Range(89)Medium
As the Spearhead is sailing, it spots a ship flying Ossik colors. They move to intersect with the ship's path, but as they get closer Johnny notices that they have their gunports open. He uses his spyglass to inspect the crew and they aren't wearing uniforms - they're pirates sailing under a false flag. "False Flag! Ambush! Battle stations!" he yells, and his crew scramble to get into position.
Face Danger(Edge)—9 vs 3|10 Momentum:2 → 1
The crew hastily get ready for a fight, and are able to meet the pirates head on.
03 - Sink the pirate ship
03 - Pirates board the ship(0/Sundered Isles - Patrocia/Campaign - Johnathan Glass/Clocks/03 - Pirates board the ship.md)
Enter the Fray(Edge)—4 vs 3|1 Momentum:1 → 3
The ships start circling each other, each looking to outmanuever the other and fire a devastating broadside. The Spearhead makes the first move.
Strike(Edge)—7 vs 9|6 03 - Sink the pirate ship +2 (4/10)
Their barrage lands true, and the pirates take a battering, but also manage to outmaneuver the Spearhead.
Combat Action(43)Make a ferocious or reckless attack
The pirate ship attempts to ram the Spearhead, bringing them close enough for a point-blank salvo from the cannons.
Clash(Iron)—5 vs 7|10 03 - Pirates board the shipSundered Isles - Patrocia/Campaign - Johnathan Glass/Clocks/03 - Pirates board the ship.md → 0/1
Both attacks miss, but the pirates start throwing grappling hooks over the side of the Spearhead. Sailors cut them off using boarding axes, while others use muskets to rain fire down from the rigging. The Spearhead attempts to create some distance between it and the pirate ship.
React Under Fire(Edge)—8 vs 3|4 Momentum:3 → 4
They pull ahead, and the captain brings them round for anothet broadside.
Strike(Iron)—10 vs 1|4
That should have been + Edge, but a Strong Hit either way
03 - Sink the pirate ship +2 (8/10)
The broadside slams into the pirate ship, sending wood splintering and flying through the air.
Take Decisive Action(track)—3 vs 8|7 03 - Sink the pirate shipcompleted 03 - Pirates board the shipresolved 01 - Sally Slaughter's Treasure +1 (4/10)
The ship flounders, and a final barrage slams into their side. They start slipping beneath the waves.
Undertake an Expedition(Edge)—9 vs 6|9 03 - Coordinates Expedition +1 (6/10)
Seafaring Peril(48)Isolation or fear presses in
The crew seem spooked after the pirate attack - if pirates are operating in these waters, they could strike at any time. Johnny reminds the crew that they repelled the last group of pirates that tried with ease, and tells them they have nothing to worry about.
Undertake an Expedition(Edge)—6 vs 7|7match Pay the Price(71)You waste resources
The Gunner comes to Johnny and explains they used a lot of their shot and powder in the pirate fight - supplies are running lower than he'd like. Johnny makes a note to try and be more judicious with his fire in future.
Supply:4 → 3
Undertake an Expedition(Edge)—6 vs 1|10 03 - Coordinates Expedition +1 (8/10)
Seafaring Peril(9)Crewmember is found dead
A popular young crewmember is found dead on the deck - it appears he fell from the rigging and broke his neck. He's given a burial at sea, and the mood is somber for the next couple of days.
Finish an Expedition(track)—3 vs 8|6 discoveries +2 (1/10) 03 - Coordinates Expeditioncompleted 01 - Sally Slaughter's Treasure +1 (6/10)
Finally, they're at the spot indicated in the logbook. Johnny prepares himself, and then dives under the water, down towards whatever lies below.
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