Island Exploration

[unnamed_chars]

[ As promised, there are three ships which have been chartered at the appropriate docks, each awaiting their passengers.

The Dragon of Islay is docked in Sorcery, as one might expect, headed for the supposed 'Demon Island'. Her crew, a thoroughly medieval looking bunch of men, are a bit smelly and more than a touch ragged, but they're the only ones willing to take the trip, considering the name. The crew is a bit crusty, without a doubt, but all of them seem to appreciate that they're not the ones who'll actually be going ashore to investigate the place.

The Lady's Promise is docked in Romance, a thoroughly modern little ship that resembles a small cruiser more than anything. The captain, a dashing man in semi-navy looking garb, keeps smiling and winking at people as he makes his way around and checks in with people. When folks get there, they'll be assured quite firmly that the meals on this journey will be top notch. He would know. He hired the chef right out from one of the top spots in the City. Not the top spot, but a great place, nonetheless. The Isle of Harmony is their destination, of course.

The Lucky Dollar is your ship out of the the City of Tomorrow, and it's not so much docked as floating slightly. The weather around the City makes true air travel a bit dicey when it comes to the islands, but keeping the vessel at water level means they ought to be fine. The man who will apparently 'captaining' this trip seems more like an amusement park attendant than a real captain, but he assures you that you'll get there without incident and that you can use your CALL Device to summon him back when you're done. And hopefully you'll enjoy your time in the Land of Brass or whatever. He's almost beat his best score in Bejeweled, after all, and he has to keep his eye on the important things. ]

[OOC: The ships are ready! To start a voyage, tag into the appropriate thread with your party. You can do this separately (like tagging into an open post), or as a single thread while the group goes through the experience. Once you've completed your voyage, put 'WE'RE HERE' into the subject line of the appropriate post. At that point, an island post will be put up with more details, linked to that last post. So until you arrive, all you've got are the clues and information given to you by the mapmakers on what you might find there.]

Comments

[clay_and_truth]

It's fine, though you might find the wine a little strong.

[Diana isn't in her full Wonder Woman getup for the voyage, but bracelets and lasso are there, looking a bit out of place with the comfortable jeans and sweatshirt. She has the golden winged armour stowed in her bunk for when they arrive, along with her tiara. Because you can never be too prepared (or so Bruce always says)]

[dragonring]

[...oh wow, that's one beautiful woman. Taken or not, the situation still makes Dave go into his usual awkwardness and fidgeting. Damn.]

Ah, I-- I'm more a beer kind of guy, but thank you. [A pause. What's even he supposed to say now? He then notices the lasso.] Already ready for whatever adventure we find in the island?

[clay_and_truth]

[She smiles reassuringly. She's used to these reactions.]

You could say that. I keep it with me whenever I can. [If he can sense magic in artefacts, the lasso is off the charts, given its origins.]

I'm Diana, by the way. I take it you'll be with the group sent to explore the island?

[dragonring]

[Sensing isn't something he's learned yet, sadly. But observation and context tells him that can't be a normal lasso, who would trust a normal rope so much? Probably nothing in this world is very "normal" anyway.]

OH hay, I'm Dave. Nice to meet you. [A nod.] Sounds exciting, right? To be the first ones to arrive to uncharted lands, that's a huge discovery.

[clay_and_truth]

It is quite exciting. [she nods in agreement]

I've explored many places that were new to me, but I rarely get to travel anywhere truly uncharted.

[dragonring]

[He also nods along, definitely interested in her stories.]

So you're an explorer? Or a scientist?

[clay_and_truth]

Not really either of those. I signed up for these explorations to protect other explorers from danger. I... possess some unique skills that make this the best way for me to be of use in these so called ReQuests.

[dragonring]

So a bodyguard. Guess the lasso isn't for animals then. [Awkward smile goes here. That's his attempt at a joke, ok.] I'm gonna be fine so-- you should probably check for people without those, ah-- unique skills.