Black Sails Saga - Part 4 - Kahli and Beyond

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    "Captain Trinity! May I come aboard the Tempest please?"
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    I had a terrible dream last night. It was not really a dream but a vision of a great army of warriors approaching.
    Out of the sea rose the Sea Goddess . She said look to the sky Pirate Queen.

    There is a great Obsidian City beyond the horizon. In that city there are warriors gathered in a mass of
    blood floating over their heads. The flames are carrying this blood from one end of the city to the waters edge.

    The town seems to be engulfed in fire yet the city is not burning.
    The Black Sails can be seen entering the city.
    There is much death.

    The stench of blood is entering my nostrils. The Sea Goddess then disappeared into the sea as I woke with a great dread.
    As I was running to tell Boris about this vision I realized that the Dragon is not docked. I looked at the entire fleet and
    the whole time wondering where he could be. My very soul still has the dread only it seems to be more intense now than even when the
    Sea Goddess came in the vision. During the vision there were the sounds of war all around. I could hear the drums of this war approaching but the sounds were encircling my whole body and I could not tell from where this war began.
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    "Trinity I thought the Dragon had sailed into port with you during the night.
    I was heading to the Dragon to tell
    Captain Boris about our plans for
    tomorrow night."

    "His ship is not there!"


     
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    The "Dragon" anchored at midnight about 100 meters from the Central Brittany shore. The longboat was lowered quietly and the overhead clouds helped conceal them even further. It seemed the clouds hid any moonlight that would reveal both the anchored ship as well as the longboat.

    'Razulah, I will send you notice of any information I gather. The tavern near the dock across from the fish saleslady is always busy and will be my first stop, I will search all taverns in the nearby town and will let you know what I find out"

    Boris docked the longboat on a pier near the main dock and covered his head with the hood of his long black robe. This mission was more about subterfuge and had to be successful. He talked to the man who was a guild registrar and who also was in charge of the lodging upstairs.

    They agreed on a price for the only available room in the establishment. It was the main suite first on the left at the top of the stairs. He settled in. locked the door and headed back downstairs. The two tables in the back of the tavern where full with some rather loud patrons. Boris walked to the tavern counter and asked the bartender Joanne Webb for a bottle of Rum. He sat at the table near the door and could hear the boasting of the four men at the next table.

    "They paid good gold for that package we brought from Kahli and we will live like kings until our next job comes up" The man took his cup and toasted: "To Spinok the Great. To Luna City." "Here here". The echo of the other three men was heard in unison. Boris smiled as luck had smiled upon him yet again. He went back to Joanne and asked her to send a bottle of rum to the crowded table. The man who was boasting looked up and Boris raised his rum bottle toward him. The man motioned him over and thanked him for the rum.

    "No need to thank me as I must go see the "Great One" but have not been in the "City by the Moon" in quite some time. Can you refresh my mind and I will be on my way. He has another contract in mind and I need to talk to him. I will return and look for
    assistance, are ye men interested?".

    The loudest of the group stood up and extended his hand. They call me Artell and I will give you directions. Ask for me upon your return and me and my men will assist you. Boris shook his hand with the promise to return the next night to negotiate their assistance. He stepped out of the tavern heading for the Central Brittany gates.

    Boris was familiar with the map given to him as he did business in Britt Mart quite often and the road South led to an obsidian city. He approached the entrance and spoke to the guard stating he had an audience with the great one.

    The guard declined his request for entrance and told him to return in the morning as no strangers were allowed at night unless they where on the list. Boris thanked the man and departed quickly.

    The walk to Britt Mart was short and he had no plans in returning to the room he rented in Central Brittany. His discreet row home in Britt Mart would be enough. He talked to his sales vendor quickly and left orders to close up for the night and not allow anyone inside until he had further orders from him.

    Boris laid down on his bed and closed his eyes. There was much scouting to be done in Luna City and he planned to start early in the morning.


     
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    Two days of scouting as he posed as a goods peddler in Luna City had reaped rewards. By now the Guards at the entrance new him by name. It was a fake name of course that he took from his Orphanage childhood friend back in the old lands. He was known as Carlos Bane, a middle of the road goods merchant who did not arouse curiosity. Luna City needed raw goods and he delivered them always tipping the guards for easy access to the City. He was even informed of a seedy bar deep inside the city and that he would be escorted there for his safety to which he agreed.

    That last night paid off and he paid to have one guard await his exit from the tavern then escort him to the road that led to Britt Mart. Many patrons talked freely about the city and especially about one area on the far side of town to which visitors where not allowed and referred to as a "Holy Place of Worship". Boris figured that one out on the fly and as he exited the tavern just before it closed asked the guard to lead him to a place of worship. The guard looked at him and let him know that was not allowed at night. Boris nodded letting him know it was for a daytime prayer and the guard led him there. He looked at all the fortifications looking for a sign of weakness and found one. He departed the city but first left the usual small sack of gold for the guards as customary. He smiled and walked out of the town realizing how it was here as it was in the old lands. For gold the dog dances and without it you dance like a dog. He walked past Britt Mart and headed to the Brittany docks. He needed space to think in front of the sea. He sat down and wrote three letters, the first one to Catherine.

    "Lady Catherine, prepare the fleet as I found the place the artifacts are hidden. I will meet you in Brittany docks upon your arrival and you will see the "Dragon" docked a mile offshore from the main entrance to the harbor"

    The second letter was addressed to Sean Silverfoot.

    "Lord Silverfoot, we will attack Luna City in three days. Prepare the Pax Lands should we fail in our attempt and retribution follows. If any of your fighters would like to help with our invasion, have them meet us on the morning of the third day and we will join forces in Britt Mart which will be our designated staging area".

    The last letter of the three was for his Executive Officer Razulah.

    "Brother it has been a long road and we have both learned much. Be prepared and light a beacon two days from today at nightfall for the Dragomir Fleet. Inform them we will gather in Britt Mart at my hidden row home. I think after this battle we will part ways for a while and let the others carry on. I know that Captain Trinity will be a great fleet admiral. The wanderlust within me is unbearable and I must conquer new lands and leave a trail for others to follow if they want. If not then to hell with them.
    Signed. Boris Mondragon.

    He smiled as he looked at the sea and felt the words of the Sea Goddess speak to him.

    "Boris, you have done what was needed of you. It is time for others to carry the torch. Seek new lands, new adventures, you deserve it and will have my blessing. The others will take care of themselves in your absence."

    He headed back to Britt Mart and prepared the three letters which he sent individually tied to the leg of his Black Seagulls. More research would be needed and as he stepped outside the cool Britt Mart night he saw a hooded figure close by. He took out his swords then lowered them as the hooded figure lowered his hood.

    "Captain Mndragon, tis me Sergeant Millott. Do you have any more work for me, I have followed you into and out of Luna City and now to Brittany docks and back. Methinks I could be of help".

    Boris smiled as he knew here was a trusted man with the subterfuge specialty and one whose help would come in handy.

    "Millott, the night is young. Lets go have some rum as there is a lot you need to know. This event three days from now will be about the element of surprise."


     
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    Little Black landed on the palace ledge as the pink clouds began to cover the sky.
    As usual he knew there would be little morsels of food waiting specially for him.
    He did not waste any time in starting to pick up each piece. He swallow it as quickly as he could bend his little head down to the bowl which held the food.

    I removed the message tied to Little Black's leg and read Boris's message.

    "Lady Catherine, prepare the fleet as I found the place the artifacts are hidden. I will meet you in Brittany docks upon your arrival and
    you will see the "Dragon" docked a mile offshore from the main entrance to the harbor"

    "Good morning everyone. I have called all of you together this morning because I have received a message from Captain Boris.
    As you all know by now that we had planned on having a celebration to rejoice that Captain Boris had escaped his prison.
    Captain Trinity conjured water spouts in PaxLair in order to cause a distraction for him to escape,
    He safely returned to the rest of the Black Sails fleet in Port Dragomir.

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    However, we were unable to have the grand feast at that time due to the fact that
    Captain Boris upon hearing the Drums of War knew that war was eminent.


    He went to Britt Mart since he had a hidden house there and planned on being in disguise in order to
    scout the entire area to gain information about the impending battle.

    He wanted to learn about who the Great one is and where this city of the moon was located.

    He had heard rumor that there was a great Obsidian city near Britt Mart somewhere south of the
    various Brittany towns somewhere on the coast. When he interrogated Desiree Orchidea he learned that she had indeed
    handed off the map which pointed to the Ancient Obsidian Artifacts. The Obsidians were planning to find all the parts for the
    communication devise which they would use to rule all of Novia. The last piece that they needed was well protected.
    Only one person had knowledge of Primal Magic which was needed in order to complete the building of the device.

    We now know who the Great One is and where the city of the moon is located. The Obsidians call the leader Spinok the Great One.
    The city of the moon is Luna City. Luna City will be the location of this great battle.
    The battle will be led by the Great One, the great Spinok.

    Captain Boris has requested that today each captain inspect their ship for any repairs that are needed.
    He wants each of you to complete the repairs by dawn tomorrow. Make sure that all supplies, food, weapons and armor are ready for battle.
    Make sure there is more than enough arrows and reagents prepared and on board your ship.
    I, along with my guards, are ready to assist you in any manner you may need getting the fleet ready to sail.
    When you hear the Misti Sea sound the alarm
    we will leave Port Dragomir and sail to Britt Mart Harbor.
    Sympathizers to the objective of ridding our Novia of the evil Obsidians will join in by
    ship as well as by wagon and foot.

    At the first light of day when the sun raises it's head into the horizon the fleet will begin the journey to and meet at Brittany Harbor.
    The Dragon will be anchored one mile off shore out of Brittany Port where Razulah will be waiting for our arrival.
    We then will make our way from the harbor to the back area of Britt Mart where we will meet with Captain Boris.
    We, and others who wish to defend our Novia will march forward from Britt Mart into Luna City where
    we will enter Luna City and engage in battle.

    Prepare your family in case you do not return.

    To live is important but life with a purpose and
    a goal makes life worth living as well as worth dying.

    May the gods cause winds to be at our backs. May strength and mental clarity go with us in the next days.

    When we begin our march to Luna City from Britt Mart the
    Drums of War will be heard across the land as we go into this great battle.





     
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    Listen...Listen....Listen.....


    The Obsidians are fast approaching. The battle is nigh!

    TODAY in Luna City at 1 PM CST

     
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    The small group met as planned in the back street of Britt Mart. Missives had been sent throughout the realm and the small group of five left towards Luna City. Boris hoped the others would meet there on the far outskirts then close in on the intended target in the middle of the night. The guards had been bought or so Boris thought. The first surprise was the others who did not come, he realized the Obsidian plan was flawed and the guards who were not on duty had betrayed them. There was no turning back as he explained to the group. @CatherineRose , @Drya , @Fionwyn Wyldemane and @T r i n i t y all looked at him and agreed we push ahead.

    Suddenly things turned a bit brighter as @Dhanas arrived and brought others from Antrax's Army but the biggest surprise was that @Mangar also showed with warriors and nodded towards the objective. Boris nodded back and the assault moved forward without any hesitation. The sound of spells, swords, arrows and the death throes of those falling created one morbid symphony that would play on for hours as they fought on and on. Boris assumed at @Mangar was there to get their hands on the artefacts as well yet followed the saying that "An enemy of my enemy is my friend" as least for today it would be that way. The future was uncertain and the gods would throw many curves their way as they used us as their pawns in their game of greed and power.

    The defense and coordination set up by @Spinok and the Shadow People was brilliant and the mission was not successful. Boris would learn from this defeat and be more cunning in the future as he knew the artefacts would be moved somewhere else. He would use the spy network again and try to beat them to the transfer point. They all returned to tend their wounds and Boris took the opportunity to find both Trinity and Catherine tending the injured to speak to both of them.

    "Lady Catherine, Captain Trinity, I must leave Dragomir to find out who misled us into this foolish attack. I will leave the Fleet under the command of Captain Trinity. I may be gone for a while but will let you know what I find out. Those artefacts may have been moved to another location by Spinok as the battle was focused on two of many targets in Luna City. We were outsmarted this time but we wont be fooled again."

    Boris bowed, turned and left the "Misti Sea" walking back to the "Dragon". Razulah saw the look on his face and pointed to the Captain's Quarters then spoke. "Where to Captain, you have that look on your face that the wanderlust is upon you. You also have company waiting for you in your stateroom. "

    Boris looked at Razulah puzzled about the company comment the opened the door. There was Marlena the Sirene. He had not seen her in a long time and was about to speak when she closed the stateroom door.

    "My dear Boris, I have not been permitted to change form in what seems ages yet pleaded my case to the Sea Goddess. I was given two days to help you with your wounds and comfort you, we have a lot of catching up to do don't we?"

    Boris watched this heavenly creature walk towards him with that unique sway of the hips and smile. She opened the bottle of rum and blew out the candles pushing him onto the bed.




    P.S. (OOC) Thank you to everyone who contributed to this story and to the great battle we had today. To be continued soon *grins*. R/Boris/El Pirata/Black Sails Forever.
     
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    ::: Port Dragomir aboard The Tempest :::
    ::: Early morning, light wind and fog :::

    Trinity stood on the deck of The Tempest staring out to the open sea.
    The Dragon was far out and about to disappear into the morning fog.

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    So many things had happened in the last few days.
    The defeat in Luna City was not sitting well with Trinity.
    She had never lost a battle against the Obsidians.
    Her emotions were on edge.
    She never showed any emotion to her crew.
    She whispered:
    "A Captain must always be strong."

    As the she watched the Dragon, Peg walked up to her and said:

    "Captain Trinity, is something wrong?"

    "No, Peg I am just watching the Dragon as it departs"

    "Captain, it seems there is some water on your face."
    "Are you sure everything is o.k.?"


    "Yes Peg, there was a brief shower and it must have fell upon my face"

    "Peg, please check the supply room surely you have chores to do"

    Peg turned to leave and Trinity wiped the 'rain' from her eyes.
    She knew that showing emotion over Captain Boris' departure should not be seen.

    Trinity looked again as the Dragon faded into the fog:​

    "Godspeed my friend."
    "May the winds provide safe passage"

    "We shall meet again !"

    "Black Sails Forever"
     
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    Good morning all ye pirates, evil ones and everyone else!

    As you know we completed this part of our story with a battle in Luna City. Engineer did a wonderful job of making a video of the battle. Engineer showed the video yesterday at SOTAcon and even tho there was some technical was some technical issues caused by the network in the location in which it was shown which could not be changed. Enjoy the post here. It will also be posted in several other locations.
    The next part of our story https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/black-sails-and-obsidian-purgatory.157582/ has begun which will be culminated by a battle at the finish of it as well. Please enjoy reading and or participation in it as well.

    The Battle in Luna City

     
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