>>29945264
>Deny the charges, and try to escape.

Rolled 100

>>29945264
>Deny the charges, and try to escape.

This is a travesty of justice!

I assume, unless we really did do it?

>>29945324
Once again this quest seems determined to throw my usual inability to roll well completely out of whack.

>>29945324
>Stay silent, and accept your fate.
We shall not breathe a word on this topic ever. Even to our crew. And when we eventually meet the Queen, we'll dance around the topic like mad.

>unless we really did do it?
This does seem like something that we should know, if we're not doing the above.

>>29945264
What? Did I miss a thread? What happened?
Last I remember we graduated from the academy.

>>29945291
>>29945324
>Deny the charges, and try to escape.

“I didn't do it! Let me GO!” With a thunderous roar, you pull apart the cuffs binding you, and headbutt the executioner, who stumbles backwards, falling off the stage. Darting down the stairs, you bolt for the exit-only to b met by a formation of soldiers with rifles trained on you.

Raising your hands up, you let the soldiers pin your arms behind your back and throw chains on you once more. The speaker looks at you, a sly grin on his face, and speaks.

“By your actions on this stage, the Court finds the perpetrator of these acts guilty of high treason, and sentenced to execution. Begin.”

With a wave of his hand, the crowd begins to yell at you, calling you a traitor to the crown, a bastard, and many other things. As the executioner clambers their way on stage and pushes you you towards the stand, you kneel at the bloodstained block, and lay your head down.

Now who will save the queen?

You think back a few weeks, to how this all began. Having just been accepted into the Navy, you received your orders to your first deployment.

>>29945442

“You are hereby dispatched to the USS Ballista, reporting to Captain Lignoon, to act as the quartermaster and representative of the Queen's government.”

Reading the note aloud, you look up at the ship floating in front of you. Big and bulky, the USS Ballista was nonetheless a beautifully crafted ship. The wooden carvings were lovingly tooled, and the entire hull gleamed with fresh copper plating.

“Like 'er? She's newly commissioned, fresh addition addition to Her Majesty's Navy.” The voice interrupts your thoughts, and you turn around.

A tall, muscular man with a roughened face stands behind you, staring at the ship. Seeing that he has your attention, he continues.

“She's got more cannons than your average frigate, and can outrun an Espadan warship any day o' the week.” the man goes on about various details of the ship, stroking his stubbled chin.

“-and more cabins than crew needed, plus reinforced scatlings-” He looks at you again, and flashes you a pearly smile from underneath his thick mustache.

“Where are me manners? I'm Cap'n Lignoon, Admiral in her Majesty's navy. And you are?”


“Geo von Hunter, ensign, posted to this ship as Quartermaster.” You hand Lignoon the note, who looks over it before shrugging and handing it back.

“Words, orders, took much for me and handle.” He says, waving his hand dismissively. “What I need to know is if I can trust you not to be so hard on the crew coming with us. Strict rules may be fine at the academy, but on the sea, things be a bit different. What do ya say?” he says, a grin on his face.

You:
>Agree to be less strict with the crew.
>Insist that you must maintain discipline.
>Other.

>>29945442
>not responding with something like this
>"By my actions, by my silence, by my admission - bah! Whatever I do or say, you'll find me guilty, won't you? So I say this: would you all like to hear what really happened?"

>>29945450
>>Other.

"I'll use my judgement case by case but I'll try to not have a stick up my ass"

>>29945450
>Agree to be less strict with the crew.
We are the kind of quartermaster that knows how to fudge the ledgers and bandy with the crew, right?

>>29945450
>Other
"Provided the crew aren't slacking there won't be a problem. I've no intention of making their lives difficult if they don't force me to."

>>29945507
>>29945539

"Provided the crew aren't slacking there won't be a problem. I've no intention of making their lives difficult if they don't force me to. I'll use my judgement case by case but I'll try to not have a stick up my ass. Sir.”


He nods. “I can see I've got a good quartermaster on my hands, Mister Hunter. I trust I can hold you accountable for your actions?”

Before you can respond, a man calls for Lignoon's attention, and he walks off to talk with the man. Turning back to the ship, you stare at it once more.

Until you receive your next orders, this is home. Grabbing your bag, you walk up the gangplank, and step onto the ship. On the deck, you can see a few crew members tying ropes and check the sails, but on the whole, the deck is rather empty.

“Geo!” A voice rings out, and you turn around. On top of the gangplank, you see a familiar girl, her blond hair neatly tied back into a pony tail.

“Alantra! How nice to see y-” Before you can finish greeting her, she grabs you in a great big hug.

“I'm so happy! We're going to be working together again, just like in the academy!” You try to point out that the Academy wasn't that far away, but her tight embrace gives you little air to breathe.

A crash interrupts your meeting, however, and the two of you quickly part to see what it was. Looking over the railing, you see two people amidst a mess of dropped objects. One seems to be an Espadan girl with green hair apologizing profusely, and the other is a person so covered in bandages you have no clues as to their person. Whoever they are, they simply stare at the Espadan for a long moment, before moving to pick up their items. The Espadan, after hesitating, does the same for her possessions, and you:

>Wait and watch for any further developments.
>Help the Espadan pick up carpentry tools.
>Help the bandaged person pick up their items.
>Other.
(Don't forget to roll a 1d100, please.)

Rolled 66

>>29945660
>Other
>Help the Espadan while Alantra helps out the bandaged person
Assuming she isn't the type of person to say no to a suggestion like this. Also assuming the carpentry tools are the heavier of the dropped items.

Rolled 50

>>29945660
>>Wait and watch for any further developments.

>>29945721
>Help the Espadan while Alantra helps out the bandaged person
Telling Alantra what to do, the two of you quickly hurry down the gangplank, walking past the crew headed up. Heading over to the Espadan girl, you bend over to help her pick up her tools. As you do so, her voice rises in protest
“O-oh. I'm s-sorry to disturb you! It was clumsy of me, you don't need to-”

Your only response is to place the tools you're holding into the chest she is carrying.

“I'm Geo von Hunter, Quartermaster. And you are?” She stares at you a bit, then bows.

'I am Verdere Wick, carpent-” the tools spill out of the chest once more because of her bow, and the two of you proceed to pick them up once more.

“Ah, quartermaster! Just who I was looking for.” Turning around at the sound of Lignoon's voice, you see him standing behind you, papers in his hand.

“We're going to be setting off soon,, so if you'd be so kind as to call the crew onto the topdeck, as I'd like a few words with them.”

throwing him a sharp salute and a “Yes, Sir!” you turn away and head to the crew quarters, which filled while you were talking. Opening up the door, you see the men lazing about discussing something or the other in small murmurs. However, once they notice your presence, they immediately clam up.:

>Order these gutless, careless seadogs onto the bridge. The Captain awaits!
>ask them to please get onto the bridge, as the captain wishes to speak with them all.
>tell them to go topside whenever they're ready.
>other.

>>29945870
>ask them to please get onto the bridge, as the captain wishes to speak with them all.
Then call them scaly wags as you leave.

>>29945870
>ask them to please get onto the bridge, as the captain wishes to speak with them all.

...but if one of them gives us any sass, he's going to get a whooping. There's a difference between treating the crew with respect and coming across as spineless.

Rolled 29

>>29945870
>>other.
>Tell them to get onto the bridge, as the captain wishes to speak with them all.

No begging.

Rolled 91

>>29945870
Are we supposed to be rolling again?

Rolled 52

>>29946001
Agreed. Should still try to be polite about it, though.

>>29945910
>>29945942
>>29946001

“Please, onto the deck. Captain's orders. He wants to speak with us all.”

The crew stares at you, but one by one, they get up and move past you, uttering “yes, sir.” as they pass.

As the men slowly walk by, you feel a bit uneasy. You can't quite name it, but it feels like the crew is looking down upon you. You shake your head at the thought, and turn to leave, but something catches your eye.

In the back of the room, a grizzled man with salt and pepper hair sits, peeling a potato. You turn to him and speak firmly.

“Did you not hear me, sailor? Topdeck. The captain wishes to speak with us.”

The man stops his peeling, and stares at you. His eyes betray nothing but experience, but nonetheless, a bit of fear grabs your throat. Wordlessly, he sets down the potato, and walks past you.

As he passes you by, you wait for any acknowledgement.

None. Grabbing him by the shoulder, you swiftly spin him around.
“I am your quartermaster, and you will acknowledge me as such. I want to hear sir, or yes sir, when I issue you an order. Am I clear.”

the man looks at you.

“Perfectly....sir.” grabbing your hand, he removes it from his shoulder with a strong grip, and heads topdeck.

You follow.

This is a strange crew indeed. Walking to the top of the stairs, you see the captain talking to the crew.

“-With that in mind, I want us to work together-Ah, quartermaster!” Lignoon calls to you. “I was just telling these men what an honor it is to serve with them. Have you anything to say?”

You turn to the crew who stare at you with a straight face, attempting to hide any emotion from showing.

You:
>tell them to relax. You don't intend to punish them for every little thing.
>tell them to stand straight. You want a tight ship, and obstructions will be punished.
>Tell them to keep the ship running smooth, and there won't be any problems.

>>29946242
>>Tell them to keep the ship running smooth, and there won't be any problems.

>>29946242
>Tell them to keep the ship running smooth, and there won't be any problems.

>>29946242
>Tell them to keep the ship running smooth, and there won't be any problems.

Rolled 3

>>29946242
>Tell them to keep the ship running smooth, and there won't be any problems.

Tell them we have friends in a far off port and we just want to see them again one day.

>>29946299
>Tell them we have friends in a far off port and we just want to see them again one day.

Good god don't tell them that, we don't want to come across as a complete pussy to the grizzled crew.

>>29946299
wait, why should we say that?

>>29946315
yeah, basically this

Rolled 54

>>29946242
>Keep the ship running smooth and there won't be any problems.
If you're slackin, I'll change that. Keep to your duties and we can have this ship running like a well-oiled engine of war.
*pause*
That said, you're all human, not machine. I expect order but not robots. A lack of initiative is as bad as a lack of motivation.

Rolled 70

>>29946315
>>29946337
So we have a sympathetic streak, not just the bitch ass officer.

>>29946433
Sympathetic streak is looking the other way when they really need something, or sharing a drink with them, not going "guys let me tell you about my FRIENDSHIPS".

>>29946433

This is not the time and place to be talking about this kind of shit

>>29946468
>>29946477
Fine but when we are beat by sailors with bars of soap i'm going to laugh.

>>29946269
>>29946276
>>29946278
>>29946299
>>29946378
>>Tell them to keep the ship running smooth, and there won't be any problems.

“Keep the ship running smooth and there won't be any problems.If you're slackin, I'll change that. Keep to your duties and we can have this ship running like a well-oiled engine of war.”

You pause.

“That said, you're all human, not machine. I expect-”

The captain clears his throat, interrupting you, and everyone looks at him.
“-expects you all to do your job, like usual. Now that we're all here, It's time to tell you what we're here for. Our job, on the USS Ballista...is to escort Queen Adelida to the Trifecta meeting between her and the Epsadan and Coutlan governments. We are to meet up with the Royal Galleon within the week, and escort the ship to the Maritime Academy. I expect we'll have more than a few troublesome rebel come our way, so I want you to keep a sharp eye out. Now, let us head off!”

He looks at you, and you begin rattling off orders.

“All crew on deck, and unfurl those sails! We must meet the Queen, posthaste!”

On your words and the captains, the crew proceeds with their tasks, and soon, you find yourself sailing out of the harbor and into the starry sea. Despite the ill intentions you felt before, the crew runs smoothly enough throughout the day, and soon, night falls with little incident. Inside the mess, you watch as the grizzled man you saw before, simply called Kettle, work the ship's mess hall, stirring the soup with a ladle.

>>29946526

“Line up, nice and easy. Don't get greedy now, else I'll tan you and throw you into the stew meself.” as the line progresses, you find yourself near the end. Upon seeing you, Kettle reached off to the side and grabs a plate that holds a fine manta-cow stake.

“Captain's dish.” He utters, and turns back to the ladle. You:

>take the dish and eat it with gusto.
>take it to the captain. There's no way this is for you.
>get someone else to take it to the captain. You're not a galley boy.
>other.

Rolled 99

>>29946526
I've seen Treasure Island/Planet. I know where this is goin...

>>29946537
>>other.
put it back?

>>29946551
explain for ones who didn't?

Rolled 100

>>29946537
Take it to the captain with regards of the chef.
Then go back and just ask for some grog, it is your first day and not quite hungry.

Rolled 99

>>29946537
Walk it up to the captain and maybe steal a piece of the steak

>>29946569
In Treasure Island/Planet, the cook is the captain of a band of pirates, the crew actually being a pirate crew, all of them aboard a proper naval vessel. When they get close enough to their quarry, the trap is sprung, the crew takes the naval captain and any officers that aren't in on the scheme prisoner, and take the keep for themselves.

>>29946580
>>29946610
>>29946551
That steak is gonna fuckin get there, no matter what happens.

>>29946551
>>29946580
>>29946610
I don't understand what happens to the dice in this quest.

It's like the anti-/tg/-dice.

>>29946646
That Steak WANTS to be eaten by the captain that is what is happening

>>29946580
>>29946610
>take the steak to the captain
You grab the steak, and head out of the mess hall.

Walking up to the captain's cabin, you pause at the door. Inside, you can hear faint signs of a conversation. You decide to knock, and immediately, Lignoon's voice calls you in.

Stepping inside, you are greeted by an opulent room. A small chandelier lights the room, revealing fine tapestries, map, and more than a few weapons on the wall.

Lignoon sits in the middle of the room, talking with one of the sailors.

“Come in, Geo. I was just talking with this fine sailor about our trip. Is that a manta-cow steak? By all means, set it on the table.” As you follow his orders, Lignoon waves the sailor away.

“So how fares the effort, quartermaster?” Lignoon says, digging into the steak.

“Well enough, sir. Crew was a bit slow in the morning, but responded well enough when we were on the sea. I'm a bit worried about the cook, though.”

“Kettle? He's a cook, Quartermaster, not the gunner or the helmsman.” Lignoon sets his fork down.

“The crew is probably discontent with obeying a quartermaster younger than themselves, is all. Now go back, and enjoy a meal with your new comrades. Make friends. Let them get a little rowdy.”

He waves you away.

“You're dismissed, quartermaster Geo.”

With sharp salute, you exit the office and head back to the mess hall. However, upon hearing the sounds of a commotion, you:

>Speed up. You need to find out what is happening.
>Keep your pace. Captain told you to let them be a bit rowdy.
>Slow down. Let them have their fun. You'll just stay out of it.
>Other.

Rolled 75

>>29946767

>speed up

Common sense tingling

>>29946767
>>Speed up. You need to find out what is happening.

>>29946767
>Speed up. You need to find out what is happening.

If it's something harmless we don't need to stop it right away, but we should at least know what's going on.

>>29946767
>Speed up. You need to find out what is happening.
Being there doesn't stop us from not interfering.

>>29946767
Speed up. Let's just see what they're doing...if it's innocuous enough, we can just smile and say "Carry on."

Rolled 98

>>29946767
>Other
Listen n on what they are saying, I too have seen treasure island, if we can hide in a fruit barrel.

>>29946819
ALL OF MY THIS

>>29946819
Sounds okay to to me too. Seconding.

>>29946819
>if we can hide in a fruit barrel.

We're probably not small enough for that, still, listening in might be a good plan.

>>29946803
>>29946812
>>29946815
>>29946816
>Speed up.

Hurrying to the mess hall, you see one of the sailors has the bandaged fellow pinned to the wall. Alantra is trying to pull them apart, and Verdere rushes up to you.

“N-Nast bumped into that man, and now he's gone crazy!”

Nast must be that bandaged person. Perhaps sensing your presence, the sailor turns o you.

'This freak bumped into me, spilt me food, and now, 'e won't even apologize!”

“I'm telling you, Nast has no tongue!” Alantra interjects. “Why do you think he carries around that wax tablet?”

The sailor lets him go, and Nast drops to the floor. Sliding over the wax tablet that has a stylus attached, the man speaks.

Well then, apologize, and I'll let you go, Faceless.”

Nast's only response is to glare at the man.

You:
>tell Nast to apologize.
>tell the sailor to back off.
>Leave them to resolve it on their own.
>Other.

>>29946972
>Leave them to resolve it on their own.

Rolled 83

>>29946972
>Leave them to resolve it on their own.
>"I expect you to settle this like men, gentle or otherwise. Just try not to break anything. Carry on."

Rolled 51

>>29946972
Tell the sailors to back off and at least give Nast the chance to apologize. And be polite about it.

Rolled 65

>>29946972

Tell the sailor to back off.

"Let it go, man. We're literally on the same boat here."

Get ready to knock him out if he turned too violent.

>>29946972
Seconding >>29947019

Just leaving them to resolve it on their own will end with Nast getting the shit beaten out of him.

>>29946972
>>tell the sailor to back off.
Discipline if need be. Can't have the crew blowing up due to slightest of things.

Seriously guys, you're being too nice.

>>29946972
>tell the sailor to back off.
I think he made his point.

Rolled 45

>>29946972
(Nast is totally the princess calling it now, I just know it.)
>Sigh and tell Nast to just suck it up and apologize, He lost his tongue for a reason lets not lose an arm.
>Then tell the sailor that had him pinned to take it easy on the guy, he is bound like a dead man, he probably ain't as nimble as you and I

>>29946972
>Leave them to resolve it on their own.
This is a stupid problem caused by a misunderstanding that's now been cleared up. If they both want to act like kids them let them.

>>29946972
>tell the sailor to back off.
Tell Nast to apologize, but make it clear to the Sailor that if you catch him brawling again, there'll be hell to pay.

>>29946972
Actually, I'll retract my seconding here >>29947034

and put it towards >>29947029
>>29947041
>>29947058 and >>29947072

>>29946972
Reprimand them both. Tell Nast to apologize rather then pout like a priss and make it clear to the sailor that short tempers won't be tolerated.

>>29947096
Yeah, this. We need to act like an officer in this situation.

Rolled 60

>>29947065

A ship at sea is its own world. And it's a very small world. You can't have people acting like kids when survival of everyone depends on how well they work together. This is a ship, not a libertarian commune.

>>29947019
>>29947029
>>29947041
>>29947058
>>29947072
>>29947091
>>29947096
>>29947111

“Back off, sailor.”

“But this Faceless freak bump-”

“I know that! Let it go, man. We're literally on the same boat here. If I catch you brawling again, there'll be hell to pay.”

The sailor shakes his head, and you wheel to Nast.. “And, you, just apologize. It'll end it a lot better than pouting.” Nast stares at you, and you consider making it an order.

Suddenly, you hear the bell of the watchman.

'Storm ahead, approaching from the starboard side! All hands on deck!” Immediately, the crew drops their utensils, and dashes out of the mess hall.

The sailor looks at Nast, who meets his glare with one equal. “We'll resolve this later.” Nast nods, and the man rushes out of the entrance. Alantra and Verdere do likewise, and soon, you find only yourself and Kettle in the room.

“Best join the rest of the crew. Sir.” You turn away from him to leave, but before you can do sso, he speaks once more.

“There be bad blood aboard this boat. If I were you, I'd look out for my own skin. Sir.”

You consider his cryptic words, and head to the topdeck. In the distance, you can see a violent storm off in the distance, headed your way.

“Recommendations, Quartermaster?”

You consider the options.
>Batten down the hatches, and wait out the storm.
>try to outrun it, using the speedy winds the storm brings up.
>Other.

Rolled 21

>>29947247
>try to outrun it, using the speedy winds the storm brings up.

Okay men lets ride this bitch like a plump bar maid, We take these winds right to the Queen herself.
Try to pull Nast to the side after the lashing is done for a talk.

Rolled 4

>>29947247
>batten down the hatches, wait it out
Outrunning a storm is damned hard to do, especially at sea. The storm is always moving faster than you.

Send someone to let the captain know about the storm.

Rolled 77

>>29947247

Let's put that 'speedy design' to use, along with our nautical bonus.

We ride!

Rolled 74

>>29947307
Well, can't argue with best roll.

>>29947307
2nd

Rolled 89

>>29947300
Second

Rolled 13

>>29947300
Sounds like the smart thing to do

>>29947294
>>29947307
>>29947321
>>29947351
>Outrun the storm.
“We'll outrun it, sir. If we can outrun an Espadan dreadnought, a storm should pose no problem. Sailors! Lash down the cannons, and adjust those sails! We've got a tailwind coming up, and the mother of all storms behind it!”

Sensing the urgency of the situation, the crew quickly jumps into action, and soon, sails are filled with wind, hurling the ship forward. The next several hours are long and exhausting as you seek to maneuver your way away from the storm. Finally, however, one last gushes pushes you out of the way, and with that, you escape the storm, unscathed.

As the crew breathes a sigh of relief, one of the watchmen calls out.

“I see it! Jaggel Harbour!” The crew looks up, and out in the distance, you can see your destination. A floating city hub, hundreds of ships leave and enter. As you draw closer, you can see the colours of all nations, their flags waving brightly in the wind. Soon, your ship docks, and sailors hop off to tie down the ship.

“Well, Quartermaster Geo, that was some fine commanding.” Lignoon places his hand on your shoulder, and smiles. “Why, I reckon you'll make a fine cap'n. Care to wait with me until the Queen arrives?”

You:
>Agree wholeheartedly. You need to talk with him about some things anyhow.
>Disagree. You need to talk with the crew and set them straight.
>Disagree. You want to talk with our friends.
>other.

>>29947577
>Disagree. You need to talk with the crew and set them straight.

>>29947577
>Agree wholeheartedly. You need to talk with him about some things anyhow.

We can see our friends later.

Rolled 1

>>29947577
(Nast is so the queen)
>Disagree. You need to talk with the crew and set them straight.
>Then talk to friends the crew won't take all day

>>29947577
>Agree wholeheartedly. You need to talk with him about some things anyhow.

>>29947607
>>29947657
I think coming down on the crew now will just make them more resentful of us. We proved we know our shit today, that should be enough.

Rolled 17

>>29947577

"With all respect, sir, we should make ourselves presentable if we're about to host her majesty aboard."

We're gonna need his authority for this one

>>29947577
>Disagree. You need to talk with the crew and set them straight.

Track down Nast and the other crewman, make sure they're not shanking eachother. We can find our friends later.

>>29947657

well there goes that idea.

>>29947693
>>29947698
Both of these. They make all kinds of sense: Her Majesty isn't going to be pleased with a bunch of rowdy low-lifes, and we also need to make sure that Nast and that one sailor aren't going to kill each other.

>>29947577

>>29947736
seconding.

A better roll, somebody?

Anyone?

>>29947772
We weren't asked to roll, and to be honest besides outrunning the storm I haven't seen our good rolls having any impact, so presumably they're not being factored in.

Rolled 31

>>29947772
k

Rolled 79

>>29947772
Rolling for crew control

Rolled 31

>>29947792
they are secondary mechanic to decide our course of action according to the first post, no actually a factor in the success of the action.

Rolled 88

>>29947577
Agree

>>29947792

Well we broke our shackles in first story post, that's gotta count for something. In previous threads OP asked to roll with any choice.

>>29947607
>>29947657
>>29947698
>>29947736
>>29947822
>Talk to the crew.
“I'm sorry, captain, but I need to talk with the crew and set them straight.”

“I can see this crew is not to your liking, Quartermaster Geo.” Lignoon sighs. “But very well. Talk to them if you wish, and we shall discuss your actions later.” he waves you off, and you set off in search of the crew.

Talking with various dockhands, you easily track them down to a nearby tavern. Inside you find the crew, drinking up a storm and telling tales. That one troublemaking sailor is here, but Nast is nowhere to be seen.

You walk up to him. “Where's Nast?”

'How should I know? Jus' leave us in peace, quartermaster.” He slurs.

“Now hold on. I need to talk with you, and not just about Nast.”

“'Bout what?” He yells. “We don't like you, or your ilk. Jus' shove off and leve us honest sailors in peace! We can operate fine without ou damn kids getting underfoot!”

His yelling silences the tavern, and you can feel the eyes of the crew upon you.

You:
>Try to use authority to get him to back down.
>Get violent, and teach him a lesson.
>Try to reason and understand him.
>Leave.
>Other.

>>29947908
>>Try to use authority to get him to back down.
We need to earn some respect without setting a bad example by fighting.

>>29947908
>Try to use authority to get him to back down.

This shit is getting tiresome.

>>29947908
What the fuck kind of ship and crew is this? I thought this was royal navy and shit. Who the fuck chose these people?

Anyway, I'm not sure what to do. The captain seems to be letting them do this shit as far as I can tell.

Rolled 46

>>29947908
Intimidate the shit out of that faggot

Rolled 61

>>29947908
Order some grog sit down next to him and say that you gave up a lot to be here, and if someone is going to question you, well, you think the ship bottom might be a bit barbarically. (Implying keel haling)

Rolled 4

>>29947908
What I am to the world doesn't matter, once I step on this ship. What you are doesn't matter. What Alantra is doesn't matter. What matters is that when you're on this ship and I'm on this ship, I am your quartermaster. If you don't like it, then get off this ship.

>>29948002
Yeah, seriously, if this is the quality of men in the royal navy it's pretty disappointing. Looks like a crew of pirates.

In b4 the Treasure Island references turn out to be true, and it IS a crew of pirates.

Rolled 8

>>29948005
Teach Him a lesson

>>29948007
Fuck that, if they won't listen by themselves then we'll make them .

Rolled 85

>>29947908
>Try to use authority to get him to back down.

Rolled 13

>>29947908

>Try to reason and understand him

"You are more than just sailors, you are our country's finest. And you are about to be presented to the Queen!"

"You did great job outrunning the storm. Aren't you proud of it? Let that pride shine through you as testament to feats we can accomplish. Make proud yourselves, your families... and your queen."

Or something more sensible.

Rolled 11

>>29948028
Was supposed to quote OP

>All those awful rolls.

I wonder if Lignoon will find us before or after we die from our wounds.

>>29948213

this one was pretty good though >>29948032

I guess brow beating will be a modest success.

>>29948213
Before. We're getting executed in 3 weeks time, remember? We've got plot armour.

>>29947951
>>29947964
>>29948005
>>29948009
>>29948032
>use authority.

“What I am to the world doesn't matter, once I step on this ship. What you are doesn't matter. What Alantra is doesn't matter. What matters is that when you're on this ship and I'm on this ship, I am your quartermaster. If you don't like it, then get off this ship.”

Your words are harsh and stern, and they quiet the man. You turn around, and look at the crew.

“The same goes for the rest of you. I am your quartermaster, so until I am dead or transferred, you will treat me as such. Am I clear?”

Silence greets you, and you walk out of the building in disgust. A sorry crew this is. Are they even Royal Navy?
You attempt to find Alantra.

She finds you. A flying tackle knocks you off your feet, and you see Alantra with the brightest grin on her face. Behind her, you can see Verdere and Nast, standing awkwardly.

“They're here!”

'Who?”

“Serseri and Seigrid!”

At the mention of your two old friends from the academy, your ears perk up.

“What? Here?”

Alantra nods, and you pull yourself off the ground.

“Well, let's go meet them!”

“I saw them with the Queen's Retinue! They were headed towards our ship!”
With those words, the two of you take off. Arriving at your ship, you stand by the railing and ready yourself.

It's true. Down the dock, you see a massive movement of troops surrounding a carriage. Inside, you can see the young queen. And opposite of her sit Seigrid and Serseri. You wave energetically, and yell.

>>29948306
'They're a bit far off for that.” Lignoon speaks, and you turn around. He stands there, a few papers in his hand.

“I've just gotten word that Her Majesty's ship was caught in the storm we outran. They're a bit short on crew, including a quartermaster. With your permission, could I volunteer you? I could even get your friends moved over as well." He says, gesturing to your group.

You:
>Agree. You've had enough of this ship.
>Disagree. For some ungodly reason, you want to stay here.
>other.

Rolled 59

>>29948335
AGREE

Mother fuckin...hells yeah!

>>29948335
>Agree. You've had enough of this ship.

Rolled 39

>>29948335
Aw hell ya
>Agree. You've had enough of this ship.
The Academy band is back together! Plus Mr/Mrs bandages!

>>29948335

>Agree

"If you can lose me, sir, I would appreciate it."

Try to not look too ecstatic. And the crew apparently is not all that bad if we managed to outrun a storm with them.

>>29948440

>also that should be plural. Not interested in leaving the girl with those guys. She can handle herself well, but it would be an inconvenience for her at least.

>>29945264
>Seafarer of the Stars
>Seafarer
>Stars

This bothers me too much to even consider this game.

>>29948605

Space is an ocean of stars. Regardless, you can pretend it's just 'seafarer'.

Rolled 69

>>29948335
>Fuck this shit, we're out of here

>>29948652
Not really. Space could perhaps be considered an "ocean" of nothingness, with the occasional star. Why can't it just be Starfarer?

>Agree.

“Very well then. Thank you for all your service, Quartermaster Geo. If you would sign these forms?” He holds out a few papers, and you quickly sign them all, eager to be released from your duties. As you sit there, waiting for that moment, your mind is flooded with memories of your academy days.

“Step forward, Ensign Geo von Hunter.”

What? A look around, and it seems the Queen has arrived already. Crew fills the deck, arms thrown in a salute, and the Queen stands tall, her icy glare piercing yours. Captain Lignoon is staring at you as well, his fingers beckoning you forward.

You must have been daydreaming. Quickly, you step forward and bow.

“Queen Adelida, this is Ensign Geo von Hunter. He has shown remarkable skill and cunning, a brave soul and mind-”

You sit there, with your head bowed, as Captain Lignoon talks about your merits. Risking a glance, your peer at Seigrid and Serseri, who stand behind the Queen. Meeting your eyes, they give you a friendly smile and a small wave.

“-and that is why I recommend him to replace the deceased captain of the Royal Galleon, at least, for this voyage.”

What? You can't be hearing that right. You look at Lignoon, who has a small smile on his face. He winks at you, and turns back to the queen.
“Would you agree, your majesty?”

She walks past him, and instead stares t you, and her eyes pierce your soul. Yet....behind them, you see a sort of fragility.

Then it disappears.

“I do. Ensign Hunter, you are hereby assigned to the Royal Galleon as its captain.” She pauses, and studies your face once more.

“Do not disappoint me.”

With that, she turns away and swiftly departs from the boat. Captain Lignoon starts talking to the crew.

“Get ready for a voyage. Alantra, Verdere, join Captain Hunter in repairing the Royal Galleon and stay with him for the remainder of the trip. Captain Hunter, you're dismissed.”

You:
>Ask why he did that.
>Leave and begin your work.
>Other.

>>29948720
>>Leave and begin your work.

>>29948720
>Ask why he did that.

Oh god, Lignoon is in on the plot, hence putting a completely untested officer in charge of the royal gelleon to make it easier when they spring their trap.

Of course we don't know any of that, so let's just wait for the inevitable...

>>29948720
>>Ask why he did that.

>>29948759
God damned pirates/rebels/vandals

>>29948709

Because it's poetic. And if that pisses you off, you will not like this game anyway, it feels like adaptation of the "Treasure Planet: the homeworld 2d"

..which is not to say it's not enjoyable

>>29948720

>Ask him about it and thank him. We owe the man.

>>29948720
>Ask why he did that.
thanks for the opportunity...but why me?

Rolled 45

>>29948720
Ask about Nast, he seemed to have befriended Alantra.
Secondly Go to the bar and ask for the best they got, cause you just shanghaied into the foreign legion.

>>29948759
>>29948778
>>29948796
>>29948823
>ask why, and ask about Nast.
“Why did you do that, Captain Lignoon?”

He looks at you, and flashes that all-too-common grin of his.

“Because If I told you that the Royal galleon lost a captain, you likely would have pushed me there and taken control of this ship, saying something about how the Queen's ship is more important or the like. Sure, there's a difference.” He waves his hand at the ship.

“The Royal Galleon carries the most important people, and is crewed by the best men. And yet, such a ship would be far easier to control that the poor old USS Ballista, run by crusty seadogs and scallywags. Let's face it, Captain Hunter. You're better suited with people who think like you, not sailors who remember wars of years past, and want nothing to do with their long-time enemies.”

“Fair enough, Captain Lignoon, but what about Nast? I can't leave him here, not with all these sailors who hate him.”

He shrugs.

“the sailors have a ringleader, no? I'll send him onto your ship, but we need a doctor. After all, we're expected to take the brunt of any battle.”

Lignoon is right. His ship cannot be without a doctor. And yet:

>You insist he takes the Queen's physician instead.
>You trust him. Taking the ringleader means the crew will be less likely to act.
>You ask for Kettle instead. He's the one you suspect the most.
>Other.

>>29949063
>Ask for Kettle instead.
Also, ask Serseri how much she knows about medical practices.

Rolled 5

>>29949063

>Trust him.
He obviously knows his men and how to handle them (or not handle them as it is).

Rolled 16

>>29949063
So it is
>Get the queen mad at us
>Get a possible pirate spy on board and maybe help nast
>Bring the maybe leader of the pirates on board and go full Long John Silver

>>29949132

the
>get possible pirate spy
seems most malign of the three, as we'll have trustworthy friends to watch our backs. And we have no evidence against the cook anyway.

>>29949298

wanted to say benign, I suck cocks.

>>29949113
>>29949298
“All right. I'll take that ringleader.”

Lignoon nods, and orders that man who caused you problems in the tavern to join the Royal Galleon. Turning to Nast, you stick our hand out.

“Good luck.”

Wordlessly, he stands there, frozen, until he quickly grabs your hand. It has a soft, gentle touch. And he shakes your hand quickly before walking away. You notice he seems to be shaking his hand, as if it was cramping.

Making your way across the docks, tou step onto the Royal galleon, and immediately, you feel a huge contrast between ships. Compared to the USS Ballista, the ship is smaller, and yet, the wood gleams with a hidden intensity. The crew works in a neat and ordered fashion, and the second your feet hit the deck a shout goes up of “Captain on Deck!” It is repeated by the soldiers, who all throw you a sharp salute. Two familiar figures dressed in Astravan uniforms come up.

“Master Gunner Seigrid and Quartermaster Serseri reporting in, sir!”

You look at them, and try to hide the grin on your face.

“I don't think you two are Astravans. How did you get these positions?”

Seigrid throws a sharp salute. “'International Relations,' as what the Queen called it. Said that putting us foreigners in charge would ease tensions when we arrived at the Academy.”

“It helped we knew you, Geo. It seems the queen knows you already.” Serseri quips.

“Yeah, she said she wanted to see when you had the time...er, Sir.” Sigrid says.

You reply:
>Later. We need to repair the damage to the boat, first.
>I'll go straight away.
>other.

>>29949485
>Give some orders to have the ship repairs started, gathering supplies and such, while you go and speak to the queen. These guys can handle the repairs easy enough.

>>29949485

rule 1 of monarchies: you do NOT leave the monarch waiting.

>Go see her at once.

Rolled 44

>>29949485
>Go see her
Also something is super up with nast...

>>29949639
>tfw we've been wrong this whole time and Nast is actually a solo rebel working to kidnap the queen

Rolled 80

>>29949673
I still think he is the actual queen in hiding to not get kidnapped.

>>29949533
>>29949541
>>29949639
>Issue orders to start repairs, and see the queen immediately.

You knock on the main cabin door, and a voice rings from inside.

“Enter.”

Turning the handle, you find yourself in a grand room, almost like it was lifted from the palace. The walls have intricate scroll-work and wood paneling, and an ornate four-post bed sits in the corner. Small cabinets and dressers dot the room, and in the center, a star-map of the known world hangs. Below it, you see Queen Adelida flipping through documents.

“Captain Hunter. I wished to speak with with you.”

“Yes, your Majesty?”
“I've been looking over your history at the academy. Perfect marks, excellent leadership, a strong personality and just a smidge of theatricality.” She sets down the papers, and looks you straight in the eyes.

“You're practically got the makings of a hero.”

“Than-”

“That is not a compliment. Suffice it to say, you seem like the type to go out in a blaze of glory, risking this ship to save a single child. This something I cannot allow. Geo von Hunter, I hereby order you to stay alive, and obey my orders to the letter. Are we clear?”

>”Perfectly.”
>”Hold on. What's wrong with being a hero?”
>other.

>>29949819
>Perfectly

Damn...she's got us pegged. And not in the kinky way...yet

Rolled 48

>>29949819
>Perfectly
Take out our awesome pimp necklace we got the day our friends split up and swear by it.

>>29949819
>Perfectly

We're still totally going to do it though.

>>29949819

>Perfectly

"I would not risk a ship with your majesty on board, majesty. Maybe if you were in a longboat."

Don't say that. Just think it.

>>29949866
>>29949903
>>29949921
>>29949929
>'Perfectly."

“Good. Now, I should tell you what this trifecta meeting is about.” Queen Adelida says, getting up from her chair.

“Every couple of years, the leaders from each of the nations arrive, in order to discuss some sort of peace to be made. We make efforts to pretend that we are friendly, but usually, no progress is made.”

She walks to the window, staring at the city, and speaks.

“But you have changed all that. Your actions at the Academy have not gone unnoticed. To unite people from all nations and sweep the academy final against stronger odds is almost unheard of. And yet, both Espadans and Coutlans are willing to believe in you. It seems those friends you made were in high places. An Espadan prince and the leader of a Coutlan tribe. Who would have guessed?”

She turns to you.

“This time, the Trifecta meets in earnest. They aim to place you as captain of a new flagship called the Trinity, and embark on some grand adventure or the other, to the Forgotten Sector. To that place where planets lie undiscovered, where grand battles where once fought, and where all sorts of scum are said to hide. What do you think?”

You speak.

>”The forgotten sector? That place doesn't exist!”
>”The forgotten sector may be a myth, but I can believe in peace.”
>”Or we could just unite everyone underneath Astrava.”
>Other.

>>29950053
>”The forgotten sector may be a myth, but I can believe in peace.”

Oh boy, time for ADVENTURE!

I mean if you ignore the fact that we're going to be executed in about two and a half weeks.

Rolled 54

>>29950053
>”The forgotten sector may be a myth, but I can believe in peace.”
Also why the fuck are we getting made captain of ship after ship, we do not have actual experience only training.

>>29950053

>be overwhelmed

Holy shit. We've only just left academy and they want to put us up as spearhead of a joint diplomatic-exploration mission?

Pinch our wrists in case we are dreaming.

If not, on your knee.

>"Sounds like a dream come true, Majesty. I will pledge my life to the cause."

>"Do my friends from the academy know already?"

Rolled 50

>>29950053
>The forgotten sector may be a myth, but I can believe in peace.

"You have my word that I shall do whatever I can to bring about peace."

>>29950100
>>29950129
>>29950172

”The forgotten sector may be a myth, but I can believe in peace.”

“It may be just a myth, but the other two sides believe in it quite firmly, talking about some map or the other. They even gave me those two friends of yours as a sign of good will. Hopefully, they aim for peace as well.”

“What do you think?”

She looks at you with calculating, cold eyes. “I believe if this is played right, all of us may unite underneath one banner. Whose, banner, however I cannot say. I look for the good of our people first, Geo, so I will put you forward as well. However, I beseech you to be wary, and make sure that you do not place the Astravans in danger. Just....remember where your loyalties lie.”

She sits down in her chair, and you see a hint of exhaustion, but it quickly disappears.

“That is all. You are dismissed.”

With those words, you leave. Talking to the crew, it seems most of the repairs are taken care of. As you walk down in the decks, you see Verdere patching a hole.

“Do you need any help?”

“I-oh!” Startling her, you watch as she accidentally bumps her head against a plank nearby.

“Q-quartermas...I mean c-c-captain! I can handle it, no need to-” In her fretting, she accidentally spills over a barrel of nails you decide to:
>help her out.
>Leave her alone before another accident happens.
>other.

Rolled 40

>>29950272
Help her out. "You don't gotta be so nervous, Verdere." NO WE AREN'T LOCKING PATHS YET SHUDDUP OP

Also Verdere is working with Nast to kidnap the queen.

Rolled 4

>>29950272

Unless we can see something that would require our attention more, help her out.

"Relax. Neither I nor anyone else bites here. At least as far as I know."

>>29950272
>help her out.
Ask her about herself and how she joined up while we help.

I'm kind of curious as to how someone who seems to be a walking disaster could be put into a position where people's lives depend on them doing their job well... but we shouldn't really phrase it like that.

Rolled 80

>>29950272

Unless we can be more useful elsewhere, help her out.

"Relax a bit. Neither I nor any other officer I know bite."

>>29950272
>>Leave her alone before another accident happens.

>>29950379
>>29950341

sorry for samefaggotry, got a connection error.

Rolled 86

>>29950379
Seconding the good roll

>>29950322
>>29950341
>>29950363
>>29950379
>help her out.
“No need to be so nervous, Verdere. Neither I nor any other officer I know bite."

Picking up the lid, you sweep most of the nails back into the barrel, and pick up the few that remain. As Verdere moves on to sawing wood, you hold it down, despite her feeble protests otherwise. Slowly but surely, the two of you progress through the job.

Suddenly, she speaks.

“D-Do you know the Queen is our age?”

“What?”

“Yeah, she's exceptionally young. She had to take over running the entire nation when she was younger, because of some Espadan raid.”

You recall hearing something along those lines, but it must have faded from your memories.

Suddenly, Verdere speaks again. “T-thanks for all your help.”

“No problem, you're really good at this.”

“Well, it's probably the only thing I'm good at.”

“What? No way.” You reply jokingly, looking over.

She's not joking.

>>29950716

Verdere clams up for a bit, but slowly, the story comes out. She came from a family of shipmakers, so, since she was young, she would often help. Unfortunately, because she was the youngest, apprenticeships passed her over in favor of older siblings and skilled journeymen. With nothing left to do but help build, it became the only thing she was good at.

“I was working on a ship at the Academy one day, and noticed another next to it in bad condition. I had lumber left over, so I'd figure I'd just do a bit of patching up. One thing led to another, and I worked on it all night, fixing it up. When the owner came in the morning, I thought he would yell at me, but instead, he shook my hand, and asked if I wanted to join the Royal Navy. I leaped at the chance to leave my old life behind, and now here I am.”

“So this is your first posting?”

She blushes. “Well, I had a few before, but they didn't work out, because I'd get so nervous, and be unable to complete the job and-”

“Well, don't look, but you're done now.”

She turns, and looks at the hole she was working on. Indeed it was patched. It seems as long as she doesn't focus to hard on the work or others around her, she'll be fine.

She smiles. “Guess the ship is in working condition now!”

That it is. You thank her, and:

>Tell her not to be so nervous.
>ask her what the ship she worked on was.
>Ask the name of who hired her.
>Other.

Rolled 89

>>29950744
What was the ship you worked on?

>>29950744
>>ask her what the ship she worked on was.

>>29950744

We already told her to not be nervous.

Let's ask what was her previous posting then.

Afterwards inspect progress of repairs, and if they are free, take our buddies from Academy for a meal and exchange of stories - how they ended up on this enterprise (and what they know of it)

>>29950799
>>29950807

“You'll do fine. Just don't be so nervous. What was the ship you worked on, by the way?”

“The Trinity.”

You ponder this, but she rushes away before you can respond, talking about checking some area or another. Over the next few days, our life is filled, checking provisions, moving the wounded off.

Then, one day. a deckhand runs up to you.

“Sir, sails are ready, and all provisions are loaded. The Royal Galleon is ready to sail.”

Well, that's it. Preparations are done, and all that's left is your command.

Your very first command, as an Ensign of the Royal Navy. Standing beside the helm, where Alantra grips the wheel, you look to Serseri standing beside you, and know that Seigrid is down by the cannons.

The crew is back together.

“All hands, cast off!” You voice soars across the deck, and the crew quickly jump to. Ropes are pulled, sails are hoisted, and beneath your feet, you can feel the deck move. As a deck hand signals the USS Ballista, the ship takes of as well, and together, you depart for the Academy. Days pass by, and the Royal Galleon is a welcome change from the hectic USS Ballista. The crew is nicer, more responsive, and doesn't pin people to the walls. Talking with Serseri and Seigrid, you find that their story matches up with Queen Adelida's. They, too, were told of the Forgotten Sector and uniting the nations, and were handed to her as a gesture of goodwill.

Before you can talk more, however, you hear the bell of the watchman.

“Pirates! Pirates on the Keel-port side!”

Rushing out of the mess, you look down and to the left. Indeed you can see a ship flying a flag not belonging to any nation, cannons already firing at your escort.

You quickly order all hands on deck, and take your post.

“Orders, captain?”

>Flee. Let the USS Ballista do its job.
>Stay. Help keep the USS Ballista live.
>other.

Rolled 100

>>29951123
>Flee

Our orders are to stay alive. The Ballista can handle herself...hopefully. It has a knowing captain and an experienced crew aboard it.

>>29951123
>>Flee. Let the USS Ballista do its job.
No heroics.

>>29951123
>Stay. Help keep the USS Ballista live.
Dispatching of the pirates before they destroy or cripple our escort is the safest thing to do. I wouldn't want to face more without the Ballista.

Rolled 53

>>29951123

Let Ballista take on the pirates, but don't move too far away in case they needed assistance afterwards. Avoid the fight unless presented with overwhelming advantage.

>>29951159
>>29951190
>flee

“Flee. We have the Queen aboard, and her safety is our priority.”

“But sir-”

“No buts. We have a job to do, and a queen to save. No heroics.”

“Very well, sir.” The man's eyes are pained, but he will obey you loyally. As he relays orders, the sails fill with wind, and you are quickly whisked off into the distance, leaving the USS Ballista behind.

The journey is uneventful, by tension fill the air as the crew waits for news of its fellows.

Suddenly, you see a ship in the distance.

It's the Ballista. As the crew jumps up with joy, you watch their response as a watchman signals them.

“it is indeed them, sir. They responded to all messages with proper answer and timing.It seems they have the pirates in tow as well, safely locked in the brig. Hold on-”

As flags wave once more you read the message in them.

“It seems-”

“That Captain Lignoon wishes to meet with me.”

You:
>go to him, and talk.
>let Lignoon come to you.
>Meet in the middle of both boats.
>other.

>>29951399
>meet in the middle of both boats
>remember to tell him we on orders from the Queen

>>29951399
>let Lignoon come to you.

>>29951399
>meet in the middle
Go by longboat, if we have any. And take a pistol. Give the word to Alantra that if a pistol is fired, the ship is to take off at full speed. Queen is priority, here.

Rolled 76

>>29951399

>go to him and talk
>if he is upset about not staying around, tell him our orders
>offer him supplies and assistance

What does the USS stand for?

>>29951504
United Space Ship

>>29951399
>>go to him, and talk.

>>29951420
>>29951464
>>29951493

You tell the watchman what to signal back, and turn to Alantra.

“If you hear shots fired, don't turn. Don't want for me. Flee. As fast as you can.”

Before she can reply, you add “That's an order.”

You descend to the lower decks of the ship, and grab a longboat and pistol. Folding out the sail, you take the boat down and out to meet Captain Lignoon. As you wait between ships, making your intentions clear, You watch as Captain Lignoon pulls out in a longboat as well.

You decide to speak first, in order to break the tension.

“I'm sorry we had to flee, Lignoon, but it was orders from the Queen. Can we offer you any supplies or assistance?”

Lignoon laughs. “None, but your complete surrender.”

As he draws his pistol, you:
>Compliment him on his nice joke.
>yours up in the air, to tell Alantra to flee.
>At Lignoon, to kill him.
>At Lignoon, to warn him.
>Other.

>>29951659
>>yours up in the air, to tell Alantra to flee.

>>29951659
>Fire it up in the air, orders to flee.

>>29951659
>>At Lignoon, to kill him.
The gunshot will be heard anyways.

>>29951733
>>29951701
Changing mine to this.

>>29951778
It's unclear which is yours and which one you're changing to!

If possible compliment him on his nice joke, while covertly trying to do the signal for them to flee, if it's possible

Rolled 67

>>29951659

>Compliment him on the poor taste in humour

We kinda screwed ourselves in with those orders.

Draw the sidearm and shoot his off his hand if he actually raises it and set course away from the Ballista, maneuvering to avoid fire.

Rolled 37

>>29951797
Kill him.

>>29951733
>>29951778
>>29951832

Your fire pistols at the same time, but your shot wings him in the shoulder, while his hits you full force in the gut. As the shots ring, you hear the Royal galleon turn to flee, and feel a searing pain. As you collapse on the boat, you watch as the Ballista and the pirate ship sever ties, and give chase.

Lignoon squats, getting close to you.

“Did you really think I wanted you to be captain, out of some good in my heart? That I wanted this journey to succeed?”

He spits.

“I told you before. We are a group of old sailors. We have seen the wars that have ruined our planets, killed our families. And now, the Queen wants to forgive them?”

“I can't believe such twaddle. We will make them suffer for what they have done. And you can either help you, and get knocked aside. But you will not impede me.”

“What is it going to be, captain?”

>Lie: I'll help you.
>”I won't give in. You're wrong.”
>Stay silent.

>>29951989
>>Stay silent.

Rolled 43

>>29951989
spit blood in his face

Rolled 68

>>29951989
>Stay silent

>>29951989
>”I won't give in. You're wrong.”
I really hope whatever we do doesn't kill us.

>>29951989

>stay silent

(or start repeating full name, rank, and date of commission)

Rolled 50

>>29951989

Feign unconsciousness, wait for an opening.

If we have enough strength to do so, shoot him dead. Otherwise - pass out.

Also, weren't we supposed to have a free dodge, or were we supposed to call for that ability?

>>29952092
[spoilers]allow me to bring it up later.[/spoilers]

>>29952092

I like this, feign fainting. Since he assumes we are some fresh and weak kid who just came out of school, he won't find anything strange about that.

>>29952024
>>29952041
>>29952059
>>29952092
>>29952143

You stay silent, and ignore him.

“Fair enough. I wouldn't have trusted you anyway. I just need to do this...” He waves a flag, and you see a response from the Ballista. Flag signals are given, and suddenly, the Royal Galleon stops.

“It seems your friends are as selfless as you are. They won't be harmed, I promise. But watch as we take the ship for our own.”

You suddenly collapse, and he looks at you.

“Get up.” No response. He toes you with his boot.

“Get up or I shoot you again.”

You:
>Pounce at him. You haven't been hurt by the gun at all, just from the high speed dodge you pulled off.
>Stay down, You just got shot in the gut.
>Try to stand up. You can't take another hit like that.
>Other.

Rolled 36

>>29952267
>Pounce at him.

>>29952267
>Pounce at him. You haven't been hurt by the gun at all, just from the high speed dodge you pulled off.

WE SONIC NAO

Rolled 39

>>29952267
Fuck it. Helmsplit the motherfucker.

Rolled 10

>>29952267
>Pounce at him

Rolled 22

>>29952267

Guess he's not falling for it. Oh well. Kick his legs from under him and and knock him out. Or shoot him if we have the gun handy, but court martial would be better.

Rolled 59

>>29952342
2nd the helmsplitting

>>29952296
>>29952342
>>29952344
Our luck really has abandoned us since we left the academy.

>>29952267

>Pounce at him. You haven't been hurt by the gun at all, just from the high speed dodge you pulled off.

"In the name of her Majesty!"

Rolled 79

>>29952267
FOR BLOOD AND GLORY!!
(option 1)

I honestly sometimes don't know when were are and are not suppose to roll in this quest

Rolled 85

>>29952267
In the names of the gods of your lands curse that damned man to the fiery pit below!
>Pounce!

Rolled 18

>>29952441
I usually just roll, and if he's going to use it he'll use it.

Rolled 66

>>29952370

Oh well, we still have the instagib special ability as well. Although expending them both on this fight could leave us in very bad position once the rest of the crew catches up.

>>29952296
>>29952335
>>29952342
>>29952344
>>29952353
>>29952355
>>29952373
>>29952411
>>29952449

You stay still, and you hear his finger on the trigger.

That's the sign. Jumping up, you leap at his midriff, and the shot flies harmlessly overhead. Shoving him to the bottom of the boat, you grab his shirt and headbutt him, breaking his nose. As he struggles, you let loose, punching his face. Damn him. Damn that gun. And damn dodging a gunshot at close range. Your muscles still hurt. As your bloodied fist turns his face into a pulp, you fail to realize the ships surrounding you.


“Down, boy. Or we shoot.” It's the voice of the man from the tavern.

Looking up, you see that both ships have gotten close, the royal galleon in tow. At the railing, you see dozens of rifles pointed at you.

“You think that'll stop me?”

“No. But shooting your friends and Queen will.” At his word, you see your friends and Queen Adelida dragged forth, bound and pistols to their heads.

Alantra. Seigrid. Serseri. Verdere.

What will you do now?

>Submit to their demands.
>Fight on to the bitter end.
>other.

>>29952608
>Submit to their demands.

Getting everyone killed wouldn't be a very wise move.

>>29952608
>Submit to their demands.
Welp. We're beat.

Rolled 47

>>29952608
I'll make you a counter-offer. Send them down onto this boat, or you can go to bed tonight with ears still ringing from the screams of your tortured captain, knowing you could have saved him that pain.

>>29952663
Guy, they'd just shoot us.

Rolled 84

>>29952608

Surrender.

Make a mental note of expressing disappointment at how easily they were apparently overcome.

Rolled 29

>>29952608
Fuuuuuuuuuck.

Stand up, and raise your hands into the air. We'll submit for now, the queen is too important to risk.

Rolled 10

>>29952663
...rollan for badassery.

>>29952608

>other

I think we should hear out their demands.

>look around to see anything, or any opject that could turn this around

>>29952608
>Submit to their demands.

>>29952663
Nah, there's a line when heroism becomes stupidity, and if we say that, we'll be crossing it.

Rolled 61

>>29952608
We need the queen to get medical attention from Nast!!

>>29952659
>>29952662
>>29952691
>>29952739

You drop the captain, and his head collides with the floor of the boat.

“I surrender.”

With those words, you place your hands on your head. The pirates quickly some in and bind your arms and feet, tying them so tight you feel the circulation cut off. Hauling you onto the ship, you see your friends.

“I thought I told you all to flee.”

Alantra looks at you, tears in her eyes. “We did. We didn't want to, but we did. Several of the crew had to restrain Verdere when she knew what we were going to do.”

Seigrid nods. “It was painful, but we knew you wouldn't any other way...but....”

“The Queen ordered us to turn back.” Serseri says, and you stare at her blankly. The queen. Why? After that 'no heroics' talk, why would she do that?

“I told them to, because my plan cannot work without you.” Adelida interrupts. “You must be alive, and you must become captain.”

Her cold calculating glare betrays nothing, but before you can inquire further, the pirates roughly haul you away, and throw you into an empty brig.

There, you sit. And wait. How will you get out now?

A clacking interrupts your thoughts, and you see Nast, holding a bowl of food., tapping it against the cell bar to get your attention. You:

>Take it from him, and try to talk.
>Knock it out of his hands, and ignore him.
>other.

>>29952925
>Take it from him, and try to talk.

>>29952925
>Take it from him, and try to talk.

>>29952925
>take it from him, and try to talk

No need to be a dick to the one person on this boat who might not want us dead.

Rolled 63

>>29952925
lets see what he has to "say"

>>29952925

>take it from him, and try to talk

Rolled 41

>>29952925
>take it from him, try to talk

Rolled 85

>>29952925
Ok
>Talk to him

"Nast hear me out here, you are a good guy, we need to save the queen.
"I'm gunna need you to trust me, in return you can have my most valuable possession, my Sword whale gem necklace."
"We need you to bandage up the queen to look just like you, and get her to safety in the next port, please!" For me?"

Rolled 81

>>29952925

"Hear" him out.

>>29953021
How about we see where Nast actually stands before we start making a master plan.

Rolled 13

>>29953047
yeah, lets not be hasty here.

>>29952940
>>29952949
>>29952961
>>29952965
>>29952966
>>29953021
>Try to talk.
you take the food from his hands gratefully.

"Thanks. How are you doing, Nast?"

Nast makes a breaking motions with his hands, and you struggle to understand what he means. He throws in a few more motions, and it clicks.

“They broke your wax tablet?”

He nods. He throws in a few more gestures.

“They took away anything you could use to write?”

He nods once more.

“Do you have any idea how we could talk to each other?”

Nast shrugs.

You think about it, holding your food, when an idea comes to your head.

>”You're the doctor, right? Do you have any needles or thread?”
>”We could use food! Spell it out on your bandages!”
>'Code! Communicate through taps on the bars!”
>Other.

Rolled 20

>>29953095
Lets not cover his wrappings in food,
>”You're the doctor, right? Do you have any needles or thread?”

>>29953095
>>'Code! Communicate through taps on the bars!”
Do they have an equivalent to morse code?

Rolled 50

>>29953095
"Once for yes, two for no." Tap the bars.

"Can you help us get the queen out safely?"
>>29953021
Use his plan, it'll probably work best

Rolled 14

>>29953095
lets go with needles and thread, we don't want to alert people with out tapping. If he doesn't have any, then tapping it is.

Rolled 26

>>29953142

That sounds like a pretty standard thing for a sailor to have, so let's go with this.

>>29953095

"Code! Communicate through taps on the bars!”

>>29953095
>"Code! Communicate through taps on the bars!”
Although this is going to make some noise, it seems like nobody cares since we're already talking to this guy

Rolled 87

>>29953155

Valid concern. Maybe something more silent would be in order. Or at least tap on wood rather than iron.

>>29953095

>>29953155
Agreed, seconding this.

>>29953155

Change my vote to this

>>29953136
>>29953155
>>29953154
>>29953344
>>29953366

You think about for a while. 'Do you remember knock code?” He nods, and taps upon the bar. However, the sound is too loud and the guards outside yell.

“Keep it down! We hear any SOS and no more food 'till we arrive!”

That's not going to work. You look at Nast.

“Do you have any needles and thread?”

Upon asking for needles and thread, Nast's eyes light up. Unwrapping part of the bandage on his hands, he makes gestures akin to spelling out letters. You nod, and he quickly returns.He leaves, only to return the next day with needles and thread. Unwrapping part of the bandage on his hand, he spells out the following message with thread.

HELLO

you grab the needle.

CAN YOU MAKE THE QUEEN LIKE YOU AND GET OUT

Nast quickly responds.

MANY GUARD SHE ALONE

ANYONE ELSE MAYBE

Nast shakes his head, and points to one of your previous phrases. You get the following message:

NO MANY GUARD

Your reply.

CAN YOU GET CELL OPEN I ATTACK GUARD?

MAYBE BUT LOW CHANCE

you consider your options.

>Get Nast to break you out, and fight your way against an entire ship.
>Get Nast to break your friends out, and have them escape.
>Try and convince Nast to do the bandage trick.
>Other.

>>29953450
Have Nast break our friends out. 3 people have a better chance than 1, plus Serseri is worth all of us combined.

>>29953450

>Other.

Try and get Nast to get weapons for us.

Or, for him to go and make sure that the queen and your friends are okay.

>>29953450
>Try and convince Nast to do the bandage trick.

I don't know what this is so I'll take it!

Rolled 75

>>29953450
Get Nast to do the bandage trick...for Serseri. If anyone can break the queen and the others out, it's her.

>>29953450
None of these seem like particularly workable plans to be honest.

First we need to know where we are, where we're going, and what our captors have planned, surely he must hear things.

These

>>29953519
>>29953528

We need more recce more we should do anything

Rolled 58

>>29953450
Break us out. We have been far too lenient on this bullshit.

Rolled 18

>>29953450
>Get Nast to break your friends out, and have them escape.
or
>Try and convince Nast to do the bandage trick.

Tell him we will provide a detraction and when He is ready start singing what will we do with this drunken sailor as loud and as off tune as we can and at the end Challenge the Traitor captain to a bare knuckles fist fight, one on one. You win your friends leave free, you lose you will do whatever stupid plan they have in mind for you if you sided with them.
While the pirates are watch you fight make a huge show of it so everyone comes and sees.
When the guards abandon their posts Nast can free everyone and they can escape while fight for your sweet life till they relise what is going on and keel hall you.

Rolled 95

>>29953450

Well, the outcome is clear and fixed: we're on the block and queen captured or otherwise imperiled. not a big fan of that 'retrospective' move, although I suppose it adds something of a twist.

So we should strive to free our friends at least so that we can get rescued from the block.

We are aboard Ballista now? How many pirates are there? How many loyal crewmembers are alive? There could be spies among those too.. Only ones we know we can count on are presumably our buddies from academy and maybe the engineer.

How far away are we from an inhabited land? Pirates are stretched across three ships now, no?

>>29953450

Seconding >>29953519 and >>29953528

We only get one shot at this so let's not fuck it up by doing it blind.

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>>29953582
Please stop.

Rolled 77

>>29953582
do this. If the captain is smart enough to refuse, make fun of his battered face, and demean him in front of his grizzled, hardass crew. He can't afford to lose face.

>>29953450
Send Nast to recon the situation, we need more information.

>>29953450
Tell him to scout out the situation.