Tides of Death: Episode 28

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==Recap==
===Back to base===
Having just taken the magical shield and helmet from the inquisitor on Krob Strait, The Crimson Fists head to Flotsam Island, squire in tow. John Winters suggest they demand ransom from Berry's (the squire) family, which is rich. Nilrem questions the squire, his last name is Tenser, his ancestor is creator of and similar spells. 
They arrive back at the base, damage the ship in the process. and Berry exchange a few blows. They leave the magical items in the lead-lined room. John tries on the helmet, sees faint magic on Archie. Saol attempts to on the helmet and sword, fails. 
===Alba Island===
They take 2 crew members, Ethan and Blake. 
Alba Island has no markings of The White Prince and they dock in the night. A very tired guard greets them to Julia Stocktown?. They rest at the tavern The Crimson Drops. The town is odd and there are a few people sleeping outside, all doors and windows are barred. They pick a fight with one of the homeless. 
In the corner of the tavern, there is a cleric bearing the symbol of Ponos. Nilrem casts on Winters. The cleric, , is a half-elf, they introduce with fake names. Vincent offers Nilrem to come closer to Ponos, and bear his sigil. 
Nilrem asks about Telomaki dragon, he says it's a great beast living deep in the sea, has a period of slumber and activity. Nilrem accepts to swear off all other gods and bear the brand, he will get something in return. Vincent leads them to the barrel in back alley, tells them a story of his father Homer who cast him aside. 
Inside the barrel is a young girl, , from Port August. The cleric departs and they free the girl. Nilrem tests her intelligence, she's smart enough (17 int), and informs her she will be an apprentice. They talk, Nilrem tells her about his deed at the tower, Silvy remains emotionless. He offers her to deny the apprenticeship.
Saol talks to Nilrem about the conflict with and Ponos. Nilrem promises to avoid disturbing his actions with The Drowned. Saol goes to consult with Rho-ei and asks for a solution to his problem. Rho-ei is angry. 
Rho-ei cannot kill the cleric without revealing himself and conjures a light for Saol to follow towards the cleric, into a small temple. Saol walks into his room and attacks the cleric. 
Combat start: Saol vs The Cleric Vincent
Cleric uses the blood from his neck to casts , he resists and grapples the cleric, and bites him. Taken aback by the holy symbol, the cleric asks who Saol serves. He says he serves the same god and is here to make him suffer. 
The cleric headbutts Saol. 
Saol kicks the cleric, Vincent calls out for Ponos, his cries are cut off by the kick. The Cleric breaks free.
Cleric casts , and , and . He threatens Saol with Ponos. Saol misses.
Saol grapples again, hits the cleric. He calls out for Ponos. He breaks free and runs towards town. Saol follows. 
Saol catches up and drags him to the ground, Vincent screams. Saol kills him with the rapier. He drags the body into the temple, apologises to Ponos, and then leaves.
Combat end.
Meanwhile, John and Archie celebrate and sing in the tavern, the townsfolk are gloomy, and suggest they go to Port August. 
===Next day on Alba Island===
Sheriff and 4 people compliment (B)Archie's muscles. They say their lord in August needs strong men like him. Nilrem casts on Archie. He says that is his ruler, the mountains on the island are dangerous, and everyone is miserable because The White Prince cut them off from the rest of the Dardens. The sheriff will guide them to August tomorrow morning. 
Nilrem gives Silvy Ferris's spellbook.
==Experience==
* Archie gets 5% for Pirate Facts
* John gets 10% for the true Pirate Fact and wager with Saol
* Nilrem gets 2% for Pirate Facts
*Archie gets 2% for a joke
Category:Tides of Death Episodes