Shipful of Spiders

Autumn 721 - Agrent Isles

The crewmen had not returned, the captain was once again inhibrated, it was up to the three officers, Grug, Kronos and Tobias to go and get them.

The three sailed the small ship to shore and set off to look for the missing crew, the missing crewmen were found in the clearing tripping balls. After some homerotic convincing, the party got the men to take part in a conga line to a promised party, Grug at the front of the line and Tobias providing drum music. The officers got the crew back to the shore with one sack of shrooms, 3 men were lost on this expedition.

On the ship the crew decided where to sail next. They set sail to the east towards where this shortcut passage may be.

The sea dragon turtle followed the ship, it emerged. Kronos had a chat, the dragon asked to eat flesh. The men briefly deliberated over sending a crewman overboard. But instead they offered leftover stew and supplies from the mess hall. A cask of rum and some provisions were also offered to the giant turtle, The ship will need to stock up at the next port.

As the Amaranthus approached they spotted the Emperor Of The Sea trading vessel that they were sent to find. It was trapped by spider webs. There were also many giant spiders. Perfect time to try out the new canons, the port guns along with the ballista and mangonel all fire off. The guns killed the spiders easily and even destroyed one side of the web.

Tobias launched some boarding rope to the stuck ship to avoid it drifting off. Grug used this rope to board the ship, handaxe in mouth. Tobias tried to follow but fell into the warm water. Barty helped him up  and the Halfling tried again.

Meanwhile Kronos and Grug killed the remaining spider on the deck.

The trio then inspected the ship for signs of crew. Tobias opened a door to the bow of the ship, there were many little spiders.

They ventured downstairs into the darkness, Tobias lit his lamp. There was a large spider down there. Grug began the violence and killed that spider easily. In the next room of the ship, there appeared to be a glowing rune and also an Ettercap, a servant of Lolth.  We engaged in combat, Tobias inspired his friends and mocked his foes. The group killed the Ettercap, but the swarm of spiders attacked Tobias, his rapier was not the correct tool for the job. Grug came to his aid.

Grug then under the bards suggestion opened a human shaped cocoon, another swarm of spiders burst forth. The group killed them. Kronos seemed to think the spiders were crabs.

They searched the ship further finsing more cocoons, Grug and Tobias knowing they are full of spiders threw them overboard through the portholes. A large spider surprised Kronos, He hates crabs he claims. It critically surprised the Triton. The heroes killed this spider and finish throwing the cocoons overboard.

Down in the lowest deck, which was partially flooded . They found some loot and also the strongbox they were looking for.

The group made preparations to tow the Emperor of the Seas. The crew and Grug patched up any holes to stop leaks, and any worthy goods were brought onto the Amaranthus including the spider corpses as offerings for the giant turtle.

Whilst sailing back to Stilsea a Captain Faron of a merchant ship signaled that it is open for trade. They sold the 30lb sack of Mushrooms for 500G more than worth as the captain was high on a sample mushrooms. Grug boarded the other vessel and bought 2 new battle axes.

Back at Stillsea the crew sold the ship to the shipwright and turned in the guest.

9 Days at sea and 14,000 Gold in profit.