Naval Report on the Southern Sea Quakes

[Cally 1080]

 

Year 270 S.A on the 11th of the Grand Harvest

 

Eye accounts of the Sirillas, Admiral Maerîl O’Rourke

on the matter of seaquakes in the southern seas. 

 

A fortnight prior to our return to Ildon port, our ship maintained by the Marsyrs, the Windshear, embarked on an expedition to find the cause of the quakes disrupting normal lunar tide patterns. 

We encountered on southern coral reefs a severe lack of natural wildlife, very inconclusive to the amount of predatory fish such as sharks and large eels. All creatures meek and small seemed to flee from the area.

Upon arriving at rather turbulent waters, our lookout spotted a felled whale in the distance on our portside. From such did the weather in the area surrounding it turn reckless with heavy rains and an accumulation of clouds. At times, it sounded almost like something was scraping the bottom of the boat. 

Drumming sounded from behind us, and we spotted two sloop size foreign ships on our starboard and portside stern. With Sir Therin of Petra on the wheel and Wyllm O’Riley managing rigging, we took heavy combative fire in the form of combustible arrows slicked with a sulfur resin that activated in a chain reaction to light them aflame. All the while, our assailants sang guttural songs of war. 

These sea bandits, with red sails and golden armor attempted with their technology to create spontaneous fires throughout our ship’s deck that were valiantly put out by leal soldiers Uthyr and Finch. Some too, such as Caelwyn took heavy hits with the second non-combustive volley from the portside ship. 

The upper command decided that the best move was to turn hard starboard, and we gained an upper hand by exchanging cannon fire. 

When we were met perpendicular with one of the ships, we were boarded by a band of nine spear men. With valiant efforts from Mersilmë, The D’Artagnan Patriarch, Dolion, Ansel and others they were fended off. At mention of capture, the felled foes quicker drew daggers to their hearts than be taken prisoner. All the while as the singing died out, the chasing ships peeled away from ours. In pursuit was a dark shape in the water. I suppose they decided to cut their losses and stop pursuing a ship that did them damage. And with their departure, the shape disappeared into the deep. 

 

 

Conclusion:

 

It is my personal opinion that these bandits that chased us were whalers, ones that fell larger fish in sacrifice to the sea monster under the waves. Once we surfaced in their waters, and their singing began, it was likely the drum beats and their song that directed the large monster to its prey. Though we have not seen the monster in full, it is likely smart to equip ships we sail henceforth with whaling harpoons that can pierce flesh thicker than 30 centimeters. 

 

Furthermore, there are a variety of sea creatures from my previous encounters with these threats with a range of abilities from poisonous corrosive gas to spewing boiling water from their mouths. All crew mates should be equipped with medical supplies to smother burns from acid or water.
 

Signed,

HER HIGH LADYSHIP, Maerîl-Emigliana, Matriarch of the House Rourke, Lady-Paramount of Ildon,

High Admiral of the Host of Idunia, Master of Tomes, Bard of the Harren Court, Templar Justiciar of Malchediael,

Knight of the Realm, Founder of Ildon, Savior of Rourke, Chief-Ceannasai of the Elendâri,

Champion of Delgorthad, The First Oathman of the Númenaranyë

 

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Naval Report:
Year 270 S.A on the 11th of the Grand Harvest

[Picture of waves crashing on a ship deck and men bracing the sides]

 

Eye accounts of the Sirillas, Admiral Maerîl O’Rourke

on the matter of seaquakes in the southern seas. 

 

A fortnight prior to our return to Ildon port, our ship maintained by the Marsyrs, the Windshear, embarked on an expedition to find the cause of the quakes disrupting normal lunar tide patterns. 

We encountered on southern coral reefs a severe lack of natural wildlife, very inconclusive to the amount of predatory fish such as sharks and large eels. All creatures meek and small seemed to flee from the area.

Upon arriving at rather turbulent waters, our lookout spotted a felled whale in the distance on our portside. From such did the weather in the area surrounding it turn reckless with heavy rains and an accumulation of clouds. At times, it sounded almost like something was scraping the bottom of the boat. 

Drumming sounded from behind us, and we spotted two sloop size foreign ships on our starboard and portside stern. With Sir Therin of Petra on the wheel and Wyllm O’Riley managing rigging, we took heavy combative fire in the form of combustible arrows slicked with a sulfur resin that activated in a chain reaction to light them aflame. All the while, our assailants sang guttural songs of war. 

These sea bandits, with red sails and golden armor attempted with their technology to create spontaneous fires throughout our ship’s deck that were valiantly put out by leal soldiers Uthyr and Finch. Some too, such as Caelwyn took heavy hits with the second non-combustive volley from the portside ship. 

The upper command decided that the best move was to turn hard starboard, and we gained an upper hand by exchanging cannon fire. 

When we were met perpendicular with one of the ships, we were boarded by a band of nine spear men. With valiant efforts from Mersilmë, The D’Artagnan Patriarch, Dolion, Ansel and others they were fended off. At mention of capture, the felled foes quicker drew daggers to their hearts than be taken prisoner. All the while as the singing died out, the chasing ships peeled away from ours. In pursuit was a dark shape in the water. I suppose they decided to cut their losses and stop pursuing a ship that did them damage. And with their departure, the shape disappeared into the deep. 

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Conclusion:

 

It is my personal opinion that these bandits that chased us were whalers, ones that fell larger fish in sacrifice to the sea monster under the waves. Once we surfaced in their waters, and their singing began, it was likely the drum beats and their song that directed the large monster to its prey. Though we have not seen the monster in full, it is likely smart to equip ships we sail henceforth with whaling harpoons that can pierce flesh thicker than 30 centimeters. 

 

Furthermore, there are a variety of sea creatures from my previous encounters with these threats with a range of abilities from poisonous corrosive gas to spewing boiling water from their mouths. All crew mates should be equipped with medical supplies to smother burns from acid or water.

 

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Brentan d'Artagnan saw the report and nodded, "More naval training and activity are important. We must control the seas, Idunia demands it." Then, the Patriarch returned to his home, restoring a newly found glaive from the Marauders.