A Swashbuckling Adventure

[Major Tom 139]

  As was regular for Lenfarthing, the west end of the Dales remained silent and calm, whilst the east side bustled with the laughs and conversations of the Halflings. The Lumpy Pumpkin Inn was especially busy on this night, as a group of the little people discusses their most recent adventure. Among other things, they spoke of pirates, great treasures, and even giants! Listening further it would become obvious that they weren't simply gossiping, but discussing and even celebrating a recent event. As the night grows darker the Halfling group - consisting of Hob Brandybuck, Posco Bramble, Richard Willowswamp, Ellie Underhill, and even a big un by the name of Jack Liberius - recount their tale. After some rambling and a bit of arguing they begin to tell the story, the tale begins with Jack advising them of treasure hidden in the waterfall. After a bit of clever convincing from the big un, they all set off for the quest. Shovels in hand and spirits high. Not long after they reached the waterfall did they encounter their first challenge. As they scaled the mountain to reach the top of the cascade, a horde of ghouls began to spring out of the river. The ghastly beings wore tattered clothing upon their rotting green skin, the foul flesh scarcely covering their muscles and bones. But there was not enough time to stare in disgust at the monsters, the things were charging towards the group. So without much hesitation the company's guide began to fight the beasts, after a moment of hesitation the Halflings followed Jack's actions.

 

 

   Whether it was due to sheer skill or the weak bodies of the ghouls, the party managed to slay the beasts. Stopping for nothing, the group followed Jack into a deep cave where the the treasure was said to be. After a bit of wandering and spider slaying, the company somehow managed to locate a wooden bridge. Walking past the bridge was no easy task however, for Hob and Ellie took a bit of a tumble and found themselves at the bottom of a deep pit. More than likely they would still be there if not for Richard's resourcefulness, for some peculiar reason the old fellow was carrying with him a long length of rope.

 

 

After the team had re-grouped, they trudged on. Not long after, they encountered more of the undead pirates. Posco, Jack, and Hob lead the charge towards the creatures, and soon the battle was over. Once more the ghouls had been vanquished and the Halflings had won. It was at that moment that the group noticed the massive pirate ship in the middle of the cave.

 

 

The hull of the ship was not only worn and rotting, but also covered with a thick layer of moss and ice. The party almost instantly began to swarm around the boat, exploring the area as they asked questions.

"'Ow did 'his even ge' 'ere!?"

Before anyone even had the chance of thinking about the question, a dark ghastly figure emerged from the corner of the cave.

 

 

The company went completely quiet as they saw the figure. Even though none of them truly knew who it was, the creature's mere presence seemed to send a chill down everyone's spine. The, what everyone seemed to silently agree was the Captain of the ship, slowly walked over to the group wielding a rusty iron blade. As the Captain walked forward the party slowly began to notice what he looked like. Another undead pirate it seemed like, however this ones clothing didn't appear as tattered and he wore a sharp crown on his head. Diplomacy wasn't attempted as Hob and Ellie swung wildly at the undead pirate Captain.

 

 

It seemed that luck was on the Halfling's side, for Jack managed to lop one of the Captain's legs clean off! However it was Hob that delivered the final blow, as he impaled the Captain with a sharp short-sword. This doesn't mean that Hob and Jack did all the work, the entire group managed to get a few good hits in before the Captain fell. As Richard read the Captain his last Pumpkin Rights and Posco beat the corpse senselessly, the company looted the rest of the ship. The treasure was great! With shiny golden bars and gold encrusted goblets being only a quarter of the full loot. The booty was of course split evenly among the team, and as they trudged all the way back to the Lumpy Pumpkin Inn they ogled their newly found riches.

 

And now they sit at the Lumpy Pumpkin, drinking ale and conversing as they celebrate their victory.

 

 

((Just felt like writing a post and sharing the screenshots I got from the incredibly fun zombie pirate event. So yup!))

 

[Samson Option 9652]

((Looks great, but I have one issue. I thought with PvP default, you all were supposed to click each other to death. Huh, I forgot that you can still roleplay; my eyes doth' deceive :3))

[DruinsBane 240]

((Looks great, but I have one issue. I thought with PvP default, you all were supposed to click each other to death. Huh, I forgot that you can still roleplay; my eyes doth' deceive :3))

 

Gaius even tho your joking around, you can spark something. I recommend you hold off on these comments less this topic is overtaken. I'm not telling you but I'm advising you.

 

But on the topic at hand, this event looked like much fun and I'm glad you decided to post this it was an interesting read too.

[Samson Option 9652]

Gaius even tho your joking around, you can spark something. I recommend you hold off on these comments less this topic is overtaken. I'm not telling you but I'm advising you.

 

But on the topic at hand, this event looked like much fun and I'm glad you decided to post this it was an interesting read too.

 

I can't spark anything, people typically don't start flame wars as oft as prior thought. Especially with me :3

 

It was a great read, always glad that despite the OOC hatred that people fling about on Lord of the Craft, the halflings keep it real and have genuine fun on this video game!

[Kaiser 2347]

I can't spark anything, people typically don't start flame wars as oft as prior thought. Especially with me :3

 

It was a great read, always glad that despite the OOC hatred that people fling about on Lord of the Craft, the halflings keep it real and have genuine fun on this video game!

 

OOC hate?

 

Nah mang, I gots an eyepatch, I dun see no hate

[Heff 2460]

Fumble walks in and after listening intently asks "Did ya ge' a lo's o' treasures?"

[Major Tom 139]

Posco nods to Fumble as he pulls out small golden coin from his pocket, as he points to the coin he speaks.

"'His only be a quar'er of 'he  treasure we go'!"

After another nod he hands the small  coin to Fumble.

[Heff 2460]

Fumble giggles and stashes the coin away with the other one Jack gave him.

[YouKnowItsJuno 269]

Ellie Underhill listens quietly to the stories being retold, and the corners of her lips curve upward. She keeps to herself, sitting in the corner of the Lumpy Pumpkin. She didn't mind, she was shy and she'd rather listen to the others. Her thoughts wandered to the old pirate ship. It was a sight she wasn't soon going to forget....

 

 

[Moot 1719]

Moved to the Great Library. It shall be sorted into appropriate category shortly.