Post by The Stranger on Jul 22, 2008 20:42:12 GMT -5
Baldric held on to dear life as the tiny boat was tossed effortlessly in the Narrow Sea. The journey was cold but peaceful as the chartered fishing boat that carried Baldric, Lyman and some other operatives through Blackwater Bay but as the ship broke through the Gullet on its way to Dragonstone the full power of the Narrow Sea in the winter made itself felt.
“Damn that boy. . . Damn that boy to the seven hells,” Baldric shouted as he heaved the remainder of last night’s dinner over the side. It was a bold plan, as bold as the lad had ever thought up but as he sat nice and dry in his tavern in Flea’s Bottom, Baldric and his companions were soaking wet with the wind chilling his bones and the salt spray stinging his eyes.
“Come on lad, a little salt spray never hurt anyone,” the captain of this tiny boat laughed as the rocky shores of Dragonstone disappeared under a gigantic wave.
“Be careful the Prince’s Fleet is bound to be about even in this foul weather. Take this piece of shit around the back and try and make a landing over there.” Baldric pointed towards a little out cove.
The Captain nodded and the little boat tacked towards the coast ever wary of the approach of an enemy vessel.
The groups weapons were hidden in a secret compartment in the hopes if they were boarded they could play the role of lost fishermen. The Captain’s boat sure played the part as Baldric worried if it would even remain a float if the storm got any worse.
After some more maneuvering the ship approached closer to land and the crew began to row furiously as Baldric feared the sail might be picked out against the background even though it was the dead of night. It required all the men’s effort to row against the mighty sea but they finally managed to land the craft ashore.
Baldric and his men jumped out wading the last twenty feet as the tired men stumbled out onto the shore. The men grabbed a couple of changes of clothes and their weapons and headed off into the darkness. Over the next couple of days the men intended to find a way into the Keep itself posing either as loyalists who defected back towards the Prince or Sell Swords looking to make a profit.
As gruesome as this mission started out, this was the easy part. Next came the waiting. Fortunately for Baldric and Lyman, waiting came easy.
Results:
Baldric Improves towards Master Espionage
Balric Improves stealth to Expert
The Flea Network begins looking for access to Dragonstone Keep so they can identify food stocks..
The Flea Network improves strength on Dragonstone