Scouting beyond the wall [open RP]

[Adamat]

At Gulltown, 3 ships are readying for departure. If asked where they are going, they reply; "Beyond the wall. Elbert Arryn is with us." The intention of the scouting is to find out if some rumors about abduction of ships is true. Lately, there have been rumors. All free men who could help, are accepted onto the trip.

[Gandalfus]

Turambar Lannister has come to Gull town with an armed entourage, thirsty for combat. He has brought around 50 of his most loyal men

[Adamat]

"Hail, Lannister. I see you have brought a large retinue. I am sorry to say, but you will only be able to take ten doe to the ship's capacity. I am happy you have come though." Elbert signalled to the ship's sailors to let the visitors enter.

[Gandalfus]

John sighed
I expected as much, I have hired a few boats of my own.
Turambar tosses a captain of a ship a coin purse.

[Adamat]

"Ah, very good. Then it's settled. We shall be leaving in a fortnight, if everything goes according to plan."

OOC: Tomorrow 'round this time.

[Gandalfus]

OOC: tommorow? It would be more prudent to start later today
IC:Fine with me. What exactly are we looking for?

[ulti]

Three ships, The Krakens Kiss, the Grey Ghost and the Levithan, bearing the sails of Greyjoy, sail into the port. At their helm is the Captain Gregor Blacktyde, acting upon the orders of Lord Captain Victarian. As he arrives in port, he searches for the leading members.

[Adamat]

"Elbert Arryn, at your command. Are you here to help the expedition to beyand the wall?"

Ooc: how about in 2 hours

[Gandalfus]

OOC:I'm at the cinema ATM so about 2 should be ok

[ulti]

"Hail, Arryn. Lord Blacktyde, on behalf of the Greyjoys does command me to aide - though I warn, my men will grow restless quickly."

[Adamat]

"Hmm, angering Ironborn is not a good idea. Captain, plans have changed. We leave tomorrow, no matter what!"
Ooc: 2 hours it is.

[Adamat]

The next morning, the ships depart north. After an uneventful trip, the Wall is in sight. Once they have passed the wall, the convoy shall be in the danger zone. The second the wall is at the backside of the ships, the air seems to change. The sea gets wilder and wilder, dark shadows patrol the waters below, waiting for the ships to sink and eat the sailors, mail encased or dressed in dirty robes. Elbert sees the danger, and runs to the captain. "Captain! Head to shore, we're disembarking!"

[ulti]

A couple of the Ironborn laugh when they see the other ships heading to shore, however Captain Blacktyde reminds them of their mission, so turns the ships landward.

[Gandalfus]

Turambar grabbed the railings of the ship as it twisted and turned, staring into the water. He sees small villages dotting the coast, but they seem deserted.

[Adamat]

"All disembark! We are, according to the map, only 50 leagues from the wall. We shall proceed further along the coast, looking for clues about the disappearing ships." Having said that, Elbert puts his helmet on and starts sharpening his blade with a whetstone, waiting for the men to get ready.

[Gandalfus]

Turambars men disembarked, waiting for the others to come. Turambar himself had taken up position in a hill, checking for wildlings

[Adamat]

Elbert rode up to Turambar. "Turambar, can i count on your men? I understand if you would want to leave with your men. The wildlings are dangerous."

[Gandalfus]

Turambar laughs
My men are some of the best in the west. If We wanted to back down we would have already.
What are we looking for anyway? I know you are the master of whisperers, but what would the king want in a place like this?

[ulti]

The Ironborn efficiently disembark - centuries of practice running through their veins. As is usual, they form up in battle formation, ready to attack any threat whilst the commander plots.

"I shall leave the plotting to you cunning types Lord Spider, my men are here to hack and slash and defend you mewling green born ladies."

[Adamat]

"I am nothing myself, except for a sworn sword to the King's Hand, Jon Arryn. He is my uncle. He gave me the task to find out what happened to certain ships who had trespassed these waters we were on just now. Most of them disappeared, but the ones that came back were heaviliy damaged. We are to find out what causes these things, and if possible get rid of the cause." He turns tp face the Greyjoy, not even blinking at the insult. "Thank you, Lord Greyjoy."