Id: 72daf694-c41e-4f5b-84a7-53fd3ba2cbaa
SessionDate: 2023-01-29
EntryDate: 2023-01-31
GameDate:
{
	Day: 2
	Month: Mitu
	Year: 3321
}
Author: Patrick
Title: Fighting on the Dock of the Bay
Text: "Chased down to the docks, five strangers found themselves trapped between a squad of the city watch
and a lone vessel docked nearby. There were two Slough, two humans, a Titan that towered over
everyone and surprisingly a large white tiger sticking to the Titan’s side.

The nondescript slough female began yelling back and forth with the guards.

The guards accused all five of having targeted a noble in the market. They wouldn’t say what was stolen,
but kept insisting that they would all need to come with them and face their accuser and trial. None of
the five individuals seemed interested in complying with their orders.

The pale human clumsily lost his footing and tumbled off the side of the pier splashing into the water. As
he struggled with the current, the female Slough quickly pulled a rope from her pack and looped it
around one of the pilings, tossing it over the side. The now drenched paley[^1] grabbed hold and started to climb out. As he reached the top of the dock,
the female Slough extended her hand helping him the rest of the way.

Looking back at the guards the five strangers noticed that oddly, they seemed reluctant to come down
the dock to apprehend everyone.

The five strangers began conversing about what to do, with the vessel seeming to be the only option. It
was suggested that maybe there was a smaller boat on the large shipping vessel that the group might be
able to use to slip off to a shore somewhere. One of the humans shared rumors that the vessel was
haunted. The five strangers decided to board the vessel.

Upon boarding, there were two long boats on the mid ship deck. There were no people in sight and the
deck was clear. The sails were stored and ropes tended. As they continued looking around, a voice spoke
directly into their minds saying, “Come to the Captain’s Quarters.”

As they were startled by the voice, the group heard a splash. They turned towards the gangway, and saw
a soldier in quick retreat as the planks leading off the ship had been thrust into the waters.
The five strangers looked around with the pale human shrugging his shoulders and heading off towards
the aft cabin. The rest of the group followed, entering into the Captains Quarters. There were maps and
spyglasses, documents and ledgers about. Bookshelves with books and other things. Typical furniture of
a Captains quarters, including a desk, chairs and large chest.

The female Slough blurts out, “Show yourself!” Almost immediately the large chest lurches forward
causing her to jump back and the rest of the group to shift their attention towards it.
The chest, speaking directly into the groups minds explains that he is a mimic named :n,Chester:, and that
there are many mimics on the vessel, numbering near 100. Chester first explains that early on before
gaining consciousness, they fed on the crew, but were no longer comfortable feeding on humanoids. He
then explains that there are two factions of mimics on board. There is his faction, that wants to find a
humanoid crew to sail the vessel and take care of the mimics, by supplying food and that they would in
return provide protection. Chester says the other faction is led by :n,Portman:, and that his group does not
want to stay on the vessel. Chester asks the group to try and figure out a solution for them, to avoid a
continued war between the factions. Chester tells the group that, if they would agree to help that one of
the mimics outside, disguised as the long boats would change into a gangway for them to leave.
The group heads forward into the deck storeroom, where Portman begins speaking. Portman relays the
wishes of his faction, to leave the vessel and find a town or village they could inhabit creating a
permanent residence. The five strangers try suggesting compromises, including a contest between
Portman and Chester. There doesn’t seem to be any agreement.

The pale human heads below deck to see what is on the rest of the ship. He finds the second level full of
crew quarters and the lowest deck to be the cargo hold. With his limited vision and the dim light, he is
able to see that there must be a lot of barrels, crates and containers. As he looks down at the floor near
his feet, he sees numerous humanoid bones strewn about. Realizing that all of the containers might not
be what they seem, he quickly heads back above deck.

The group heads back to Chester to talk about the options discussed, but there is no solid solution. They
suggest going back into town to try and source food and possibly a crew for the ship. Chester says that
they are free to leave at any time.

The five strangers exit the Captain’s quarters to find a gangway already in place and no guards on the
shore. They all head off the ship and began talking about how they might help the mimics. Hearing the
direction the conversation is going, the pale human and the female Slough take their leave walking away
from the others.

The Titan, male Slough and other Human keep talking about possible solutions. After a few moments,
the Titan looks up and notices that the pale human and female Slough or almost off the dock. They send
their Tiger to beat them to the end of the dock to “persuade” them to wait and talk.
The tiger beats them to the end of the dock and takes a stance across the dock about 10 feet from the
end. The tiger is low and crouching, ready to pounce. A low growl thrums in its throat. The two stop
abruptly as the pale human raises the sword already in his hand. The female Slough takes a wider stance
and begins to swing a net around over her head, seeming ready to engage.

The other human and male Slough hurry down the pier as the Titan seems to struggle to walk stumbling
a bit as the two at the end of the dock squared off in front of the tiger.

A tense shouting match takes place between the groups. The three are wanting the others to agree to
meet and talk at the Stews and Brews. The pale human jumps off the dock into the water, avoiding any
further conversation. He scrambled to the shore and disappeared into the darkened streets. The female
Slough agrees to meet and lowers her net as the Tiger returns to the Titans side. They all disperses into
the city.

Arriving first to the Stews and Brews, the Titan and human secure the table in the back corner. They are
joined by the two Slough with the pale human absent. Drinks are ordered and they began discussing
ways to help the mimics, as well as options for leaving them to their selves. The Titan and human are
pushing for helping the mimics, saying that to not do so might create a powerful group of enemies
coming after them. In opposition, they discuss informing the Mayor and even burning the ship.
Eventually the group decides to check into the rat catchers of the city to see about building a colony of
rats on the ship to feed the mimics. Dinner is offered but the female Slough declines. They agree to
meet in the morning back at the Stews and Brews. The female Slough takes her leave, and steps into the
night.

Seated at a different table with hood drawn, the pale human follows.

[^1]: slang for Sapiens with a Slaugh complexion"