The Raiders of the Scarlet Sails (IC)

[TertiusHuman]

Blade

He drew her close as they kissed, she wasn't his Red, but only a fool would deny the charm of her warm curvy body. As their lips finally parted, he gave her a grin, "Had there ever been any doubt?"

Suddenly he shoved Leta backwards, she tripped up and fell on to the bed, Blade downed the last of the wine and looked down at her with a shark-like smile, "You have talked about fucking, you have asked about fucking, you have sung about fucking. All night I smelled your arousal Leta, and right now I am going to drink my fill of you and show you just how much I have learned."

There was no further words from him as he sank to his knees, pulled of Leta's underwear and did exactly what he promised. It had been years, but she tasted just as tasty as she did all those years ago.

Much later, after the owner have banged twice on the door to silence them, they both lay in a tangle of limbs, Blade slowly sucking on the stem of a small pipe. He nudged Leta and grinned, "Didn't think you had that in you. Demanding to have bottle in you as well." He chuckled and patted her firm rump, "But how about one for the road? Daylight will be breaking soon and I still need to remain on Red's good side."

 

[milkmaiden38]

Jura

What's my motivation?" Jura asked.

"Your motivation?" The Stage Director said. "Your motivation is that you want to eat everyone."

"It must be more complex than that!" Jura complained. He was tired of everyone assuming the evil monster of this play was so simplistic. The character needed some depth. He had been the monster for three showing and he wanted to do more than just eat people and get killed by the hero.

"No it doesn't! Big scary monster! It is hungry and wants to eat all these beautiful innocent girls" The Stage Director gestured to the 10 gorgeous and stunning girls on the opposite side of the stage.

“How about instead the monster is hungry for love … and wants to make love to all of them … kind of like beauty and the beast … only beauties and the beast. We could add a massive gangbang scene … it would pack the house!” Jura suggested.

“NO” The Stage Director answered and he sounded firm on his answer.

“A monster is never just a monster," Jura insisted. "It must represent something. Now in this story …” Jura said and was about to say more, until he got cut off.

"I take it you're not going to run after these screaming girls until we resolve this?" The Stage Director concluded in total frustration. "What do you think the monster represents?" He asked Jura in a great sigh.

"Well... I think the audience thinks the monster represents evil." Jura explained. "An evil that is internal. A struggle of the conscience that occur every day in all of us. The monster represents that part of a person which they most fear, the propensity for great evil, the lust for power, the monster within themselves. But as they all fear it and hate it … truth is they also are drawn to it, for in that evil there is a great capacity for goodness.” Jura explained.

“You know for a Black Dragon Minotaur … you have some interesting thoughts.” The Stage Director said a bit surprised.

“See …I told you! You like a more complex me … and the audience will love a complex bad guy” Jura bragged with a big smile on his face.

“Describe how this massive gangbang scene would go again” the stage director asked Jura as images of massive piles of coins appeared in his head.

Jabnil

She lay in bed waiting for her next lover for the night. As the man climbed into bed, he blew out the candle light and said, "Darkness becomes you."

"That's either really rude, or terribly metaphorical." Jabnil said in reply to his statement

"Uh, what if it just meant I blew out the candle?” The man asked.

“Then … I’d say you had better have a huge cock … because this will be a purely physical relationship!” Jabnil answered.

The man pulled Jabnil hand to his crotch in the darkness. Jabnil felt his crotch “WOW … your father must have been a centaur!! Your cock is HUGE!!” Jabnil gasped in shock.

 

[Aussie_Wolf]

Wulf/Jura

Wulf had walked around the small harbor looking for signs of both Jura and Jabnil. He had found a few of the crew and had asked if they knew of their whereabouts, but so far all he had heard was second hand rumors and vague clues. He was following up one about Jura and it was one he would never have guessed.

A new play had just opened in a small theater, and one of the stars was a Monster that looked not only extremely good, but acted remarkably well. There was a lot of buzz about it in the upper end of town, and from the description of the Monster it sure sounded a lot like Jura.

Wulf made his way to the theater and sure enough he found the big man there in a deep discussion with a man that he could only describe as the director. On stage were a lot of women that were probably from an expensive whore house or young merchants daughters. No one looked that good at that age who grew up on the streets or lived in the cheap part of town.

A few other Actors were lazing around as well, while a few people looked like they were fixing a few things. Wulf strode down towards his friend and called out. "Jura you big lug, I thought I would find you drinking. Instead I find you as a monster in a play. Different I must say, but after seeing the women you are to devour," he leered at the women then winked at them, "I can see the appeal."

Jura smiled at Wulf and walked over and clapped him in a hug. Wulf was probably one of the few Humans that could survive that and actually hug him back. "Ahh Wulf, they are nice but I am trying to learn about Monsters and what better way to do it yes?"

Wulf laughed and waved at his friend to show he was not laughing at him. "Ahh the way your mind works. An excellent idea. However I hope you are not working tonight. I hear it is going to be a Red sunset and you know we agreed to watch that together the first time and toast it's success."

He saw the recognition in Jura's eyes and the slight nod. "No luckily we have just changed a certain part of the play and need to rehearse it. We open again tomorrow night so I have tonight off. I will be happy to toast the sun with you my friend."

"Ahh good. Meet me at the ship and we will hoist a tankard or two." With a wave Wulf left knowing Jura would be there. Now for Jabnil.

Wulf and Jabnil

It took him several more hours for him to find Jabnil and he was getting worried he was not going to find her. In fact he was back at Ooma's having a drink when he finally got a clue about her whereabouts. Two of the whores where talking and he was letting their conversation wash over him when something they said jarred him.

"Wait what did you just say," he said spinning around.

The two shrunk back and he realized he had almost shouted his question. "Ahh sorry ladies I am a little stressed. I am looking for someone and you might just have said something that has just given me a clue. Could you repeat it."

They looked at each other and shrugged. The one who had been talking started again. "I was just saying that it seems Boris has got himself a new whore that is insatiable. She has been going non stop for almost a day. She may look like an Angel but she fucks like a slut."

Wulf smiled. If that wasn't Jabnil he would cut off his prick. He found out where Boris's place was and even though they pouted he got it out of them. Then giving them a silver piece each (Far more than they would probably see in a month, they just were not that good) he hurried over.

He saw the line quickly and strode to the front of it. There were some complaints, but a look at him, his muscles and the look on his face and they quietened down. As the next man was about to enter he grabbed him by the shoulder and threw him backwards. "My turn, oh and she is going to be awhile."

He walked in and found her just cleaning up from the last guy. He couldn't pass the opportunity to have some fun with her so smiling he locked the door then crept over and blew out the candle.

"Oh another one that likes to do it in the dark," She exclaimed as he took his breeches off and climbed into the bed. She joined him and reached over and found his rapidly rising member. "Oh my another big one, I am being treated today." She began to stroke it up and down and Wulf leaned back enjoying the sensations. In fact he almost forgot why he was here before it came back to him.

It wasn't supposed to have gone this far and he grabbed her hand before she could do anything else. "It's me Jabnil, Wulf. Red needs you tonight. We have found out where our mark might be hiding but only she can get in. You, Jura and I are backup. Meet us at the ship at sunset and we go from there."

He started to get out of bed then looked down at her. He could see her naked body now as his eyes had adjusted to the dark. "Damn those guys out there are going to think I have no endurance coming back out so quickly. Anyway have your fun but don't forget, sunset."

 

[milkmaiden38]

Jabnil and Wulf

Jabnil grabbed Wulf’s huge cock. “Well, we can’t have them thinking that!” she said to him in her naughtiest voice as she stroked his massive cock. It felt big, but she wanted to know what it looked like. “Light” she commanded her magic sword which stood in the corner. A soft romantic glow filled the room. The light was being reflected off the sword’s hilt and scabbard. A muffled voice with pompous tones came from the scabbard “Coruscation provided”.

Jabnil ignored the voice. She cooed as she rubbed and kissed Wulf’s cock head. His cock was beautiful. A thick massive proud cock which seeming to pulse in large jerks as she stroked his shaft.

“I’m going to have fun with this one!’ she moaned as she licked around the head of his cock. Besides the sheer size, Wulf’s cock was also very hard and throbbed in excitement. Jabnil was just as amazed by that fact, as some big cock just did not seem to get as hard as smaller one. She opened wide as her mouth slipped over the end of his urgent throbbing pole. Both of her hands were stroking his thick cock and her lips slid down his shaft.

Wulf was standing by the bed as Jabnil was half bolstered up by the headboard. Jabnil had taken on her human woman form while they had been in port, so her angelic wings were not to be seen. In this position Wulf could reach down and have access to her swollen and excited pussy.

Always the gentleman, his big hand was on her pussy, fingering her very wet clit. Jabnil moaned in pleasure as she felt the now familiar tingling in her pussy as she got more excited. If Wulf’s aim was to increase the suction on his cock, it had worked. Jabnil sucked harder on his huge cock as more of that giant thing went into her mouth. Jabnil lips glided back and forth, up and down Wulf’s cock, taking in as much as she could. At the same time she continued to stroke the lower part of his huge shaft with both her hands.

As both of them got more excited the action got hotter. It was not long before Jabnil’s was wildly sucking on his cockhead as she pumped the rest of his shaft with one hand. Her other hand massaged his balls. Wulf was busy too, as he stroked her clit and slipped his rubbing fingers into her wet pussy. She had been fucked a few times already today, so getting her close to an orgasm was no problem. But he wanted to time it just right, so he got her close and then held her in that excited state.

Jabnil pulled her mouth off his cock as she licked the tip of Wulf’s rod. Her tongue flicked down his shaft and she ended up kissing his big balls. Her hands continued to stroke his shaft as Wulf moaned in pleasure. Jabnil was clearly near the top of his list at women that could give oral pleasure. He could feel the pressure in his loins growing as he closed his eyes and enjoyed the sensation of her mouth and hands.

Jabnil stopped licking his balls and worked her tongue back up his shaft. Once she got to the top she opened her mouth wide again and took his cock back in. She started pumping her head up and down on his huge cock as fast as she could. Jabnil looked determined not to stop until she made him cum.

Wulf was ready too as he bucked his hips into her sucking mouth. Jabnil matched his thrusts as she sucked harder on his massive cock. Jabnil was burning up too, as Wulf’s fingers fucked her. She wanted to hold on cumming until Wulf came, but Wulf’s stroking and teasing of her clit was driving her crazy.

After 3 minutes of intense sucking everything came together perfectly as Wulf grunted in pleasure and exploded in her mouth. Jabnil could see his cock throbbing and pulsing wildly, as the giant thing squirted its load. Wulf thinking Jabnil’s mouth was full after his first few squirts withdrew his cock and blew huge strings of long thick strands of cum over Jabnil's big breasts.

At the same time, Wulf’s fingers preformed two deft flicks straight over the top of her engorged, bulging clit ... that did it. Jabnil howled, as her pussy exploded in orgasm and her body jerked and thrashed wildly. She came like crazy in a powerful orgasm. She was only slightly aware of what happened next, as she just let her climax have its way with her. She remembered greedily redirecting Wulf’s still spurting cock to her mouth as he finished his orgasm. She was dizzy and delirious with pleasure as she passed out in the afterglow of her orgasm, her body reveling in the contentment.

Wulf looked down at the passed out Jabnil and smiled. He pulled his pants back on and left the room.

“Sorry, guys” he said to the line waiting with a little bit of pride in his voice “She is done for a while, Please come back in a hour”

 

[milkmaiden38]

Leta is an Evil Bitch

“Oh Blade … you know I can’t get enough of you … one for the road .. and the road after … and the road after that …” Leta moaned as she dragged Blade back on top of her. Blade had said the words that cause Leta to want him to fuck her again. Those words were “I still need to remain on Red's good side.” Leta wanted to defeat Red … defeat Red in bed and poor Blade was the tool to do that. The two fucked, ate and slept all day in that room. Finally, at night fall, Leta could fuck no more. Her pussy and ass were too sore for any more cock. But there was one last evil thing she had planned. She cast a small spell as she grabbed Blade’s hard cock and started to suck on it.

Blade had seen the map tattooed on Leta back and had memorized it. It depicted the outline of several small islands. There was a stylized half sun to the right of the islands, while a simple image of a monstrous eye and the face of an aged, bearded king were to the left. The map showed the way to the cove and Captain Wolfe’s fabled hidden treasure. But between Leta’s legs were additional clues. The additional fucking had helped him memorize the five line verse.

From the blue embrace
Spy the grave lady’s prized tooth
With the dawnflower’s first kiss
Climb the captain’s wayward orb
The claim old king’s hoard​

Leta sucked and licked at Blade’s cock, an evil grinned crossed her face. Her spell had connected with her intended victim. She moaned louder “Oh Blade … I love your cock, fuck my mouth with it …MMMM” she moaned “Make love to me like you have for the last 24 hours … I want everyone in the Sand Crab to know what passion you have for me.”

Red is hearing things

Autumn headed over to the Sand Crab just after the sun set. She was still in her same disguise, but she had added a few weapons well hidden away. She walked down the pier and entered the tavern. The owner of The Sand Crab, Osten Ranicle growled at her as she smiled at him. Her golden blonde hair shinned in the lights of the tavern as her big full bikini top jiggled in front of him

She continued to act the part of a high society visitor as she ordered a drink in her thick accent. Then she said “If anyain asks abit th' mutineer’s bane earrin', point them towards me.” She said with a smile as she took a table in the corner of the bar. As she waited, she heard what sounded like someone sucking on something huge. Then she heard a voice in her head … it was Leta Inkskin’s voice! It said clearly “Oh Blade … I love your cock, fuck my mouth with it …MMMM …. Make love to me like you have for the last 24 hours … I want everyone in the Sand Crab to know what passion you have for me.”

Blade was in the Sand Crab! And he was fucking Leta! And that bitch, Leta had somehow cast a spell so Red could hear all their passion!! Red covered her ear and closed her eyes, trying to get the sound out of her head, but that did not work. As she reopened her eyes she was staring at a tall thin man with a beak like nose, thick black hair that was cut short sitting across from her. She knew him right away. It was Grackle! She also felt the tip of a sword blade press against her belly from under the table.

“Don’t move … or I’ll run you through” Grackle ordered. "My name is Grackle... Who are you?" He asked

Jabnil, Wulf, and Jura open a trap

They had all shown up at the ship on time with the exception of Jura. He had been a few minute late. Wulf had given him a hard look when he got aboard. “Encore performance” is all the huge minotaur said as an excuse.

They got in the long boat and Wulf and Jura made up time by rowing. Soon they were under the Sand Crab when Jabnil noticed something odd. “Look there is a trap door here … along this piling”

Wulf looked up and saw it too. Suddenly things started to fall into place. “I’ll bet that is how Grackle has been getting in and out of this place without being seen. He has been using this trap door.”

“Well what should we do … follow the plan or open the trap door?” Jabnil asked.

"Plan ... Grackle might be in his room. We don't want to flush him early" Wulf reasoned. They move under the bar and heard someone tell Red "My name is Grackle ... Who are you?"

"Red is with the Grackle ... we can use the trap door" Jabnil suggested in a whisper. Wulf nodded in agreement and the boat moved back to the trap door. Wulf pushed on it and it open with easy. The three slipped into Grackle's room. There was a desk, chair, bed and rickety dresser and little more except a large new built wooden crate. The bed was unmade.

 

[Aussie_Wolf]

Wulf examined the room and his eyes were immediately drawn to the wooden crate. It was the one thing that was out of place in the whole room and just screamed at his senses.

"That's what we need. Jabnil watch the door. Jura grab the crate and pass it back down through the trapdoor."

Wulf climbed back into the boat and as Jura gently lowered the crate he grabbed it. It was heavy but not as heavy as he thought it would be, but the contents moved around as he placed it in the boat. Climbing back up he found that Jabnil had already sprung the door lock and was peering out into the common area of the Sandy Crab.

Grackle had chosen his room well. It was hidden in the shadows and gave him a clear view of the whole place while allowing him to remain virtually unseen. You would have to know this room was here and have remarkably good eyes to pick out anyone.

"Okay Jura, Jabnil, you stay here. Looks like Grackle has Red backed into a corner but she hasn't given us the signal yet. I'm guessing she is going to try to talk her way out of this. I will take the boat and head on back to the front to block off any escape attempt although I am thinking he is likely to bolt straight towards you first. Should make it easier to capture him," Wulf smiled.

He dropped back into the boat and began rowing for the pier. Again the box moved though and his interest got to him. Just what was Grackle hiding? Pulling out his wedding blade he plunged it into the crease in the top of the crate and wedged it slightly open. As soon as he was able to get his fingers in it proved no match for him and he threw the top off and into the bottom of the boat. Peering in he was surprised as hell to see a small water nymph. She was beautiful, but obviously in great distress.

Just how long had Grackle kept her crated up without water? Wulf quickly scooped handfuls of water onto her but knew it would not be enough. He picked up the crate and placed it on the wharf leading to the sand crab then looked for anything to scoop water out of the bay. It might not be the cleanest water but it would help her.

He spotted an old bucket and hauled up several bucketfuls and threw them in. He would love to do more but he still had to back Red up. He growled under his breath. Damn that toad. There had to be a story behind this and by god he was going to get it out of him. No one treated Water Nymphs like this. Their fury was only matched by their beauty and their beauty was legendary. Even crated up and dehydrated this one was still a beauty. Someone was going to pay for this and Wulf was going to make sure it was the right people and not innocents.

 

[TertiusHuman]

Blade

He knew the taste of Leta's magic very well and though it had nothing to do to get him erect, he knew her well enough to know she was trying to hurt Red. That is the only reason why she would be so persistent to talk right now. Well...

He kissed her then, something they had not really done, since she didn't like kissing. It was far too caring and gentle for her tastes. Then he pulled away and slapped her, not too hard, but just enough to get her blood even more up. "I have a better idea. Screw making love, let's fuck like we had the whole time."

Without further pre-amble he flipped Leta over, gripped her hips and entered her. He was sure that the change between tender and aggresive had caught her by surprise, but that she would soon be able to get her voice back and he made sure that she was getting the full treatment. He was making sure that this was something she might never or close to never forget.

 

[milkmaiden38]

Red

Red head cleared when Blade’s slap landed on Leta’s face. She understood Blade was still with her. Her thoughts return and focused on dealing with Grackle. She was not certain if he recognized her or not… and was just playing with her. So she needed to be careful, extra careful!

She put on her accent again and hoped for the best as she answered his question.

“Autumn … fram th’ Tandak plains … I need th' mutineer’s bane earrin' smuggled … 4000 gold pieces. Half noo th' other half when th' job is dain” She said with a smile.

Grackle looked at Red/Autumn, he knew there was something not quite right. Something was nagging at him pulling at him. But the veil covered too much of her face. He could not figure it out, so he continued the conversation.

“I’ll do the job, where is the earring?” He asked.

“Ah hae it close … but pull yer sword awa' first.” Red/Autumn told him.

Grackle pulled his sword, which was under the table, back and placed it on his lap. But it could be placed back in a second.

Red smiled as she reached into her cleavage to withdraw the earring. It was a mistake. It was a very common hiding spot for women and Grackle knew it. Grackle decided best to kill the women and take the earring for himself, he slide the sword back into place. Red pulled on the string that she thought was holding the earring and released it. However, as Red’s big breasts swayed Grackle put all the pieces together. Those eyes and those big breasts ... he knew who she was. The sword now pressed against Red’s belly.

“Red” Isabelle Lentel … I thought you would put up a bigger fight!” Grackle laughed “Time to die … nice and slow!” He pushed forward on his sword!!

“My name is Echo Treefall”

“My name is Echo Treefall” the nymph gasped to Wulf in front of the Sand Crab. “Please … please help me. He took my sisters … I was not strong enough to stop him … Please help me!” The Nymph says to Wulf in desperation. Wulf could see the Nymph is wracked with guilt over not being able to protect her sisters. That was when the body came flying out of the bar window.

Leta “Inkskin”

Leta loved it rough! When Blade slapped her across the face and whipped her around. She loved it. Her clit twitched in excitement. His cock SLAMMED into her, over and over, as he fucked her doggy style. “HARDER … HARDER” Leta gasped as Blade grinned. He had been right … and now he was going to really show her what a power fuck felt like.

Leta’s head was still spinning from the slap and her earlier orgasms. Now she was getting a pounding like nothing she had felt before. It was so hard it caused Leta to be lifted off the bed from his powerful thrust. The full length of Blade tool sunk deep inside her as she gasped for breath.

Blade decided to turn it up even more and used his hands to grab her hip and hold her off the bed, as he pulled her back against his ramming cock. Leta had nowhere to retreat, no choice but to take each and every merciless thrust of Blade’s cock into her hot yielding pussy. In no time, Leta body was quivering, as her moans were pleasure-laden.

Leta could not hold back anymore …She gasped "Oh SHIT …. AHHHH!!" She closed her eyes as Blade rammed her even harder. His girth spread her open. Leta was reduced to a panting, trembling mass as her pussy climaxed in a powerfully intense way. Her cunt clamped down on Blade’s cock, desperate to pull more of his length into her, as she came. Her pussy sprayed juice all over Blade … in a huge fountain as she passed out from the huge orgasm.

Blade grinned. He had the information he needed, so he slipped on his clothes and grabbed his stuff. Just as he opened the room’s door, the Sand Crab’s bar room was filled with an intense white and very bright light! Blinding everyone in the bar for a few seconds. Just after that a body landed at his feet!

Someone is PISSED!

There is a character in this story which has been strangely missing from recent posts. This character was pissed for not being written about. This character was going to do something right now … to dramatically change that situation. That should force that dumbass author named “milkmaiden38” to take notice and write about their heroic actions. This character’s name is of course Lennix, Red’s pet “shock” lizard. The little guy had been released when Red pulled on the wrong string under her veils top. So Lennix slipped out of Red’s costume and noticed the sword pointed at Red’s belly. Lennix had been trained to protect Red… and the sword pointed at her belly was a threat. Lennix did what “shock” Lizard’s do.

Lennix leapt from Red’s lap across to Grackle’s lap and produced a massive electric shock. The electric arcs all around the small table the Red and Grackle were seated at. The electric shock blew Grackle out of his chair. He landed at the feet of Blade, who had just opened his room door. The powerful electric arcs had struck Grackle’s sword traveled down the sword to hit Red as well! This blew her backwards. She crashed through the bar’s window and landed at Wulf’s feet.

Lennix hopped on top of the table and grinned to himself. The smell electric discharge was everywhere, as the little guy puffed out his chest in pride. That had been his biggest discharge in his life. Hopefully that dumbass author would not ignore him again!

 

[Aussie_Wolf]

Wulf looked down at the body at his feet and recognized Red instantly. Her hair was standing on end and slight wisps of smoke drifted around her, but other than that she looked okay. Well other than the fact she was unconscious of course. He looked back at the inn and slowly pieced together what must have happened. Lennix had to have been involved and Red just got caught in the blast.

Well she would be alright. She had taken plenty of shocks training the little guy and had sort of built up an immunity to them. She would probably be up and about in a little while. However he needed to get inside and quickly subdue Grackle, but he couldn't leave Red or Echo behind. Damn he would just have to rely on Jabnil and Jura to get him out.

Turning back to the Nymph he smiled down at her reassuringly. "Don't worry Echo, we will help your sisters. We have no love for Grackle and indeed we need him to tell us a thing or two as well. Adding what he has done with them to the list will be a pleasure, and believe me he will tell us all he knows," he told her ominously.

Jura and Jabnil

Inside the room Jura and Jabnil had kept watch over Red and had watched as the meeting had turned sour. They had been about to rush out when they saw the little Lizard run out onto the table and let loose with a huge crack of lightning. Well not exactly saw actually. Both had been blinded for several seconds, but due to their natures had been able to recover quickly.

They scanned the room and found Grackle in a heap at the feet of Blade. Their eyes widened in shock but they rushed over and began to tie up and gag the man and bundle him into a sack before he regained consciousness.

"What the hell are you doing here!" Jabnil hissed at Blade as they began to quickly make their way out of the Inn and towards the waiting figure of Wulf. "No don't tell me I actually probably don't want to know."

Lennix jumped onto Jura as they hurried past, the large man carrying the sack over his shoulder as if it weighed nothing and they were soon all together again.

Wulf

Wulf was surprised to see Blade hurrying beside the other two but he was glad to see him at the same time. This would make things a hell of a lot easier. As they ran up he pointed at Red and yelled at Blade. "Grab her. The rest of you back to the Dragon. I have to take the crate, we have another complication and need Red's go ahead on it. That bastard Grackle has a lot to answer for."

Wulf quickly but gently picked up the crate and began to jog towards the Dragon. It was going to be an interesting conversation when Red finally woke up. Perhaps they wouldn't be turning him over straight away after all, at least if he had his way.

 

[TertiusHuman]

Blade

"Grab her? Do I look like one of you muscle monkeys to you?"

But it was his Red and he would risk everything for her. He turned and his hand flashed out, a dagger stabbing into the door less than a quarter inch from the first pursuer, sending them all scampering back inside.

He hoisted Red into a fireman's carry (of course this name is just used so they you can Google it and figure how a gal of Red's stature in that flimsy clothes would look like on Blade's shoulders) and trotted off behind the others, making a bee-line for the Dragon

 

[milkmaiden38]

Red

The dream had been so pleasant she had not wanted to wake up. She dreamed she was with Blade … and the sex they were having was the envy of Aphrodite. Her every orgasm was fantastic if not utterly fantastic. So powerful her body would twitch and shake in total complete pleasure. Blade's love making was super human as sparks would fly from his body to striking her nude body in various places. But as with all dreams, she woke up too soon.

Her eyes cracked open only a small amount, but she saw enough to know she was back on the Scarlet Dragon. She was in her own captain’s cabin and there were people with her in the room. She opened her eyes more, as Blade's smiling face appeared, filling her field of view.

“Good morning … sweet heart” He said and kissed her. Red woke up enough to kiss him back.

“Is it really morning?” Red asked Blade.

“No … only about twenty minutes since Lennix, blew you out of the Sand Crab.” He explained.

“I’m going to ring his little neck!” Red grumbled.

“Actually, he saved your life. Grackle was about to run you through.” Blade explained.

“Oh … I remember now” Red said as her mind cleared more. She looked around Blade’s smiling face and saw everyone was in her cabin, including a knocked out, tied up Grackle and a beautiful water nymph.

“A water nymph … Blade besides Inkskin you have been cheating on me with the nymph too?” Red joked.

Blade just shrugged his shoulders “A man’s got urges … you know”

Grackle started to come too as well. The tall thin man with a beak like nose, thick but short black hair looked like hell. There were burn marks all over his face and hands. He groaned as he started to wake up.

“Do I look as bad as him?” Red asked as she looked down at her arms and saw similar burn marks.

“You look worse … your red hair is standing up like it was peacock feathers!” Jabnil commented.

“Great” Red moaned in despair.

Jura and Wulf seemed to be in charge of asking Grackle questions.

WARNING!! Graphic Content in the next section!! Totally Uncensored! WARNING!!

“Ok … I’m going to ask nicely, if I don’t get an answer, Jura gets to do something unpleasant to you” Wulf said calmly.

“Fuck off” Grackle groaned.

Jura grabbed one of Grackle fingers and ripped it off his hand as the man screamed in pain. Then Jura opened his mouth and tossed the finger in and started crunching on the finger as bits of blood and bone dripping out his mouth.

Wulf had not expected Jura to go that far, but what was done was done. He used it to his advantage.

“Jura is pretty hungry, acting is hard work, so you had better answer the next question if you want to live” Wulf suggested in a calm voice.

“I’m dead already …” Grackle gasped between the pain radiating from his lost finger.

“Unlike Captain Harrigan… we are trustworthy pirates. We will not kill you if you answer my question.” Wulf told Grackle. “Where are the other nymphs?” Wulf asked.

“In crates … on the Angelina.” Grackle stated.

“The Angelina is the large merchant ship in the harbor picking up salt to preserve their cargo.” Red told everyone in case they did not know.

“Let’s go get them!” Jabnil piped up looking to Wulf for orders.

 

[Aussie_Wolf]

Wulf looked at Red and knew it was going to be up to him to command on this one. She would need at least a day to be fighting fit again and would need someone to apply healing salves to her body. He knew Jabnil could probably heal her with her magic sword, but with some action coming up it might be best to keep that in reserve.

"Very well Captain, a rescue mission it is," he smiled. "Mr Jura, throw this pig in the brig until we have the time to turn him in for our reward."

He watched as Jura smiled in pleasure as he picked up the squirming man and marched him off to the ships small cells.

"Now our one advantage will be surprise. We can sail casually over and blockade the vessel and have it under our weapons before they know what is happening. Having several barrels of greek fire and two ballistas aimed at you would certainly encourage any Captain to at least Surrender until the Authorities got there to sort the mess out, and we will be sending for them."

Wulf smiled as he had another thought. "Echo can you effect the tide's enough by yourself to keep the Angelina in the Harbor? She is a large ship and easily displaces far more water than we do. If you can cause the tide to recede enough, she will be left high and dry while we can still maneuver and there will be no way she can sneak off with your sisters."

Echo thought hard then shook her head. "As much as I wish I could, that much magic is beyond one Nymph. If there were several of us working together perhaps," she shrugged. Then she smiled. "I can make it hard for them to move though. The water will hold their ship close to shore and the winds will not be favorable for them."

Wulf nodded. That would do. "Perfect. Jabnil, same plan as on that island. You take a barrel of Greek fire up high and be prepared to drop it on the Quarterdeck. That should stop them from getting to the wheel. Blade you guard the Captain and tend her wounds and make sure she doesn't try to enter this fight. It should be short and sweet and if we're lucky they will surrender without us having to do a single thing."

Jura chose that minute to walk back in and Wulf turned to him. "Ah good. Jura, I want two treb's loaded with Greek fire and the rest with grape shot. You are to man your Ballista with a grappling bolt please. I don't want this ship to get away. If worse comes to worse, we can always sink her. The nymphs will survive the experience."

 

[milkmaiden38]

Red watched as The Scarlet Dragon slowly and silently sailed toward The Angelina, a larger but much less armed merchant vessel. Red was glad Wulf was in command for this mission for two reasons. 1) She was still recovering for the electric shock and she needed a rest. 2) She could watch and study the crew preforming their various tasks. She was impressed as the crew acted as one to accomplish the mission. The task was similar to their daring attack on The Dominator in the island lagoon. So the crew had done it before, in a more dangerous situation. But Red thought the skill was the result of the crew coming together and working more as a team. It was wonderful to see.

The lights from the town made it impossible to hide the approach of The Scarlet Dragon. However, the crew of the Angelina gave no sign of warning. Red looked for the watchman on The Angelina, but could not see one. That was about the time she heard the singing and laughter. She looked towards the ship’s galley and saw crew members dancing and drinking. In fact as she looked more carefully, there were passed out crew members all over the top side decks of the ship.

Wulf saw the same thing she did. But she felt the need to say something to him “I don’t think an attack will be needed … their all drunk!” Red said to her first mate.

Wulf just smiled and replied “Aye …”

Wulf gave Nye a signal and The Scarlet Dragon turned to slide in alongside the merchant vessel. Wulf also signaled Jabnil to land. A boarding plank was placed across the two ships.

“I can handle this …” Wulf reassured Red. He motioned to Echo to join him. The water nymph, Jabnil who had just landed and Wulf walked over to the merchant ship filled with drunks and partyers. No one was there to stop them. In fact, the few crew members that saw them just ignored them.

It took Wulf a little time, but he finally found Captain Sarim Pepper. The human was smoking a pipe and drinking some rum. But he was not drunk. He had short cropped hair atop a lean, but friendly face. His blue eyes were filled with skill and a stronghold of discretion. Wulf could tell he was not going to start trouble unless he really had too.

“Captain of The Angelina?” Wulf asked.

“Aye … name’s Sarim Pepper” The captain said standing up. “Wulf ... from the Scarlet Dragon. I thought this port was neutral … no pirating allowed until we are out of sight of the harbor?” He asked Wulf, apparently figuring out who Wulf was.

 

[Aussie_Wolf]

Wulf looked the man up and down and judged him a good Captain. That was what was bothering him. Sarim seemed cut from the same cloth as Red and he could not see the man taking on cargo such as Water nymphs. He knew the stories and he would not risk his crew. Wulf decided to change what he was about to say to the man.

"We are not here as pirates captain. We have good information that the sisters of our friend there," he said pointing at Echo, "Are somewhere aboard your ship. You may recognize what she is Captain Pepper. A Water Nymph and you know what that means to you and yours."

He watched as the truth hit the man in the guts and his face turned white. He turned to Echo and raised his hands in mock surrender. "I know nothing of this Lady I swear. I would never do anything against a Nymph."

Wulf nodded, he believed the man. That sort of reaction could not be faked. "So just who on your ship would risk it then?"

Captain Pepper barely had to think. "My bastard of a first mate. That sea cow has been giving me the evil eye for awhile now, I bet he has planned this. In fact this party was his idea as well." He stood up and gestured towards the hold. "He is down there right now. He said something about having to check some cargo. Follow me and we will sort this mess out. Careful though, the man has Orc blood in him and he might be a match for even you."

 

[TertiusHuman]

Blade

He stood next to Red, she of course did not stay in bed, but then again, who was going to stop her? Not him.

He watched as the other men made their way onto the merchant ship and confronted the captain. The animated conversation which took place could have meant anything, but Blade could see that Wulf was getting answers. It was only when they headed towards the hold and had weapons in hands or hands hovering near weapons that he knew there could be some action.

He was still wearing his vest and so he drew one of the skull hilted blades, gave a whistle so that Wulf could realize there was need of his attention, and with a lazy toss, he pegged the blade to the mast close to Wulf, "I want that blade back!"

He gave Wulf a grin, and took Red's arm, "Come on, I think I need to go brush out your hair, get rid of those tangles."

 

[milkmaiden38]

Captain Sarim Pepper, Jabnil, and Echo quietly went down the ladder into the hold area. Wulf was just behind them as he had stopped to pull something out of the mast. The hold was filled with crates piled high, in some cases all the way to the overhead. There were several narrow passages between the boxes leading off in different directions. Only a few lanterns were lite so the lighting was poor. But that did not matter, as they just needed to follow the voices they heard.

“Yes … I cut a secret deal with Grackle.” One voice said. “He had no choice … so he is going to be paying us very well this time!”

Captain Pepper whispered to the other two “That’s Dusty voice”

“What if the captain finds out?” another voice asked.

“He won’t, I’m going to kill him tonight after the rest of the crew is too drunk to protect him. I told you I have it all worked out. Soon the ship will be mine … and we’ll be rich!” Dusty bragged.

“There are only 5 of us?” Another voice pointed out.

“That is enough to control the other 15 people needed to sail this tub.” Dusty told the voice. “Now open up the crates … we can’t have the two nymphs dying on us.” Dusty braked.

Captain Sarim Pepper, Jabnil, and Echo could hear the sounds of two crates being opened.

“This is the perfect time to attack” Jabnil thought. She looked around for Wulf but did not see him. She decided to attack anyhow. “Ok … let’s get them” Jabnil whispered and Captain Pepper and Echo nodded in agreement.

Jabnil pulled out her two swords and rushed into the open area between the crates. There were 4 men and one half orc. The two beautiful but dehydrated nymphs were just being pulled out of their crates.

“Ok everyone drop your weapons!” Jabnil ordered. She was in her human form, but with her two swords, she was sure they would listen to her. They did not ... she was just some beautiful human woman.

The green skinned half orc, Dusty Haggletooth, had a muscled frame and was clearly a skilled fighter. His short brown hair revealed a twisted and greedy face. Black eyes, set deep within their sockets, watched as Jabnil entered the clear area. He reacted quickly, by placing a knife against the throat of the nymph he was holding.

“Drop your weapons … or i'll kill the nymph” He ordered Jabnil.

Captain Pepper and Echo joined Jabnil in the clearing. “Dusty … you SCUM … kill that nymph and you will die!” Pepper said. Echo just gasped at the situation.

“Captain … you are the one that is going to DIE!” Dusty yelled pressing his knife harder against the nymph’s throat. “NOW DROP YOUR WEAPONS”

"Please don't kill her ... she is my sister" Echo begged the half orc.

Jabnil knew she could use her magic sword to cast an intense light beam and that would distract the half orc enough to save the nymph. Orcs had sensitivity to light, which half orc shared. She also thought Wulf would be showing up soon and he would be a distraction as well. So she told everyone to lower their weapons.

“Ok everyone … let’s lower our weapons for now.” Jabnil told the Captain and Echo. Captain Pepper placed his cutlass on the deck as did Jabnil with her two swords. Echo had no weapons on her.

“Get their weapons!!” Dusty ordered his men.

 

[Aussie_Wolf]

Wulf had lagged behind the others as he had retrieved Blades dagger from the mast. The man was right, this would be a much better weapon for use in the hold than his warhammer and he had forgotten his two small belt hammers not thinking he would need them. He waved to Blade then descended into the hold.

He heard the exchange between Dusty and the crew members and then heard Jabnil, Captain Pepper and Echo make their move. He groaned as they did knowing the likely outcome. They had been pulling the Nymphs out of their crates and if he was any judge of character the first thing this Dusty would do was..

“Drop your weapons … or i'll kill the nymph”

Damn he hated when he was right. Of course his group would not risk the Nymphs so they would obviously surrender unless he could do something about it. He looked around the hold and spotted a narrow passage between the crates. Following it he found himself looking at the scene from the side across from his crewmates. He caught Jabnils eye just as she was lowering her weapons and looked at the half orc. He got a slight nod in return and he readied his knife.

As Dusty's fellow mutineers moved to pick up the weapons Jabnil let out a command. "Light." A beam of light speared out and not only lit up the hold but shone directly into Dusty's eyes. The man staggered back. both hands raised to cover his sensitive eyes as the other men raised their hands as well. Wulf dashed out and using the pummel on the end of the dagger hit him directly in the temple then cut his knife hand for good measure.

It was a testament to breeding that he did not go down but stood there looking dazed. The knife had fallen from his hand but he still searched for his opponent through rapidly blinking eyes. Wulf was impressed but not enough to let the big man recover. Winding up he threw a haymaker that collected him just below the chin and sent him flying backwards into a stack of crates that then fell on him. Wulf didn't even bother checking him. He was definitely out for the count now.

Jabnil and the Captain had not been standing idly by either. They had easily rounded up the four men and now had them disarmed and sitting in a circle while Echo took charge of her Sisters. Wulf came over to help her and saw that apart from being dehydrated they weren't too bad. "I will carry them up on deck in a second Echo, let me just deal with the Captain first," he explained.

Walking over to Captain Pepper he looked at first the crew then Dusty. "He won't be waking up for a good long time, but these four will need tying up. I don't think your crew is in any shape to handle them at the moment. I don't know what a free ship's punishment for mutinee is but on a pirate ship it is either death or maroonment." He looked back at Dusty and sneered,"Although death seems too good for that one. Maybe there is a worse punishment than that he can be sentenced to."

They found some rope and tied the men up and locked them in the ships brig along with the unconscious Dusty. Wulf had to carry him and had tied him with leather straps he had soaked in water. They would shrink as they dried and become extra tight. He carried the Nymphs up on deck and after each had been given a soak and something to drink Echo led them aboard the Dragon. Wulf thanked Captain Pepper again. "I would see to those men quick smart captain because if I see them again I will be the last thing they see." Smiling he walked over the gangplank and it was retracted as the dragon began to slowly row back to it's mooring spot. They had a prisoner to deliver and some gold to collect.

 

[milkmaiden38]

Three days later …

Red’s eyes were filled with joy and lust, lust for money this time!! She sat at the wardroom table … a half empty clay tankard of rum was next to her and a the large pile of gleaming golden coins. The coins all in neat rows lay across the table. She was absolutely gleeful as she meticulously handed out the profit from their last port call. The crew had already got their shares, now came the officers.

“What a haul!!” She commented to them as she held aloft a single gold coin from Blade’s pile clenched between her thumb and index finger. She flicked the coin at Blade, who snatched it out of the air and put it in his pocket. “Grackle, that asshole, is locked away in a dungeon. Three nymphs are graceful and owe us big time … and Blade double crossed Inkskin and broke her pussy at the same time!” Red giggled in revenge delight. Everyone was looking at her with concern. “Oh … you all are party poopers! Grab your shares … each stack is labeled.” The officers of the Scarlet Dragon; Blade, Nye, Wulf, Jura, and Jabnil, all scooped up their stacks and place them in their sacks.

Red continued to talk as the gold disappeared from the table.

“Just a reminder … This is NOTHING compared to the riches of Captain Wolfe’s fabled hidden treasure. If the winds hold up … we’ll be at its hidden location in only 4 days! I hope someone is smart enough to figure out the verse by then!”

Then Red repeated the verse Blade had memorized

“From the blue embrace
Spy the grave lady’s prized tooth
With the dawnflower’s first kiss
Climb the captain’s wayward orb
The claim old king’s hoard”
​

“Don’t forget the symbols either …they might be important” Nye added “The stylized half sun to the right of the islands, while a simple image of a monstrous eye and the face of an aged, bearded king were to the left”

Enemies are gathering

Huzti, soul reaper, the ogre-sized sea devil leader, walked with his chief assistant, Basram through the underwater cave.

“Was the scout certain?” Huzti asked Basram.

Basram overly large maw filled with rows of shark like teeth smiled. “Oh yes, the scout was in the old ruins of Deadrock lighthouse in the harbor of Stillsquall. The Scarlet Dragon sail right past the lighthouse.”

“So The Scarlet Dragon is headed west again. Have you made sure those fools … Captain Harrigan of the Wormwood and Captain Pontia Runario of the Dominator know?” Huzti asked

Basram simply nodded his bug liked head.

“Will they intercept them?” Huzti asked

Basram shrugged “The Scarlet Dragon is a fast ship. Hard to say”

Huzti thought for a moment, and then he seemed to arrive at a decision. “Have the Chelish warlocks call up The Deathknell. Captain Whalebone Pilk and his crew are always hungry …”

Basram nodded in agreement and then both shadow demons started to laugh.

Huzti end by saying “Those people are a threat to our plan … I want them removed!”

 

[TertiusHuman]

Blade

Out of habit, some of his coins found their way to his hidden pocket, the others found their way to Red's pile, he knew that she didn't know about it and he kept it like that. He jumped onto the corner of the table, crossing his legs as he examined his nails.

"Finding the cove is not the worry, the map should give us the best idea of how to get there. What troubles me is this guardian and of course the increased attacks of Sea Demons. We already had to repel an attack and it seems like other ships are not as fortunate."

He was satisfied with his nails, he looked up at the others, "The map leads to the cove, you just need to align the symbols, it is a nice puzzle to be honest."

 

[Aussie_Wolf]

Wulf nodded. He already had some ideas about the riddle. He had swept his pile of coins into his pouch and hung it on his belt. He would transfer it to his usual spot later. It was not that he didn't trust his crew mates, but that he had grown up with the code of the Pirate. Always keep your money where only you could get your hands on it, and do not divulge the location to anyone else. Better it be lost than stolen.

He looked to where Red sat with Blade on the table beside her. He wondered how long they would keep up the charade of not being together. Maybe the crew was buying it but he had known her for far too long to not know what was going on. Still if this was how she wanted to play it he would not 'out' them. He was just glad that she had finally found happiness.

"I have some ideas about this riddle captain. The first line has to be that something is underwater. Every Sailor worth his salt knows that the Blue embrace is the sea swallowing him. If that is the case then the second and third lines are linked. They must mean that we must be at a certain spot when the sun rises to spot something underwater that will point the way to the treasure. Maybe the map tells us where that spot is," he said looking to Blade.

"As for the Sea Demons I don't think they will be our only problem," he said with a worried frown. 'We may have given the Dominator the slip back on that isle but no doubt she will be hunting us still. Then there is Captain Harrigan and his crews and like Blade said the Guardian of the treasure. I think we are going to need some help on this one Captain, are you sure we don't know any mages? One would certainly prove useful even though I really don't like those weirdlings," he said looking at her.

 

[milkmaiden38]

Red

Red looked over to Blade and Wulf. “I think you are both right. These verses will make more sense as we reach the hiding place. And the sun’s location will be important.” Red agreed.

“But I do not agree with the doom and gloom. We just made some serious money … and the huge treasure is a few days away. I don’t even think Captain Harrigan knows where we are … he might not know we are even alive. Wulf you worry too much, but if it makes you feel better, there is enough treasure to share with Captain Merrill Pegsworthy. 10% cut. That is still 100,000 gold pieces if the legends be accurate!!” Red said with glee.

The meeting in the wardroom was over however, Wulf’s and Blade’s comments had an effect on Red. Call it luck … a pirate’s sixth sense … or smart reasoning but Red ordered The Scarlet Dragon at full sail. The ship’s sails grabbed the wind and it felt like the ship was flying just above the sea.

A few hours later Red was all smiles as she said to Nye “This ship is the fastest in all the Shackles! I have never gone this fast before”

Nye nodded her head in agreement “She is fast … no question about it.”

Their luck was about to change …. And change very badly!!

Blade was the first to see the ship as always, but the rest of the crew saw it too just as the sun was setting. The ship had suddenly comes into view, sailing across the setting sun. The glare of the light behind made the details of the ship difficult to make out. But the lines suggested a whaler riding low in the water. As the last light of the day disappeared below the horizon, the distant ship also dropped from sight in the gloom of twilight.

“What the hell was that?” Red asked in confusion. “Where did that ship go?” She asked.

Blade yelled from the crow’s nest “Captain … the ship is gone. No trace can I see … and the ship was moving directly into the wind!”

“That is not possible?” Red gasped. Wulf said nothing. But he got a very worried look on his face, a look that said he knew something … something terrible!!

The next morning and day there was no sign of any ship following them. However that night a thick fog bank rolled in with the evening, reducing visibility to only a few yards and navigation to good guesswork by Nye. As the Scarlet Dragon sailed through the fog … from the gloom came the clanking of a rusted ship’s bell somewhere nearby, echoing eerily in the fog.

“All hands on Deck” Red yelled. “Battle stations … Battle Stations”

Everyone was manned and ready … as the sound of the bell grew louder. Suddenly, the hulk of a ship loomed in the fog off the port bow. Its hull was rotten and stained black with age and decay. Before the mist shallow the ship once more, the ship’s name could be momentarily be seen on its worm-eaten bow. It read “Deathknell”

Wulf eyes were wide in shock and terror. Red turn to him.

“Deathknell … what ship is that ... what do you know. Tell me!” Red ordered Wulf.

 

[Aussie_Wolf]

Wulf had been worried when the ship that had been shadowing them all day had been identified as a whaler. No, it couldn't be. That ship was just an old pirates tale to scare greenhorns. There was no way something like that actually existed.

Sure enough the next day it was nowhere in sight and he convinced himself that it was just a ship that had just been hunting in the same waters. However as night approached and the fog started to roll in, a deadly chill ran down his back. there were few things that could scare the big Northman but this was definitely one of them.

He did not panic however even when the sound of that ominous bell came out of the fog and chilled him to his very core. He followed his Captains orders even though he knew it would do them no good. Not tonight anyway. Sure enough the mist parted enough for the crew to spot the broken down, rotten, hole ridden skeleton hulled ship beside them. The only thing that could be seen clearly on it was it's name, The Deathknell, and a gleaming bell that even now rang again as the fog swallowed it up.

Wulf may have looked calm but his eyes betrayed his terror and Red saw it. She ordered him to tell her all he knew and he motioned her closer to Nye and the wheel so no other crew members could overhear. He would have liked to have told her in the privacy of her cabin but that would have just unnerved the crew more.

"The Deathknell is one of those Ghost ships you always hear about but never see captain. Supposedly it was originally a Whaler called the Belle Dame from Magnimar Captained by one Jeremiah Pilk. It was designed to stay out for weeks on end hunting the great bowhead whales and they could catch and strip it down to it's bones all without going back to land. He was so successful at it he became known as Whalebone Pilk and his ship the Bell, because he used to sound it as they hunted their prey until it was caught."

He looked at her and shrugged. "Yes I know nothing ominous yet but you need the background to understand. The man was obsessed with hunting whales and would not give up a chase once begun. He loved nothing better than to hunt and strip down a whale to it's carcass. Some said he cared little for the money it brought him and more for the hunt and pleasure of seeing another whale die."

Shaking his head Wulf looked out into the fog as the sound of the bell punctuated his tale. "Legend has it that on it's last voyage the belle was out for two weeks and had only caught a few whales and was on the steaming sea when it caught sight of a whole pod of bowhead whales. It set off in pursuit Whalebone determined to kill everyone of them and he beat a lively tune on his bell all night, but they never caught a single one."

"The chase went on for days with the Captain ringing the bell and the supplies dwindling away, as their home got further and further behind. Of course a mutiny brewed up and spilled over but Whalebone squashed it and because it had cost him precious time in his pursuit of the whales he ordered the ring leader tied to the main mast and given a lash for every ring of the bell until the first whale was caught."

Wulf looked at Red and shook his head. "The first mates arm gave out long before his Captains, but it did not matter. By then the ringleader was a dead, bloody mess anyway. Still not satisfied Pilk had the body rendered down in the ships vats and the skull mounted on the mast to ward off any other talk of mutiny."

"Finally after almost a month of giving chase and traveling thousands of miles with the captain ringing the bell the whole time, the crew were starving and dying. A huge fog rolled in and as the crew got weakly to their feet a large shape loomed out of it. of course the mate ordered the ship turned but the Captain grabbed the wheel and steered straight at it ringing the bell and ordering his men to harpoon it. They were all too weak though and the huge Bull whale easily stove in the hull and sank it. However as it sank Pilk cursed his boat, his crew and the whales even as he kept ringing his beloved bell."

Again Wulf looked at Red. "Yes I know. A good story to frighten new crew members with right. I mean how is any of this known. Still there is more to the tale and that is the frightening bit. You see five years after it was lost a ship matching the Belles description was seen by three fishing vessels from it's home port. It stayed way out of range but they were sure it was the Belle and one went home to inform the town of the good news while the other two continued to fish and waited for the Belle to sail closer. However the next day it had only come a little closer and now they could both hear the unmistakable sound of it's bell floating over the water. They got a little worried about why it was not approaching and when one of the lookouts spotted the condition of the ship they started to make haste for port. The next day a fog rolled in and they both heard the bell right behind them as they tried desperately to reach land but sadly come the morning only one did. When questioned the survivors could only describe hearing the cries of their fellow fisherman as they begged for mercy, then the sounds of a whalers vats and tools while blood curdling screams were heard. One man swore he heard cries of men calling out they were facing the undead."

Wulf shook his head and looked at her fear again appearing in his eyes. "Over the next years it has struck again, time after time always in the same manner. Showing itself on the first day, getting close on the second, then closing in for the kill on the third. We will be safe tonight Captain but come tomorrow night we will be facing a demon from the pits of hell and his crew."

 

[TertiusHuman]

Blade

Of course when Wulf took Red aside, he had to hear, clambering from his post, he swung into position above the two and listened attentively. So this was a ghost ship, called up from the depths of the Locker to kill them? Interesting. He let go of the rope and landed lightly next to the two, grinning at the look on their faces.

"Well cap'n, now is as good a time as any to scupper a ghost ship."

He flicked his hair out of his face, "Wulf you come from a land where the dead walks, called draugr yes? From my country you hear of a dog creature which drinks the blood of his victims. I have heard many stories and all of them have one thing in common. The undead hate silver and they hate fire. So I propose we try some of our Greek fire on this Death Knell. Since the ship houses the undead, it should burn. The wood surely looks like it would take. And if you wish, I would like to put some silver in their look out, I can swear the man rolled his eyes at me."

He grinned at his own joke, "It is worth a try, don't you think?"

 

[milkmaiden38]

Red nodded in agreement with Blade.

“Fire that is the key, we shall burn the ship to the waterline!” Red agreed with Blade. “I will tell the crew what is going on, they have a right to know, but I will wait until tomorrow morning.” Red explained to the two.

“Everyone, stand down from battle stations, that ship will not visit us again until tomorrow night. I will explain what is going on tomorrow morning. Now get a good night’s sleep” She ordered the crew.

The next morning, Red made sure the Scarlet Dragon remained at full sail. If nothing else, they might be able to out run the cursed ship. She also explained to the assembled crew what was going on. She also explained they defensive strategy. Everyone was nervous, but also had confidence in the plan. Jabnil actual added to their confidence as she spoke from her experience as an angel.

“Fire can purify a soul.” She told them. “I also have a spell which might be useful for the next encounter” she said with a naughty smile.

The rest of the day was uneventful and the Scarlet Dragon made excellent time. However, with the coming of evening, a nor’easter swept in to the Fever Sea. The storm brought high winds and purple-black sky. Even before nightfall, hurricane lamps are lit to pierce the gloom. The Scarlet Dragon was in large swells as the deck was lashed by heavy rains. As all of this was going on a bell could be heard, clanking in the distance. A red lantern shined in the darkness behind the Scarlet Dragon. Blade saw the bulk of derelict whaler looming out of the night coming at them from behind.

The crew was in a panic … they knew that even Greek fire would not burn in the heavy rains.

Wulf turned to Red and stated “With this rain … fire will not work. What do we do now?” He asked.

“We need to go to plan B.” Red replied

Wulf asked “what is plan B?”

“I don’t know … I’m still trying to work that out!!” Red answered.

Meanwhile, Jabnil white wings reappeared and she flew to the quarterdeck.

“Crew of the Scarlet Dragon.” She yelled to everyone “Do not give into fear! Stand to your posts! FIGHT! With this prayer my god will provide long-lasting comfort. You will feel her presence inside you. Your fear will subside and you will fight with increased vigor!” Jabnil said as she cast a spell of life and courage. Each member of the crew suddenly had a small golden glow about them. As if they each were holy. All their fears were gone and they were ready to face the undead enemy approaching them.

The spell worked on Red too. “Wulf switch to ballistas … and let’s give Captain Whalebone a welcoming board side!!” She yelled to Wulf over the heavy rain.

“Nye … HARD RIGHT RUDDER” Red yelled to Nye.

The Scarlet Dragon heeled over and swung violently to the right … opening up the board side.

Wulf yelled to order to fire “FIRE!!” his voice boomed.

Jura and the gunners fired every weapon they had. The gunners were accurate and The Scarlet Dragon’s weapons ripped into the Deathknell’s rotten hull. The bow of the ship was blown off, it’s whaling ballista destroyed… undead sailors were shredded by the fire and the sails were in tatters. But to everyone’s shock the hull of the cursed ship seemed to repair itself as they watched. Even with no sails the cursed ship closing on the Scarlet Dragon.

“I will not allow them to board us! We are pirates … We will board them!!!” Red ordered. Everyone thought she was crazy … but the courage spell was working and grabbing hooks flew across the water. In moments, the Scarlet Dragon and the Deathknell were locked together.

The voice of Captain Whalebone Pilk could be heard over the rain. “Strip their bodies of blubber while they are still alive … and then behead them!” The captain ordered laughing, evil in his voice while he still rung the ship’s bell.

Jabnil pulled out her swords and ordered “beacon” to provide light. A massive column of light penetrated the gloom and illuminated the decks of the two ships. The rotten, bloated, bodies with slimy green skin, of the undead sailors could be seen. They wore soggy remains of their former sailor garb, with seaweed clinging to spots. Their stench was overpowering. There were hundreds of them. This would be no easy fight!

 

[Aussie_Wolf]

Wulf was one of the first over the side and onto the deck of the whaling ship. Finally a vessel where he could fight with his Warhammer. The deck was large and flat and kept clear of obstructions so the whale could be winched aboard and cut up and it's carcass fed to the vats in the belly of the ship. All this meant was that Wulf had room to swing his big hammer with all the might his large body could muster and he smiled. Undead or not, these creatures were going to learn what that meant if they stood in his way.

Jura had abandoned his beloved balista and grabbed two large curved blades he had picked up in port. The man who sold them too him had told him they had used to be chariot sickles but they fit nicely in his hands and even looked a little small. Still they were a lot wider than most blades and longer and soon Jura was putting them to good use. They had been designed to cut through living flesh and bone with ease, so in the hands of the giant Bull Dragon they sliced through rotting flesh and brittle bones like it was hardly there.

Soon Wulf and Jura had cleared a sizeable part of the deck and other members were able to board. They took the fight to the shuffling hordes, but for every one they killed another two seemed to take it's place. Soon even Wulf and Jura were beginning to tire and still there seemed to be no end in sight of the undead horde.

Wulf was getting sick and tired of that bloody bell as well. Captain Pilk kept ringing the damn thing and shouting encouragement to his 'Men' and they kept blindly shuffling forward doing his biding. So far they had suffered minor injuries but who knew what diseases these blades carried. If Jabnil could not heal the men then who knew what their fate would be. Just then the bell rang again and Wulf screamed out in frustration, "Shut that damn ringing for Neptune's sake."

For an instant the sound of the bell was gone and Wulf saw the men in front of him sag, before the thing was struck again and they surged back. Wulf smiled. He had it, the solution to their problem. Now if he could only do something with it.

Spying Jabnil flying hi he called out to her. "The bell, it's the bloody bell. Destroy that and we win."