On board the frigate, a wet Elie is standing in front of his captain, a jackal by the name of Kez MacVint, his uniform looks somewhat well kept with two pistols on either hip and a short sword with decent age to it.


Kez says "So, this Phoenix is aiding the savages." he steps around the first mate.


Elie says "Yes mi lord, they even took the cannons we used."


Kez looks to the settlement and he says "Looks like the contract just got more expensive." with a grin forming on his features.


Elie looks to his captain and he says "But this Adam is ah fermiddable warrior, he took out ah good number of us!"


The captain takes the information in, he knows he can't get the elevation needed to simply shell the settlement and the enemy knows that, if he can take slaves it would just mean more profit but now things have gotten far more complicated then he would like. But the crew could use a good fight and they could use the exercise.


Kez says "We'll leave a skeleton crew here of about thirty, everyone else will go ashore and make take the battle to them.", he looks to Elie and he says "You'll guide the ship while we're gone, if need be arm the cannons and unleash the broadside, we'll see how they like it when a 25 pounder hits their face."


Elie says "Captain, if ah may ask... don't ya think this is goin too far?!"


Kez instantly looks to him and he says "Getting cold feet? By that I should chain you to the anchor and drop you to the locker. Besides with what we're getting paid, we'll live like lords afterward to where we need no longer need to sail the seas. Isn't that worth it?"


Elie takes in his captains words, he knows he has to be careful now and he says "Yes mi lord, it is."


Kez puts on a sickly smile and he says "Then get some rest, tomorrow will be one of battle."


Meanwile hidden under everyone's gaze, a figure flies away under the cover of darkness.


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I look over the settlement as I walk alongside Morfessa, the damage is thankfully minimal and no fatalities occurred with the few wounded being treated.


Morfessa says "How are you finding our people?"


I say "Quite interesting, so far I've seen strong people and your culture seems pretty straight forward."


Morfessa says "Does our primitive nature bother you?"


I shake my head "No mi lady, if anything I find it fascinating and your mystical caste in particular are very interesting."


Morfessa's face doesn't change at all "So you agree that tradition is important?"


I say "To an extent, but innovation can bring new traditions and it can improve on existing ideas."


Morfessa raises an eyebrow "If I asked a Bisclavret that question, they would say tradition is generally worthless."


I blink a few times "Mi lady, aren't the Bisclavret related to the Phelan?" with a curious look.


Morfessa gives me a nod "Indeed, though some will deny such claim. They took a different path after wars and skirmishes long past, seeking to match the enemy with their own tools and wealth."


Maeve lands in front of us, she looks to me "The enemy is planning ta attack tomorrow."


I say "Did you catch what they are planning?"


Maeve says "Their going to leave a skeleton crew but the rest are going ashore."


Morfessa gives a hungry smile "So eager to die are they?"


I say "Those cannons are going to have to be loaded with grape shot and put in cover, if we put them in an inter-locking kill-zone we can shave off a decent number of them.", I look to both ladies "But I too see an opportunity." with a smirk of my own.


Morfessa looks to me "And what would that be?" with a curious look.


I say "Well, why waste a frigate?"with my smile becoming more defined.


Maeve says "You want the ship?" with her eyes becoming wide.


I nod "If we leave the senior staff alive and if enough of the crew survive the fight, show off some mercy after a crushing defeat and they'll fall in line."


Morfessa says "How about a deal? I want to raze that thing, but if you want it, then I want something in exchange." as she crosses her arms.


Maeve looks between both of us, she looks like she wondering if she should say anything or not, but she nods to me.


I say "What do you want in exchange?"


Morfessa says "I want the captain of that ship and after this battle is over I want to keep those three cannons and seven more on top of that. After this I feel we'll need better defenses and a few of those things will do nicely. Do we have a deal?"


I say "It's a deal mi lady."


Morfessa says "But how are we going to tackle this attack?"


I say "We need to meet with the rest of my team and I would like your commanders to be present."


We soon link up with the others as the shewolf gives a howl, attracting some truly battle-hardened looking wolves. I start to fill everyone in on the plan, that while we're engaging on the beach, a team will strike the ship and take it over, to which will become my spoil of war. Most of us will be on the front line, however we would need to make it to where the ship can't hit us, at least effectively, with help from one of the tribes officers points out some cover along a plane but it doesn't change the fact we'll be up against a couple hundred foes.


I say "To counter such numbers, we're going to need to use grape shot. The plan is we lead them in and at the right moment all three fire at the same time, hopefully it'll be enough to quell them."


Mavra says "But that ship has 25 pounders and it's going to be one heck of a morale boaster."


I say "After the ship is secured, fire a broadside just behind their ranks, once they know there is no escape it'll likely trigger their surrender."


Danica says "How are we going to be split up?"


I say "Serilda, Mavra, Danica and Maeve will go after the ship, Lalaine will remain in the rear lines for the wounded and I'll join the ranks on the beach. It'll likely take a combination of all of your skill sets to secure the ship and I'm sure after my display the captain is going to want my head, so I'll make sure to give them another one."


Danica says "Then we're going to need to head out right-away to take advantage of darkness."


Morfessa says "I'll make sure you have some bodyguard, it'll help send a clear message of our loose alliance in this battle and I'll take position with you to really drive it home."


I look to everyone "Tonight we ready the kindle of war and battle, let your fury and honor be the torch that lights the flame, for tomorrow we shall give them a battle that'll be talked about for generations. Tomorrow the Phoenix and the Cell shall leave a mark on their minds!", I raise my sword earning cheers from the crowd as weapons are drawn and I call out "Valor against the odds!"


The crowd returns my words at the end, the four of my team mates start to make their way to the boats with some of the Cell's fastest and keen warriors, meanwhile with my guidance we set up the cannons and after careful camoflauge they are now hidden in the bush. As we finish up Relocca comes over to me with two other wolves, one looks to be of the Cell and the other is from a tribe that I haven't seen before.


Relocca says "Adam, these are my children. My son Wovka who joined the Cell and my daughter Queco who is a member of the western clan, the Tuath na Largul." with a warm smile.


I say "It is nice to meet both of you." with a light smile.


Wovka says "Same, it is an honor to meet such a warrior. I look forward to joining you on the front line." with a courageous smirk.


Queco says something in the native tongue with a more stoic look and tone.


Wovka says "My sister said it's a pleasure to meet you Adam, the spirits will help guide us to victory in the coming battle as I take my place."


Relocca says "I too will be participating, your short speech really inspired us." keeping her smile.


I look to all of them and I say "It'll be an honor to fight alongside all of you."


Relocca says "We should get ready, good luck Adam. May the spirits be with you."


I say "And you." with a bow of my head.


The night slowly creeps away, I'm kneeling on top of a hill, boats are leaving the side of the ship facing the island with the teams I sent over having already made their trek last night, I get up and leave the hill and go to take my position, I draw my sword, I look to the runners and with that they run to try to lure the enemy away into the stretch, a few gun shots take the air but they both quickly come back. The enemy slowly comes into view and it certainly looks about two hundred and they are heavily armed, with what looks to be their captain at the front.


I ignite my sword and form those fire wings on my back, I raise my sword and I yell "MY SWORD FIREWEAVER IS EAGER FOR THIS BATTLE MARAUDERS!!! ON THIS DAY YOU FACE THE PHOENIX AND THE CELL!!!"


Those visible put on very concerned looks as they get ready to guard, some even looking to sneak away back to the boats, but their captain raises his cutlass and I hear "CHARGE!!!"


The sailors come running at us, I pull out my pistol, I aim it at one of them as they close the distance, I fire my pistol and it misses entirely but that doesn't matter as the eight pounders fire their payload, shredding through the first wave entirely, about thirty of them drop, a few cry out in sheer pain as their senses kick in, the few unscathed physically quickly start to run away. The rest of them start shaking with their captain putting on a shocked look, I can hear the cannons being reloaded, I can see him raising his sword, so I raise mine.


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The boat teams are slowly scaling the ship, they make it to the top deck, some wolves go below deck as Mavra, Serilda, Danica and Maeve along with some wolves appraoch Elie and the pirates who are gathered on the top deck looking at their comrades moving onto the beach.


Danica says "Hey fellas.", they all look to her and become shocked instantly and she says "We'll be taking your ship, don't bother raising the alarm, our teams have all your guys below deck surrounded."


Elie says "Hmm, yer leader is crafty, I'll give him that. Ah take it yer his second in command?"


Danica says "I am his comrade Danica di Rinaldi."


Elie says "Rinaldi?! He truly has some powerful allies indeed. But hear me out, I think all ef dis has gone too far, all da men feel that way, riches or not yer knight really did us in and his performance has scared our crew."


Danica says "He seeks to claim this ship as his steed, Adam is a formidable fighter, but he is fair and he has a sense of honor. If you side with him you'll all be treated justly, but if you attack you'll be put to the sword. Do any of you wish to die for nothing?"


Elie says "So if we side with him, he'll spare us?"


Danica nods "One way or another your cannons are going to do what they have to. So make your choice."


Loud booms take the air from the earth just ahead of them, Elie looks to the other sailors who nod towards him, he says "We ready the cannons to aid the Phoenix!"


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I deliver a fatal strike to a sailor, steam leaves his wounds thanks to the intense heat of the flame. One of my bodyguard thrusts his spear through another, in the sky I see a rain of fire come down and hitting the rear ranks as the field turns into nothing but pure chaos, another comes at me, I swing which clashes with his sword, I knock him away and deliver a cleaving strike, causing him to go down, I launch a fire ball which strikes and ignites another sailor, I clear my wings as I move the fire to my hand to form another fire ball, I launch it and it misses all targets and hits a coastal rock. A sailor rushes me, but Wovka comes and slits his throat, he roars in victory to which I return with a shout of my own, a sailor comes to my right to which I welcome him with a quick impale with my sword, I sock him in the face to get him off.


Wovka says "This is a great fight!" with a huge smile.


I say "Don't get too carried away!"


I see another come towards us, I fire a fire ball, he dodges it, to which I dodge his swing and with a quick swing I tear through his neck, earning a hiss from his mouth and he falls.


Wovka says "Says the fire crusader!" with a joyful smile.


I hear "FIRE!!!", the cannons boom and a few sailors drop from the solid shot.


A sailor who looks like another officer yells "RETREAT!!!"


The captain yells "NO! PRESS ON!!!" with rage.


Multiple loud booms sound and multiple solid shots hit the ground where the sailors came from, stopping them dead in their tracks. I give a silent thanks to the others, now the enemy knows there is no where to go and nowhere to hide and fear has them crippled they can't even shoot straight. I go to fire another fire ball but it fails to manifest, so I slowly advance, a sailor comes under, I swing my blade which negates his attack and I come down with my sword going through his collar bone, I kick him away and I give a deafening yell, soon everyone just stops, within moments I stop.


Morfessa joins me as I look at the sailors, we've effectively cut down around half of them I'd say with quite a few them behind me surrounded by the Cell, I yell "THERE IS NOWHERE TO RUN TO! YOUR SHIP IS UNDER MY CONTROL AND I HAVE BROKEN YOUR MEN! SURRENDER NOW AND I WILL SPARE YOUR LIVES!"


The captain looks at his men and he says "Come on! We can still win this!"


His men look at eachother, they know it is pointless to go on, we have the numbers and the cannons to deal extensive damage to the rest of them, combined with our magic use we can easily finish them off. The sailors start to drop their weapons with a few even raising their arms in defeat, their captain looks at us with a sneer, I notice he's going for his pistol, I wave my hand to summon air magic, his pistol flies towards me which I catch it.


I put my now second pistol away "It's over captain! Your men have surrendered!"


The captain says "I am Captain Kez MacVint! I will never surrender to a knight or these savages!"


Morfessa looks to me, I give her a nod, she starts to move towards him, half-spear and shield in hand "Then you are my prey!" as she charges him.


Her spear meets his sword, both give eachother a vicious look as Morfessa lets loose a growl, she knocks him away with her wooden shield, she thrust her spear which hits him and gets him pretty good, she charges him, he does block the attack but gets deflected close to his heart, Morfessa looks into his eyes, she harshly twists the spear, air escapes his lungs, she yanks the spear out, the captain stands there for a few moments before he finally falls down. Morfessa raises her spear and gives a loud howl, soon the others join her in a chorus and with how loud they are, it's easy to say that those on the boat can hear it. Those I sent to the ship come off with the skeleton crew, with Elie at the forefront, he and the others look at the sheer carnage.


Elie comes over to me, he kneels and he says "We surrender ta ya, please grant us mercy as we aided ya an yer allies."


I stop flowing energy to my sword, I put my sword away, I hold my hand out to him, he grabs it and I pull him up and I say "Thanks for the help, all of you. I honor your surrenders and no harm will befall you."


Danica says "You have a frigate now Adam." as she taps my shoulder.


Elie says "I'll talk to the men, I'm sure they'll be grateful after sparin them. You're going ta need ah good crew after all."


Maeve says "So, what are you going to call the frigate?"


I think of what to name the frigate, I pass through many names in my mind, but I do choose and I say "Her name shall be, Normandy." my smile beaming as I say it's name.


Morfessa says "Normandy?"


I say "As in the Battle of Normandy of our second world war, one of the greatest and memorable moments of courage and valor in history, that would help lead to defeat of one of the most feared nations to ever exist in our history." with my smile getting a little bigger as I explain.


Mavra says "I think it's a lovely name." with a light smile.


Serilda says "Then we welcome the Normandy!" with a smile of her own.


The sailors gather and they swear their allegiance to me, to which I inform them that the ship will act as a true navel vessel and that any sense of piracy and outlaw will not be permitted. With their aid we get seven cannons from the ship as part of our deal with Morfessa, not all of them are eight pounders, one is a ten pounder, a few are six pounders with Elie informing that these are what they were able to 'acquire' but thankfully Morfessa doesn't protest about the smaller cannons.


Elie says "Mi lord, the ship needs a command structure and the men need attention."


I say "I'll get to work on that, for the wounded they need to go to the medics at the rear. But I am curious, why are you here?"


Elie says "We were given ah contract by ah client to look fer an artifact, the map they gave us lead us to hear."


I say "Is that so? That is also why we are here, though I doubt we have the same client. Who sent you?"


Elie says "He didn't say, he was ah grey fox with ah massive sword."


I instantly know who he's talking about and I say "Vaslov Jakoba."


Elie says "Ye know him?"


I say "He almost killed me." earning quite a shocked look from him "But anyway, where is this artifact exactly?"


Elie looks to be regaining himself and he says "According to the map that we received, it's just behind the village that ye aided."


I think and I say "We're going to need to talk to the Queen before we do anything about it. Please come with me."


We head to where Morfessa is which is a central yard where she is inspecting the 10 pounder gun, she sees us approach and she welcomes us with a smile.


Morfessa says "These weapons will greatly aid us in the future, thanks again Adam, you've proven to be quite a warrior."


I say "I am honored to hear that mi lady. But, things are deeper then observed."


Morfessa puts on a curious look "How so?"


I say "Please, allow me to fill you in on the full situation.", she gives me a nod and I start to explain the artifacts and how we may be pressed for time more then we thought, but I wanted to help her and the Phelan if I can and learn from them during the process, I even explain to her the menace that is Vaslov Jakoba and how he fits into this.


Morfessa puts on a thinking look and she says "Hmm, that is some mission you are on. As for what your looking for, it is a few miles from here just south. It is an old temple that our ancestors uncovered, those that went in never came back out. Wovka will go with you to show you it's location."


I say "Thank you mi lady."


I gather Serilda, Maeve and Lalaine with Relocca and Queco also joining us, we follow Wovka to the temple, which has mostly eroded but the overall structure seems intact. We go in our usual formation into the temple, with Wovka joining me at front with all of us having our weapons drawn as a procaution.


Queco looks around and she says something in her tongue towards me.


Relocca says "Queco is asking if there's anything here that could pose a threat."


I say "Unlikely, but we must be careful." as I have fire ignite my sword, so it can act like a torch.


Relocca looks to her daughter and I guess she gives my reply to her in their tongue, actually given that she's a druid from the idle chatter I've heard, I decide to see if maybe she can detect anything.


I stop, I look to Queco and I say "Are the spirits speaking, can they tell us anything about this place?" earning a look from Lalaine.


Relocca says my words to her in her native tongue, Queco puts on a thinking look, she says something to which her hands start to glow, she holds them equal distance apart from eachother with her eyes closed. After a few minutes she stops, she looks to her mom and says something.


Relocca says "The spirits here are ancient and quiet, they are also watching us closely. A few say that what we are looking for lies in the middle of this place."


I nod as I think 'Hmm, does that mean there are no defenses? Oh well, we must press on.' and I say "Alright, then we press on, even if the spirits welcome us we must keep armed and eyes must remain open."


We keep moving through the ruins, the stench of damp vegetation has the air in it's grasp as I even hear some drops of water that have worked their way inside, indeed it is also cold with the damp floor. We come to a set of wooden doors that look rotted through with a rusty lock connecting to the walls with chains.


Relocca says "It looks like we need a key."


I say "I think I'll try mine.", everyone looks to me as I draw the pistol I took from the captain as I have yet to reload the other, I fire the pistol to which the projectile smashes through the lock and it drops along with the chains, I put my pistol away as I get ready to kick the door open with my sword ready, I give the doors a good kick which sends them open and I quickly make my way in with Wovka following suite.


The area is even more damp with moss forming on the walls, pillars are also here and at the far end of the room looks to be a coffin. Wovka moves but I stop him, I look to Serilda who gives me a nod as I have a hunch after giving the room a quick look, Serilda casts a spell, the water moves moss around as it gets moved to the sides, revealing a tile floor with symbols of waves and sigils. A trap floor in a ruined temple, classic tomb raider right here.


Lalaine says "Looks like a puzzle of sorts."


Maeve says "No big deal, ah can just fly over." as she shows off her wings.


I say "And if there is a trap for such a tactic?"


Maeve blinks as she looks and she says "I can see some gleams, it could be wire but I'm not sure."


Suddenly we hear chanting, we look to Queco who's chanting in her language, her eyes open, revealing them to be glowing green, she looks all over the room and start to walk on the floor, going in a zig-zag and semi zig-zag pattern at times, she opens the coffin, she turns around and she holds up something that looks similar to the first artifact, I give her a nod and wave her back, she walks back over to us, she makes it half way back when some moves from the coffin, it cocks its head to us as it's green skull gives a hungry look while lifting a short sword.


I yell "MAEVE!!!"


Maeve quickly readies her bow as Relocca calls to her daughter.


The undead creature starts to move towards her along the path she's taking, to where I can't use any of my fire magic without hitting Queco, Serilda however start to use the water and smashes the skeleton into a nearby pillar just to get it off her trail. Queco gets back over to us, I ready a fire ball as I create my fiery wings, the skeleton looks to me instantly as my magic ignites the water nearby to steam before going away.


I say "All is dust!" and with it I unleash the flame from my wings, my hand and sword, the fire engulfs the monstrosity, the heat melts it's sword as the skeleton gives a scream before being reduced to oblivion.


With the artifact acquired we start to make our way back to the settlement, I look over the artifact and it has what looks like a guard and hilt of a sword which mechanical parts towards the top which looks to connect to the piece that Vaslov took. Now that we have located the second part, we must return to Triskellian as soon as possible, but now that we have the Normandy we can hopefully get there faster. We reach the settlement to which we place the artifact in a chest, Queco comes over to me along with Relocca.


Relocca says "My daughter was wondering if she can see where you come from. I informed her that you are not from our world and it has her full attention."


I put on a dumbfounded look "How am I suppose to that?"


Relocca says "Let her bite you and have some of your blood, the spirits will do the rest." with a light smile and a nod.


I look to Queco who's giving me a stern gaze from under her hood as everyone gathers, even the sailors now under my command. I nod as I hold my left wrist out to her, Queco comes over, she bites into my flesh, she pulls away as she licks blood off of her teeth, she closes her eyes as she starts to chant, I can see her eyes twitching as she goes silent, her eyes suddenly open in shock, she looks to her mom and she starts to inform her in their language for a little while, some seem to hear her words as they too get spooked but most don't.


Relocca looks to me then to everyone with Queen Morfessa even staring at her and she says "Adam... comes from a dangerous world indeed. They are in their 21st century, they use chariots of steel that have cannons that make ours look like mere toys, machines that scour the air like an apex bird, their ships are behemoths of cannons that can bring entire cities to ruin miles away and enough steel to rival an armies worth and they don't use sails but mighty machinery that moves them. Their soldiers don't carry the weapons we know, but guns that can fire hundreads of shot before reloading that they don't need to pack. What's more dangerous is the corruption that their leaders have and often take out on their own citizens, for honor seems to have been lost with the populace fighting amongst themselves. On top of that, magic doesn't exist there and it is mere fiction, their advanced technology more then makes up for it however. For example, the ships they call carriers are far bigger then any ship here as it makes the largest warship look like a toy and by itself can destroy everything on the entire island with ease and their major powers has many of such vessels along with so many others. They had two world wars in the first half of their 20th century, a time of innovation and ceaseless war as they honed their weapons and mastered these chariots and tamed the skies themselves."


Morfessa looks to me along with everyone else, she comes over to me and she says "Is this true?"


I look to her "Yes, it is mi lady."


Queco says something in their tongue and with fear in her features.


Morfessa gives me a strange look and she says "Explosions, clouds that look like mushrooms and great fire consuming a city to ash?"


I say "That would be an atomic bomb, two were deployed in the final days of the second world war and it brought the conflict to an end. None have been deployed since... thank goodness."


Morfessa blinks and she says "If your kind can do such things, why would you want to learn from us?"


I say "It's because we have similar origins in concept. We started with tools of wood and stone, over the span of mankind's millions of years of evolution we too went from hunters and gathers to taming our entire world, however we often look to those of the past and the lives they led, from our primitive roots to medieval era being of most note. For us it is a look to our roots and glimpse at the foundation of nations and civilization, times of struggle and conflict but also it holds some of the most defining characteristics of all of history. Many of the castles and keeps that existed then still indeed stand along with ancient paintings in caves, we look at all of it and with it sparks our minds to help create stories, tales of wonder and adventure and most importantly to remember and explore ourselves as we look to history and hopefully learn from those who came before as time moves forward."


Then everyone looks to eachother, I guess hearing my words caused some confusion but many put on humble looks.


Morfessa says "Would you mind telling us a few tales from your world? You have sparked our curiosity to say the least." with a smile of intrigue as she crosses her arms.


I smile and I say "It would be an honor mi lady."


Everyone gathers around and I ask for a few requests of what people would like to hear and I can safely say I spend hours talking to the crowd. I tell them about Boudica and the tale of her revolt, the might of the Roman Empire and how they went to bring the world to heel while bringing forth great culture and innovation, the Dark Ages and how religion governed everything through fear and ignorance as many innovations were lost and had to be rediscovered or reinvented along with the black death. I also tell them of the Battle of Thermopylae, the Battle of Hastings, the Battle of Stirling Bridge the American Revolution, the American Civil War and the World Wars. My words captivate everyone, as I spread the history of mankind while also providing as much context as I can to all of it and the significance that each had and how they still contribute to modern culture. A few even start to cry at some of the details of each, especially those of far grisly detail... such as The Holocaust, in particular I can see Lalaine quietly weep. But I also share with them some more positive things of our history, the advancement of peace throughout the world as the New Peace identifies that the largest and most powerful nations have not fought one another since the second great war ended and that such a peace hasn't seen since the Roman Empire and how despite many of our differences the value of life has been improved and realized and how we went to space and saw our world from the heavens themselves and in which it clicked with most of us, how fragile we really are as a species. I also tell them something that they weren't expecting, the Christmas Truce of 1914 and how even for a brief moment, a time of peace existed in the midst of war between people of both sides and that even in that dark time humanity prevailed before the weapons of war. By the time I'm done explaining that, there isn't a dry eye in sight as the community hugs eachother and links as some even translate my words.


I say "Our history maybe marked with fierce battles, some of the most vile people and many disasters, but it is also marked by hero's, tales of justice and valor and the most important part, hope. No one knows what the future holds in store for us, just as what this worlds past and future says about it. I share all of this with you not just because it was requested and that I wanted to, but that I hope what I shared today will help inspire and aspire others to come and that is my gift to you." as I give a heartfelt smile at the end


After a few moments, dead silence takes the air, slowly everyone starts to clap with thankful smiles, I give a thankful bow and will it we get something to and to say I'm thirsty is an understatement.


Morfessa comes over to me and she says "Thank you for sharing, your tales will be with us and no doubt you'll share them with others." with a smile.


I say "It was an honor mi lady, I'm just happy that all of you wanted to listen."


Morfessa says "There is something I was wondering." which earns my full attention and she says "I was wondering if you were willing to bring some of us with you?"


I say "Off course, who wants to come?" as I keep my smile.


Morfessa says "Relocca and her children wish to go with you along with a few more, warriors who admire your strength."


I say "I will find quarters for them as soon as I can, but what about Relocca's mate? Where is he?" hoping that we can pick him up before we leave.


Morfessa's smile goes and she says "He was killed during a bandit raid."


I put on a look of shock and I say "I'm sorry to hear that."


Morfessa says "Speaking of parents, Relocca informed me of what happened to you.", she looks to me, she says "She discarded one heck of a son, a strong and noble warrior and one of strong mind. Such a woman would pay dearly in our culture, there is no child abandonment and no one to any degree is an orphan. Our tribes and packs give us order and structure as well as eachother.", she brings me into a side embrace and she says "Which is why, as of now you are a member of the Cell." with a smile.


I look to her in surprise for a moment and I say "Thank you mi lady." with a warm smile.


Morfessa says "You have more then earned it. I must go and inform those joining to get ready.", she gives a quick kiss to my cheek, she gets up "You have earned that too." with a witty smile as she walks away.


I feel my cheek as I feel a blush come, it just feels so warm and good to take in. A woman's touch, that's something I've also been wanting for a while along with my urges, I just don't know how to tackle that yet. The morning soon comes and with it the guards and our cart are loaded on board with the animals given to the Cell and Normandy now painted on the ship, with farewells and goodbyes from the locals as we depart, I've done up a pretty standard codex to keep order and positions are in filled in, I've left the master gunner and pilot unchanged but I have changed the other positions, with Mavra as first mate, Elie as the second, Serilda being the navigator, Relooca as the bosun, Wovka as quartermaster, Queco given her background is our doctor, Maeve is our scout and Lalaine as our moral and spiritual officer. Though I did state that depending on what happens the set up may change, also another reason for this set up is because those guys basically died on the battlefield from the day before.


I say "Make best possible speed and course for Triskellian."


Serilda says "Aye aye captain!" with a smile.


I say "Also see if we can cut down on water resistance and let's see if Mavra can use her magic to help our speed."


Serilda says "Excellent idea, your really coming into your own."


I nod "Yeah, looks like I have." as I become amazed as it all hits me.


Serilda says "Having a ship is a huge step, but I know you'll do well, you just have that touch." with a smirk as she walks away.


I head to the bow of the ship, sailors salute me as I pass to which I return them, I look out to the sea as I start to think of what I want to do when I get back and I think I know what I want to do.


To be continued...