Interlude – Strategists at Sea (Pt. 1) is the 29th chapter of Volume 7.
Synopsis[]
The strategists aboard The Emerald Signet are bored of the lack of excitement. Thus far all of the potential treasure sites that they searched were empty. As the trip progresses, however, they experience the adventure of monster battles, the deep expanse of the sea, goblin encounters, and a battle with a group of necromancers. During the last fight, they are aided by the crazy Captain Rasea Zecrew of the Illuminary. She agrees to allow them to continue unmolested after Will explains that this is their first adventure. Finally, at the site of the 8th shipwreck, they find treasure. King Fetohep of Khelt declares that the six Diamond Swords of Serept have been found. He offers half of the swords for a lifespan if the other half are returned, else he will kill everybody on board.
Characters[]
( * = First Appearance)
- Niers Astoragon
- Peclir Im
- Geneva Scala (Mentioned)
- Foliana
- Wil Kallinad
- Peki
- Merrik
- Venaz
- Feshi Weatherfur
- Yerranola
- The Emerald Signet's crew (3 Deceased)
- Noass (Projection)
- ? - High-level [Bard] * (Projection)
- Garusa Weatherfur (Mentioned)
- The Passing Shadow's crew
- ? - Half-Starfish Drowned Woman [First Mate]
- Therrium Sailwinds (Name Revealed)
- ? - Drowned Man [Helmsman]
- ? - Drowned Ship's crew *
- ? - Half-Shrimp Drowned Woman [Depth Captain]
- Zelkyr (Mentioned)
- Imor Seagrass (Mentioned)
- ? - Tattooed Goblin [Shaman] *
- Illuminary's crew *
- Rasea Zecrew
- ? - Gnoll [Helmsman] [Pirate]
- ? - Drakes [Pirates]
- ? - Gnolls [Pirates]
- ? - 2 Lizardfolk [Pirates]
- ? - Centaur [Pirate]
- ? - Drowned Folk [Pirates]
- ? - Winged Oldblood Drake [Pirate]
- Revine Zecrew (Mentioned + Surname Revealed)
- ? - Treant *
- Fetohep
- Serept (Mentioned)
Locations[]
- Baleros
- Elvallian
- Ocean
- Gailenwright’s Eye's shipwreck spot
- Isle of Archmage Zelkyr's cargo shipwreck spot
- Kraken’s Pass
- The Diamond Swords of Serept resting place.
- Chandrar
Creatures[]
- Sea Slugs (First Introduction)
- Giant Jellyfish, with Sea Slugs as "tendrils" (First Introduction)
- Giant Hermit Crab (First Introduction)
- Nelgaunt (First Introduction)
- Reefeyes (Mentioned)
- Krakens (Mentioned)
- Tearwhales (Mentioned)
Golems[]
- Zelkyr's War Golem
Undead[]
Ships[]
- The Emerald Signet
- Drowned Ships
- The Passing Shadow (Name Revealed)
- ? - 2nd Drowned Ship (First Introduction)
- Shipwrecks
- The Archmage’s Favor (First Introduction)
- Goblins Ship
- 8 Undead Ships (First Introduction) (Sunken)
- Illuminary (First Introduction)
Items[]
- Waterwalking Boots (Mentioned)
- Scrying orb
- Amulets of Waterbreathing
- Miniature Crossbow
- Cursed Chest
- Diamond Swords of Serept