[IRP] Return to the Dread Isle

[Toogee]

Wratt found himself with additional crew. The first was a young-looking woman who seemed to have a propensity to dress like a child. He was about to dismiss her as a sightseer, but Lennox assured him she would be a problem. Wratt highly doubted that, but then additional help arrived in the form of Tiras. He appeared to be garbed as an armor knight, an odd appearance considering their sea-venture. Still, Wratt could use someone of Imperial appearance; it might get them some credibility should they run into any Imperial forces along the way.

"Hired," Wratt said to Tiras without any further discussion. "You know, fuck it. Everyone on the boat. We've delayed long enough."

And so, Wratt and his crew of five joined those of the Mermaid's Desire and began the hopefully uneventful journey south.
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Under the mast depicting a very detailed and very topless mermaid, Wratt and company were on the open sea. Badon had faded into the distance as the ship left the bay behind. The only sounds around them were the waves rocking the boat, the gulls calling, and the heaves of the seasick captain. Ironically, the only crew that dared to take them included a captain who couldn’t handle the sea. Fortunately, the crew seemed capable enough to navigate without the captain. Their initial reservations on sailing to the Dread Isle had lessened since they set sail. Just as well, for Wratt was below deck, showing the new hires (the ones that were interested) where they were headed.

“There it is, the Dragon’s Gate,” Wratt said as he pointed to the interior of the island of Valor. “We’ll land on the north shore, hike south, find this old building, and do a bit of redecorating.”

Wratt held up one of the mines from the crate as an example of his idea of redecorating.

“A few of these on a support column ought to bring the old building down. That’ll satisfy our superstitious overloads. The way everyone acts about this place, there shouldn’t be anyone else on the island. Easiest paycheck I’ve ever made.”

The mercenary had a smile across his face. Finally, he wouldn’t have to deal with some idealistic teen hero looking to fight him to save the world or something.