As the ship comes close to the city a tension arises. There are ships blockading the Eastpost Each flying skull and crossbones, with stripes of white and red under them. The ships then pull close enough and after a series of flags running up and down as they communicate in semaphore the Captain reports to the crew.
“It would seem Eastport in under Quarantine. They have some sort of plague running through the city. We have been advised any ship going within 2 miles of the city will not be allowed to leave until the issue is handled.”
With those words spoken the Captain returns to his rooms leaving no time for questions. The ship is redirected to Centerport where you are dropped on shore and wished luck. To have lost a full 2 days lead on the villain is compounded by landing tired and exhausted having only covered two thirds of the distance of the journey. The crew of the Wild Treader and your heroes spend some time liquidating what little was left as those remaining go to think of what their options are from here.
With that your heroes are left to explore the city and find it is a generally bustling and content place. Those in Centerport not having any sign of the dullness you would expect in a city only 15 miles from a plague quarantined port.
As the players start exploring the Rangers in the group notice the local ranger station and decide to swing by to check in. Some small formalities later and the local Commodore is happy to see you. The wiry looking old man looks like he has been run through one thing or another a time or too, but he is obviously well beyond his field days.
The old man introduces himself as Howard but then he tells you some solemn news explaining some of the questions the team likely has already. “All my men are busy in the field, and I need your help in Eastport. They are quarantined right now with some strange disease afflicting the population. We have found a way to keep people from being infected, but there may or may not be a cure.” Looking around to gage the fear or concerns in the eyes of the heroes he continues. “The city needs healthy people and this is ‘our’ sort of mission. The spread is so localized I suspect foul play and would like you to investigate.
“I will arrange a wagon to get you there to investigate. I am really grateful you guys were able to come.” Then he starts to look over the gathered heroes and frowns. “I take it, I am being blessed by the loss of my sense of smell now. But you people need bathes and resupplied.
“Go ahead and clean up, take care of yourselves and I will replace your ranger packs. Then I will get you some letter of introduction to The Lord Grey Jerin Thorian.” Then he leads you to the barracks which are empty of all but a young squire so you can take care of what is needed before finally adding. “If you want to fill out a report then there is paper and desks in the office building. I can forward it to Frank your Station Commander for you.”
Before sending you off he has each of you drink a potion that will make the heroes immune to disease for several days.
Player Instructions:
- You may choose to post an interlude of how you spend the night in the city and your report.
This is not mandatory, but does count as an interlude fo XP awards.
When you are done go post here as you discuss your plan forward.