Boros Intercept

Researcher: Dīca Dux
 
 
Research: Whalewolf Alpha
 
 
Report: Whalewolf safely pacified, muzzled, and loaded onto carrier. Brief encounter with a Boros lancer squad led to detour toward Velrasia. Assistance was called to local chapter master Zanna who showed up with a squad of Pelidile, Spearguls, and Mind Toads. The mounts were dealt with and riders scrubbed and dropped off on the beach. An archon was spotted observing the situation, but left with the other half of the lancers before encounter.
 
 
Journal: After the introductions I went below deck to find the lab I had purchased. On the way I saw K'Dren in the smithy area working. I still do not know what to think of her as she has been keeping to herself mostly. I found my lab stocked applicably and was even surprised to see that most of the decks were lit with Everburning torches. They really spared no expense with this ship. After seeing everything in order, Carame gave call that we were being launched. It jolted and I steadied myself as we were lifted by magic into the sea. We were ready to pickup the live cargo to deliver which was lowered to us via crane. I looked over the Whalewolf and advise the others not to uncover it. It didn't seem fully asleep yet and I had some words for Zanna. An-Core also looked at it with concern and told it to sleep is some language. It passed out after that and I administered an dose to pacify it. I shared the holo information with An-Core since he seems to be concerned with the capabilities of the specimen. Carame called to set sail and sang us a tune of the sea.
The song was well and Carame called the ship the Gargoyle much like the figurehead. An-Core wondered if it could indeed be a gargoyle. I took an interest in it and swung myself down to study the sculpture. I watched it for awhile but couldn't really tell, the only hint was the shadows shifting in it's eyes. I looked around to spy the change of shadow and noticed a shadowy figure much like the gargoyle standing on the bowsprit I was hanging on. A shiver ran down my spine as I quickly swung back up and took a defensive stance. After a few moments of staring it nodded and I took the initiative to reach out and touch the figure. My hand passed right through it as it seemed to only be a visual phenomena. As my hand passed through it I got another chill and an unsettling dread. I decided that study could wait and retreated to the lab.
 
Awhile later An-Core calls out something in the clouds nearby. I climbed the mast to see what was approaching to see a Boros lancer squad. I immediately had to put some things in order and disguise myself. I ran down to the lab to put away anything that could be linked to the Simic or bio involvement including my belongings and clothing. I then stole a set of clothes from an unsecured trunk nearby and doused myself in alcohol to seem like a drunkard crewmate or something and shut myself in the brig. At one point a lancer came down to inspect the lower decks and stopped before getting to close to me. I was pretending to sleep and the alcohol smell seemed to dissuade them from investigating closer. Eventually Ravash came to inform me of the situation. Even though I couldn't see him, he asked if I had extra sedative for the specimen. I am glad that I had gotten more from Zanna for just in case. He went on to say that Carame was going to Velrasia in hope that the lancers would get bored in a few hours and that an Archon with them would return to Core City. I suppose they have some hideout near the other big city on the island that will need to be dealt with. I also decided it was the proper time to use the message card that Zanna gave me to inform him of the rough going on.
 
A few hours later, Zanna came by with help. I stayed below deck the whole time but when I came up Zanna greeted me. He came with a squad of Pelidiles (pelican crocodiles), Spearguls (swordfish dragonfly), and Mind Toads. Even if the toads don't particularly like the water. They dealt with the lancers escorting us pretty fast and took a rest before getting the others and applying the Mind Toads to modify their memory. Sadly the lancer's mounts would have to be put down due to their unwavering loyalty. After confirming the safety of everyone and the cargo they pressed on. I went to clean and return the clothes I borrowed and return my gear and lab to working order. A few hours later we met the handoff ship.