Greetings Adventurer!
You have been invited to experience the maiden voyage of the Hunk of Junk, a pleasure vessel launching from the port of Selgaunt and into the Sea of Fallen Stars. Enjoy gourmet meals and libations, along with a performance by the crooner king of the Shining Sea, Sunny Beachcomber, during your three day trip to the islands of Prespur and back.
Please note: Moonflower Luxury Escapes LLC claims no responsibility for any loss of life, limb, or other injuries sustained on board, or at any point during shore excursions, due to but not limited to: wild sea life, pirate incursions, rough seas, steerage, and any other individual, including crew and fellow patrons. Upon boarding the ship, you acknowledge that personal items may be damaged or destroyed during your crossing, and that Moonflower Luxury Escapes claims no responsibility for personal effects, and no compensation will be provided in the event of luggage being lost, stolen, or destroyed. Additionally, all sales are final and subject to any and all local taxes.
Story
Setting
The Sea of Fallen Stars is the largest inland body of water on the continent. The sea serves as a major trade route for the powers of central and northern Faerun, and is well sailed by Sembia's 15,000 sailors, along with the fleets and navies of other coastal nations. More than just tranquil trade waters, in the central part of the sea lies a collection of about sixty rocky islands, called the Pirate Isles, the largest being Dragonisle, which is home to about 4,000 pirates. Because of this, there is a recognized territorial limit of ten miles offshore among all the nations on the Sea of Fallen Stars. Areas of sea further than ten miles from the nearest land were considered neutral territory. Any attacks on shipping within a country's waters were considered to be acts of war, and the bottom of the sea is littered with hundreds of shipwrecks as proof of past disputes.
In addition trading and pirates, the sea is flush with aquatic wildlife, including kingdoms of dragon turtles, aquatic elves, merfolk, and sahuagin, though these races rarely interacted with the coastal land folk.
Lying between Selgaunt and the Pirate Isles are the islands of Prespur, part of the same rocky chain, but with the main town of Palaggar acting as a shipyard and garrison town under the control of Scepters, the city watch of Selgaunt.
The Sea of Fallen Stars is the largest inland body of water on the continent. The sea serves as a major trade route for the powers of central and northern Faerun, and is well sailed by Sembia's 15,000 sailors, along with the fleets and navies of other coastal nations. More than just tranquil trade waters, in the central part of the sea lies a collection of about sixty rocky islands, called the Pirate Isles, the largest being Dragonisle, which is home to about 4,000 pirates. Because of this, there is a recognized territorial limit of ten miles offshore among all the nations on the Sea of Fallen Stars. Areas of sea further than ten miles from the nearest land were considered neutral territory. Any attacks on shipping within a country's waters were considered to be acts of war, and the bottom of the sea is littered with hundreds of shipwrecks as proof of past disputes.
In addition trading and pirates, the sea is flush with aquatic wildlife, including kingdoms of dragon turtles, aquatic elves, merfolk, and sahuagin, though these races rarely interacted with the coastal land folk.
Lying between Selgaunt and the Pirate Isles are the islands of Prespur, part of the same rocky chain, but with the main town of Palaggar acting as a shipyard and garrison town under the control of Scepters, the city watch of Selgaunt.
Notes
Humans and Halflings are the most common races in Sembia, though you're welcomed to play anything that speaks to you. If you've ever been curious about playing something different, like a Water Genasi, or Lizardfolk, this is your chance! Also, you're not required to play a guest aboard the ship, feel free to play crew members, entertainers, stowaways, whatever you're interested in, we can figure it out. Some background ideas that I think could be fun: Charlatan, Courtier, Entertainer, Guild Artisan, Guild Merchant, Noble, Pirate, Sailor, Urban Bounty Hunter. As far as classes, there's room for literally everyone.
My plan is to have an mix of combat and roleplay, with hopefully some mystery and puzzles thrown in. The number one thing, as with all of our prior campaigns, is fun!
Humans and Halflings are the most common races in Sembia, though you're welcomed to play anything that speaks to you. If you've ever been curious about playing something different, like a Water Genasi, or Lizardfolk, this is your chance! Also, you're not required to play a guest aboard the ship, feel free to play crew members, entertainers, stowaways, whatever you're interested in, we can figure it out. Some background ideas that I think could be fun: Charlatan, Courtier, Entertainer, Guild Artisan, Guild Merchant, Noble, Pirate, Sailor, Urban Bounty Hunter. As far as classes, there's room for literally everyone.
My plan is to have an mix of combat and roleplay, with hopefully some mystery and puzzles thrown in. The number one thing, as with all of our prior campaigns, is fun!
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