Shipwreck Secrets: Ghostly Captains and Mysterious Cargo Unveiled!

Between The Great Ridge and Port Elgin — What began as a quest for treasure on a secluded beach has turned into a harrowing tale of supernatural encounters, hidden agendas, and valuable discoveries. Four adventurers converged at a shipwreck washed ashore, setting off a series of events that could reshape the fate of Kenver and beyond.

The Gathering at the Shipwreck

Drawn by the promise of riches, four adventurers met amidst the debris of a decimated ship. Among them, Captain Mad Matt revealed his identity and his quest for a new vessel and crew. His previous crew's fate remains a mystery, adding a layer of intrigue to his bold declaration. Swiftly recruiting the other adventurers, he appointed the monk Selah as First Fighter, the formidable fighter Sonia as Second Fighter, and the resourceful halfling druid Wilma Waterfoot as an all-purpose member.

Lamenting the irreparable state of the ship, they salvaged what remained of its cargo: four barrels. Three contained mackerel and gunpowder, but the fourth held a strange, viscous pinkish-blue liquid, smelling acidic and faintly fruity. Captain Mad Matt's taste test revealed it to be pineapple-flavored but too acidic to consume. Its interaction with water, where it dissipated immediately, led the crew to dub it "the enemy of the sea."

Perilous Exploration Inside the Shipwreck

Venturing inside the wreck, Wilma was swiftly knocked back outside by a hurled fishbowl, releasing an angry Piranhax into the ocean. The party subdued the aquatic menace before discovering the ship had space for 120 barrels in its hold.

In the captain's quarters, they encountered the ship's grizzled, blue-skinned captain, Liasu, who furiously vowed to defend his ship from the intruders.

A Fight to the Death

Captain Liasu called upon two similarly blue sailors for aid, initiating a fierce battle. While Mad Matt and Sonia cornered Liasu, Selah found herself outnumbered, fighting off both sailors alone. Meanwhile, outside, Wilma was cooking the recently subdued Piranhax. Upon hearing the battle, she cleverly coated a Piranhax tooth in the mysterious liquid and hurled it into the ship, hoping to aid her comrades. Though the tooth missed its mark, Selah repurposed it as a second weapon.

Mad Matt attempted to interrogate Liasu but discovered the captain was beyond reasoning, seemingly zombified. In a climactic clash, Sonia's greatsword pierced Liasu's side, and Mad Matt's trusty gun delivered the final blow, ending the eerie captain's undead existence.

Spoils of Battle and Clues to the Future

The heroes' search of the captain's cabin yielded intriguing finds:

• Mad Matt discovered two books: a cookbook, gladly given to Wilma, and a mysterious deep blue tome written in an undecipherable language.
• Sonia found a peculiar contraption of glass, rubber, and pipe, akin to a snorkeling kit, allowing breathing near the water's surface.
• Selah uncovered two pieces of paper: one instructed Liasu to "deliver the cargo to Manamea without fail," and another, handwritten by Liasu, hinted at a different plan: "Port Elgin, The Day of the Full Moon."

With these revelations, the party set their sights on the bustling hub of Port Elgin, determined to uncover more about the cryptic cargo and Liasu's ominous plans.