Leaving the Silver Pinnacle

The moment they leave the Silver Pinaccle, Aara's whole demeanor changes. She seems more calm than she has for some time, but doesn't speak. Instead, she studies the snow-capped mountains and considers her future. If we fail, we're all dead anyway. If we succeed, well... Either way, I won't ever grow old and weak. I'll be with the Queen. She was...everything they say about her. Koroush will love to hear this.

Drunkeness

Aara sways on her feet, trying desperately to clear her vision. I must be more drunk than I thought. There are two Goddards standing there. Why is he standing there, anyway? He's mad at me.

"So why are you standing here, anyway?" she slurs. "We haven't shared a cabin since the mountain." The boat shifts beneath her, causing her to moan and slide to the floor. I am never drinking with Katarina again. Not ever.

Marienburg

After returning the rescued female high elf to her father and meeting the Everqueen, the group heads to Marienburg to take care of some business Theo has.

Goddard stays held up in his cabin most of the time. Since losing his specters and having his ship completely changed, he hasn't felt quiet as comfortable. When he is out on deck, he tries to conversate with the high elves but their sense of humor is a bit different than the druchii specters he had on board. This is no longer his ship, and he feels a bit lost again. The only reason he 'accepts' this change, is because it was brought about by the Everqueen.

She said I had a heart of gold...

"But then again, she told that to everyone else too..." he chuckles, looking out at Marienburg as the ship gets close to docking.

Oh but Master...yours is the goldiest!

Goddard sighs and pulls his hood and cowl up in preparation to head into the city. "Shut up Arha...that's not even a word!"

It should be, Master.

Goddard wraps the chain attached to the mechanical cold one around his wrist and walks across the deck with it.

I don't control these asur. I have to keep these safe...I have to keep all of this safe...

Back to Naggaroth

While on the ship, Goddard explains the situation to the huntsman before they head back to Naggaroth and Lokhir with the staff.

 "Yes Naggaroth is the land of the druchii. Yes we will waltz right in like it's our vacation spot," Goddard says waving his hand around as if this is nothing new. "As far as the druchii are concerned, you are my property, the property of a high born, and you will put on a show as such oooor, bad things will happen. I'll scribble my name on you some place and as long as you don't do anything stupid, you should be fine." Goddard grins, flashing his fangs and gives him a friendly slap on the back.

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"I don't know," Goddard whispers back. He stumbles to the door and leans up against it.

"H-Hey...is...is that squawking bastard with you? If he's not there...then I'll let you in," Goddard chuckles. "I...I don't want him in here... squawking and stuff..."

The Sulphur River

Goddard can see the shore not too far out and he shudders. Naggaroth...again. I've come back much too soon.
The Elthrai travels along the Forbidding Coast before they reach the Sulphur river. The ship pulls into the river delta to wait until the Autarii send a message back regarding the sister of the high elves. While they wait, Zorgrat and Theo figure gathering the wood from the forest and the sulfur from the banks, would make for excellent trade and get them a good bit of gold.

Goddard remains on the ship long after everyone else gets off. He's not quite ready to step foot on Naggaroth again.

"We're home," Sarith whispers. "And it looksssss assss cold and asssss harsssssh asssss ever..."

Ghost Boat

Goddard takes the crown off his head thoughtfully for the second time.

"This will be extremely helpful," he whispers to himself. He winds up the nauglir and makes sure it's closed tight before he puts the crown on his belt and heads for the door.

"No one is allowed in here while I'm away," he says to specters he cannot see but knows are there. "Except le...Aara."

A breathy whisper answers back, "Yes my lord."

Goddard heads out onto the deck and sighs. He's not looking forward to going back to Naggaroth. Especially not so soon.