tsr09497 - AD&D - Ra.. - Property Is Theft!

The shore along the Purse is steep enough for the Virago to moor along side the shore, like a port, without becoming
grounded. Timothy pulls out some supplies for dinner from the pantry and dismantles the tiller, locking it safely in his cabin,
in case the heroes think of stealing his ship during the night. After securing the Virago, Timothy makes a campfire and
cooks everyone spiced sausages from Zeidenburg, along with more tough bread and cheese. Timothy even brings out a cask
of brandy, hoping to put the heroes even further at ease. Although Raul is obviously glad to be out of his rowboat, he does
little besides drink Timothy's brandy. The gypsy keeps his weapons and violin by his side all evening, but he refuses to play
the instrument after sunset. Nikko, if still alive, has gotten worse during the day, and will require treatment if he is to live
through the night.
Night passes slowly in Invidia. During the fall, the sun sets around 5 p.m and does not rise again until 8 a.m. The majestic
beauty of the chromatic forest has a more sinister atmosphere once darkness falls. In the night, the heroes can only hear the
rustle of branches overhead, punctuated by the screeches of night owls and other nocturnal predators. The forest is redolent
with the pungent aroma of fallen leaves and rotting vegetation. A waxing moon rises in the east, casting a pale ghostly light
through the canopy of leaves overhead.
Once dinner has been cleaned up, Timothy gathers his bedroll and leaves the party to sleep on his own because of his
terrible snoring. Soon the heroes hear the captain's distant snorts and snores. Of course, the werewolf is merely biding his
time. He hopes a pack of wolves will stray close by, so that he can call them to provide a diversion.
Meanwhile, allow the party to set up watches and sleep where they see fit (either in the woods near the ship or on deck).
Hopefully, they have not been lulled into a false sense of security by Raul's inebriation and Timothy's nonchalance and
retain their vigilance.
In the dead of night, a chorus of howls shatters the silence: a pack of wolves has wandered into the area. As soon as the
captain hears their approach, he changes into his wolf form and approaches the pack. After a brief scuffle, during which he
establishes his dominance, he leads the wolves back to the campsite. Meanwhile, the heroes will probably be rousing their
sleeping comrades and readying for combat.